Chicago Botanic Garden Honey Bee Day

Apiary Tour · May 30, 2026 · Glencoe, Illinois

When and where

Dates: Saturday, May 30, 2026 (one day)
Venue: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, Illinois
Type: Apiary Tour

About this event

The Chicago Botanic Garden opens its working apiary to visitors for a day of bee education and honey tasting. Guided hive tours with master beekeepers, pollinator garden walks, kids honey extraction activities, and fresh honey sales from the Garden's own hives.

Tickets and registration

This listing does not state a price. Check chicagobotanic.org for tickets, registration and times.

Organizer

Official page: chicagobotanic.org

Plan your visit

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Apiary tours usually walk through working hives with a beekeeper.

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