Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
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.
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.
Thanksgiving Break – No Classes
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, classes will not be held from Wednesday, November 26, through Saturday, November 29. PNW campuses will be closed Thursday, November 27, through Saturday, November 29.
Giving Tuesday
Give to Gabis this Giving Tuesday and be part of a living legacy that nurtures both people and the planet.
Wreathmaking Workshop
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesComplete your holiday décor by learning the basics of building a wreath from scratch at our wreathmaking workshop!