Attend dinner wearing a blindfold and appreciate a chef-curated, multi-course 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.
Dining in the Dark dinners will take place on Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Tickets
Tickets go on sale to Arboretum donors on Tuesday, December 30, to Arboretum members on Tuesday, January 6, and to all Tuesday, January 13.
This event is open to guests aged 18 and older.
Alcohol is not included in the ticket cost, but will be available to purchase upon request.
Dining in the Dark Menu
The 2026 Dining in the Dark menu will be available soon.
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.
