Garfield Park Conservatory Holiday Flower Show

What smells sweeter than a free event that's both family friendly and close to public transportation? Very little. Hit up the Garfield Park Conservatory any day of the year to see beautiful greenery in an historic greenhouse. Just steps from the "Conservatory-Central Park Drive" Green Line stop (or if you drive, there's free parking), you can visit with your holiday guests, or just take a stroll to have some alone time. The Holiday Flower Show exhibit runs through January 9, 2011. They're open 9am–5pm daily, Wednesdays until 8pm. 300 N. Central Park Ave. (312) 746-5100.