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Klehm is Northern Illinois’ top outdoor destination for families.

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Mark your calendar. There’s always something amazing happening at Klehm – especially this fall!

Eerie Autumn Lights

Eerie Autumn Lights

October 3rd – October 31st (Select Dates)

Eerie Autumn Lights is a new family-friendly October evening event that transforms Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden into an enchantingly immersive Halloween experience!

Frightful Feathers with Hoo Haven

Frightful Feathers with Hoo Haven

Included with Eerie Autumn Lights tickets for 5PM Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

Get ready to see some spooky birds! Hoo Haven will host a one-hour program describing their amazing non-profit organization and wildlife rehabilitation sanctuary.

Yugen Tranquility Walk

Yugen Tranquility Walk

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The Japanese word, Yugen, describes hidden, mysterious, yet overwhelming
beauty that may go unperceived, but when experienced, brings profound awareness and joy to one’s heart and soul. On this evening’s slow stroll through the forest, explore the notion of Yugen, and practice bringing it into your life.

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What Can I Experience at Klehm?

As one of Rockford, Illinois’ top outdoor family-friendly destinations, there’s something for everyone. Our 155 acres of woodlands and botanical gardens feature a children’s garden, 1.4 miles of paved paths, 3 miles of wooded trails and much more!

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Nancy Olson
Children’s Garden

Explore Kid’s Creek for interactive stream play and frolic through our splash pad! Enjoy different kid-friendly gardens, an observation tower and oversize play structures that invite children to experience nature in a playful setting.

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Specialty Gardens

provide a showcase for themed plantings of ornamental shrubs and trees as well as annual and perennial plants.

Garden
Pavillion

This spacious outdoor tented venue and landscaped patio is perfect for hosting wedding receptions as well as corporate and social functions.

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Bradley & Georgann Gummow
Family Foundation

Entry Water Feature

This peaceful pond, rushing waterfall, and landscaped patio is the perfect spot for a moment of reflection during your visit.

★★★★★
Very beautiful grounds that are maintained very well. The main walking path is wide, paved, and easy to walk, so great for strollers or people with slight walking challenges. There are plenty of places to stop, sit, and reflect, which I really appreciate.
Connie Jo Holmes
★★★★★
Very beautiful grounds that are maintained very well. The main walking path is wide, paved, and easy to walk, so great for strollers or people with slight walking challenges. There are plenty of places to stop, sit, and reflect, which I really appreciate.
Connie Jo Holmes
Connie Jo Holmes
★★★★★
My family comes here at least twice a year to visit the children's garden and it never disappoints! It's always clean, the flowers and grounds are beautiful and the walks are always adventurous. Definitely recommend bringing a suit for the kiddos and maybe some cups if they play in the 'river' and splash ground. Nice covered gazebo w/picnic tables and lots of shaded areas.
Deanna Baily
★★★★★
My family comes here at least twice a year to visit the children's garden and it never disappoints! It's always clean, the flowers and grounds are beautiful and the walks are always adventurous. Definitely recommend bringing a suit for the kiddos and maybe some cups if they play in the 'river' and splash ground. Nice covered gazebo w/picnic tables and lots of shaded areas.
Deanna Bailey
Deanna Baily
★★★★★
Very nice place for a relaxing walk. A getaway for stress relief. Both easy paved walking paths and nature trails for those wanting to go adventuring. Well designed for both adults and children. There is a great wonderful entertainment and water park for kids. They also create themes for people to walk through. When we were there, the theme was Big Bugs. A great getaway. Enjoy!
Rick Noll
★★★★★
Very nice place for a relaxing walk. A getaway for stress relief. Both easy paved walking paths and nature trails for those wanting to go adventuring. Well designed for both adults and children. There is a great wonderful entertainment and water park for kids. They also create themes for people to walk through. When we were there, the theme was Big Bugs. A great getaway. Enjoy!
Rick Noll
Rick Noll
★★★★★
No matter your age Klehm has much to offer. The day we visited most recently areas were set for two late summer weddings and the weather was perfect. The display of sculptures was terrific this year. My grandsons love the children garden especially the water features. All of these things are great fun the peaceful beauty among such a huge variety of plants and trees. Well worth a visit.
Melody Welty
★★★★★
No matter your age Klehm has much to offer. The day we visited most recently areas were set for two late summer weddings and the weather was perfect. The display of sculptures was terrific this year. My grandsons love the children garden especially the water features. All of these things are great fun the peaceful beauty among such a huge variety of plants and trees. Well worth a visit.
Melody Welty
Melody Welty
★★★★★
I love this place. Sometimes on the trails I can forget that I'm in the middle of a 100k+ city. It is sufficiently forested to remove the bulk of the city noise and allow me to attune myself to sounds of nature. I can trek the trails for a couple of hours and not walk the entirety of the grounds. I would definitely recommend going in the fall and the spring. Nature's fireworks are on full display during these seasons. Consider buying a membership if you like places like these. Restrooms: Very clean and well maintained. Dog-friendliness: Very popular place to walk one's dog. Everyone seems to be very courteous with dogs on leashes and cleaning up after their pets.
Joshua Blackwell
★★★★★
I love this place. Sometimes on the trails I can forget that I'm in the middle of a 100k+ city. It is sufficiently forested to remove the bulk of the city noise and allow me to attune myself to sounds of nature. I can trek the trails for a couple of hours and not walk the entirety of the grounds. I would definitely recommend going in the fall and the spring. Nature's fireworks are on full display during these seasons. Consider buying a membership if you like places like these. Restrooms: Very clean and well maintained. Dog-friendliness: Very popular place to walk one's dog. Everyone seems to be very courteous with dogs on leashes and cleaning up after their pets.
Joshua Blackwell
Joshua Blackwell
★★★★☆
This is a wonderful place in Rockford, IL! The admission fee is very reasonable. You can bring young children for the splash park and creek. Our party had 2 4 year olds that played for more than an hour, took a break for lunch and rest room breaks and then went back to play some more. The only reason I didn't choose 5 stars is because there is so much more park to see, I want to reserve the 5th star for my next visit.
Barbara J. Arnold
★★★★☆
This is a wonderful place in Rockford, IL! The admission fee is very reasonable. You can bring young children for the splash park and creek. Our party had 2 4 year olds that played for more than an hour, took a break for lunch and rest room breaks and then went back to play some more. The only reason I didn't choose 5 stars is because there is so much more park to see, I want to reserve the 5th star for my next visit.
Barbara J. Arnold
Barbara J. Arnold
★★★★★
There are endless beautiful things to see. You can choose paved or natural paths.
Kristine Maynard
★★★★★
There are endless beautiful things to see. You can choose paved or natural paths.
Kristine Maynard
Kristine Maynard
★★★★★
Very beautiful. Nature at it's best. Tons of flowers, plants and trees. Many unique tree varieties and many are labeled. The main paths are wide and paved and there are more narrow paths that cut through the wooden areas. We brought our dog and had a great time.
Ken Witz
★★★★★
Very beautiful. Nature at it's best. Tons of flowers, plants and trees. Many unique tree varieties and many are labeled. The main paths are wide and paved and there are more narrow paths that cut through the wooden areas. We brought our dog and had a great time.
Ken Witz
Ken Witz
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This Thursday thru Saturday, Rockford's biggest pumpkin, "Miss Impressive" will be carved LIVE at Eerie Autumn Lights! Local Master Carver, Lincoln Bias will be heading up the team along with Carli Ihde and Alan Silva. All three of them were contestants on Season 3 of Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins. Below are some brief bios on each carver:

