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Dog Admission Days at The Morton Arboretum

November 03, 2024 - May 04, 2025

Photo credit: Morton Arboretum

Location

The Morton Arboretum

4100 Illinois Route 53

Lisle, IL 60532

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Description

Dog Admission Days are the only times that dogs not designated as service dogs are allowed on the grounds of the Arboretum. Service dogs are welcome at no cost daily, and should be identified when entering at the gatehouse. Guests can explore the Arboretum’s 16 miles of trails.

Event cost: $16.95/person, $5/dog

Event times: 9 a.m.-sunset, Nov. 3, Dec. 8, 2024; Jan. 19, Feb. 9, March 16, May 4, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://mortonarb.org/explore/activities/events/dog-admission-days/

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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