Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
Roots and Wonder Forest School
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesRoots and Wonders Forest School is a four-day, parent/guardian-accompanied, outdoor learning experience at Gabis Arboretum for children ages 3-5.
Drawing in the Prairie (Ages 12+)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesParticipants will walk through the prairie, taking photographs, observing and learning about plant life in the prairie.
Golf Cart Tour – July 29, 2026
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us on July 29, 2026, for a leisure drive through the Arboretum as the docent talks about the plants and animals that live at Gabis Arboretum.
$10Earth Art (Ages 10+)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us for collecting natural materials from the surrounding area (leaves, twigs, grasses, etc.) and create our own "earth art," which we will leave in nature for others to see.
Acorn Concert Series: MegaBeatles (Beatles Tribute)
Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of The Beatles with MegaBeatles, a revitalizing tribute at the 2026 Acorn Concert Series!
Golf Cart Tour – August 5, 2026
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us on August 5, 2026, for a leisure drive through the Arboretum as the docent talks about the plants and animals that live at Gabis Arboretum.
$10History of the American Railroad Presentation
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesStep back in time at Gabis Arboretum for an immersive presentation that explores the American Railway System.
Golden 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.
Remains from the past (Ages 7 to 10)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us to work with real fossils and learn about the four different types. Examine and classify them using a hands lens.
Rocking the Trails (Ages 2 to 4)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin a Gabis Volunteer Naturalist as kids and their parents learn about nature with themed activities and stories geared for young children.
$2.65