Gabis Arboretum
The Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum serves as a living laboratory for education, research, conservation and engagement with the natural environment.
Trains Running!
The model trains at the Railway Garden run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May through October, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Acorn Concert Series
july 17 to september 25
Gabis Arboretum invites families to enjoy five evenings of live music as part of our annual concert series. Pack a blanket or lawn chair and make lasting memories together in a beautiful, family-friendly setting.
Explore Gabis
Gabis Arboretum boasts 300 acres of magnificent landscapes featuring a restored prairie, display gardens, wetlands and miles of hiking trails through woodlands. With musical events and public educational programs, the arboretum has something for any interest!
Resources
A Gabis Arboretum provides free admission and reciprocal benefits to more than 300 other arboreta and gardens nationwide.
From nature hikes to the Summer Concert Series, Gabis Arboretum has events of every kind for lovers of the outdoors.
Gabis Arboretum is the premier setting for weddings, corporate events and private events.
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Upcoming Events
Aug 05
Golf Cart Tour – August 5, 2026Join 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.
Aug 05
History of the American Railroad PresentationStep back in time at Gabis Arboretum for an immersive presentation that explores the American Railway System.
Aug 05
Golden Hour Railway GardenAs 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.
Aug 06
Remains from the past (Ages 7 to 10)Join us to work with real fossils and learn about the four different types. Examine and classify them using a hands lens.