Enjoy Late Fall and Winter at The Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Holiday Garden Railway begins November 23!
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 24, December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.
Members: Free
Adults: $20.00
Seniors (65+ years): $18.00
Youth (3 – 17 years): $10.00
Child (0 – 2) Free
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Holiday Garden Railway
Beginning Saturday, November 23, 2024
Free with general admission
The Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ annual family favorite, Holiday Garden Railway, runs from November 23 through December 30. Experience a magical miniature world of model trains, historic buildings, bridges, and more—all decorated with thousands of twinkling lights! For more information, go to morrisarb.org/holidaygardenrailway.
HGR: Nighttime Express
Beginning Saturday, November 30, 2024
See the Holiday Garden Railway at night! With laser lights in the trees and sparkling lights along the magical model train railway, HGR: Nighttime Express is a spectacular must-see! Nighttime viewing is available only with advance tickets. Tickets go on sale online November 15 at morrisarb.org/holidaygardenrailway.
National Cinnamon Day
Friday, November 1, 2024 | 7:30 – 9:30 am
Adult members $15; adult non-members $30
Meet at the Widener Welcome Center
Try local tea and cakes made with cinnamon! A great reason to wander the Gardens early and start the day right. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext 283.
Conifers Tour
Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 11:00 am
Free with general admission
Meet at the Widener Welcome Center
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 & Gardens. These notable specimens provide multi-seasonal interest with an array of forms, foliage, bark, and of course, cones! Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext 157.
Fall Recipe Trade Social
Saturday, November 16th, 2024 | 1 – 3 pm
Free with general admission
Meet in the Upper Gallery
In preparation for the cold months, come have warm cider, take a lap around the Gardens, and trade fall recipes with your neighbors! Bring a few copies of your recipe to share. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext 283.
Winter Wellness Walks
Saturdays & Sundays, November through March, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Free with general admission
Meet at the Widener Welcome Center
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 215.247.5777 ext 157.
Garden Highlights Tour
Weekdays 10:30 am | Weekends 1 pm
Meet at the Widener 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
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Mellany Armstrong (She/Her)
Communications Coordinator
Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E. Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215.247.5777 ext. 135 (office)
610.329.4022 (cell)