Gabis Arboretum
Rescheduled: Johnny V. Wildflowers: A Tribute To Tom Petty Concert
Johnny V’s Wildflowers is a Tom Petty tribute act, fronted by Johnny V, one of Northwest Indiana’s most well-known and charismatic performers.
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
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!
Trail of Scarecrows
Our Trail of Scarecrows will be on display at Gabis Arboretum from October 7 to October 31. This year's theme is Fairy Tale Characters!
Railway Garden Special – One-Day Event
Lake County Operators from Wisconsin in partnership with Riley’s Railhouse from Chesterton will be bringing special trains to run on our Model G tracks in the Railway Garden. Come see them operate their unique trains that can pull up to 30 train cars!
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!