The Morton Arboretum
Nature Play For All
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesChildren of all abilities can play and explore nature through accessible activities in The Morton Arboretum’s lush 4-acre Children’s Garden during this special Nature Play for All weekend event, organized in collaboration with Benedictine University and SEASPAR, the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation. Activities include Painting with Nature, Planting a Seed, American...
Arbor Evenings
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesThis summer, make your Wednesday nights special with friends and family at the Arboretum. Dance to live music, enjoy food and drinks, play lawn games, and watch amazing sunsets on Frost Hill. There’s no better way to celebrate the leisurely evenings of summer than this! Admission into the Arboretum and Arbor Evenings will begin at...
Tales from the Great Outdoors: A Children’s Books Family Event
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesListen to captivating children’s stories that ignite a love for the great outdoors, meet talented children’s books authors, get creative with hands-on crafts, discover valuable early childhood resources at local libraries, and gain expert tips for nurturing emergent literacy at home in this drop-in program at The Morton Arboretum. Please reach out to childrensgarden@mortonarb.org with...
LEGO Trains
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesExplore a sprawling display of imaginative landscapes built of LEGO® bricks featuring small trains running through LEGO city streets, between skyscrapers, and into dreamlike scenes populated by mythological creatures. Fun for kids and fascinating for adults, this miniature world is sure to inspire and delight. In partnership with the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club, LEGO...
LEGO Trains
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesExplore a sprawling display of imaginative landscapes built of LEGO® bricks featuring small trains running through LEGO city streets, between skyscrapers, and into dreamlike scenes populated by mythological creatures. Fun for kids and fascinating for adults, this miniature world is sure to inspire and delight. In partnership with the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club, LEGO...
Acorn Express Adventures
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesWe’ll seek out fun destinations to hike, make a craft, and explore new topics each week. The program is 45 minutes long and is recommended for families with children 2 years old and older. In case of inclement weather, call ahead (630-968-0074) to find out if the trams are running that day. Space is limited....
Acorn Express Adventures
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesWe’ll seek out fun destinations to hike, make a craft, and explore new topics each week. The program is 45 minutes long and is recommended for families with children 2 years old and older. In case of inclement weather, call ahead (630-968-0074) to find out if the trams are running that day. Space is limited....
Acorn Express Adventures
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesWe’ll seek out fun destinations to hike, make a craft, and explore new topics each week. The program is 45 minutes long and is recommended for families with children 2 years old and older. In case of inclement weather, call ahead (630-968-0074) to find out if the trams are running that day. Space is limited....
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