NEWARK - October is traditionally the best time to see stunning fall color at The Dawes Arboretum, and this year looks to be no exception. “We are expecting nature to put on a real show this fall.

Dawes Arboretum 7770 Jacksontown Road, open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily The arboretum’s collections include more than 5,300 different types of plants with more than 15,400 plants on grounds, a ...

Fall color peaks in the Chicago area in about mid-October. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 78°F. Tuesday, July 1st 2025 ... in the Arboretum’s Fall Color Report ...