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Christmas in July Presale Who says Christmas has to wait? For one magical week, Christmas arrives a little early at Cantigny. Celebrate Christmas in July with exclusive early access to this year’s Christmas Light Show, opening November 20. Reserve your favorite evening, enjoy complimentary ice skating on the day of your visit, and be among
See how the game was played over 100 years ago! Players follow 1850s rules and regulations.
History Hike Visitors Center Sunday, July 26, 2pm Free registration required for tour. Cantigny has a parking fee. Have you ever wondered why Cantigny exists? What is the First Division Museum? Who was Robert R. McCormick? Why are there tanks here? How old are the beautiful gardens? Join us for a guided 45-minute walking tour
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Musically diverse performers honor the roots of American music. Enjoy a summer Sunday with food, drinks, and entertainment.
Rediscover the Revolution as a world war that unleashed chaos, opportunity, and transformation across six continents.
Learn about military rockets, experiment with basic principles of rocketry, and launch different types of model rockets.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
See how dogs have supported soldiers on missions over time! Discover the roles of these four-legged heroes and try our hands-on activity.
First Division Museum Guided Tour Friday, July 31, 2 pm Free with Paid Parking Experience the remarkable history of the U.S. Army's oldest and most storied division, the First Infantry Division. This sixty-minute guided tour covers the missions and accomplishments of the men and women of the Big Red One from its inception in World
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
An authentic movement in film that affords one the ability to tell their story in hopes of entertaining, imparting, and awakening a boundary push for social change in the world.
First Division Museum Guided Tour Saturday, August 1, 2 pm Free with Paid Parking Experience the remarkable history of the U.S. Army's oldest and most storied division, the First Infantry Division. This sixty-minute guided tour covers the missions and accomplishments of the men and women of the Big Red One from its inception in World
Sounds of Summer Concert Series West Suburban Symphony Orchestra Tank Park August 1, 7 - 9 pm SOUNDTRACKS Maestro Peter Lipari leads the orchestra in an evening of memorable music from classic and contemporary movies. Selections range from the 1952 High Noon to recent films such as Encanto, Wicked, and Rogue One: A Star Wars
An authentic movement in film that affords one the ability to tell their story in hopes of entertaining, imparting, and awakening a boundary push for social change in the world.
See how the game was played over 100 years ago! Players follow 1850s rules and regulations.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Musically diverse performers honor the roots of American music. Enjoy a summer Sunday with food, drinks, and entertainment.
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Explore uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the missions our branches of the armed services can accomplish.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Pacific Pour North Scallop Garden Thursday, August 6, 6 pm $75 per person inclusive of tax and service fee Includes two cocktails and small bites Sips Around the States Travel the country — one cocktail at a time — without leaving the beautiful gardens of Cantigny. Led by Cantigny mixologists, this hands-on series will take
See how helmets evolved to keep soldiers safe! Match them to different wars and try our hands-on game.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Over 50,000 square feet of inflatable attractions brings music, laughter and unforgettable fun to Cantigny!
Sounds of Summer Concert Series Hairbangers Ball Tank Park August 8, 7 - 9 pm Hairbanger’s Ball was established out of Chicago in 2001. What started off as a “What If” idea quickly turned this band into one of the most sought after “80’s Hair Rock Tribute Bands” in the United States. Performing over 150
Over 50,000 square feet of inflatable attractions brings music, laughter and unforgettable fun to Cantigny!
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Musically diverse performers honor the roots of American music. Enjoy a summer Sunday with food, drinks, and entertainment.
