Hispanic Heritage Month (Lisle, IL)

Join The Morton Arboretum during Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of those people whose ancestors came from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The observance, from September 15 to October 15, spans the anniversaries of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile, and includes Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 14 and Día de la Raza on October 12.

Celebración de los Árboles (Lisle, IL)

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 28, and Sunday, September 29, 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.

Fall Foliage Festival (Federal Way, WA)

Enjoy a rainbow of colors and bushels of fun at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden’s Fall Foliage Festival October 26-27.

Discover an immersive wonderland of sights, sounds and sensations – from cool breezes to rustling leaves, and the quiet swaying of golden-brown maple trees.

The garden’s annual Fall Foliage Festival is sure to please garden aficionados and nature lovers of all ages.

Elderberry & Friends (Silverton, OR)

Randi Embree of Elder Spirit Herbals returns to the Garden to teach guests how to protect themselves with preventative herbal friends like elderberry and astragalus! Learn to make your own cough, cold, and flu remedies to combat illness. Randi will discuss with you herbs that support the respiratory system and share strategies for acute problems, such as a sore throat, colds, ear infections, and the flu! Attendees will have the opportunity to create your own herbal tea blend to take home.

Harvest Days (Boise, ID)

Join us throughout October for a series of engaging and
culturally enriching events that promise something for
everyone. Discover the magic of community connection
and vibrant celebrations at our upcoming event lineup at
the Idaho Botanical Garden.

Indoor House Plant Swap (Ketchum, ID)

Bring starts to trade with others or purchase new plants and daffodil bulbs from SBG. Plant prices will range from $5 to $30.

Bug Day (Boise, ID)

Bug Day offers a variety of bug-themed booths and activities that
will captivate young minds and ignite their curiosity. From
interactive exhibits to hands-on learning, there’s something
for everyone to enjoy. Live music adds a lively soundtrack to the Bug
Day experience, creating a joyful atmosphere as you explore the
bug-filled wonders around them.

OAK-TOBER Fest. (Walnut Creek, CA)

OAK-TOBER Fest is an educational celebration that highlights the special relationship of plants and people (be it food, drink, dye, medicine, art, ritual and survival) and the joy of the harvest season.

Native Plants in the Garden (Corona Del Mar, CA)

Go native and get inspired to go green! Take a tour, with Horticulturist Amy Dolim and learn about environmentally friendly, drought-tolerant plants at the Sherman Gardens.
Learn about the benefits of local native plants and how they can be a great addition to any home garden

Haunted Harvest (Las Vegas, NV)

Join us at Springs Preserve for our annual Haunted Harvest. Guaranteed to be a spooktacular good time, little ghosts and goblins will scream with delight at our trick-or-treat stations and live entertainment. Test your bravery in the “Boo-tanical” Garden where ghostly characters are lurking about.