Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
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!
Kids Spring Hike
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesLook for the first signs of spring at the arboretum with our kids’ hike! We will be looking for buds on trees, animal tracks and migrating birds, along with anything else we can find.
Free2026 “Best of the Region” Voting Deadline
The polls are closing soon in the Times of Northwest Indiana's 2026 Best of the Region contest. Please take the time to vote for Gabis Arboretum!
Family Friendly Woodland Miniature Workshops
Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the world of woodland miniature houses!
Roots and Wonder Forest School
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesRoots and Wonders Forest School is a four‑week, nature‑immersive learning program for children ages 4 to 6 held at Gabis Arboretum.
Ceramics Workshop
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesWith guidance by local ceramicist Emily Casella, you will hand-make a ceramic dish from start to finish, including glazing.
$25Ceramics Workshop
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesWith guidance by local ceramicist Emily Casella, you will hand-make a ceramic dish from start to finish, including glazing.
$25Spring Ephemeral Hike
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesCome join the naturalist and identify all the spring wildflowers we can find. We will be looking for trillium, bloodroot, twin leaf, false rue anemone, wild ginger and many others.
Arbor Day Celebration
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesCome help Gabis Arboretum plant trees for Arbor Day!
PNW Day of Giving 2026
Changing students’ lives starts with us! Purdue Northwest Day of Giving is the largest day-long online fundraising event for the university. For 24 hours, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community come together to create opportunities for PNW students.