Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
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!
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!
Winter Nature Scavenger Hunt
Get outdoors with a nature scavenger hunt at Gabis Arboretum at PNW. Build environmental awareness as you find nine natural winter objects.
Holiday Closure (PNW Winter Recess)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesGabis Arboretum will be closed Dec. 24, 2025, through Jan. 2, 2026, in observance of the PNW Winter Recess.
Native Plant Sale
Join Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest for our annual native plant sale! Proceeds from the plant sale help support the Arboretum.
Voting Now Open for “Best of the Region”
Vote now for Gabis Arboretum in The Times of Northwest Indiana’s 2026 Best of the Region ballot!