Holiday Garden Railway, Winter Wellness Walks, and Garden Highlights Tours
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
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
Through November 30
The Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ annual family favorite, Holiday Garden Railway, runs 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! Daytime viewing is free with general admission. Get more information at morrisarb.org/holidaygardenrailway.
Winter Wellness Walks
Saturdays and Sundays, November through March | 10:30 am
Meet at Welcome Center, weather permitting
Free with general admission
Led by an experienced volunteer guide, these brisk walks stick to the paved paths and get your heart rate up. Sponsored in part by Independence Blue Cross. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org/see-do/public-tours or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Garden Highlights Tour
Saturdays and Sundays | 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.
Christmas in the Bryn Athyn Historic District
Wednesday, December 6 | 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Meet at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Members: $115 | Non-members: $125
Get into the Christmas spirit with a guided visit to the Bryn Athyn Historic District. The tour consists of three National Historic Landmarks recognized for their remarkable architecture and craftsmanship: Cairnwood Estate, Glencairn Museum, and Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Includes all admissions and a festive holiday tea. Meet at Bryn Athyn Cathedral, 900 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009. Get more information at morrisarb.org/courses or call 215.247.5777 ext. 125.
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. Get more information at morrisarb.org/tours.
Less Lawn Lecture Series
Providing practical information for transforming part or all of your lawn into a beautiful space of ecological value.
Less Lawn: Making Woodland Restoration Possible
Saturday, December 2 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Meet at the Welcome Center
Members: $35 / Non-members: $40
Property owners today can gain many benefits by converting land back to woodland as it used to be, including shade, more food and habitat for wildlife, lower costs from energy and mowing, and reduced flooding. Learn about grants available to property owners for restoration. Class starts in the Welcome Center, then we’ll drive to the Flourtown Day Use Area to see some lawn conversion projects. Get more information at morrisarb.org/lectures.
Less Lawn: Making Woodland Restoration Possible (Online)
Tuesday, December 5 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Online class
Members: $35 / Non-members: $40
Learn how designer Larry Weaner combines design with the reproductive abilities of plants as well as ecological processes to create compelling, ever-evolving landscapes that bring new meaning to partnering with nature. This is an ONLINE program; a Zoom link will be emailed to all class participants in advance of the program. Get more information at morrisarb.org/lectures.
Less Lawn: Creating Connections—Design-Centered Conservation
Monday, December 11 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Meet at Welcome Center
Members: $35 / Non-members: $40
Have you been re-thinking your lawn? Are you ready to make a change to a rich, interconnected habitat for birds, pollinators, and wildlife? Then join Andrew Kirkpatrick for a discussion about applying design-centered conservation practices to enrich your property while balancing all your recreational, maintenance, and aesthetic needs. Get more information at morrisarb.org/lectures.
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