Events and Programs
With 300-acres of magnificent landscapes, education programs and community events, the arboretum has something for any interest!
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Head outside for a summer scavenger hunt at Gabis Arboretum at PNW. Search for nine seasonal nature finds and boost your connection to the outdoors.
Gabis Field Trip Packages
Gabis Arboretum offers a variety of unique field trip experiences that combine nature, education and exploration for grades K–12.
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Events & Programs at Gabis
Sep 02
Golf Cart Tour – September 2, 2026Join us on September 2, 2026, for a leisure drive through the Arboretum as the docent talks about the plants and animals that live at Gabis Arboretum.
Sep 02
Golden Hour Railway GardenAs the Golden Hour hits, the shadows of our dwarf conifers stretch across the tracks, and the sunlight glints off the brass railings of the G-gauge locomotives.
Sep 03
Bugging Out (Ages 2 to 4)Kids and their parents join a Gabis Volunteer Naturalist to learn about nature with themed activities and stories geared for young children.
Sep 04
Acorn Concert Series: Trippin’ Billies (The Dave Matthews Tribute Band)Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of The Dave Matthews Tribute Band with Trippin’ Billies, a revitalizing tribute at the 2026 Acorn Concert Series!
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.
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