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Explore reproduction uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of a World War II soldier.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Bike Tour of the Gardens Wednesday, August 12, 6:30 – 7:30pm Meet your guide in front of the Visitors Center $15 Bob Carr, greenhouse grower at Cantigny, will lead a small group ride, stopping at garden spots along the way to discuss the plantings. Biking through the gardens is only allowed on these tours. One
Accessible Birding Visitors Center Thursday, August 13, 8 am Accessible Birding events at Cantigny aim to make a fun activity available to all. Ideal for those with limited mobility, the outing will last about 90 minutes or maybe a bit longer if we get carried away. Participants should feel free to stay as long as they
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Explore the remarkable 250-year history of one of the nation’s oldest Army units
History Hike Visitors Center Friday, August 14, 10 am Free registration required for tour. Cantigny has a parking fee. Have you ever wondered why Cantigny exists? What is the First Division Museum? Who was Robert R. McCormick? Why are there tanks here? How old are the beautiful gardens? Join us for a guided 45-minute walking
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Sounds of Summer Concert Series Fletcher Rockwell Tank Park August 15, 7 - 9 pm With classic Americana-tinged rock & roll steeped in the blue-collar charm of their hometown, Chicago’s Fletcher Rockwell has been building a loyal fanbase throughout the Midwest since 2009. While widely known for their original songs, the group is also revered
See how the game was played over 100 years ago! Players follow 1850s rules and regulations.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Musically diverse performers honor the roots of American music. Enjoy a summer Sunday with food, drinks, and entertainment.
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Enjoy a themed, multi-course dining experience with drink pairings
First Division Museum Guided Tour Friday, August 21, 2 pm Free with Paid Parking Experience the remarkable history of the U.S. Army's oldest and most storied division, the First Infantry Division. This sixty-minute guided tour covers the missions and accomplishments of the men and women of the Big Red One from its inception in World
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Greenhouse Tour Friday August 21, 6 pm Meeting Point: Greenhouse Parking Lot (Directions will be provided via email 24 hours prior to the event) $25 (includes one canned or bottled beverage) Prepare to be enchanted by Cantigny’s Fall Preview Greenhouse Tour, led by our esteemed Greenhouse Manager. Delve into the anticipation of the upcoming autumn
First Division Museum Guided Tour Saturday, August 22, 2 pm Free with Paid Parking Experience the remarkable history of the U.S. Army's oldest and most storied division, the First Infantry Division. This sixty-minute guided tour covers the missions and accomplishments of the men and women of the Big Red One from its inception in World
Sounds of Summer Concert Series Burning Red - Unofficial Tribute to Taylor Swift Tank Park August 22, 7 - 9 pm Are you Ready for It? Join Burning Red: An Unofficial Tribute To Taylor Swift - the Ultimate Live Band Taylor Sing-Along Party! A show BY Swifties and FOR Swifties, Burning Red plays the hits
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Musically diverse performers honor the roots of American music. Enjoy a summer Sunday with food, drinks, and entertainment.
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Join library staff for National Aviation Day — stories to celebrate those who fly up and away!
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
A 60 minute women's workout class that incorporates cardio, strength, and balance training workout.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
A guided tour of both special exhibits at the McCormick House
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Sounds of Summer Concert Series Vital Signs Tank Park August 29, 7 - 9 pm Vital Signs performs a great variety of high-energy, classic-to-current rock favorites. The common thread running through its music is a good-time party attitude that rocks the joint and fills the dance floor. The songs may be instantly recognizable, but the
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
The First Division Museum's Research Historian examines the relationship between General Patton and the Big Red One
Lake & Grain North Scallop Garden Thursday, September 3, 6 pm $75 per person inclusive of tax and service fee Includes two cocktails and small bites Sips Around the States Travel the country — one cocktail at a time — without leaving the beautiful gardens of Cantigny. Led by Cantigny mixologists, this hands-on series will
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
First Division Museum Guided Tour Saturday, September 5, 2 pm Free with Paid Parking Experience the remarkable history of the U.S. Army's oldest and most storied division, the First Infantry Division. This sixty-minute guided tour covers the missions and accomplishments of the men and women of the Big Red One from its inception in World
Sounds of Summer Concert Series Second Hand News Tank Park September 5, 7 - 9 pm Second Hand News recreates the experience of seeing Fleetwood Mac in their heyday. Made up of veteran Chicago musicians (Melissa Brausch, Josh Chicoine, Mike Holtz, Dan Ingenthron, Mike Vanier, and Lindsay Weinberg), the band features spot-on vocal harmonies, careful
