Popular Poinsettia Show Back at Lincoln Park Conservatory, With Candy Cane Theme and 12-Foot Tree

Patty Wetli | November 23, 2021 11:01 am

Lincoln Park Conservatory's annual winter flower show has a candy-cane theme of red and white poinsettias. (Lincoln Park Conservancy / Facebook)

Like so many holiday traditions that were canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, winter flower shows at the Lincoln Park and Garfield Park conservatories are making a comeback this year.

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The popular shows, known for their colorful use of seasonal poinsettias (and their not so seasonal tropical environments), both open Wednesday and run through Jan. 9. Admission is free, but timed reservations are required. Tickets are being released in two-week blocks.

Lincoln Park's show is dubbed "Candy Cane," featuring red and white poinsettias arranged in swirling patterns. New to this year's exhibit is a 12-foot poinsettia tree. (2391 N. Stockton Drive. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Lincoln Park Conservatory's winter flower show features colorful poinsettias. (Courtesy of Chicago Park District)

Garfield Park's “Serenity” show is designed to evoke a feeling of tranquility and provide visitors with a source of calm amidst the hectic season. A unique touch this year is the inclusion of blooming flowers such as hyacinth, zinnias, salvias and cosmos. (300 N. Central Park Ave. Open Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Garfield Park Conservatory's winter flower show, "Serenity," is designed to evoke a sense of tranquility. (Courtesy of Chicago Park District)