Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/14/2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Schantz Memorial Garden Outside the Art & Design Building
Categories
Saturday, November 14 | 1–3 p.m. | Free Family-Friendly Community Event
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend a Saturday afternoon? Bring the family to Conversations with Undergrowth: Tea Ceremony at Schantz Memorial Garden, a free community event celebrating art, nature, Japanese culture, and community connection!
Join artist Dr. Lindsey Stirek and student curators from the University of Illinois for a relaxing afternoon in Schantz Memorial Garden, located just outside the Art & Design Building on campus. Visitors can experience a traditional Japanese-inspired tea ceremony, explore Japanese culture, enjoy the garden, and participate in creative activities for all ages.
Children can get creative with outdoor chalk drawing activities, while visitors of all ages can explore educational materials and learn more about the cultural inspiration behind the gathering.
There’s also an opportunity for families and community members to help shape the garden’s future! Share what you love about Schantz Memorial Garden, how you use the space, and what activities or improvements you’d like to see. Your ideas will help inform future programming and ways to make the garden an even more welcoming community space.
Whether you’re interested in art, gardening, Japanese culture, or simply looking for a free family-friendly outing, stop by, slow down, and enjoy an afternoon of creativity and connection.
EVENT DETAILS
What: Conversations with Undergrowth: Tea Ceremony at Schantz Memorial Garden
When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1–3 p.m.
Where: Schantz Memorial Garden, outside the Art & Design Building, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Cost: FREE!
Rain Location: Link Gallery inside the Art & Design Building
All ages welcome!
Come enjoy the garden, discover something new, get creative, and share your ideas!
Please remember that events may be canceled or rescheduled last minute due to unpredictable weather or other factors. We encourage you to reach out to event organizers before heading out to an event to verify it is still happening.
