Gabis Arboretum
The Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum serves as a living laboratory for education, research, conservation and engagement with the natural environment.
Model Train Hours
The model trains at the Railway Garden run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May through October, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting).
Oaktober Fest
Events throughout October
Kick off the season with fall fun at Gabis Arboretum’s first-ever Oaktober Fest with live music by Santeria: A Tribute to Sublime! The next day, enjoy Family Day with a magician, games and live animals. Also, don’t miss the Trail of Scarecrows and, for the brave, the Haunted Hike the following week!
Wine on the Rails
October 9, 2025
5 to 8 p.m.
Experience the magic of our Railway Garden as you embark on a progressive wine tasting journey, in collaboration with PNW’s very own professor of wine, Matthew Bauman. Stroll through our meticulously crafted miniature landscapes, each stop offering a new wine to savor and a story to discover.
Explore Gabis
Gabis Arboretum boasts 300 acres of magnificent landscapes featuring a restored prairie, display gardens, wetlands and miles of hiking trails through woodlands. With musical events and public educational programs, the arboretum has something for any interest!
Resources
A Gabis Arboretum provides free admission and reciprocal benefits to more than 300 other arboreta and gardens nationwide.
From nature hikes to the Summer Concert Series, Gabis Arboretum has events of every kind for lovers of the outdoors.
Gabis Arboretum is the premier setting for weddings, corporate events and private events.
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Upcoming Events
Oct 08
Fall Nature Scavenger HuntGet outdoors with a nature scavenger hunt at Gabis Arboretum at PNW. Build natural environment awareness and try to find nine natural fall objects, whether you are a beginner or advanced.
Oct 09
Wine on the Rails: A Progressive Tasting AdventureJoin us for an enchanting evening of wine and wonder!
Oct 11
Community Volunteer DayHelp us with restoring our native habitat, weeding in the garden or mulching the trails!
Oct 11
Native Seed Collecting at Gabis ArboretumJoin the Native Seed Collection at Gabis Arboretum on October 11, 2025.