Activities and events for every age group occur year round at theNate. Content Creators impress their followers with the unique shots of art and nature at theNate; Outdoor and Fitness Enthusiasts enjoy walking, jogging and exploring the grass paths through 100 acres of open landscape; Art Lovers visit this important world-class collection often - always finding something new; Nature Experts of all ages celebrate the Illinois prairie restoration of the Butterfly Ranch, chronicling the abundant Illinois native plants, insects, birds and animals. Join us for one of our community events, or explore on your own using the free Otocast app on your smart phone.
Earth Day - Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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and then every other Tuesday through September, weather permitting, no registration required, bring-your-own LUNCH
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21c Museum Hotel Curatorial Conversation featuring Mary Miss
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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Friday, June 20, 2025
Register for this FREE event (coming soon)
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Saturday, July 12, 2025
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SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Sculpture, Wine & Dine 2025:
The Prairie Party
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Ongoing:
Check out our Young Artist Sculpture Projects downloadable PDF - and by young we mean: we're all young at heart when it comes to making art - have fun on your own or with the kids. Post pictures of your results and tag us on Instagram so we can all share the results!
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And on Facebook: @nathan.manilow.sculpture.park
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Thank you for planning a visit to theNate! Free admission, free parking, open dawn to dusk 365 days a year.
Most events are free and open to the public, parking free, and the Metra Electric Line connects us to Millennium Park Station in Chicago.
Stay up-to-date on new events through our website and social media pages:
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