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Birdies and Brews

Play a round of Wonder Woods Mini Golf, enjoy beer on tap, and learn how to protect and appreciate birds.

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Come to The Morton Arboretum on Friday, August 2 for a round of mini golf and beer on tap, and stay for a special event focused on studying, appreciating, and protecting birds. Watch a professional falconer hold and fly trained birds, take a photo with a falcon, and find out how to get involved with bird watching clubs and bird fostering organizations in your area.

Experts from DuPage Birding Club and the Ohio School of Falconry will be on-site to answer questions for the duration of the event.

Each Birdies and Brews ticket includes one round of Wonder Woods Mini Golf, a commemorative tasting glass, and two drinks of your choice from the following vendors:

Ticket Details

Timed-entry tickets are required for this event, and must be purchased online in advance.

Members (21 and older): $40
Guests (21 and older): $50

Your ticket purchase helps support the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.

Ticket Details

Timed-entry tickets are required for this event, and must be purchased online in advance.

Members (21 and older): $40
Guests (21 and older): $50

Attendees must select an available 30-minute time slot between 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to complete a round on the Wonder Woods Mini Golf course. Before and after the reserved time, attendees can enjoy the other event activities.

Each Birdies and Brews ticket includes one round of Wonder Woods Mini Golf, a commemorative Wonder Woods Mini Golf tasting glass, and two alcoholic or nonalcoholic drinks from Off Color Brewing, Bubblehouse Brewing Company, and Go Brewing.

Event Details

Whether you’re a longtime amateur ornithologist or looking to learn about the birds in your backyard, stop by to speak with experts from DuPage Birding Club.

A professional falconer from the Ohio School of Falconry will demonstrate how to hold and fly trained birds. Photos with trained birds will be offered at no extra cost.

Food Options

Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Cento Percento food truck.

Bakery items, salads, and sandwiches may be purchased at the Ginkgo Café in the Visitor Center until 6:00 p.m. Espresso beverages, hot tea, and drip coffee are also available at the café.

Each ticket includes one round of Wonder Woods Mini Golf, a commemorative tasting glass, and two drinks from Off Color Brewing or nonalcoholic options from Go Brewing.

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