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Join Gabis for the Railway Garden Opening Event for the first time this year! Spanning two full acres, the Railway Garden tells the amazing stories of American railroads through a large-scale display featuring G-gauge miniature trains. The gift shop in the depot will be open with brand-new merchandise.
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-10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Railway Garden trains running
-12 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Railway Garden guided tours every half hour
-Scavenger Hunt opportunities that can be completed in the Railway Garden or the entire property
-Variety of activities, including free trees, live animal encounters and an arts and crafts table for kids and adults
-Local ceramics artist, Emily Castella, will also be displaying her creations through the garden
Entrance Fees apply
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-10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Railway Garden trains running
-12 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Railway Garden guided tours every half hour
-Scavenger Hunt opportunities that can be completed in the Railway Garden or the entire property
-Variety of activities, including free trees, live animal encounters and an arts and crafts table for kids and adults
-Local ceramics artist, Emily Castella, will also be displaying her creations through the garden
Entrance Fees apply
Date & Time
May 2, 2026
10:00am - 3:00pm
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Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest
450 W 100 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
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Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest is a 300-acre, oak preserve of formal gardens, woodlands, wetlands, prairies and hiking trails located near Valparaiso, Indiana. Open year round, the Arboretum offers a wide variety of events and classes for all ages. Officially becoming part of Purdue University Northwest in 2018, Gabis Arboretum provides an enriching, natural habitat for public, educational, conservation and recreational use.
Located approximately 25 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and 60 miles southeast of Chicago in Valparaiso, Indiana, Gabis Arboretum offers beautiful vistas, quiet corners and hiking trails to escape into its diverse landscape.
Located approximately 25 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and 60 miles southeast of Chicago in Valparaiso, Indiana, Gabis Arboretum offers beautiful vistas, quiet corners and hiking trails to escape into its diverse landscape.
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