The 55th Sheffield Garden Walk is Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, 2026 from 11am-5pm each day. Since 1969, the Garden Walk has been one of the essential events of summer in Chicago. It’s why Sheffield Neighbors is known as the Garden District of Chicago!

For the second year in a row, our presenting sponsor for the Sheffield Garden Walk is 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins. SNA is grateful to have Alderman Hopkins’ support for our annual celebration of green spaces and beautiful gardens.

This free community event will feature:

• Self-guided walking tours of 50+ beautiful gardens

• Family Fest (on Saturday July 18)

• Live musical performances

• Architecture walks presented by the Chicago Architecture Center

• Live painters

• and much more!

Family Fest

Family Fest will take place on the blacktop at Oscar Mayer Magnet School (2250 N Clifton) on Saturday, July 18 from 10am-1pm. We’ll have a variety of activities, including:

• Crafts

• Games

• Face Painting

• Cotton Candy

• Music

• Inflatables

Architecture Tours

The Sheffield Neighborhood Association and the Chicago Architecture Center are partnering again this year, to offer walking tours of historic Sheffield Neighbors both days of the 2026 Garden Walk.

Guided tours will leave from the main tent at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church (1010 W Webster) at noon, 2pm, and 4pm.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at this link or in person at the main tent. Be aware that tickets are limited and tours may sell out.

FAQs

Do I need to buy a ticket to see the gardens?

No. This is a free community event, but we welcome donations to continue supporting these types of free events.

How do I know which gardens to visit?

Printed program booklets will be for sale at St. Vincent de Paul Church (1010 W Webster) at the event. The program contains a map showing the locations of the participating gardens, along with a list and detailed descriptions of each garden, and other points of interest in the neighborhood.

How do I participate?

The Garden Walk is a self-guided tour throughout the Sheffield neighborhood (Armitage to Fullerton, Halsted to the Chicago River), so you can come any time between 11am and 5pm and tour the neighborhood at your leisure.

How do I get there?

The Sheffield Garden Walk is easily accessible via CTA trains (brown/purple/red lines at the Armitage and Fullerton stations) and buses (73, 74, 37, 8 bus routes). Bike racks can be found on Armitage and Webster Avenues, and at DePaul University and Oscar Mayer Magnet School. Street parking (a mix of free and metered) is available throughout the neighborhood if you choose to drive.

Get Involved

There are many opportunities to support the Garden Walk:

• Share your garden

• Volunteer your time to help at the event.

• Advertise or promote your business through one of our sponsorship opportunities.

• Help us spread the word on social media.

If you would like to get participate, please email us at gardenwalk@sheffieldneighborhood.org