Gabis Arboretum
Sunset Hike
Join the naturalist at dusk as we tour the property. We will be looking for bats, listening for frogs and crickets, and observing other nighttime creatures.
Wednesday Wellness Walks with Community Healthcare System
A healthcare provider and a Gabis Arboretum naturalist will lead you on a leisurely walk, as they share helpful health and wellness tips and information about native plants and wildlife on the arboretum’s trails.
First & Third Saturday Tours
Learn more about the arboretum's plant collection on a guided walk led by knowledgeable docents.
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.
Registration deadline for Trail of Scarecrows
School groups, scouts, businesses, families and other types of groups create scarecrows on display during the month of October at the arboretum. Entries will be on display from October 3rd through October 31st, Halloween! Participation is free!
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.
Native Seed Collecting
Do you want to grow some native plants in the garden but don’t know which ones? Join a naturalist on a hike through the prairie to collect native flower and grass seeds that you can plant in your garden
Stargazing at Gabis 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!
Hallo-Weekend with The Conjuring
Come celebrate Halloween at Gabis Arboretum’s first annual Hallo-Weekend! Enjoy spooky outdoor movies, model trains, food, and activities!
Hallo-Weekend with Hocus Pocus
Join us for an evening of spooktacular family fun! Dress in costume, trick-or-treat around the Railway Garden, and enjoy seasonal games!