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Events and Programs

With 300-acres of magnificent landscapes, education programs and community events, the arboretum has something for any interest!

People sitting on a lawn in front of a stage at Gabis Arboretum

Acorn Concert Series

Summer 2024

Starting Memorial Day Weekend, Gabis Arboretum reignites our annual concert series with six evening concerts! Bring your lawn chair or blanket and get ready for an unforgettable experience.

See The Acorn Concert Series Schedule

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Just For Kids

Explore our Gabis events just for kids.

A pond at Gabis Arboretum

Classes and Programs

Explore a collection of classes and programs at Gabis Arboretum.

A butterfly sculpture in the native plant garden at Gabis Arboretum

Hikes and Tours

Take a hike and nature tours through Gabis this fall.

A hiking trail at Gabis Arboretum

Wellness

Get in touch with your wellbeing and nature at our wellness-oriented events.

Events & Programs at Gabis

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Jul 03

Golf Cart Tour

Enjoy a leisurely drive through the Arboretum while the docent shares insights about the plants and animals that call Gabis Arboretum home.

Jul 06

Night Sky Viewing with Astronomer

Join Bill Suriano, an enthusiastic amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, for an evening of celestial exploration.

Jul 10

Golf Cart Tour

Enjoy a leisurely drive through the Arboretum while the docent shares insights about the plants and animals that call Gabis Arboretum home.

Jul 13

Volunteer Work Day

Help us with restoring our native habitat, weeding in the garden or mulching the trails!