Gabis Arboretum
Gabis Gives Back
Join us for a weekend of giving at Gabis Arboretum! We are partnering with the Salvation Army and the Portage Food Pantry for a clothing and food drive. The weekend will also include book readings, crafts, guided hikes and golf cart tours.
Mother’s Day Mommy and Me Mini Photo Shoot
The perfect gift for mom! Gabis Arboretum has partnered with Dana Elizabeth Photography to build the perfect backdrop for your "mommy and me" photo shoot.
Father’s Day Fishing and Railway Garden Tours
Bring your own gear for catch-and-release fishing at our North Pond or treat your dad to a behind-the-scenes look at the arboretum's award-winning model railroad garden.
All’s Well That Ends Well (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival 2022)
Join the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival Touring Company for a free performance of "All's Well That Ends Well" at Gabis Arboretum at Purdue University Northwest.
2022 Full Moon Women’s Circle
Please join Gina Bell for a night under the full moon—one of sisterhood, movement, love and release! A full moon women’s circle is a safe and sacred space for women to come together, use their voices, be heard and be seen
Acorn Concert Series- The Ron Burgundys
If the sounds of Toto, Hall & Oates, Paul Simon, and Billy Joel tickle your brain and get your toe a tappin’, you’re in the right place.
Acorn Concert Series- The Linda Ronstadt Experience
American Idol Star, Tristan McIntosh, creates a stunning portrayal of Linda Ronstadt in the prime of her career.
Prairie Walk
Come see the prairie at Gabis Arboretum one last time before it dies back this fall. You will be seeing asters, goldenrod and other late-blooming species.
Native Seed Collecting at Gabis Arboretum
Join the naturalist and collect native seeds from plants in the prairie. Tips will be given on ways to improve germination of the seeds, as well as information on proper planting sites.
HalloWeekend at Gabis Arboretum
Celebrate Halloween at Gabis Arboretum’s second annual Hallo-Weekend! Enjoy an outdoor movie, model trains, age-appropriate activities, and more!