Events

Easter Brunch

Celebrate the Easter holiday with a view of the beautiful spring blooms on Meadow Lake.

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Please note: All tickets for Easter Brunch are sold out. Join the Easter Brunch waitlist.

Celebrate Easter Sunday at The Morton Arboretum with a delicious buffet-style brunch and a view of the flowers and plants that bloom around Meadow Lake in spring. Enjoy a variety of breakfast and lunch options and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny, who will hand out cookies and pose for pictures.

When you’ve finished brunch, feel free to explore the Arboretum’s blooming spring landscape. Take the accessible Meadow Lake Trail to see beautiful flowers and scenery near the Visitor Center, or drive through the grounds to spot signs of spring.

Event Details

Adults aged 21 years and older can visit the cash bar, which will open at 9:00 a.m. serving mimosas, bloody marys, wine, beer, and mixed beverages.

Ticket Details

Cost
Infant (younger than 3): $0
Child (3 through 12): $45
Adult (13 and older): $75

Member Cost
Infant (younger than 3): $0
Child (3 through 12): $35
Adult (13 and older): $65

Please note that you will be asked to select one of three 90-minute seating times during the online purchase process:

9:00 a.m. (Sold out)
11:30 a.m. (Sold out)
2:00 p.m. (Sold out)

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your seating time.

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

2025 Easter Brunch Menu

Chilled Buffet

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (DF) (GF)

Scallop and Crab Ceviche (DF) (GF)

Deviled Eggs (GF)

Signature Ginkgo Restaurant Salad (GF)
Served with poppyseed dressing and balsamic vinaigrette

Seasonal Fruit Salad (DF) (GF) (V)

Charcuterie Board
Imported and domestic cheeses, assorted meats, dried fruit, preserves, flatbreads, and crackers

Breakfast Bar

Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding (V)
Blueberry and Lemon Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast (V)
Cherry Almond Pancakes (V)
Cheddar Cheese Scrambled Eggs (GF)
Sun-Dried Tomato, Asparagus, and Mozzarella Frittata (GF) (V)
Applewood-Smoked Bacon (DF) (GF)
Chicken Apple Sausage Hash

Assorted Breakfast Pastries

Served tableside

Made-to-Order Omelets (GF)

Peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, spinach, and asparagus
Ham, bacon, and sausage
Cheddar and mozzarella cheese
Egg whites, available upon request

Chef-Attended Carving Stations

Maple-Glazed Spiral Ham (GF)
Dijonnaise sauce

Roasted Prime Rib of Beef (GF)
Au jus, horseradish cream

Hot Lunch Buffet

Carrot Ginger Bisque (GF) (V)

Parmesan Chicken (GF)

Citrus-Glazed Salmon (GF)

Spinach Ricotta Ravioli (V)
Roasted tomato cream sauce

Cajun Shrimp and Grits (GF)

Grilled Asparagus (DF) (GF) (V)

Truffle-Mashed Yukon Potatoes (GF) (V)

Dessert Station

Carrot Cake
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries (CN) (GF)
Flourless Chocolate Cake (GF)
Key Lime Pie
Macarons (CN)
White Chocolate Cheesecake
Assorted tarts, dessert bars, and mousse cups (CN) (GF)

Beverages

Regular and decaffeinated coffee
Assorted fruit juices to include apple, cranberry, and orange
Regular and chocolate milk
Soft drinks, iced tea
One complimentary mimosa per adult guest, served at the table

Premium Cash Bar

Bloody mary or additional mimosas $7
Wine selection $10
Domestic beer $7
Imported or craft beer $8
Mixed beverage $8

Icon Key

CN–Contains Nuts  DF–Dairy Free  GF–Gluten Free  V–Vegetarian

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