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Fall Color Festival

Experience the magical colors of the changing season and enjoy themed events throughout the fall.

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Fall is an exciting season at The Morton Arboretum and a favorite time for many who visit. Guests from far and wide are drawn to the Arboretum to savor the magic of the season as the leaves of the Arboretum’s woodlands and global tree collections slowly turn into a rich symphony of color.

Read about the changes of the season and see which areas in the Arboretum are showing the most vibrant fall color in the Fall Color Report. You can use the Fall Color Report to plan your weekend visit to the Arboretum.

Throughout the season, you can enjoy one-of-a-kind seasonal events and find special ways to celebrate the fall season this year.

No matter when you visit, there are so many ways to celebrate the season at the Arboretum. Get your tickets today!

Fall Events

Cider and Ale Festival

Sample ciders and seasonal beers amid the rich fall colors found around Meadow Lake at the Cider and Ale Festival on Saturday, October 5.

Glass Pumpkin Patch

Shop one-of-a-kind glass creations and watch glassblowing demonstrations by artists at the 14th annual Glass Pumpkin Patch, Friday, October 11, through Sunday, October 13.

Fall Color 5K Run and Walk

The annual Fall Color 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, October 26, is a fall running favorite. Participants will follow a scenic, rolling course through the woodlands of the Arboretum’s East Side.

Walking Plays

Walk alongside a troupe of professional actors as they perform among colorful trees and beautiful landscapes in the Arboretum’s Walking Plays series.

Señorita Mariposa Story Walk

From Sunday, September 15, through October, the Señorita Mariposa Story Walk will be on display along the Arboretum’s Meadow Lake Trail.

Fall Color Festival Concessions

Treat yourself to special seasonal food and drinks in Arbor Court, available to purchase on weekends through October.

Acorn Express Tram Tours

Hop on the Acorn Express guided tram tour and enjoy a one-hour tour that winds you through the changing colors of the Arboretum’s woodlands and tree collections.

 

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