Explore the vibrant cultures and traditions of Latin America in the beautiful natural settings of The Morton Arboretum at Celebración de los Árboles on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Celebración de los Árboles honors the vibrant cultures of Mexico and Mesoamerica, where the Arboretum does important work to protect and conserve threatened trees and the ecosystems they support.
Tickets
Admission to Celebración de los Árboles is included with Arboretum general admission. Buy general admission online to save $2 per ticket and save time in line.
Purchase general admission for Saturday, September 27, or Sunday, September 28.
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Highlights
The two-day cultural festival features traditional music, dance, food, and storytelling. See festival highlights and a full performance schedule closer to the event date.
Speak with Arboretum scientists to learn about important conservation work being done at The Morton Arboretum.
Tour The Morton Arboretum Herbarium to learn about how preserved Mexican oak specimens in the Herbarium’s collection help researchers around the world understand the evolution of oak trees.
Shop for handcrafted goods, art, and traditional foods during the festival from local artists and vendors.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Join The Morton Arboretum during Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of people whose ancestors came from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. From September 15 to October 15, experience a variety of special events and programs highlighting Latino, Latina, and Latinx communities as well as partners in the Arboretum’s important work to protect and conserve threatened trees and ecosystems in Latin America.
Science and Conservation
The Arboretum’s Global Tree Conservation Program is helping scientists and local residents in Baja California Sur, Mexico, and Costa Rica conserve endangered oak species. Wherever trees need help or trees can help people—in Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods or far away—The Morton Arboretum is The Champion of Trees.
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