Fall Color Festival

See the bright red, orange, and yellow colors of trees and other plants from all over the world plus make lasting fall memories during Fall Color Festival!

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Annual Bulb Sale
Saturday & Sunday, September 18 & 19
Member pre-sale: 9 a.m.–noon Saturday
Open to public: Noon–5 p.m. Saturday & 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday
Visitor Center
Purchase from 150 varieties of specialty bulbs, including some new to market. Membership card required for member pre-sale.

Fall Color 5K Run & Walk
Sunday, October 3
Run/Walk: 8 a.m.
Member $25 (Non-member $30)
Kids Dash (ages 2-10): 9 a.m. Member $10 (Non-member $12)
Don't miss the most scenic running event of the fall season! Register Now!

Daily, All October

Scarecrow Trail
7 a.m.-sunset
Meadow Lake Trail
Admire nature-themed scarecrows showcased around Meadow Lake.

Weekends in October

GourdWorks
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Arbor Court
Watch talented artists from the Illinois Gourd Society make beautiful creations from gourds.

Free Wine Tasting
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Visitor Center
Enjoy free wine samples by Wente Family Estates.

Festive Fall Fare
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Arbor Court
Enjoy grilled corn, brats, and other fall specialty items at the Ginkgo Grill.

Taffy Apple Bar
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Arbor Court
Build your own nut and candy-topped masterpiece at the taffy apple bar. ($4 per apple)

Trick or Trees
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Children's Garden
Play games and plant a tree seed to take home, plus pumpkin painting. $3 per pumpkin. Halloween costumes encouraged!

Theatre-Hike ^TM: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
1-3:30 p.m.
Thornhill Shelter
Advance Tickets:
$17 Adult ($24 Non-member)
$10 Child (2-17) ($15 Non-member)
Day-Of Tickets:
$25 Adult; $18 Child
Walk along with the action from scene scene of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.  Ages 13+ Order Theatre-Hike™ Tickets Now!







Fall Color Presenting Sponsor


Featured wine of The Morton Arboretum


We gratefully acknowledge Fall Color 5K Run & Walk Sponsors:

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