Nature is Fun at Morris Arboretum & Gardens!
Philadelphia, PA—Join us as we celebrate the season at Morris Arboretum & Gardens! With fun events and interesting classes, we have something for everyone! 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 hours
Monday – Friday: 10 am – 5 pm (Last entry 4 pm)
Saturday – Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm
General admission:
Members: Free
Adults: $22
Seniors: $20
Youth: $12
Child: free
Buy your tickets online to save $2!
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JULY 2026 EVENTS
Garden Railway: Revolutionary Philly
Through September 30, 2026
Free with general admission. Weather permitting.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ beloved Garden Railway rolls back into action with Garden Railway: Revolutionary Philly. Set within lush garden plantings, the immersive miniature landscape celebrates Philadelphia’s pivotal role in the nation’s founding. Take a miniature tour of eighteenth-century Philadelphia along more than a third of a mile of track. Bustling model trains pass handcrafted replicas of iconic landmarks such as Independence Hall, built entirely from natural materials including twigs, bark, acorns, and pinecones. Nine bridges, tunnels, cable cars, and scenes inspired by events like the Battle of Germantown bring the Revolution vividly to life. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org.
Plants in the Colonial Era
Through September 30, 2026
Free with general admission
Plants in the Colonial Era explores the living landscape of eighteenth-century Philadelphia. This self-guided exhibition highlights plants that would have been familiar to area residents during the colonial era. These plants supported daily life in countless ways, providing food, medicine, building materials, and sources of beauty and comfort. From plants found in home gardens to those in Penn’s woods, many of which were long stewarded by local Indigenous communities, the exhibition reveals how nature shaped civic life, independence, and resilience in early Philadelphia. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org.
Bloomin’ Bubbles!
Tuesdays through August 25, 2026 | 11:00 am
Meet in the Whimsical Woods
Free with general admission. Weather permitting.
Join us every Tuesday for Bubbles! The Whimsical Woods transforms into a bubble landscape for children to use their imaginations and play! The second Tuesday of every month will have self-directed activity stations for all children to explore! Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 193.
Yoga in the Garden (series)
Four Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026 | 5:15 – 6:15 pm
Member: $85, Non-member: $95
Class will take place at the beautiful grassy plateau next to the Welcome Center. This unique location has a beautiful overlook view of the skyline from the Morris. Participants learn the basics of yoga: breathing, mindfulness meditation, balance, strength, flexibility, core awareness, and deep relaxation. All are welcome, including beginners. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 426.
SENSE-sational Friday: Touch
Friday, July 10, 2026 | 11:00 am
Meet at the Morris Cottage
Free with general admission
Soft, rough, sharp, or gritty. What do these words have in common? They describe textures. Join us as we touch all kinds of native plants and learn why they feel the way they do! Activities will include crafts you can take home! Designed for ages 3-12, however, all ages are welcome! Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 128.
Great Trees Tour
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 11:00 am
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission
Explore the extraordinary beauty of the Morris captured in the collection of its Great Trees. Great Trees means more than size! They are remarkable specimens of historical, environmental, or unique-shaped species. The variety of the Morris’s great trees is found in its champion trees, trees over 100 years old, trees from faraway places, and native trees that provide habitat for insects and other local wildlife. Be prepared to walk off paved pathways and on hilly terrain. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Storytime
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 10:30 am
Meet at the Outdoor Classroom (rain location: Welcome Center side tent)
Free with general admission
The Bug Girl by Sophia Spencer is a true story of a young girl with a passion for all things insect. Sophia shares her story of finding her community and being authentically herself. Join us in reading this inspirational story and a buggy craft!Toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners (and their siblings!) are welcome. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 193.
Yoga in the Treetops
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 5:15 – 6:30 pm
Members $35; Non-members $40
Class will take place on the Out on a Limb exhibit. Practice yoga 50 feet above ground surrounded by a canopy of trees. This class is a wonderful way to combine the mental benefits of yoga with the beauty of the natural environment. This unique practice is for participants of all skill levels. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 426.
