Enjoy family fun every Saturday and Sunday in October at Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest. There are a variety of activities will be offered for all ages.
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<li>Explore the Adventure Garden with its fun photo areas and enjoy time around the Railway Depot with free crafts and games.</li>

<li>Creep through the Railway Garden and witness the family friendly Halloween makeover of the trains and villages and the spooky addition of spiders, skeletons and scarecrows.</li>

<li>Jump on hayrides which run every hour from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Price is $3 per ride.</li>

<li>October 13 and 14, get up close to birds of prey and local wildlife with the Wildlife Educational Exhibit of Northwest Indiana.</li>
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Trail of Scarecrows returns!

This popular annual exhibit features scarecrows designed and built by students based on a character from a book. This year’s theme is “courage.” Guests vote on their favorite. A winner is chosen at the end of the month. Groups interested in entering the competition should contact Ellen Kapitan at 219-742-8147.

Mums and flower bulb sale

The horticulture team will be selling mums and flower bulbs at the Railway Depot to raise funds for the gardens. Select from crocus, tulips, daffodils, & fun fritillaria to enhance your home garden. Gabis Arboretum horticulture staff will be on-hand over the weekend to offer advice and gardening tips. Bulbs and mums will be on sale through October while supplies last.

Weekends in October are $10 carload days. This pricing does not apply to individual admissions less than $10 or member admission. Advance tickets not required.