Gabis Arboretum
Father’s Day Fishing and Railway Garden Tours
Bring your own gear for catch-and-release fishing at our North Pond or treat your dad to a behind-the-scenes look at the arboretum's award-winning model railroad garden.
Acorn Concert Series – MegaBeatles
MegaBeatles is a talented group of musicians from Northwest Indiana/Chicago that recreate the music of the Beatles with precision, passion and love!
Acorn Concert Series – The Music of Cream
Experience this once-in-a-lifetime concert salute to the most innovative and explosive supergroup of all time, in the hands of those that knew them best.
Volunteer Restoration Day
The Gabis Arboretum is excited to invite the community to volunteer with us! Whether you're a one-time volunteer or plan to continue volunteering with us, we'd love to have you.
Acorn Concert Series – Toronzo Cannon
The Chicago Blues Festival headliner and international bluesman comes to the arboretum with searing chops, soul-satisfying vocals and vibrant original songs!
All’s Well That Ends Well (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival 2022)
Join the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival Touring Company for a free performance of "All's Well That Ends Well" at Gabis Arboretum at Purdue University Northwest.
Wednesday Wellness Walks with Community Healthcare System
A healthcare provider and a Gabis Arboretum naturalist will lead you on a leisurely walk, as they share helpful health and wellness tips and information about native plants and wildlife on the arboretum’s trails.
2022 Full Moon Women’s Circle
Please join Gina Bell for a night under the full moon—one of sisterhood, movement, love and release! A full moon women’s circle is a safe and sacred space for women to come together, use their voices, be heard and be seen
Acorn Concert Series – Mr. Blotto
The Acorn Concert Series is back for 2022 and it’s bigger and better than ever! If you haven’t experienced Chicago’s Original Jam Band, you’re missing out.
Native Seed Collecting
Do you want to grow some native plants in the garden but don’t know which ones? Join a naturalist on a hike through the prairie to collect native flower and grass seeds that you can plant in your garden