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!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 Trail7 a.m.-sunset
Meadow Lake Trail
Admire nature-themed scarecrows showcased around Meadow Lake.
Weekends in October
GourdWorks11 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.
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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