February and March Events at Morris Arboretum
Enjoy Special Winter Admission at Morris Arboretum & Gardens!
Reduced Rates through February 2026
Philadelphia, PA—In celebration of the beauty of winter, the Morris Arboretum is offering special winter admission prices through February 28, 2026.
General admission fees are discounted for everyone, and children under 3 remain free.
Below are our reduced rates, along with our activities for February and March. Tickets can be purchased online or on-site. Buy your general admission tickets online for $2 off! Learn more at morrisarboretum.org. All events are free with general admission unless otherwise noted.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens winter hours through February 28, 2026:
Monday – Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm (Last entry 3 pm)
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FEBRUARY EVENTS
Winter Admission On-site (February 28, 2026):
Members: Free
Adults: $14
Seniors: $13
Youth: $8
Child: free
Winter Admission Online (through February 28, 2026):
Members: Free
Adults: $12
Senior: $11
Youth: $6
Child: free
Winter Wellness Walks
Saturdays & Sundays through March | 10:30 am
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission, weather permitting
Experience winter beauty at Morris Arboretum & Gardens while moving your body and connecting with nature! Led by our experienced garden educator volunteers, our Winter Wellness Walks are an opportunity to experience the season in all its wonders and create connections with friends and fellow visitors. Some walks will have themes of conversation, and some walks will invite families of all ages to participate! All levels of walking are welcome, and all walks are on paved pathways. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Winter Wellness Walk: Winter Nature Watch
Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 10:30 am
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission, weather permitting
Every Second Saturday of the month is Winter Nature Watch! Learn how to appreciate a garden in the winter on this guided walk. We’ll look for winter interests such as tree bark color/texture, tree silhouettes, buds, and even look for winter-blooming plants. Every walk will be different, join us for as many as you can! Wellness Walks are done in a group, and all levels of walking are welcome. All walks are on paved pathways. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Sculpture Tour
Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 11:00 am
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission
Public art complements the Morris’s landscape and plant collection. Art in the garden includes sculptures that have become featured in prominent places or tucked in the shade of a special tree. This tour highlights the sculptures that connect human art with the beauty of nature. Get more information at morrisarb.org/tours or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Winter Wellness Walk: Family Walk
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 10:30 am
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission
Join us every third Saturday to take a joyful family stroll through wintry Morris. Families can feel free to walk at their own pace and leave when they need to. Conversation topics will be kid friendly. All families welcome. Wellness Walks are done in a group, and all levels of walking are welcome. All walks are on paved pathways. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Witchhazel Tour
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 11:00 am
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission
The Morris Arboretum & Gardens witchhazel collection is one of the largest in the country. Discover many varieties of these delightful winter beauties that add surprising bursts of color and fragrance to the winter landscape. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Garden Highlights Tour
Saturdays & Sundays | 1:00 pm
Meet at the 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.
MARCH EVENTS
Regular Admission Resumes March 1, 2026:
Members: Free
Adults: $22
Seniors: $20
Youth: $12
Child: free
Save $2 off general admission by buying tickets online!
Wellness Walks
Saturdays & Sundays through March | 10:30 am
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission, weather permitting
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 or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Winter Wellness Walk: Nature’s Nurture
Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 10:30 am
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission, weather permitting
Get moving, get outdoors, and get connected to nature and others during this weekend! Walks during the fourth Sunday of each month will focus on getting heart rates up. Each weekend will feature a discussion topic centered around movement in nature. Come for the cardio, stay for the conversation! Wellness Walks are done in a group, and all levels of walking are welcome. All walks are on paved pathways. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Witchhazel Tour
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 11:00 am
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission
The Morris Arboretum & Gardens witchhazel collection is one of the largest in the country. Discover many varieties of these delightful winter beauties that add surprising bursts of color and fragrance to the winter landscape. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Garden Highlights Tour
Saturdays & Sundays | 1:00 pm
Weekdays starting March 17 | 10:30 am
Meet at the 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.
Winter Wellness Walk: Family Walk
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 10:30 am
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission, weather permitting
Join us every third Saturday to take a joyful family stroll through wintry Morris. Families can feel free to walk at their own pace and leave when they need to. Conversation topics will be kid-friendly. All families welcome. Wellness Walks are done in a group, and all levels of walking are welcome. All walks are on paved pathways. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Signs of Spring
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 11:00 am
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission
Ready to explore the arrival of spring’s beauty? Signs of spring pop up with tree buds, spring ephemerals, early cherries, and dogwoods. This tour uncovers the delight of a new season. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Winter Wellness Walk: Nature’s Nurture
Sunday, March 28, 2026 | 10:30 am
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission, weather permitting
Get moving, get outdoors, and get connected to nature and others during this weekend! Walks during the fourth Sunday of each month will focus on getting heart rates up. Each weekend will feature a discussion topic centered around movement in nature. Come for the cardio, stay for the conversation! Wellness Walks are done in a group, and all levels of walking are welcome. All walks are on paved pathways. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org 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.
100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 / 215.247.5777 / info@morrisarboretum.org
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)
