Events

Sip, Shop, and Be Merry

Sample fine wines and hearty spirits and receive a special discount on holiday gifts at The Arboretum Store.

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Toast the start of the holiday season with an enchanting wine tasting and shopping experience at The Arboretum Store on Thursday, November 7.

Sip from a wide selection of fine wines and seasonal spirits while learning from local artisans and vendors about what goes into their craft as they give demonstrations and a behind-the-scenes look at their process. Demonstrations will be held and vendor booths will be open throughout the event.

For an additional $30, enhance your tasting experience with a charcuterie box curated to perfectly pair small bites with the wines featured at the event, available for pre-purchase only.

After sampling, order your favorite wine and spirits by the case at a 10% discount. The Morton Arboretum will receive 10% of all purchases as a donation.

The Arboretum Store Holiday Sale

Sip, Shop, and Be Merry kicks off the annual holiday sale at The Arboretum Store. Save 10% off purchases made at The Arboretum Store through Sunday, November 9. Arboretum members will enjoy a 15% discount. The Arboretum Store will be open for the duration of the event.

Ticket Details

Cost
Event ticket: $50
Designated driver ticket: $22

Member cost
Event ticket: $40
Designated driver ticket: $17

Each Sip, Shop, and Be Merry ticket includes unlimited wine and spirit samples, a commemorative wine glass, access to vendor demonstrations, and a 10% discount on all purchases made at The Arboretum Store.

Designated driver tickets offer special nonalcoholic beverage samples in place of wine and spirit samples.

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

Ticket Details

Cost
Event ticket: $50
Designated driver ticket: $22

Member cost
Event ticket: $40
Designated driver ticket: $17

To reduce wait times for all attendees, four 30-minute tastings are offered between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Select your desired tasting time slot during online purchase.

Each Sip, Shop, and Be Merry ticket purchase includes unlimited wine samples, a commemorative wine glass, access to vendor demonstrations and displays, and a special 10% off purchases made at The Arboretum Store. Arboretum members will enjoy a 15% discount.

Designated driver tickets offer special nonalcoholic beverage samples in place of wine and spirit samples.

Ticket purchasers must be 21 years or older and present a valid ID at check-in. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted to the event, including infants.

Charcuterie Box

For an additional $30, enhance your tasting experience with a charcuterie box curated to perfectly pair small bites with the wines featured at the event. One box serves one to two people.

Charcuterie boxes are available for pre-purchase only and will not be sold on the night of the event. Orders must be placed on or before Saturday, November 2. To reserve yours, select the charcuterie box add-on option during purchase.

Demonstrations

Throughout the evening, local artisans will showcase their crafts with holiday-themed demonstrations in the Chestnut Room, located in the Visitor Center (Parking Lot 1).

Fashion Show

Enjoy a strolling fashion show of selected clothing, accessories, jewelry, and outerwear.

Mocktail Samples

Sample a mocktail and snack pairings and purchase the ingredients at The Arboretum Store to recreate it at home.

Gift Wrapping

Throughout the evening, stop by the Ginkgo Room for a demonstration of upcycled botanical gift wrapping using sustainable materials.

Order Wine and Spirits

After sampling, order your favorite wine and spirits by the case at a 10% discount.

The Morton Arboretum will receive 10% of all wine and spirit purchases as a donation.

Pickup and Delivery Options

Starting on Tuesday, November 19, orders can be picked up during normal business hours at Mainstreet Wine and Spirits in Countryside, IL.

Orders will also be available to pick up at The Morton Arboretum on Thursday, November 21, and Friday, November 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pickup on both days will take place in the Arbor Room, located in the Thornhill Education Center on the Arboretum’s West Side. Parking is available in Parking Lot 22.

Home shipping is available for an additional fee.

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