Lincoln Bias, from Rockford, IL, has been in the pumpkin carving business for the last 7 years. He is a master Kae-Sa-Luk, an ancient Thai practice where fruits and vegetables are converted into elaborate works of art. www.facebook.com/lincoln.bias/

Carli Ihde, from Appleton, WI, is a professional tattoo artist and animator. She started carving pumpkins about 12 years ago. She is currently on the Food Network’s Season 5 the All Stars show!

Alan Silva, from Joshua Tree, CA is a freelance designer and has been carving pumpkins for the last 11 years. He is an expert in using power tools which he uses to create 3D designs as opposed to the traditional jack-o-lanterns.

Be sure to come and see the biggest pumpkin you've ever seen transform into a work of art at the hands of these talented artists...we are so excited to have them here October 17th - 19th during Eerie Autumn Lights!

Tickets (online only) are: Adults/$12 and Youth/$6 (12 and under): klehm.org/eerie-autumn-lights/

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This Thursday thru Saturday, Rockfords biggest pumpkin, Miss Impressive will be carved LIVE at Eerie Autumn Lights! Local Master Carver, Lincoln Bias will be heading up the team along with Carli Ihde and Alan Silva. All three of them were contestants on Season 3 of Food Networks Outrageous Pumpkins. Below are some brief bios on each carver: Lincoln Bias, from Rockford, IL, has been in the pumpkin carving business for the last 7 years. He is a master Kae-Sa-Luk, an ancient Thai practice where fruits and vegetables are converted into elaborate works of art. https://www.facebook.com/lincoln.bias/ Carli Ihde, from Appleton, WI, is a professional tattoo artist and animator. She started carving pumpkins about 12 years ago. She is currently on the Food Network’s Season 5 the All Stars show! Alan Silva, from Joshua Tree, CA is a freelance designer and has been carving pumpkins for the last 11 years. He is an expert in using power tools which he uses to create 3D designs as opposed to the traditional jack-o-lanterns. Be sure to come and see the biggest pumpkin youve ever seen transform into a work of art at the hands of these talented artists...we are so excited to have them here October 17th - 19th during Eerie Autumn Lights! Tickets (online only) are: Adults/$12 and Youth/$6 (12 and under): https://klehm.org/eerie-autumn-lights/ #eerie #autumn #lights #pumpkincarving #outrageouspumpkinsImage attachmentImage attachment
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Are you going to be where all the cool kids are tonight?? 😉 Eerie Autumn Lights is ON! 🦇🎃👻🎃🦇 Tickets (online only) are: Adults/$12 and Youth/$6 (12 and under): https://klehm.org/eerie-autumn-lights/ #eerie #autumn #lights #october #fall #weekendvibes #klehmarboretum #gorockford #EnjoyIllinoisImage attachmentImage attachment
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Need something fun to start the weekend out? Eerie Autumn Lights tonight starts at 5PM!

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Need something fun to start the weekend out? Eerie Autumn Lights tonight starts at 5PM! Tickets (online only) are: Adults/$12 and Youth/$6 (12 and under): https://klehm.org/eerie-autumn-lights/ #eerie #autumn #lights #october #fall #weekendvibes #klehmarboretum #gorockford #EnjoyIllinoisImage attachmentImage attachment
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