Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum will once again light up the holiday season with its 13th annual celebration of trees in winter through Jan. 3, 2026, inviting guests ...

I've lived in Rockford my entire life and didn't know this place existed. Did you? I'm embarrassed to admit this, but I thought the Rockford Arboretum was someone's really long driveway. I mean, to be ...

Focus on gratitude during the Thanksgiving season. Chicago Parent is Chicagoland’s trusted parenting hub since 1984. We connect families with the best local resources, advice, stories, things to do ...

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This October, treat yourself to hard cider and seasonal beers curated from more than 30 local breweries and cideries, taking in the crisp autumn air as you sip and stroll through The Morton ...

Neighbors and nature lovers in Logan Square are celebrating a big day on Saturday. They helped Palmer Square Park become designated as an official arboretum—making it the first park in Chicago to earn ...

Larry Stephenson and his Bluegrass Band will for the first time perform in the Longview Arboretum and Nature Center’s Fall Concert Series. Stephenson will open the series Oct. 2. The season continues ...

The year’s most colorful season is officially here as the September portion of summer yields to fall. That means an array of red, orange and yellow trees is on the horizon throughout Illinois. And at ...

It’s not Halloween yet, but the pumpkins are here. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska hosts its fifth annual glass pumpkin patch, featuring handblown glass pumpkins by 13 artists. “It’s the ...

The city of Chicago is turning to plants and trees to help address issues with stormwater flooding, which has been a repeated problem this summer. This week, Chicago's South and West sides were hit ...

Celebrate a decade of creativity at the Morton Arboretum's Wine and Art Walk, featuring nature-inspired art, live interviews, and a sneak peek at what’s next on the calendar. Melania Trump demands ...