Walking Plays are full-length plays, adapted exclusively for The Morton Arboretum and performed by local professional actors. A walk leader guides the audience to each scene, which takes place at several natural backdrop locations, along a one- to two-mile hiking route. Audiences are encouraged to bring water, portable chairs or blankets for seating, and bug spray.
Walking Plays take place on select Saturdays and Sundays, July through October, 2024. Performances begin at the Thornhill Shelter on the West Side and last approximately two hours.
Performance start times vary by month. July and August performances (House at Pooh Corner) begin at 4:00 p.m.; September and October performances (The Grimmest of Tales) begin at 6:00 p.m. See Performance Schedule for details.
2024 Performance Dates
July 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28
August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25
September 28 and 29
October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27
Ticket Details
Members
Infant (younger than 2): $0
Child (2 through 17): $10
Adult (18 and older): $15
Guests
Infant (younger than 2): $0
Child (2 through 17): $15
Adult (18 and older): $25
Your ticket purchase helps support the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.
The Morton Arboretum acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.