Student Life
Stargazing at the Arboretum
Join PNW astronomers for an evening of stargazing. The arboretum's stunning landscape away from light pollution makes it the perfect location for stargazing!
Kokedama Class
Learn the basics of kokedama, a Japanese style of displaying plants in a moss-covered ball of soil, in this class taught by a local Master Gardener.
Acorn Concert Series – MegaBeatles
MegaBeatles is a talented group of musicians from Northwest Indiana/Chicago that recreate the music of the Beatles with precision, passion and love!
Acorn Concert Series – The Music of Cream
Experience this once-in-a-lifetime concert salute to the most innovative and explosive supergroup of all time, in the hands of those that knew them best.
Acorn Concert Series – Toronzo Cannon
The Chicago Blues Festival headliner and international bluesman comes to the arboretum with searing chops, soul-satisfying vocals and vibrant original songs!
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.
Acorn Concert Series – From Elvis to The Beatles featuring The Neverly Brothers
Fasten your seatbelts for a guided musical tour through rock n/ roll history in a retro rock Magical Mystery Tour.
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
Acorn Concert Series – Mr. Blotto
The Acorn Concert Series is back for 2022 and it’s bigger and better than ever! If you haven’t experienced Chicago’s Original Jam Band, you’re missing out.
Volunteer Restoration Day
The Gabis Arboretum is excited to invite the community to volunteer with us! Whether you're a one-time volunteer or plan to continue volunteering with us, we'd love to have you.