Attend a four-course dinner while wearing a blindfold and appreciate a chef-curated menu without your sight.
You’ll encounter familiar foods from a new perspective with a unique dining experience that sparks conversation, curiosity, and a deeper appreciation of the culinary arts.
Dinners will take place on Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Tickets
Tickets are now available to Arboretum members. Purchase Dining in the Dark member tickets online.
Tickets go on sale to all on Tuesday, January 13.
Cost: $80
Member cost: $70
Please note that when buying your tickets, you will be asked to select one of two seating times for your reservation:
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
8:00 to 10:00 p.m.
This event is open to guests aged 21 years and older.
Alcohol is not included in the ticket cost, but will be available to purchase upon request.
Dining in the Dark Menu
First Course
Handcrafted Bite
Seasonal appetizer designed to be enjoyed with your fingers
Second Course
Spoonful of Comfort
Pasta or grain dish served in a tasting portion
Third Course
Fork and Knife Feature
Main entrée featuring winter flavors
Fourth Course
Sweet Finale
Deconstructed dessert
Accessibility
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 have smooth pavers. Manual wheelchairs are available for loan by visiting the Information Desk inside the Visitor Center, as are other aids for guests with special needs. Accessible restrooms are available in the Visitor Center and the nearby West Pavilion.
Visit Accessibility at The Morton Arboretum for more information.
