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Celebración de los Árboles

Experience the diverse cultures of Latin America through music, dance, and food in the beautiful natural settings of The Morton Arboretum.

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Explore the vibrant cultures and traditions of Latin America in the beautiful natural settings of The Morton Arboretum at Celebración de los Árboles on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Celebración de los Árboles honors the vibrant cultures of Mexico and Mesoamerica, where the Arboretum does important work to protect and conserve threatened trees and the ecosystems they support.

Enjoy music, dance, food, storytelling, and other cultural performances that celebrate Hispanic heritage in a weekend-long festival held amid the tree-filled landscapes of The Morton Arboretum.

The Arboretum’s Global Tree Conservation Program is helping scientists and local residents in Baja California Sur, Mexico, and Costa Rica conserve endangered oak species. Wherever trees need help or trees can help people—in Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods or far away—The Morton Arboretum is The Champion of Trees.

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Admission to Celebración de los Árboles is included with Arboretum general admission.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Join The Morton Arboretum during Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of people whose ancestors came from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. From September 15 to October 15, experience a variety of special events and programs highlighting Latino, Latina, and Latinx communities as well as partners in the Arboretum’s important work to protect and conserve threatened trees and ecosystems in Latin America.

Event Highlights

Lea en español.

The Celebración de los Árboles festival showcases traditional and contemporary aspects of Hispanic and Latin American culture from a number of different countries and traditions.

Enjoy music, dance, food, storytelling, and other cultural performances that celebrate Hispanic heritage in a weekend-long festival held amid the tree-filled landscapes of The Morton Arboretum.

Highlights from 2024’s Celebración de los Árboles included narrated tram tours in Spanish and English, bilingual bird walks, free guided hikes, and guided tours to learn about research and conservation work being done by Arboretum scientists.

Details about 2025’s Celebración de los Árboles will be available closer to the event date.

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