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Saturday, September 28, 2019

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  • Early Closing on September 28

    Early Closing on September 28
    On Saturday, September 28, the Children's Garden, Visitor Center, Arbor Court, and Parking Lot 1 will close at 1:00 p.m. in preparation for Evergreen, the Arboretum's annual fundraising event. The East and Wide Side roads will remain open until sunset.

  • Troll Hunt

    Troll Hunt
    Journey through our far-reaching forest to hunt for six colossal trolls crafted from reclaimed wood by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. On view now through June 2020.

  • Acorn Express Tram Tours

    Acorn Express Tram Tours
    Hop on the Acorn Express tram for a tour of our 1,700 acres of blooming beauty narrated by one of our expert guides.

  • Family Explorers Backpack

    Family Explorers Backpack
    Looking for a unique experience in the Children’s Garden At The Morton Arboretum? Rent a self-guided family backpack and enhance your visit. Available daily, April through October, 2019, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • Nature Play Spaces

    Nature Play Spaces
    Enjoy creative, unstructured outdoor play spaces, Mud Kitchen near Parking Lot 20 and Word Garden near Parking Lot 13. Daily, weather permitting, 7:00 a.m. to sunset

  • Evergreen: The Gala for The Morton Arboretum

    Evergreen: The Gala for The Morton Arboretum
    Evergreen: The Gala for The Morton Arboretum

  • Annual Bulb Sale

    Annual Bulb Sale
    Shop dozens of varieties of dutch bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, iris, alliums, crocus, fritillaria, and many more.

  • Bike Rentals

    Bike Rentals
    Rent a bike to explore the Arboretum on nine miles of paved roads.

  • Sensational Seeds

    Sensational Seeds
    Examine seeds up close and learn about where they come from. Weekends in September 2019, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • LEGO® Brick Play

    LEGO® Brick Play
    What will nature inspire you to build? Play and create LEGO® masterpieces in this self-guided hands-on discovery activity. Available daily, May through September, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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