August at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens

As the summer gets hotter, so does Exuberant Blooms!

Over 10,000 heat-loving plants in the eight paisley-shaped flower beds will keep getting brighter, bolder, and taller as the season progresses.

August is the last month of the season for Bloomin’ Bubbles, with two very special events: Full Moon Bubbles and Circus Bubbles. We also have plenty of fun Summer of Dinos events to keep the kids entertained before school starts, plus an after-hours date night and writer’s meetup

for the adults!

Read on to learn more, and check out our Events Calendar.

Bring the Family

Free with general admission.

Friday, August 2 • 11 am

Meet at the Paleontologist’s Cottage

Fossils are how we learn about dinosaurs and plants! Dig with us and discover plant and dinosaur fossils at Morris. Meet at the Paleontologist’s Cottage.

Magic Railway Weekend

Saturday, August 10 &

Sunday, August 11

Everyone’s beloved cartoon train can always be found chugging along in his own section of our Garden Railway, but a few weekends a year he and his friends run free on all the tracks.

Thursday August 15 • 11 am

Meet at the Paleontologist’s Cottage

Join us to make a special dino-shaped suncatcher that you can use in your home or garden for some prehistoric flair!

Storytime

Wednesday, August 21 • 10:30 am

Meet at the Paleontologist’s Cottage

This month, we’re reading The Rainforest Grew All Around by Susan K. Mitchell. Then join us for kid-friendly tree yoga.

Peaches & Herbs Tasting

Sunday, August 25 • 11 am

Stop by the Welcome Center on your way into the Garden to sample some peaches and summer herbs! We’ll have tips from our produce suppliers on how best to store and cook your stone fruits.

Join an Event

Registration required.

Dino Date Night

Friday, August 9 • 6 pm

Come to the Morris after hours and sit at the top of the hill to view the sunset, play dinosaur word games by the Garden Railway, or draw a picture of your sweetheart in the Fernery. Bring snacks or drinks and enjoy the Garden at the tail end of summer. Kids are also welcome, if you’re looking for a family picnic!

Members: Adults $10 • Kids FREE

Non-Members: Adults $30 • Kids $5

Writer’s Meetup

Saturday, August 31 • 10 am

Come meet other writers, walk the gardens, and write through guided prompts about the natural world! Bring a piece that inspires you to share aloud. Meet at Widener Welcome Center.

Members: $30 • Non-members: $35

Take a Tour

Free with general admission. Meet at the Welcome Center.

Saturday, August 10 • 11 am

Explore living examples of trees and plants that were around when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

Weekends: 1 pm

Weekdays: 10:30 am

Our knowledgeable guides will design a tour around the interests of the attendees.