👀 New Mold-A-Rama drop! We've got new Halloween molds throughout the Zoo; check out where you can find them on your next visit! #moldarama #halloween

Celebrate autumn with a dazzling display of over 7,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins at the 14th annual Glass Pumpkin Patch, October 11-13. Shop unique blown glass art, watch live glassblowing demos, meet the artists and explore the spook-tacular Halloween tent. Don’t miss your

Fall is in the air at the Arboretum! Yellow and gold colors are brightening corktrees, redbud, honey-locust and hackberry trees. Look for patches of yellow and orange in the tops of sugar maples in sunny areas. Shiny green foliage of Sumac shrubs have begun turning a flaming red,

Craft beer lovers, get the first look at this year's exciting Illumination exhibition at IllumiBrew on Nov. 15! Sample 15 3-ounce beers, ciders and meads from more than 40 local breweries while strolling among dazzling lights and music during the adults-only (21+) event. Have

Looking for high-quality wood for your next project? Discover a diverse selection at our Wood Slab Sale Nov. 2. Craft your next masterpiece sustainably with unique pieces from more than 40 tree species. Arboretum members get a 10% discount on their purchases. Timed-entry tickets

Light up your late night at Electric Illumination! The popular adults-only (age 18+) holiday experience returns with three themed weekends of music, lights and dancing under the trees. The DJ Firm will be spinning live in Arbor Court, with curated playlists along the trail—Nov. 29

Enjoy intimate Chamber Concerts at the Thornhill Education Center with stunning views of the Arboretum’s winter landscapes. Starting Nov. 3, world-class ensembles perform on the first Sunday of every month through March, followed by post-show receptions with hot cider and a

Exciting developments in ecological forecasting! Scientists at the Ecological Forecasting Initiative (Ecological Forecasting Initiative), including the Arboretum’s Forest Ecologist Christy Rollinson (Christy Rollinson), PhD, are pioneering methods to enhance our ability to predict shifts in ecosystems and

Raise a glass to the start of this year’s Illumination! Join us this Friday, Nov. 15 for IllumiBrew, the ultimate kickoff to the Arboretum’s holiday lights season. Discover an amazing selection of 15 3-ounce pours from 40+ local breweries, all set against the magical glow of

Step "behind the lights" of Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum! Go beyond the magic as you hear from the Arboretum’s Head of Exhibitions and the Lighting Designer from Lightswitch LLC. Discover the creativity and care that go into every dazzling detail and get

The Morton Arboretum will have a delayed opening time of 10:00 a.m. tomorrow morning (Nov. 26) due to a utility issue affecting the Arboretum’s water main. Additional details are available on the Arboretum’s website at mortonarb.org.

The results are in! Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum made USA TODAY USA TODAY 10Best’s 2024 Readers' Choice Awards top 10 list for “Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights.” Illumination is the only holiday light show in Illinois to make the top 10! Thank YOU for helping the

Purchasing advance weeknight tickets to Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum is a great value, and you’ll enjoy fewer people on the milelong Illumination trail than on sold out weekends. Get your weeknight tickets today and save: bit.ly/4bQzxNn.

It’s the final night of Illumination! Come see the Arboretum’s trees sparkle one last time before the lights fade for the season. Don’t miss your chance to experience this top-ranked light show—an unforgettable evening of winter wonderland magic! Buy your tickets now:

Bring your pup for a winter outing at the Arboretum this Saturday, Jan. 18, during Dog Admission Day! Note: This date has changed from Sunday, Jan. 19, due to the low temperatures forecasted for Sunday. Venture the trails with your canine companions to enjoy scenic landscapes.

🎥 Go behind the scenes with the artists of Vivid Creatures: Colorful Sculptures as Tall as Trees! Get a sneak peek at the creative process as Heather BeGaetz and Fez BeGaetz bring their vibrant, larger-than-life sculptures to life. These whimsical animals are getting ready to

🦌 Meet Generosity, the white-tailed deer sculpture in the Arboretum’s upcoming Vivid Creatures exhibition! Towering at 22 feet tall with antlers like branches and roots reaching deep, Generosity is more than a sculpture—he’s a symbol of how life in nature is deeply connected.

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What’s “growing” on this weekend 🌱😉? Why not pop by our annual Arbor Day Plant Sale to peruse some plants ready to join your garden this year 🪴? Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just getting into gardening, there's something sprouting for everyone 🌼! 🎟️ Tickets are