Events

Lotería Nights

Win prizes and enjoy authentic food and drinks during an evening of Lotería with Arboretum-inspired illustrated cards.

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Join us on Sunday, October 11, for the next evening of Lotería, a traditional Mexican game of chance similar to bingo. This Lotería Night takes place during the Arboretum’s Hispanic Heritage Month programming, which runs from September 15 through October 15, and includes special events and programs that highlight Latin American cultures and traditions.

Lotería is played with a deck of illustrated cards depicting familiar objects and symbols. This special edition of Lotería features custom, Arboretum-themed cards illustrated by artist Jazmin Rodriguez.

Lotería Nights take place in the Arboretum’s Firefly Pavilion—a sustainably built, open-air event venue with a patio overlooking scenic gardens and tree collections.

Highlights

A bilingual emcee will lead the games in Spanish and English.

Lotería winners will receive Arboretum-themed prizes and prizes donated by local artisans.

A local vendor and a full-service bar in the pavilion will offer authentic food and drinks to purchase during the event.

Browse handmade goods from a local artisan between Lotería rounds.

Tickets

Tickets will be available soon.

Cost: $45
Member cost: $35

Event tickets include Arboretum general admission, Lotería participation, and one alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage.

This event is for adults aged 21 and older. No children, including infants in strollers, will be permitted.

 

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

Tickets

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Tickets will be available soon.

Cost: $45
Member cost: $35

Event tickets include Arboretum general admission, Lotería participation, and one alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage.

This event is for adults aged 21 and older. No children, including infants in strollers, will be permitted.

About the Artist

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Jazmin Rodriguez

Artist Jazmin Rodriguez created custom Lotería cards and illustrations that highlight the Arboretum’s mission to study and conserve ecosystems around the world and ensure communities throughout the Chicago region experience the many benefits of trees.

Jazmin Rodriguez is a Chicago artist driven by a love for color, culture, and creative storytelling.Inspired by what she loves—like movies, music, fashion, and flowers—her work transforms personal passion into vibrant visual narratives. Rooted in pride for her city and heritage, she creates art that feels joyful, emotional, and alive.

Each piece is an invitation to celebrate beauty, memory, and imagination.

Food and Drinks

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Authentic foods from local food truck vendors will be available to purchase throughout the evening. A full-service bar will offer mixed drinks, wine, craft beer, and nonalcoholic options.

Vendor details will be available closer to the event date.

Bar Menu

Traditional Margarita
Milagro silver tequila, lime juice, triple sec, salt rim

Passionfruit Margarita
Milagro silver tequila, passionfruit nectar, simple syrup, sugar rim

Michelada
Modelo Especial, tomato juice, lime juice, Tajín, chamoy

Paloma
Milagro silver tequila, lime juice, Squirt soda

Beer

Modelo Especial
Corona Light

Nonalcoholic Beverages

Horchata
Rice milk, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla

Agua Jamaica
Dried hibiscus flowers, water, sugar

Assorted Jarritos

Assorted canned soda

Boxed Water™

Artisan Vendors

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Browse handmade jewelry from local artisans between Lotería rounds.

Vendor details will be available closer to the event date.

Event Map

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The Firefly Pavilion can be reached from parking lot P-1 via paved, accessible paths.

From parking lot P-1, approach the Visitor Center and pass through the breezeway into Arbor Court. Continue straight into The Gerard T. Donnelly Grand Garden and across the central plaza. Exit The Grand Garden and turn left onto a paved path. Take the next right onto another paved path, which will bring you to the east entrance of the Firefly Pavilion.

Accessibility

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The building entrance and all areas inside the Firefly Pavilion are accessible to wheelchairs, motorized mobility scooters, and walkers. Heated, accessible restrooms are located inside the pavilion.

Paved, accessible parking is available in parking lot P-1 on the Arboretum’s East Side. Paved walking paths from parking lot P-1 to the pavilion are also accessible to wheelchairs and walkers.

See Accessibility at The Morton Arboretum for more information.

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