Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
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.
$10Golden 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.
Bugging Out (Ages 2 to 4)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesKids and their parents join a Gabis Volunteer Naturalist to learn about nature with themed activities and stories geared for young children.
Acorn Concert Series: Trippin’ Billies (The Dave Matthews Tribute Band)
Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of The Dave Matthews Tribute Band with Trippin' Billies, a revitalizing tribute at the 2026 Acorn Concert Series!
Campus Closed: Labor Day
There will be no classes and the University will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7.
Guided Hike with the Naturalist
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesThe prairie is starting to die back for the season, and flowers are going to seed. Come see the late blooming fall flowers, such as asters, goldenrod and gentian.
Acorn Concert Series: Sarah’s Place (Zach Bryan and Noah Kahan Tribute)
Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of Zach Bryan and Noah Kahan with Sarah's Place, a revitalizing tribute at the 2026 Acorn Concert Series!
Campus Closed: Labor Day
There will be no classes and the University will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 6.
Campus Closed: Labor Day
There will be no classes and the University will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 4.