Walking Plays are full-length plays, adapted exclusively for The Morton Arboretum and performed by local professional actors. A walk leader guides the audience to each scene, which takes place at several natural backdrop locations, along a one- to two-mile hiking route. Audiences are encouraged to bring water, portable chairs or blankets for seating, and bug spray.
Walking Plays take place on select Saturdays and Sundays, July through October, 2024. Performances begin at the Thornhill Shelter on the West Side. Summer performances (The House at Pooh Corner) last approximately 90 minutes; fall performances (The Grimmest of Tales) last approximately two hours.
Performance start times vary by season. Summer performances (July and August) begin at 6:00 p.m.; fall performances (September and October) begin at 4:00 p.m. See Performance Schedule for details.
2024 Performances
The Grimmest of Tales
The Brothers Grimm were famous for their fairy tales and folklore, and equally notorious for their spooky, twisted, and more gory tales. As the shadows grow longer and the Halloween season approaches, we dare to delve into the darker side of these original horror stories. Even the brothers themselves become ensnared by a mysterious enchantress from their past, who bewitches them into telling their Grimmest of Tales. This performance is recommended for 10 years of age and older due to scary content and mentions of death and gore.
September 28 and 29
October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27
The House at Pooh Corner
The House at Pooh Corner is based on the second book of A.A. Milne’s beloved Winnie-the-Pooh series. Join Christopher Robin, Pooh, Tigger, and the other friends of the Hundred Acre Wood for this hilarious and poignant collection of tales. The show is fun for all ages, from the very young to the young at heart.
July 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28
August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25
Ticket Details
Cost
Infant (younger than 2): $0
Child (2 through 17): $15
Adult (18 and older): $25
Member cost
Infant (younger than 2): $0
Child (2 through 17): $10
Adult (18 and older): $15
Your ticket purchase helps support the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.
The Morton Arboretum acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
