Spring is blooming at Cantigny with Tulip Stroll, May Fest

Cantigny in Wheaton is celebrating spring with several family-friendly events, including a Tulip Sip and Stroll and May Fest.

“Cantigny comes alive in spring when the gardens burst with color,” said Matt LaFond, executive director of Cantigny Park, in a news release. “It’s a time when people are naturally drawn outside — to reconnect with nature and enjoy the season’s vibrance.”

Tulip Sip & Stroll

Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free with parking: $16 per car

Cantigny’s tulips take center stage at this relaxed, self-guided garden stroll. Visitors can enjoy specialty cocktails available for purchase and take advantage of special photo ops throughout the gardens—perfect for capturing spring memories amid thousands of colorful blooms.

May Fest & Market

Saturday & Sunday, May 10–11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free with parking: $21 per car

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at a lively outdoor festival filled with music, shopping and family-friendly fun. Pick up a special gift for mom at the Spring Market, featuring more than 30 artisan vendors inside the historic McCormick House. Visit the Beer Garden, which is opening this weekend for the 2025 season, to enjoy live music and lawn games.

Family activities include the Gnome Hunt, a scavenger hunt across Cantigny, plant crafts and an inflatable play zone. Create your own micro-garden at The Terrarium Bar ($35, advance registration required), a hands-on experience to bring the magic of nature home. And don’t miss this once-per-year chance for a Greenhouse Tour ($25), an exciting opportunity to peek behind the scenes of Cantigny and preview what’s coming to the gardens this summer.

For more details, including menus, activity schedules and online registration, visit Cantigny.org.