Made in the Shade Tour
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 11:00 am
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission
Walk a shady path to view the glory of summer while keeping cool. The tree canopies of summer at their fullest expanse offer breath-taking panoramas. Several garden features tucked away in the shade are included. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Garden Highlights Tour
Weekdays | 10:30 am
Saturdays & Sundays | 1:00 pm
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission, weather permitting
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.
AUGUST 2026 EVENTS
Morris Discount Weekend
Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 10 am – 1 pm
Meet at the Whimsical Woods
Free with general admission
Get $10 off general admission tickets all weekend! Meet us in our family-friendly Whimsical Woods for activity stations about our native trees, including one about North America’s largest native fruit, the pawpaw. All ages are welcome! Discount does not apply to any other discounts and tickets must be purchased on-site. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 128.
Garden Railway: Revolutionary Philly
Through September 30, 2026
Free with general admission. Weather permitting.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ beloved Garden Railway rolls back into action with Garden Railway: Revolutionary Philly. Set within lush garden plantings, the immersive miniature landscape celebrates Philadelphia’s pivotal role in the nation’s founding. Take a miniature tour of eighteenth-century Philadelphia along more than a third of a mile of track. Bustling model trains pass handcrafted replicas of iconic landmarks such as Independence Hall, built entirely from natural materials including twigs, bark, acorns, and pinecones. Nine bridges, tunnels, cable cars, and scenes inspired by events like the Battle of Germantown bring the Revolution vividly to life. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org.
Plants in the Colonial Era
Through September 30, 2026
Free with general admission
Plants in the Colonial Era explores the living landscape of eighteenth-century Philadelphia. This self-guided exhibition highlights plants that would have been familiar to area residents during the colonial era. These plants supported daily life in countless ways, providing food, medicine, building materials, and sources of beauty and comfort. From plants found in home gardens to those in Penn’s woods, many of which were long stewarded by local Indigenous communities, the exhibition reveals how nature shaped civic life, independence, and resilience in early Philadelphia. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org.
Bloomin’ Bubbles!
Tuesdays through August 25, 2026 | 11:00 am
Meet in the Whimsical Woods
Free with general admission. Weather permitting.
Join us every Tuesday for Bloomin’ Bubbles! The Whimsical Woods transforms into a bubble landscape for children to use their imaginations and play! The second Tuesday of every month will have self-directed activity stations for all children to explore! Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 193.
SENSE-sational Friday: Sight
Friday, August 7, 2026 | 11:00 am
Meet at the Morris Cottage
Free with general admission
Do you have a favorite color? Maybe you’ll see that color at this SENSE-sational Friday as we explore native plants with bright colors! There will be brightly colored crafts to take home! Designed for ages 3-12, however, all ages are welcome! Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 128.
Water Features Tour
Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 11:00 am
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission
Water features, an integral part of the landscape, offer visual, auditory, and tactile appeal. Cascading waterfalls, natural streams, and the striking Morris Pond become essential to the beauty of the arboretum. Get more information at morrisarb.org/tours or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Storytime
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 10:30 am
Meet at the Outdoor Classroom (rain location: Welcome Center side tent)
Free with general admission
This month we are reading Jayden’s Impossible Garden by Mélina Mangal, a story of finding nature in even the most unlikely places. Learn about appreciating nature in urban environments and create a garden-inspired craft!Toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners (and their siblings!) are welcome. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 193.
Yoga in the Treetops
Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 5:15 pm
Members $35; Non-members $40
Class will take place on the Out on a Limb exhibit. Practice yoga 50 feet above ground surrounded by a canopy of trees. This class is a wonderful way to combine the mental benefits of yoga with the beauty of the natural environment. This unique practice is for participants of all skill levels. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 426.
Garden Highlights Tour
Weekdays | 10:30 am
Saturdays & Sundays | 1:00 pm
Meet at the Welcome Center
Free with general admission, weather permitting
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 610.329.4022 (cell).
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
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)
