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

Join us on the blacktop at Oscar Mayer Magnet School (2250 N Clifton) on Saturday, July 18 from 10am-1pm. Bring the whole family for a great morning of engaging entertainment, informative experiences and fun activities.

• Music Concert

• Magician

• Beekeeping Demonstration

• Balloon Artist

• Crafts

• Face Painting

• Inflatable Obstacle Course & Bouncy House

Architecture Tours

The Sheffield Neighborhood Association and the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) are partnering again this year, to offer guided walking tours of historic Sheffield Neighbors’ architecture on Saturday and Sunday.

Experienced CAC docents will lead tours three times per day at 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm. Tours will leave from Garden Walk Central, next to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church (1010 W Webster Ave).

Tickets can be purchased online, in advance, at the link below. Be aware that online tickets are limited. More tickets will be available on site, both days, at the Registration & Information Tent from 11:00AM - 3:45PM.

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