Activities and entertainment are included in the park’s $5-per-car weekday parking fee. Food and beverages are extra.
On July 27, families can sign up for a Guacamole and Salsa Class, creating the perfect snack for watching the movie “Coco” at 8:30 pm. Those wanting a full meal can Build a Burrito or Burrito Bowl, assisted by the Cantigny chefs. Beer, wine, and the week’s featured cocktail will be available.
The Cantigny Visitors Center is open until 8 pm every Wednesday, including the Cantigny Shop for alebrije-related merchandise, and Bertie’s Café for ice cream and other treats.
Cantigny Park opens daily at 7 am with sunset the regular closing time. Visitor information and a full calendar of events are online at Cantigny.org.
About Cantigny Park
Cantigny Park, part of the Chicago-based Robert R. McCormick Foundations, is the 500-acre Wheaton estate of Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955). It is home to McCormick House, the First Division Museum, formal gardens, picnic grounds, walking trails and a Visitors Center with a gift shop, theater, and dining facilities. This summer and through October, the park is hosting “Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World,” a must-see outdoor art exhibit inspired by Mexican folklore.
Media Contact: Jeff Reiter, Cantigny Park, 630.260.8218, jreiter@cantigny.org