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February 2019
Enchanted Railroad
Friday, January 18 through Sunday, February 24, 2019 Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sycamore Room All aboard! Marvel at a world of tiny enchantment! Watch an intricate miniature model railroad wind through magnificent scenery that the whole family can enjoy. Watch as more than 10 model trains wind through a two-level display of tree collections from around the world. The trains run at a child-friendly height to thrill even the littlest…
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Friday, January 18 through Sunday, February 24, 2019 Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sycamore Room All aboard! Marvel at a world of tiny enchantment! Watch an intricate miniature model railroad wind through magnificent scenery that the whole family can enjoy. Watch as more than 10 model trains wind through a two-level display of tree collections from around the world. The trains run at a child-friendly height to thrill even the littlest…
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Friday, January 18 through Sunday, February 24, 2019 Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sycamore Room All aboard! Marvel at a world of tiny enchantment! Watch an intricate miniature model railroad wind through magnificent scenery that the whole family can enjoy. Watch as more than 10 model trains wind through a two-level display of tree collections from around the world. The trains run at a child-friendly height to thrill even the littlest…
Find out more »Arbor Reading Adventures
Wednesdays and Fridays, November 2018 through March 2019 Sterling Morton Library Join us in the Sterling Morton Library for this popular and interactive story time! We’ll read stories, make a craft and then head out on the grounds for an adventure walk. Themes change weekly. Notes: Weather permitting. Recommended ages: Best for ages 2-6 with adult. Fee is per child. Fee does not include admission to the Arboretum. Registration Information IN PERSON: Stop by the Arboretum Visitor Center on day of program
Find out more »Enchanted Railroad
Friday, January 18 through Sunday, February 24, 2019 Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sycamore Room All aboard! Marvel at a world of tiny enchantment! Watch an intricate miniature model railroad wind through magnificent scenery that the whole family can enjoy. Watch as more than 10 model trains wind through a two-level display of tree collections from around the world. The trains run at a child-friendly height to thrill even the littlest…
Find out more »Sensory Friendly Times at Enchanted Railroad
Tuesday, February 5, 12, 19, 2019-4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019-7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Sycamore Room The Enchanted Railroad at The Morton Arboretum is hosting Sensory Friendly Times, a sensory-friendly hour to view the annual railroad display. Since some children may be over-stimulated by all of the sights and sounds of the Enchanted Railroad, we are setting aside special times to accommodate these families. Registration will be capped at 40 guests so that…
Find out more »Enchanted Railroad
Friday, January 18 through Sunday, February 24, 2019 Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sycamore Room All aboard! Marvel at a world of tiny enchantment! Watch an intricate miniature model railroad wind through magnificent scenery that the whole family can enjoy. Watch as more than 10 model trains wind through a two-level display of tree collections from around the world. The trains run at a child-friendly height to thrill even the littlest…
Find out more »Arbor Reading Adventures
Wednesdays and Fridays, November 2018 through March 2019 Sterling Morton Library Join us in the Sterling Morton Library for this popular and interactive story time! We’ll read stories, make a craft and then head out on the grounds for an adventure walk. Themes change weekly. Notes: Weather permitting. Recommended ages: Best for ages 2-6 with adult. Fee is per child. Fee does not include admission to the Arboretum. Registration Information IN PERSON: Stop by the Arboretum Visitor Center on day of program
Find out more »March 2019
Arbor Reading Adventures
Wednesdays and Fridays, November 2018 through March 2019 Sterling Morton Library Join us in the Sterling Morton Library for this popular and interactive story time! We’ll read stories, make a craft and then head out on the grounds for an adventure walk. Themes change weekly. Notes: Weather permitting. Recommended ages: Best for ages 2-6 with adult. Fee is per child. Fee does not include admission to the Arboretum. Registration Information IN PERSON: Stop by the Arboretum Visitor Center on day of program
