garden walk
Get ready for a cherished tradition in our neighborhood! Save the date and spread the word - on Sunday, June 29th, from noon to 5:00 pm, the North Center Neighbors Association proudly presents the 19th Annual Garden Walk! We’re thrilled to welcome back the trolley, which has an expanded route so you can enjoy even more beautiful gardens, plus, enjoy live music as you explore. The Garden Walk is always a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends and family while celebrating the beauty of our community.
Attention North Center gardeners! Registration for the Garden Walk is now open. Early bird registrations submitted by May 10th will be entered into a raffle for a beautiful garden-inspired gift basket! For the late bloomers, the final day to register your garden is May 31st.
Register your garden or outdoor space here!
If you have any questions, please send us an email at info@ncnaneighbors.org, or call us at 872-246-1551, and we will get back to you!
🍋 Host a Lemonade Stand!
Looking for a fun and exciting way to engage your kids at the Garden Walk? Why not set up a kid-run lemonade stand? It’s a beloved neighborhood tradition that always brings smiles. By signing up to host, you can also choose to donate the profits to a charity or non-profit you love. This is a fantastic chance to unite the community while supporting your team or club. Let’s make some refreshing memories together and create a positive impact!
Register to host a lemonade stand here!
The Garden Walk will have two sign-in locations:
🌻 The Town Square, 4100 N. Damen
🌻 Bell School at 3730 N. Oakley St. (at Grace St.).
Both locations are main trolley stops and will provide Garden Walk brochures and a map for guests to pick up.
Stay tuned - the trolley route, musical line-up and other special events during the Garden Walk will be announced as we get closer to the date!
A donation of $5.00 is suggested; a portion of the proceeds will benefit Common Pantry. Cash is preferred, but Venmo and Zelle are also accepted.
We are looking forward to you being a part of this neighborhood tradition!
We are busy planning for Garden Walk '25; in the meantime, please enjoy memories from last year!
🌻We have garden talks, bands and lemonade stands! 🌻
2:30 pm - 2022 W. Pensacola - you are in for a special treat!
Secrets of Gardens That Work
Kasey Eaves, Founder and Head Gardener of Vivant Gardens
Kasey Eaves discovered her green thumb at the age of two on her family’s Southern Illinois farm where she cultivated edibles and cherished sunflowers. Today she dedicates herself to assisting Chicagoans in nurturing their gardens using sustainable practices. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Kasey can get you growing. Join us as we share the Secrets of Gardens That Work. We’ll dive deep into the principles and practices that lead to flourishing, sustainable gardens. This short workshop will provide knowledge and insights to transform your garden into a thriving paradise for people and pollinators alike.
1:00 pm - Corner of Hoyne and Bradley
Join local amazing gardener and great neighbor, Susan Reed to learn about wildflowers and native plants that will thrive with low maintenance in your parkway.
🎶🎸🤘 Check out the musical line-up! 🎸🎶🤘
1:00 - 3:00 pm, 2112 W. Grace St.
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1:00 - 3:00 pm, North Center Town Square
Hot Club Ensemble
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1:30 - 3:30 pm, 1841 W. Cuyler
Luvceets
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2:00 - 4:00 pm, 2557 W Pensacola
Anne Leto and Friends
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2:30 - 4:30 pm, 4141 N. Claremont
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3:00 - 5:00 pm, 3912 Hoyne
Please stop by Carole's Garden and say "Happy 80th birthday" to Carole! 🎂
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3:00 - 5:00 pm, 2152 W. Grace
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3:00 - 5:00 pm, 2024 & 2026 W. Bradley
St. Jams
🍋LEMONADE STAND Locations🍋
Lemonade stands will be sprinkled throughout the Garden Walk. They are run by kids in the neighborhood
and proceeds will be donated to the charity of their choice.
The Local Lemon - 3829 N. Hoyne
Little Ladies Lemonade - 3942 N. Oakley
The Kids of 3900 N. Seeley - Lemonade to support Common Pantry - 3927 N. Seeley
Hoyne St. Lemonade & Cookies - 3939 N. Hoyne
Lower Bradley Berry Lemonade - 1928 W. Bradley
Atticus' Awesome Lemonade Stand - 2429 W. Byron
Thank you to our generous SPONSORS!
