Gabis Arboretum
Rescheduled: Johnny V. Wildflowers: A Tribute To Tom Petty Concert
Johnny V’s Wildflowers is a Tom Petty tribute act, fronted by Johnny V, one of Northwest Indiana’s most well-known and charismatic performers.
Gabis Gives Back
Join us for a weekend of giving at Gabis Arboretum! We are partnering with the Salvation Army and the Portage Food Pantry for a clothing and food drive. The weekend will also include book readings, crafts, guided hikes and golf cart tours.
Mother’s Day Mommy and Me Mini Photo Shoot
The perfect gift for mom! Gabis Arboretum has partnered with Dana Elizabeth Photography to build the perfect backdrop for your "mommy and me" photo shoot.
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.
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.
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
Birds of Prey in Northwest Indiana (Sold Out)
This class is designed to teach you about the 19 “Raptors” or birds of prey that are common to Northwest Indiana. Whether these birds are inhabiting the area or passing through on a migratory path, if you know their characteristics and habits you may be able to spot all 19 throughout the year.
Night Sky Viewing with Astronomer
Join Bill Suriano, an enthusiastic amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, for an evening of celestial exploration.
Prairie Walk at Gabis Arboretum
Gabis Arboretum is hosting a free guided tour to leisurely watch the wildflowers bloom in the prairie.
Late Night Hours at The Arboretum
Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky!