Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
Summer Nature Scavenger Hunt
Get outdoors with a 2025 summer nature scavenger hunt at Gabis Arboretum at PNW. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, there is something for everyone.
Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt
Get outdoors with a nature scavenger hunt at Gabis Arboretum at PNW. Build natural environment awareness and try to find nine natural fall objects, whether you are a beginner or advanced.
Golf Cart Tour
Enjoy a leisurely drive through the Arboretum while the docent shares insights about the plants and animals that call Gabis Arboretum home.
Native Seed Collecting at Gabis Arboretum
Join the Native Seed Collection at Gabis Arboretum on September 27, 2025.
Oaktober Fest
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest is excited to host its first-ever Oaktober Fest, a fall celebration of music, nature and community.
Oaktober Fest: Family Day
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesCelebrate fall with us during Family Day at Gabis Arboretum!
Wine on the Rails: A Progressive Tasting Adventure
Join us for an enchanting evening of wine and wonder!
Oaktober Fest: Moonlight & Moth Light Haunted Hike
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesStep into the haunted arboretum for a chilling night of ghost stories, spectral encounters and emotional echoes that linger in the trees.
$26.65Community Volunteer Day
Help us with restoring our native habitat, weeding in the garden or mulching the trails!
Native Seed Collecting at Gabis Arboretum
Join the Native Seed Collection at Gabis Arboretum on October 11, 2025.