Summer festival season is in full swing, and there’s yet another fun-filled cultural celebration this weekend in Chicago that you won’t want to miss!
The Destination Asia Festival is launching at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL, just an hour from downtown.
Here’s a look at the schedule and where you can snag tickets.
Destination Asia at Morton Arboretum

Destination Asia will bring three back-to-back days of all-ages programming to the Morton Arboretum from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2.
The lineup includes live Asian folk music, a traditional Chinese lion dance, authentic sumo wrestling, a Bonsai tree show, and tons of other activations.
Festivalgoers will also enjoy a wide variety of local food and beverage options, including boba, dumplings, sushi, rice balls, and more.
Tickets

Admission to Destination Asia is included in the cost of a standard Morton Arboretum ticket. Guests can save $2 per ticket by purchasing passes online.
Click here to learn more information and grab your tickets.
Know before you go
Where: Morton Arboretum – 4100 IL-53; Lisle, IL
When:
- Friday, July 31 – 5:30 to 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tickets: $18.95 for adults, $12.95 children ages 4-17