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.
2024 Dates
July 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
September 28, 29
October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Details about Walking Play performances for the 2024 season will be available soon.
The Morton Arboretum acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
Accessibility
Each month the Arboretum will offer a low-impact hike, designed for guests with lower mobility. These hikes cover a shorter distance (approximately half a mile) at a slower pace and stay near paved paths wherever possible to avoid chipped trails and grassy areas. Additionally, select Walking Play performances will offer American Sign Language interpretation.
Low-impact hike dates and ASL interpreter dates will be available closer to the start of the 2024 season.
View the Accessibility Guide for more detailed information.
Rebooking Information
To rebook your tickets for any 2024 performance, please contact tickets@mortonarb.org with the following information:
- Order number
- New requested booking date for any 2024 Walking Plays
- Phone number and your name in case we need to contact you
There will be a $5 surcharge per order. We require at least 24 hours’ notice to allow us time to update your order and send new tickets. Rebooking is based on availability. If an event date is sold out, we are not able to move your tickets to that date. Sending your request by email helps us process requests in a timely manner.
If the event is canceled by The Morton Arboretum due to inclement weather, all ticket holders for that date will be emailed with specific instructions on how to rebook their performance.
Frequently Asked Questions