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Chicago Botanic Gardens' Malott Japanese Gardens

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In Person
Chicago Botanic Gardens' Malott Japanese Gardens
Glencoe, Illinois, United States of America

Date: June 5, 2011 – Sept. 18, 2011



MALOTT JAPANESE GARDEN FAMILY SUNDAYS
June 5 & 19, July 3 & 17, August 7, September 4 & 18
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture. Practice using chopsticks, rake miniature dry gardens, make Japanese kites, and more. The free activities vary each time, and are subject to change.

July 3: Tanabata Wishes & Streamers
July 17: Kabuto (samurai helmets)
August 7: Uchiwa (paper fans)
September 4: Kimono Paper Dolls
September 18: Gyotaku (fish prints)


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