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Autumn Reserve Wine Experience

Savor a curated selection of rare vintages and admire the changing fall colors at The Morton Arboretum.

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On Thursday, October 15, 2026, spend an elegant evening in the open-air Firefly Pavilion at the Autumn Reserve Wine Experience, a limited-capacity tasting. Taste fine wines from distinguished regions around the world as you admire the changing leaves and seasonal displays along the Arboretum’s garden paths.

Highlights

Listen to live music by Louise Kelly Duo.

After sampling, order wine by the case at a 10% discount and pick up your selections at the Arboretum on Wednesday, October 29.

Upgrade your experience with a preordered charcuterie box.

Tickets

Purchase Autumn Reserve Wine Experience tickets and member tickets.

Event Ticket
Cost: $85
Member cost: $75

Designated Driver Ticket
Cost: $35
Member cost: $30

Autumn Reserve Wine Experience event tickets include Arboretum general admission on Thursday, October 15, a souvenir Champion of Trees tasting glass, and unlimited wine tastings.

Designated Driver tickets include Arboretum general admission on Thursday, October 15, and several nonalcoholic beverages to sample along the tasting route. Designated Driver tickets do not include a tasting glass.

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Tickets

Purchase Autumn Reserve Wine Experience tickets and member tickets.

Event Ticket
Cost: $85
Member cost: $75

Designated Driver Ticket
Cost: $35
Member cost: $30

Autumn Reserve Wine Experience event tickets include Arboretum general admission on Thursday, October 15, a souvenir Champion of Trees tasting glass, and unlimited wine tastings.

Designated Driver tickets include Arboretum general admission on Thursday, October 15, and several nonalcoholic beverages to sample along the tasting route. Designated Driver tickets do not include a tasting glass.

Arboretum members always save on special event tickets! Become a member today.

Vendors and Map

A list of participating vendors and featured wines will be available closer to the event date.

Food and Drinks

Charcuterie Boxes

Upgrade your experience and pair the wines you sample with a charcuterie box or vegetarian charcuterie box for $32.

Charcuterie boxes are curated to perfectly pair small bites with the wines featured at the event. One box serves one to two people.

Charcuterie boxes are available for pre-purchase only and will not be sold on the night of the event. To reserve yours, select the charcuterie box add-on option during the online ticket purchase process.

Charcuterie boxes can be picked up on the day of the event from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Firefly Pavilion.

Charcuterie Box
Salami, capicola, prosciutto, artisan bread, assorted cheeses, artichoke salad, olives, seedless grapes, cold-pressed small-batch mustard

Vegetarian Charcuterie Box
Naan, pita bread, garlic hummus, spinach and artichoke spread, assorted cheeses, olives, seedless grapes, crudités

Accessibility

The Autumn Reserve Wine Experience takes place in the Firefly Pavilion open-air event space. Paved walkways throughout this area are accessible to wheelchairs and walkers.

The nearest accessible parking is in parking lot P-1, an environmentally friendly parking lot with uneven pavers.

Visit Accessibility at The Morton Arboretum for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Accordion List

  • Yes, all general event ticket holders receive a 5-ounce Champion of Trees wine tasting glass. Designated Driver tickets do not include a tasting glass.

  • Yes, this event will feature live music by Louise Kelly Duo.

  • Upgrade your experience and pair the wines you sample with a preordered charcuterie box or vegetarian charcuterie box.

  • Yes, designated driver tickets are available for this event. Nonalcoholic beverages will be available to sample along the tasting route.

    Designated Driver tickets do not include a commemorative tasting glass.

  • No, there will be no additional samples available for purchase. Guests may order wine to be picked up at a later date.

  • Guests must exit the Arboretum after the event.

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