On Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, bring your family and friends to The Morton Arboretum to explore the beautiful cultures and traditions of Asia. Taste delicious food from local vendors, experience new music, and take in traditional dances and performances that pay homage to this part of the world. This family-friendly weekend will be the cultural event of the summer!
The Destination Asia Festival celebrates the cultures of Asia, where many trees and plants at The Morton Arboretum originated. The Arboretum’s scientists and arborists continue to work with colleagues in countries such as Myanmar, China, and Taiwan to support research and encourage policies that improve the conservation and management of forests and trees in the face of rapid changes in these countries’ economy, ecology, and culture.
Ticket Details
Admission to the Destination Asia Festival is included with Arboretum general admission.
Event Details
Bonsai workshops take place on site at The Morton Arboretum on Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4.
The Prairie State Bonsai Society is proud to present an exhibition of bonsai at the Arboretum’s Destination Asia Festival.
Learn how Herbarium staff and volunteers preserve and process plant specimens to aid biodiversity research by taking a special weekend tour of The Herbarium during the Destination Asia Festival.
Nihon Night
This summer, bring the whole family to the Arboretum for an evening of fun and educational activities that celebrate Japanese culture and cuisine, from paper lantern crafting to karaoke. Nihon Night activities take place on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Children’s Garden, Arbor Court, and The Gerard T. Donnelly Grand Garden.
