FESTS
The Growing Place hosts several festivals during the year. We welcome special guest speakers, have lots of hands-on activities and invite you to celebrate with us.
June 2-3, 2012
Once Upon a Time Mini Garden Weekend (Naperville & Aurora)
Look for miniature crafts, activities, fairy face painting, planting of miniature gardens, as well as design and plant advice. Let your imagination soar with charming fairy tales and lore. Naperville's Saturday activities feature miniature gardening with an adult flair and a kid's imagination. Aurora's Sunday activities are geared for kids of all ages! See our Calendar | Classes and Workshop page for more information.
June 23, 2012
Gardener's Art Festival - (Naperville)
Held on the third Saturday of June, the Gardener's Art Festival in Naperville combines artwork and accents inspired by nature with the botanic garden atmosphere of The Growing Place gardens. Visit entries in our first Garden Photography Contest and check out the winners! The festival features live music, guest speakers, and refreshments.
July 19, 2012
Growing Rewards Members Night - (Aurora)
Each year we take care to thank our Growing Rewards Members with an evening of special shopping, tasty treats, and fun giveaways at both locations. See our Calendar | Classes and Workshop page for more information.
August 11, 2012
Winging It Day - (Aurora)
Celebrate all things winged at our Aurora location. Join us for our annual festival of birds, butterflies, bees and bats. Find hands-on activities, guest speakers and live demonstrations. See our Calendar | Classes and Workshop page for more information.
September 22, 2012
Fall Fest - (Aurora)
Join us in Aurora in September for our annual celebration of autumn! This festival is filled with fun for the family. Kids can choose from a multitude of old-fashioned games, crafts, and goodies. Live music is featured as well as autumn foods such as roasted corn, cider, bratwurst, and more. See our Calendar | Classes and Workshop page for more information.
October 6, 2012
Pumpkin Palooza - (Aurora)
The giant pumpkins are back in Aurora! Celebrate their arrival with a day of pumpkin activities and crafts. Visit and vote often for your favorite pumpkin, benefitting a local charity. Pumpkins will be displayed through October. See our Calendar | Classes and Workshop page for more information.
