The Morton Arb

CALENDAR

    Visitors of all ages will enjoy these year-round activities and programs

  • Toad-ally Tadpoles

    Weekends in May
    11 a.m.–4 p.m.

    Look at pictures, get fun facts, and make a toad-ally cool tadpole to float in the stream. See details


    Weekends in May
    11 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Children's Garden

  • Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

    Fri. April 2 & Sat. April 3
    9–10:30 a.m.
    Ginkgo Restaurant

    Put on your favorite Easter bonnet and join us for a tasty springtime buffet and a visit from the Easter Bunny. See details

    The Easter Bunny will be available to visit your table. Come and enjoy breakfast and the early spring blooms popping up around the Arboretum!

    Friday, April 2
    Saturday, April 3
    9–10:30 a.m.
    Ginkgo Restaurant

    Also enjoy Easter Brunch

    How to Order Tickets
    Online Now!
    Call 630-725-2066, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m
    In person at The Visitor Center, Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Not a member? Begin or renew a membership now.

    Member: Adult $25/Child (2-12 years) $21
    Non-Member: Adult/$32 Child (2-12 years) $26
    No charge for children under 2

    (Price does not include tax & service charge)

    Buffet Menu

    Scrambled Eggs
    Pancakes with Syrup
    Sausage Links
    Bacon
    Lyonnaise Potatoes
    Fresh Fruit Platters
    Asst. Muffins & Scones with Butter & Preserves

    Beverages (served table side)
    Regular & decaf coffee, assorted fruit juices, regular & chocolate milk, hot tea

  • Easter Brunch

    Sunday, April 4
    9:30 am, Noon, & 2:30 pm
    Ginkgo Restaurant

    Join us for a lavish Easter Brunch and a visit from the Easter Bunny. See details

    Enjoy brunch and the early spring blooms that are popping up all around the Arboretum. The Easter Bunny will visit your table during brunch. A complimentary glass of champagne is included for each adult diner. Cash bar available.

    Sunday, April 4
    9:30 am, Noon, & 2:30 pm Seatings
    Ginkgo Restaurant

    Also enjoy Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.

    How to Order Tickets
    Online Now!
    Call 630-725-2066, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m
    In person at The Visitor Center, Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Not a member? Begin or renew a membership now.

    Members: Adults $36/ Child $26
    Non-Members: Adult $43/ Child $31
    Children under 2 are free
    (Price does not include tax and service charge)


    Easter Brunch Menu

    Carving Buffet Station
    Chef Carved Roast Beef with Mushroom Gravy
    Carved Honey Glazed Ham with Apple Compote
    Tilapia with Mango Salsa
    Garlic Whipped Potatoes
    Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
    Assorted Dinner Rolls with Sweet Butter


    Kids Buffet
    Petite Hamburger "Sliders"
    Corn Dogs
    Asst. Deep Dish Pizzas
    Mac & Cheese
    Chicken Nuggets
    Fresh Fruit

    Breakfast Station
    Scrambled Eggs
    Crème Brulee French Toast
    Sausage Links
    Bacon Strips
    Lyonnaise Potatoes
    Mini Muffins, Scones and Bagels with Cream Cheese & Butter

    Made to order Omelet Station
    Ham, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Tomatoes

    Made to order Pasta Station
    (Available only after 12 p.m.)
    Penne Pasta Ala Vodka with Sausage & Roasted Peppers
    Squash Ravioli with Sage & Cream Sauce

    Cold Station
    Chilled Shrimp & Crab Claws with Cocktail Sauce & Lemons
    Smoked Salmon Platter with Crackers & Flatbreads
    Fresh Fruit Display with Yogurt Dip
    Organic Greens with Asst. Dressings

    Dessert Station
    Assortment of delectable desserts including Pies, Cheesecakes, Cookies, Dessert Bars & Ice Cream!

    Beverages
    Regular & Decaf Coffee
    Hot Tea
    Assorted Fruit Juices & Soft Drinks
    Regular & Chocolate Milk
    Ice Water

    Cash Bar
    Alcoholic Drinks

  • Flower Fairy Festival

    Sat, May 29-Sun, May 30
    11 a.m.-4 p.m. (weather permitting)
    Children's Garden

    Make fairy furniture, listen to fairy folklore, and make a fairy wand to take home. See details


    Saturday, May 29-Sunday, May 30
    11 a.m.-4 p.m. (weather permitting)
    Children's Garden

  • Arbor Reading

    January 8-March 26
    11-11:20 a.m.
    The Arboretum Store

    Gather for story-time. See details

    January 8-March 26
    11-11:20 a.m.
    The Arboretum Store

    In February, Arbor Readings will be sweetthemed books in honor of Valentine's Day.

