Events and Programs

With 300-acres of magnificent landscapes, education programs and community events, the arboretum has something for any interest!

Illustration of a guitar and musical notes over flowers and mushrooms with text: Acorn Concert Series, Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso.

Acorn Concert Series

June 2o to September 12

Gabis Arboretum invites families to enjoy five evenings of live music as part of our annual concert series. Pack a blanket or lawn chair and make lasting memories together in a beautiful, family-friendly setting.

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Charlie Brown scarecrow

Just For Kids

Explore our Gabis events just for kids.

A pond at Gabis Arboretum

Classes and Programs

Explore a collection of classes and programs at Gabis Arboretum.

A butterfly sculpture in the native plant garden at Gabis Arboretum

Hikes and Tours

Take a hike and nature tours through Gabis this fall.

A hiking trail at Gabis Arboretum

Wellness

Get in touch with your wellbeing and nature at our wellness-oriented events.

Events & Programs at Gabis

May 14

Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt

Get outdoors with a nature scavenger hunt at Gabis Arboretum at PNW. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, there is something for everyone.

May 16

Grow Your First Garden (Registration Full)

This kid-focused program is for any child who wants to grow their first garden.

May 17

Tree Hike Series: Woodland Ecology (Sold Out!)

Join Gabis in the 2025 Tree Hike Series, while learning about Woodland Ecology, featuring Professor Spencer Cortwright!

May 30

Birding Hike

Join us for a family-friendly guided hike with John and Jo Brugos. They are avid birders who have been running the bluebird monitoring program at Gabis Arboretum for years.


To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity at oie@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.

In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University’s educational programs, services and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or status as a veteran. See Purdue’s Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity at oie@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2337.