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Earlier this month, we took a look at the Travel America Festival at The Morton Arboretum. This summer, the Arboretum continues to travel around the world. August 2-3 brings the sounds, sights and flavors of Asia to The Morton Arboretum during the Destination Asia Summer Festival. Some highlights will include:
- Traditional Japanese, Chinese and Thai music
- Chinese Dragon Dance
- Sumo Wrestling Demo
- Learning how to play badminton
- Learning how to play cricket
- Learning about and experiencing henna tattoos
- Bonsai Demo
- Exploring Asian collections of trees
- Asian-inspired food trucks and food at Gingko Cafe
- & More!
Sounds like a lot of fun packed into a day at the Arboretum! The event will run 10AM-4PM each day. Check The Morton Arboretum website for scheduling information. The event is free with admission to the Arboretum. Admission is $12 Adults ages 18–64, $11 Seniors ages 65+ and $9 Youth ages 2–17. Those 1 and under are free! There will be Acorn Express Tram rides highlighting tree collections representing asia. There is a fee for the Tram rides and tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Center.
Giveaway time!
Giveaway time!
The Morton Arboretum has generously given us 2 tickets to give away to one lucky reader to visit the Destination Asia Summer Festival! The giveaway will end Sunday, July 27 and is open to US residents 18-years-old and older. The winner will have 24-hours to respond to the notification email or the prize will be forfeited. Good luck!
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Love the Arboretum and this sounds like a great event. I'd love to check out the henna tattoos and the food trucks!
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