  • Rock Gardening

    March Weekdays
    1-4 p.m.
    Children's Garden

    Try your had at a Zen form of gardening. See details


    Do you Zen? Learn how to tend to a different kind of garden in "Rock Gardening." Kids will get to try their hand at Zen gardening in this drop-in activity in the Children's Garden. Rocks are an important element of some really beautiful and peaceful gardens. All ages.


    March Weekdays (weather permitting)
    1-4 p.m.
    Children's Garden

  • Science Rocks!

    Weekends in March
    11-4 p.m.
    Children's Garden

    Rocks are everywhere! See details

    Come discover different types of rocks, find out what they are used for, and make a rock creation of your own to take home.

    Weekends in March (weather permitting)
    11-4 p.m.
    Children's Garden

  • Children's Book Signing

    Saturday, March 27
    10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    The Arboretum Store

    Meet local author Tim Magner signing copies of his children's book Earl the Earthworm. See details

    See live worms in action and learn about vermicomposting.

    Saturday, March 27
    10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    The Arboretum Store

  • Rockin’ Into Spring

    March 27 & 28
    Noon-3 p.m.
    Children's Garden

    Touch a 13,000-year-old mammoth tooth, examine fossils, and take home a rock creation of your own. See details

    Plus, members of the Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois will showcase unique rocks and gems and other "earthly" specimens.

    Saturday & Sunday, March 27 & 28
    Noon-3 p.m.
    Children's Garden

  • Root-tastic

    Weekdays in April
    1-4 p.m.
    Children's Garden

    Weave your way through a paper tree maze and uncover the mysterious world of roots. See details

    Weekdays in April (weather permitting)
    1-4 p.m.
    Children's Garden

  • Terrific Trees

    Weekends in April
    11 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Children's Garden

    Plant a tree seed to take home. See details


    How well do you know trees? Discover interesting facts about "Terrific Trees!" Then plant a seed into a pellet that can go home with you to watch grow! This drop-in activity is for all ages.

     

    Weekends in April
    11 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Children's Garden

     

     

  • Children's Book Signing

    May 22
    10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    The Arboretum Store

    Meet local author Heidi Bee Roemer who will be signing copies of her books, What Kinds of Seeds are These? and Whose Nest is This? See details


    May 22
    10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    The Arboretum Store

  • Children’s Book Signing

    Saturday, April 3
    10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    The Arboretum Store

    Meet local artist Sallie Wolf signing copies of her new children's book The Robin Makes a Laughing Sound: A Birder's Journal. See details

    The journal, filled with poetry, sketches, and watercolors of birds, will inspire children to record, evaluate, and create their own bird observations.



    Saturday, April 3
    10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    The Arboretum Store

  • Steelroots: Opening Weekend Root-astic Activities

    Friday, April 9-Sunday, April 11
    11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
    Children's Garden

    Opening weekend of Steelroots exhibition brings many root-astic events for kids in the Children's Garden. See details

    Friday, April 9-Sunday, April 11
    11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
    All visitors welcome to attend these free be self-guided activities in the Children's Garden.

    Root-tastic*
    Without roots, we'd have no trees. Weave your way through a paper tree maze and uncover the mysterious world of roots.


    Terrific Trees    *
    Visit the Children's Garden to discover some interesting facts about trees. Then plant a tree see to take home to grow.

    Root Necklaces
    Make a seed necklace, and take home to watch how the roots and plant will grow.

    * These programs are also available throughout the rest of the month check calendar for dates and times.

  • Earth Day Necklaces

    Sat, April 24-Sun, April 25
    11 - 4 p.m.
    (Weather permitting)

    Make a mini greenhouse necklace to take home. See details

    Saturday, April 24-Sunday, April 25
    11 - 4 p.m. (Weather permitting)
    Children's Garden

  • Kids’ Arbor Day Celebration

    April 30-May 2
    11-4 p.m. (weather permitting)

    Celebrate Arbor Day in the Children's Garden all weekend long! See details

    We will be planting tree seeds, singing tree songs, and decorating a special Arbor Day Tribute Tree!

    April 30-May 2
    11-4 p.m.
    Weather permitting
    Children's Garden

  • Meet Curious George

    Friday April 30
    10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    Arboretum Store

    Meet Curious George on Arbor Day at The Arboretum Store. Then, purchase his new book, Curious George Plants a Tree. See details


    Friday April 30
    Children's Book Event
    10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    Arboretum Store

  • From Water to Wings

    Weekdays in May
    1-4 p.m.
    Children's Garden

    Learn about the lifecycle of a dragonfly and make a winged craft to take home. See details



    Weekdays in May
    1-4 p.m.
    Children's Garden