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 Arboretum general admission for Saturday, September 26, or Sunday, September 27.
Become an Arboretum member to visit any day without purchasing general admission tickets.
Festival Schedule and Map
Festival programming takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday September 26, and Sunday, September 27.
Saturday September 26
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago
Arroyo Oak Stage
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Teotlecuilli Aztec Dance Group
Cloud Forest Oaks Stage
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Trio Latino
Arroyo Oak Stage
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lucha Taz
Frost Hill
11:00 a.m. to noon
Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata dance lessons, Itza Riedas and May I Have This Dance Studio
Arroyo Oak Stage
Herbarium tour
Meet in the lobby of the Administration and Research Center
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Mariachi Sirenas
Arroyo Oak Stage
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Guitarra Azul
Arroyo Oak Stage
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Ballet Folclórico Xochipitzahuatl
Cloud Forest Oaks Stage
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Los Perros Cubanos
Arroyo Oak Stage
Herbarium tour
Meet in the lobby of the Administration and Research Center
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Lucha Taz
Frost Hill
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Mariachi Los Pumas
Arroyo Oak Stage
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Spanish-language tram tour
Meet at the drop-off circle in front of the Visitor Center
Sunday, September 27
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago
Arroyo Oak Stage
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Teotlecuilli Aztec Dance Group
Cloud Forest Oaks Stage
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Trio Latino
Arroyo Oak Stage
10:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Lucha Taz
Frost Hill
11:00 a.m. to noon
INTI Illinois
Arroyo Oak Stage
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Latin Swing Factor
Arroyo Oak Stage
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Guitarra Azul
Arroyo Oak Stage
Spanish-language tram tour
Meet at the drop-off circle in front of the Visitor Center
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Aztec Dance NFP
Cloud Forest Oaks Stage
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Los Perros Cubanos
Arroyo Oak Stage
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Lucha Taz
Frost Hill
3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Salsa dance lessons, Trabuco Salsa Band
Arroyo Oak Stage
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Trabuco Salsa Band
Arroyo Oak Stage
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Spanish-language tram tour
Meet at the drop-off-circle in front of the Visitor Center
Please note that the festival schedule and performance locations are subject to change up until the date of the event.
Lucha Libre
Lucha Libre matches will take place in four rounds of six to seven matches each across the festival weekend, with professional luchadores competing in the ring, and a live MC calling the action and entertaining the crowd. Between matches, meet the luchadores, get autographs and photos, and browse Lucha Libre merchandise.
The final match on Sunday afternoon will crown the World Champion of Trees, and the winning luchador will be awarded a custom tree-themed championship belt created exclusively for the event.
Lucha Libre is included with Arboretum admission and all Arboretum guests can watch the matches from the lawn surrounding the performance area.
Ringside Viewing Tickets
Upgrade your experience with premium Ringside Viewing tickets for one or both rounds on either Saturday or Sunday!
Purchase Lucha Libre Ringside Viewing tickets and member tickets.
Single Round Ringside Viewing
Cost $41
Member cost: $21
Full Day Ringside Viewing
Cost: $55
Member cost: $35
Schedule
Saturday, September 26
Round 1
Matches begin at 10:30 a.m.
Round 2
Matches begin at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 27
Round 1
Matches begin at 10:30 a.m.
Round 2
Matches begin at 2:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Championship belt award ceremony
Tours
Spanish-Language Tram Tours
Take a one-hour tram ride through woodlands, wetlands, and prairies, narrated entirely in Spanish. Spanish-language tram tours include information about the Arboretum’s history, grounds, and activities, along with cultural connections to nature.
Tram tours are wheelchair accessible.
Tickets
Tickets must be purchased in person at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center.
Adult: $10
Child (4 and older): $5
Infant (3 and younger): Free
Family (up to 6 people): $30
Member adult: $8
Member child (4 and older): $3
Member infant (3 and younger): Free
Member family (up to 6 people): $24
Schedule
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Tram tours meet at the drop-off circle in front of the Visitor Center.
Herbarium Tours
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how The Morton Arboretum Herbarium collects and preserves Mexican oak species and other plant specimens from around the world. Learn about recent research by Arboretum scientists and collaborators in Mexico that helps explain the remarkable diversity of oaks in Mexico and Central America, where mountainous environments helped drive the rapid diversification of these important trees.
Tickets
Herbarium tours are free with advance registration. Register for an Herbarium tour.
Schedule
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to noon
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Tour groups meet at the reception desk in the lobby of the Administration and Research Center.
Food and Drinks
Fresh-made traditional foods—such as tamales, conchas, paletas, empanadas, and aguas frescas—will be available to purchase throughout the weekend.
Food trucks will be located in Arbor Court.
Food Trucks
Please note that food vendors are subject to change until the festival weekend.
Concessions
Concessions will be available outside the Visitor Center in Arbor Court from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.
A special item will be added to the concessions menu for the festival weekend only:
Classic Chilean Completo
Jumbo all beef hot dog with smashed avocado, diced tomatoes, onion, and mayonnaise
Ginkgo Restaurant
Food and beverages are available at the Ginkgo Restaurant and the Ginkgo Café in the Visitor Center.
