Events

Firefly Market

Shop a curated outdoor market of talented artisans at The Morton Arboretum.

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Find unique seasonal and handcrafted items this fall at the Firefly Market. Making its debut at The Morton Arboretum on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, the Firefly Market offers a curated, lively outdoor shopping experience.

Browse a thoughtfully selected mix of handcrafted goods from more than 60 makers, artists, bakers, and small businesses. The market will be housed in a large tented space, spilling outdoors alongside local food trucks and flavorful beverage offerings.

Discover handmade jewelry, pottery, art, home décor, candles, specialty foods, gifts, and so much more! Whether you’re hunting for something unique or simply soaking in the magic of the fall season, the Firefly Market is an outdoor shopping experience you won’t want to miss.

Tickets

Entrance to the Firefly Market requires a ticket purchase. Firefly Market tickets include Arboretum general admission for Saturday, September 12, and all-day access to the Arboretum’s 1,700-acre grounds.

A special VIP Event ticket offers early access to shop the Firefly Market on Friday, September 11, before the market opens to the public. VIP Event tickets also include a complimentary beverage and a limited-edition Firefly Market tote bag.

Purchase Firefly Market tickets and member tickets.

Purchase VIP Event tickets and member tickets.

Firefly Market Tickets
Adult: $25
Senior (65+): $20
Child (4 through 17): $19
Infant (under 4 years): Free

Firefly Market Member Tickets
Adult: $5
Senior (65+): $5
Child (4 through 17): Free
Infant (under 4 years): Free

VIP Event Tickets
Cost: $35

 

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Tickets

Entrance to the Firefly Market requires a ticket purchase. Firefly Market tickets include Arboretum general admission for Saturday, September 12, and all-day access to the Arboretum’s 1,700-acre grounds.

A special VIP Event ticket offers early access to shop the Firefly Market on Friday, September 11, before the market opens to the public. VIP Event tickets also include a complimentary beverage and a limited-edition Firefly Market tote bag.

Purchase Firefly Market tickets and member tickets.

Purchase VIP Event tickets and member tickets.

Firefly Market Tickets
Adult: $25
Senior (65+): $20
Child (4 through 17): $19
Infant (under 4 years): Free

Firefly Market Member Tickets
Adult: $5
Senior (65+): $5
Child (4 through 17): Free
Infant (under 4 years): Free

VIP Event Tickets
Cost: $35

VIP Event

Begin the weekend with an exclusive VIP Event on Friday, September 11, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The VIP Event offers early access to shop the Firefly Market before it opens to the public. VIP Event tickets also include a complimentary beverage and a limited-edition Firefly Market tote bag.

Purchase VIP Event tickets and member tickets.

VIP Event Tickets
Cost: $35

Participating Vendors

Please note: Participating vendors are subject to change up until the event date.

AdoreJules Designs

AM Creations

Arlo.Hendrix Kids

Art Girl Pottery

Bel Koz Haiti

billet-doux stationery & paper goods

Birdflower Farm

Chocolate Moonshine Co.

Christina Vera Creative

Collective Harmony Co

The Cookie Maker

Current Location Press

Custom Rooted Engraving

Dave’s Coffee Cake

Davison Dough

Desmond Brown

Dilly Dally Provisions

The Discerning Magpie

DK Custom Woodwork

Elizabeth Lynn Watercolor Art

Fall From Grace Jewelry

Firefly Candle Market

Glassbound Gardens

GRIFFIN’S

Hello Malo Jewelry

Hickory Grove Homestead

Honey Drop

I Got You In Stitches

Idle Hands Pottery

In-Laws Salvage

The Irie Cup

IRIZ

Iya Natural Skincare

Jam & Bee Ceramics

Jeanine Bakes LLC

Lathered.Co

lolosmithian

Mango Woodworks

Mother Potter

Natural Artisan Home

None of This is Cake

Peggy Mac Prints

Salty Provisions

Seapeak Style

Selah and Bloom

Simple Life Designs

Smanth’s Botanical Glass

Sunbeam Air Plants

To Di For Baked Goods

TCREATIV DESIGNS

The Thankful Potter

Truly Teas

Ursula Naturals

Willrett Flower Company

Wise Words Studio

Woodbine Hill Farm

Food and Drinks

Food trucks and a coffee vendor will be onsite at the Firefly Market on Saturday, September 12, and during the VIP Event on Friday, September 11.

Food Trucks

Ben’s Soft Pretzels
Jumbo soft pretzels, pretzel bites, pretzel dogs, dipping sauces

Cousins Maine Lobster
Lobster rolls, lobster grilled cheese, lobster tacos, lobster bisque, tater tots

Slide N Fry
Sliders, wings, fries

Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee
Specialty coffee drinks, fruity refreshers, energy drinks

What Da Cluck
High-protein chicken and rice bowls

Ginkgo Restaurant and Café

Food and beverages are available at the Ginkgo Restaurant and the Ginkgo Café in the Visitor Center.

The Ginkgo Restaurant is a sit-down restaurant that offers a full lunch and beverage menu, including freshly made sandwiches, salads, burgers, and assorted alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. The restaurant is open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekends. It is closed on Monday.

Freshly made packaged salads and sandwiches, bakery items, espresso beverages, hot tea, and drip coffee are available at the Ginkgo Café, open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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.The Visitor Center and West Pavilion entrances are accessible to wheelchairs and walkers.

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