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Fall Color Festival

Experience the magical colors of the changing season and enjoy themed events throughout the fall.

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Fall is an exciting season at The Morton Arboretum and a favorite time for many who visit. Guests from far and wide are drawn to the Arboretum to savor the magic of the season as the leaves of the Arboretum’s woodlands and global tree collections slowly turn into a rich symphony of color.

Throughout the fall, seasonal events and offerings at The Morton Arboretum celebrate a time of transformation. Visit the concessions tent in Arbor Court for apple cider doughnuts and other treats that are only available this time of year, climb giant acorns in the Children’s Garden, and walk the winding paths of the Maze Garden, now strewn with fallen leaves.

Finding Find Fall Color at The Morton Arboretum

Read about the changes of the season and see which areas in the Arboretum are showing the most vibrant fall color in the Fall Color Report. Updated weekly, you can use the Fall Color Report to plan your visit to the Arboretum and enjoy the colors of the season.

Fall Events

Acorn Express Tram Tours

Hop on the Acorn Express guided tram tour and enjoy a one-hour tour that winds you through the changing colors of the Arboretum’s woodlands and tree collections. Tram tours run through Sunday, November 17.

Walking Plays

Walk alongside a troupe of professional actors as they perform among colorful trees and beautiful landscapes in the Arboretum’s Walking Plays series.

Señorita Mariposa Story Walk

Through October, the Señorita Mariposa Story Walk was displayed along the Arboretum’s Meadow Lake Trail.

Fall Color Festival Concessions

Seasonal treats like apple cider donuts are available to purchase on weekends for a limited time only. Fall Color Festival Concessions have wrapped up for this year, but will return in September, 2025.

Fall Color 5K Run and Walk

On Saturday, October 26, participants followed a scenic, rolling 5K course through the woodlands of the Arboretum’s East Side.

Glass Pumpkin Patch

One-of-a-kind glass creations are available to purchase and artists demonstrated glassblowing techniques at the annual Glass Pumpkin Patch, held October 11 through 13.

Cider and Ale Festival

A wide selection of ciders and seasonal beers to taste amid the rich fall colors can be found around Meadow Lake at the annual Cider and Ale Festival, held on October 5.

 

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