Special items will be added to the restaurant menu for the festival weekend only:
Entrees
Chicken enchiladas verdes with cilantro lime rice
Torta milanesa with fries
Dessert
Cinnamon apple empanadas
Beverages
Watermelon agua fresca
Jarritos
Craft Cocktails
Michelada (Chamoy and Tajín rim)
Passionfruit margarita
Classic lime margarita
Paloma
Sangria
Ginkgo Café
Freshly made packaged salads and sandwiches, bakery items, espresso beverages, hot tea, and drip coffee are available at theGinkgo Café, open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Artisan Vendors
Visit Arbor Court, Tram Road, and Frost Hill to purchase handcrafted goods, art, and traditional foods from more than a dozen local artists and vendors.
Raices Mexican Imports
Accessibility
Celebracion de los Árboles takes place along the paved walking paths of the Visitor Center area, Meadow Lake Trail, and Frost Hill. These paths are fully accessible for wheelchairs and walkers, but do include a few inclines. Performance stages will be located on the grassy areas near these walking trails.
Manual wheelchairs are available for loan by visiting the Information Desk inside the Visitor Center, as are other aids for guests with special needs.
Parking
Accessible parking is available in parking lot P-1, which features a permeable concrete paver system that allows rainwater to pass through. These pavers are uneven, but the accessible parking spaces and pathways from parking lot P-1 to the Visitor Center and throughout the Arboretum’s central area have smooth pavement.
Restrooms
Accessible restrooms are available in the Visitor Center until 6:00 p.m.
Accessible restrooms and a large all-gender restroom with a changing table are available in the West Pavilion of the Visitor Center until sunset. The entrance to the West Pavilion does not have steps and is accessible to wheelchairs and walkers.
See Accessibility at The Morton Arboretum for more information.
Science and Conservation
Science is the foundation of The Morton Arboretum’s work for trees. Learn how Arboretum researchers conduct on-the-ground tree conservation action projects with local partners in Mexico and Mesoamerica to benefit ecosystems while supporting local communities.
Global Tree Conservation Program
Working around the world, the Arboretum’s Global Tree Conservation Program is dedicated to safeguarding tree species in biodiversity hotspots like Mesoamerica through global collaborations. Arboretum staff lead integrated, science-based conservation action projects that support sustainable livelihoods and respect local cultures and traditional knowledge.
Conservation Gap Analysis of Native Mesoamerican Oaks
Published in 2025, The Arboretum’s Conservation Gap Analysis of Native Mesoamerican Oaks was a landmark report that identified key concerns and areas of opportunity for conserving threatened oak species. The report is available in both English and Spanish.
Timing and Origins of Mexican and Central American Oak Diversity
A landmark study conducted by The Morton Arboretum with U.S. and Mexican collaborators explores why the mountains of Mexico and Central America harbor some of the greatest biodiversity of oak trees worldwide. Published May 4 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the study revealed that oak lineages were able to very quickly adapt—in terms of tree time—when they encountered high-elevation terrain.
Chicago Region Trees Initiative
The Chicago Region Trees Initiative is The Morton Arboretum’s urban and community forestry program, working to improve people’s lives by supporting the health, diversity, and equitable distribution of trees in the Chicago region and throughout Illinois.
Opportunities in Science
The Arboretum’s Center for Tree Science offers many opportunities for students and young people to get involved in tree conservation and STEM. Learn more about youth volunteer opportunities and the Arboretum’s Integrated Mentorship Program.
Community Partners
The Morton Arboretum is proud to support and partner with the DuPage Hispanic Alliance. They work with the Arboretum to inform and improve its offerings, as well as to co-create programming and initiatives that increase access to its beautiful landscape, education, and other activities.
Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago
The Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago offers identity documents, legal protection, health resources, and visa services for foreign nationals.
Despertar Latino
The mission of Despertar Latino is to inspire and strengthen the Latin community through the spirit of service, promoting comprehensive growth through health resources, educational workshops, and cultural events.
Document the Abuse
Document the Abuse is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness, promoting education, and advocating for systemic change to address and prevent abuse in all its forms.
DuPage Hispanic Alliance
Celebración de los Árboles is presented in partnership with DuPage Hispanic Alliance, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that promotes the rich Hispanic culture throughout DuPage county and the surrounding areas. A cultural, civic, and community network, the organization works to unite Latinos and non-Latinos in preserving and promoting the richness in diversity of the Latin American heritage through educational, cultural, and civic activities.
Latino Outdoors Chicago
Latino Outdoors is a Latine-led organization that supports a national community of leaders in outdoor recreation, conservation, and environmental education. Together, the network of LO leaders fosters a culture of responsible recreation, expands access to nature, and builds partnerships that offer valuable education.
People’s Resource Center
Since 1975, People’s Resource Center (PRC) has been bringing neighbors together to respond to hunger and poverty in DuPage County. A team of over 2,300 volunteers brings food and necessities to those in need and connects people to resources such as education, jobs, and technology.
Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project
The Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project was founded in 2010 by immigrant residents in the Northern Will and Southern DuPage county areas with the mission to build immigrant power in the suburbs through initiatives on education, civic engagement, and advocacy.
