Celebrate ArBOOretum Month at Morris Arboretum & Gardens!
Get the perfect fall selfie at the Morris Pumpkin Cottage, take a walk
among the Scarecrows, and design a botanical tarot card!
Philadelphia, PA—October is ArBOOretum month at Morris Arboretum & Gardens! Be sure to stop by the Morris Pumpkin Cottage—a true spectacle of orange, and selfies are a MUST! Get more information about our events and courses for children and adults at morrisarboretum.org.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens hours
Weekdays 10 am – 5 pm | Weekends 9 am – 5 pm; last entry every day is 4 pm.
Members: Free
Adults: $20.00
Seniors (65+ years): $18.00
Youth (3 – 17 years): $10.00
Child (0 – 2) Free
Morris Pumpkin Cottage
October 1 – 31, 2024
Free with general admission
October is ArBOOretum month! Come see hundreds of pumpkins and gourds on display in the garden and at the Morris Pumpkin Cottage! A true spectacle of orange. Selfies a MUST. Wear your favorite Halloween costume to walk in the garden among our villain-themed scarecrows! It’s scary good fun for the whole family! Get more information at morrisarboretum.org.
Scarecrow Walk
October 1 – 31, 2024
Free with general admission
The scarecrows are here! More than 40 scarecrows will be on display throughout the Morris from October 1 through Halloween! The theme is Villains! Whether a misunderstood underdog or a mischievous nemesis, we are excited for a fun and frightful show! Be sure to vote for your favorite, which will determine the top prize winners! Get more information at morrisarboretum.org or call 215.247.5777 ext. 136.
Sunday, October 6, 2024 | 2 – 4 pm
Member adults $25, non-member adults $30
Upper Gallery
Come learn about the plants at Morris and about tarot! We will walk the grounds and talk about a few specific plants, try a practice tarot reading together, and get into the history of tarot. Using these exercises as starting points, each participant will design a botanical tarot card, and leave with a piece of art to take home. Registration required. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 283.
The Wetland: A Unique Ecosystem
Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 11 am
Meet at Widener Welcome Center
Free with general admission
The Wetland: A Unique Ecosystem Tour investigates many native plants and trees in the natural lands area near the Wissahickon Creek. This special tour includes a brief history of the area and describes the nature of the wetland ecosystem. The Wetland provides important resources—water, food, shelter—vital for plants, trees, and wildlife. This tour is off paved pathways, and visitors are advised to wear walking or hiking shoes. Tour begins in the parking lot to the left of the entrance kiosk. For more information, call 215.247.5777 ext 157.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 10:30 am
Meet at the Outdoor Classroom
Free with general admission
This month we’re reading Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. When the wind blows, where do the leaves go? Find out with us as we read about the fallen leaves from the Morris’s trees. After reading, we’ll explore the forest floor and create our own leaf people. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 193.
Scavenger Hunt & Dance Party
Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 5 – 7 pm
$30 per car
Meet at the Welcome Center
Come to the Morris for a Halloween scavenger hunt and dance party! Let the little ones loose on an exciting scavenger hunt in the garden and see the villainous scarecrows along our Scarecrow Walk! Then take part in a costume dance party! Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 283.
Trick or Treat Bag Craft
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
$15 per bag
Meet at the Welcome Center
Come to the Morris to make a special plant-themed trick-or-treat bag using eco-printing techniques! A chance for some hands-on learning about sustainable art-making. Your trick-or-treat bag will be great for carrying candy, or for year-round use! Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 283.
Rose Tint Your World: Mischief Night Portrait Party
Wednesday, October 30 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Member adults $20, non-member adults $25
Meet in the Rose Garden
Pose in costume in the Rose Garden with your friends! Then, after sunset, come back to the side tent to paint small portraits of each other to take home! For adults only. Registration required. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 128.
Garden Highlights Tour
Weekdays 10:30 am | Weekends 1 pm
Meet at Welcome Center, weather permitting
Free with general admission
Our knowledgeable guides will design a tour around the interests of the attendees. Every tour is different, so come back as many times as you’d like. Get more information at morrisarb.org/tours or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
For more information, contact Mellany Armstrong at mellanya@upenn.edu or call 215.247.5777 x 135, cell 610.329.4022.
The Morris Arboretum & Gardens is one of more than 30 Philadelphia gardens in America’s Garden Capital. This 92-acre horticultural display garden features a spectacular collection of mature trees in a beautiful and colorful landscape. The Morris Arboretum & Gardens offers educational programs for many audiences ranging from youth to professional and is a leader in botanical and horticultural research. Selected by Philadelphia Magazine as a 2023 Best of Philly winner!
100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 / 215.247.5777 / info@morrisarboretum.org