Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
Golden Hour Railway Garden
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesAs 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.
Rocking the Trails (Ages 2 to 4)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin a Gabis Volunteer Naturalist as kids and their parents learn about nature with themed activities and stories geared for young children.
$2.65Getting in Touch with Nature Walk (Ages 7 to 10)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us to introduce your little explorer to the wonders of the outdoors with our Getting in Touch with Nature guided walk!
Acorn Concert Series: Hyryder (Grateful Dead Tribute)
Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of the Grateful Dead with Hyryder, a revitalizing tribute at the 2026 Acorn Concert Series!
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesCome join us to see the annual Perseid meteor shower during this late-night viewing party.
An Introduction to Bonsai: The Art of the Potted Tree
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesDiscover the fascinating art of bonsai in this beginner-friendly educational talk!
Night Sky Viewing
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin Bill Suriano, an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, for a night under the stars.
Introduction to Wetland Ecology
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin Valparaiso University Biology Department graduate Megan Wolf as she helps unravel this fascinating and often misunderstood ecosystem!
Prairie Walk
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesPeak prairie season is upon us. Come get a guided tour and see the wildflowers blooming in the prairie.
Golf Cart Tour – August 26, 2026
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us on August 26, 2026, for a leisure drive through the Arboretum as the docent talks about the plants and animals that live at Gabis Arboretum.
$10