Enjoy Late Fall and Winter
at The Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Holiday Garden Railway begins November 24!
Philadelphia, PA—Spend time among colorful trees and fall and winter blossoms at Morris Arboretum & Gardens with events and classes that are fun for everyone! Except where noted, all events listed below are free with general admission. Learn more about our events at morrisarboretum.org.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens WINTER hours begin November 1.
10 am – 4pm daily through March; last entry every day is 3 pm.
The Morris will be closed November 23, December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.
Holiday Garden Railway and HGR: Nighttime Express
Beginning Friday, November 24
The Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ annual family favorite, Holiday Garden Railway, runs from November 24 through December 30. Experience a magical miniature world of model trains, historic buildings, bridges, and more—all decorated with thousands of twinkling lights. And now with 300 feet of new track! How can the Holiday Garden Railway be even more spectacular? See it at night! With laser lights in the trees and sparkling lights along the railway, HGR: Nighttime Express is a must-see! Daytime viewing is free with general admission. Nighttime viewing is available only with advance tickets. Tickets go on sale November 15 at morrisarb.org/holidaygardenrailway.
Winter Wellness Walks
Saturdays and Sundays, November through March | 10:30 – 11:30 am
Meet at Welcome Center
Free with general admission
Led by an experienced volunteer guide, these brisk walks will stick to the paved paths and get your heart rate up. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org/see-do/public-tours or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Conifers Tour
Saturday, November 11 | 11:00am
Meet at Welcome Center
Free with general admission
Join an experienced guide for our featured tour of the month. Explore the wide variety of conifers – both evergreen and deciduous – on display at Morris Arboretum. These notable specimens provide multi-seasonal interest with an array of forms, foliage, bark, and of course, cones! Tour begins at Widener Visitor Center. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org/see-do/public-tours or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
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 morrisarboretum.org/see-do/public-tours or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Holly Highlights & Winter Greenery Tour
Saturday, December 9 | 11:00 am
Meet at Welcome Center, weather permitting
Free with general admission
Bundle up for a unique guided tour highlighting the Morris’s collection of hollies and other broadleaf evergreens that enliven the winter landscape and provide year-round appeal. Learn some fun facts and get new ideas for your own home garden.
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
