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Nihon Night

Celebrate the culture and cuisine of Japan amid the summer blooms at The Morton Arboretum.

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Discover the traditions of Japan with family-friendly activities amid the summer blooms at The Morton Arboretum, from paper lantern crafting to karaoke. Attendees of all ages will enjoy this celebration of Japanese cuisine and culture on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Nihon Night is the perfect prelude to the Destination Asia Festival on the following weekend! Bring family and friends on Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4, 2024 to celebrate the cultures of Asia, where many trees and plants at The Morton Arboretum originated.

Discounted Admission

Discounted admission to the Arboretum is offered every Thursday after 5:00 p.m. during the months of June, July, and August, at a price of $5 per person over the age of 2. To purchase this ticket type, select the “5:00 to 7:30 p.m.” time slot when purchasing Arboretum admission online for the Thursday of your choice.

Wonder Woods Mini Golf

Wonder Woods Mini Golf is open late on Nihon Night! The imaginative, tree-themed course was specially designed for the Arboretum with the help of our research scientists. Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets must be purchased online in advance for a specific, reserved timeslot.

Event Details

Attendees will enjoy live music by Chicago-based violin and piano duo ORiHANA, who will perform unique renditions of j-pop hits and anime music in The Gerard T. Donnelly Grand Garden. Performances will take place at 5:00 and 6:15 p.m.

Additional details will be available closer to the event date.

Discounted Admission

Discounted admission to the Arboretum is offered every Thursday after 5:00 p.m. during the months of June, July, and August, at a price of $5 per person over the age of 2. To purchase this ticket type, select the “5:00 to 7:30 p.m.” time slot when purchasing Arboretum admission online for the Thursday of your choice.

Please note that discounted admission is not available on the evening of Thursday, June 20.

While the Children’s Garden is not open late on Thursday, July 4, and Thursday, July 11, discounted $5 admission to the Arboretum is still available on those evenings.

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