Events and Programs

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

Two themed scarecrows - Jack and the Beanstalk and the Gingerbread Man

Trail of Scarecrows

October 5 through October 31

Join us for the annual Trail of Scarecrows! School groups, scouts, businesses, families and other groups will create scarecrows on display during October at the arboretum. Participation is free.

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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

Dec 23

Holiday Closure (PNW Winter Recess)

Gabis Arboretum will be closed Dec. 23, 2024 through Jan. 1, 2025, in observance of the PNW winter recess.

Jan 11

Winter Walk Series 2025

Learn how plants and animals survive the cold winter months and identify signs of life along the trails.

Jan 18

Hike with a Hawk

Join Shellie Barron, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, and her Red-tailed Hawk on a hike of the Arboretum.

Jan 20

Holiday Closure (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Gabis Arboretum will be closed Jan. 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.