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Corporate Events

Show your employees you value them by hosting an event at The Morton Arboretum.

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The Morton Arboretum is an inspiring place for business meetings and events. Located right off of I-88, the Arboretum is accessible from all over the Midwest. Several venues, from the historic Thornhill building to the modern simplicity and openness of the Visitor Center, provide ideal settings for professional business events. There is plenty of free parking, nearby paths for energizing walks, and facilities that are wheelchair accessible. The varied, healthful menu of food and beverages will appeal to the most discriminating palates.

Whether you are hosting a retreat, company picnic, or holiday party, the Arboretum has the venue and services you’re seeking for that perfect corporate event.

Rental of the Arboretum’s facilities and catering are managed by Signature Events at The Morton Arboretum. To discuss timing and availability of venues, please call the Arboretum’s Signature Events team at 630-719-2457 or submit an event inquiry, and an event coordinator will contact you shortly.

Whether you are holding a corporate retreat for a small group or delivering a formal presentation to a large audience, the Arboretum offers settings with inspiring views; bright, airy rooms that can accommodate different meeting arrangements; and intimate areas for receptions and networking.

When it’s time for a break, participants can stretch their legs on paved walking paths, explore interesting nature-related exhibits, or visit the Sterling Morton Library to see a famed collection of books and rare prints. They will return refreshed, invigorated, and ready to focus on the business at hand.

Signature Events at The Morton Arboretum provides catering services for all events held at the Arboretum. See the catering menu for food and beverage options.

Are you looking for a special place to celebrate your holiday party, retirement party, or employee appreciation event? The Morton Arboretum, with its beautiful backdrop of trees and gardens, delivers a special message to your employees—it says you care about them and value their contribution.

Attendees will not only enjoy the event, the location, and their fellow employees, they will remember the time they spent here and appreciate the effort made to select an outstanding venue for your celebration.

Signature Events at The Morton Arboretum provides catering services for all events held at the Arboretum. See the catering menu for food and beverage options.

The magic returns to the winter woods. Share the Chicago area’s most inspiring seasonal experience with your guests with an event in the Cudahy Room during the Arboretum’s famed Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum exhibit. Hold your private event in the Cudahy Room, then enjoy a mile-long walk through the winter landscape as your party is immersed in an interactive experience for all ages.

Guests at your event will enjoy these benefits:

  • Free Arboretum admission and Illumination exhibit entry
  • On-site catering
  • Easy access for viewing Illumination

To reserve a date, please contact Signature Events at The Morton Arboretum by calling 630-719-2457.