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Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: Rooted in Mystery
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Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: Spectrum of Spring
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Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: Rooted in Mystery
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Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: Spectrum of Spring
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Lincoln Park Conservatory - various times
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The Circus

Sat Apr 26, 2025 - Sun Aug 31, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, and Saturdays through August 31, 2025.
Various times
Age: 1-13
Price: $25; Children 2 and under are free
Location:
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Step right up and enter the big top: the circus rolls into town at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater!
The marionette Ringmaster proudly presents the greatest puppet show on Earth - featuring over 100 of Bob Baker’s exquisitely handcrafted marionettes.
The most talented of animals strut their stuff; acrobats execute daring aerial feats; and clowns dilly, dally, and rally the crowds into roaring laughter
The Circus is one of Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s most historic shows, with its origins going all the way back to 1948.
From April 26 through August 31, audiences can experience this brilliant and beautiful musical extravaganza.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.