Find out more »Arbor Reading Adventures
Wednesdays and Fridays, November 2018 through March 2019 Sterling Morton Library Join us in the Sterling Morton Library for this popular and interactive story time! We’ll read stories, make a craft and then head out on the grounds for an adventure walk. Themes change weekly. Notes: Weather permitting. Recommended ages: Best for ages 2-6 with adult. Fee is per child. Fee does not include admission to the Arboretum. Registration Information IN PERSON: Stop by the Arboretum Visitor Center on day of program
Find out more »Arbor Reading Adventures
Wednesdays and Fridays, November 2018 through March 2019 Sterling Morton Library Join us in the Sterling Morton Library for this popular and interactive story time! We’ll read stories, make a craft and then head out on the grounds for an adventure walk. Themes change weekly. Notes: Weather permitting. Recommended ages: Best for ages 2-6 with adult. Fee is per child. Fee does not include admission to the Arboretum. Registration Information IN PERSON: Stop by the Arboretum Visitor Center on day of program
Find out more »Arbor Reading Adventures
Wednesdays and Fridays, November 2018 through March 2019 Sterling Morton Library Join us in the Sterling Morton Library for this popular and interactive story time! We’ll read stories, make a craft and then head out on the grounds for an adventure walk. Themes change weekly. Notes: Weather permitting. Recommended ages: Best for ages 2-6 with adult. Fee is per child. Fee does not include admission to the Arboretum. Registration Information IN PERSON: Stop by the Arboretum Visitor Center on day of program
Find out more »Arbor Reading Adventures
Wednesdays and Fridays, November 2018 through March 2019 Sterling Morton Library Join us in the Sterling Morton Library for this popular and interactive story time! We’ll read stories, make a craft and then head out on the grounds for an adventure walk. Themes change weekly. Notes: Weather permitting. Recommended ages: Best for ages 2-6 with adult. Fee is per child. Fee does not include admission to the Arboretum. Registration Information IN PERSON: Stop by the Arboretum Visitor Center on day of program
Find out more »Arbor Reading Adventures
Wednesdays and Fridays, November 2018 through March 2019 Sterling Morton Library Join us in the Sterling Morton Library for this popular and interactive story time! We’ll read stories, make a craft and then head out on the grounds for an adventure walk. Themes change weekly. Notes: Weather permitting. Recommended ages: Best for ages 2-6 with adult. Fee is per child. Fee does not include admission to the Arboretum. Registration Information IN PERSON: Stop by the Arboretum Visitor Center on day of program
Find out more »April 2019
Breakfast with the Bunny
Ginkgo Restaurant Hop on over for tasty springtime buffet featuring a visit from the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny will visit with families and deliver an Easter treat for the kids. After your breakfast, enjoy wide-open lake views and see grasses, spring leaves, and the first flowers emerge in sweeps of native plants. Stroll the paved, half-mile path that winds around scenic Meadow lake. Fees and Admission: Tickets on sale February 26 for members and March 5 for nonmembers
Find out more »Breakfast with the Bunny
Ginkgo Restaurant Hop on over for tasty springtime buffet featuring a visit from the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny will visit with families and deliver an Easter treat for the kids. After your breakfast, enjoy wide-open lake views and see grasses, spring leaves, and the first flowers emerge in sweeps of native plants. Stroll the paved, half-mile path that winds around scenic Meadow lake. Fees and Admission: Tickets on sale February 26 for members and March 5 for nonmembers
Find out more »Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 21, 2019 Ginkgo Restaurant Seatings at 9:00 a.m., noon, and 3:00 p.m. Celebrate Easter with your loved ones while savoring a delicious meal and a breathtaking view of Meadow Lake. The Easter Bunny will visit your table during brunch. Plus delight in the early spring blooms that are popping up all around the Arboretum. Visitors will enjoy chef-carved prime rib, made to order omelets and pastas, and much more! Cash bar will be available beginning at 9:00 a.m. Children will receive…
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