Save the Date for Special Donor Events in the New Year

To show our appreciation for your support, The Morton Arboretum offers a number of events exclusively for its donors. Save the dates for these signature donor events in 2024. Formal invitations to follow. Contact donorrelations@mortonarb.org or call 630-725-2177.

Winter Trees Walking Tours

Saturday, January 27, 2024 

President’s Council, Thornhill Society, and 1922 Legacy Society donors will be invited to experience trees in winter on a complimentary guided walk with Arboretum experts, followed by coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.

Plant Sale Preview 

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 

President’s Council, Thornhill Society, Partner, and Friend donors can have early access at the fan-favorite Plant Sale Preview in 2024, a perfect way to kick off spring!

Evergreen Gala 

Saturday, September 14, 2024 

The Arboretum’s signature fundraising event returns to Firefly Pavilion in September. More than $700,000 was raised in 2023 in support of the Arboretum’s mission. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning in late spring 2024.

Explore More: Fall Fare and Scavenger Hunt 

Sunday, October 27, 2024 

New in 2024! President’s Council, Thornhill Society, 1922 Legacy Society, Partner, and Friend members will be invited to fall in love with the Arboretum in autumn at this full-day open-house style event featuring tram tours, scavenger hunts, fall fare, music, and more.

Illumination Preview

November date to be announced 

President’s Council, Thornhill Society, 1922 Legacy Society, and Partner members will be invited to be the first to experience the 2024 Illumination exhibition before it opens to the public.