Winter is Magical at Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Holiday Garden Railway begins November 23!
Philadelphia, PA—Explore the beauty of winter at Morris Arboretum & Gardens with a frosty walk under snow-covered branches, get some ideas for your home garden, and see our magical model trains running under twinkling holiday lights! Join us as we celebrate the season 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 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
DECEMBER EVENTS
Holiday Garden Railway
Through December 30, 2024
Free with general admission
The Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ annual family favorite, Holiday Garden Railway, runs 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/hgr.
HGR: Nighttime Express
Select dates in December, advance tickets only!
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. Get tickets at morrisarb.org/hgr.
Penn Glee Club Sings Holiday Classics
Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 1 – 1:45 pm
Free with general admission
Meet at the Sugarman sculpture
The Penn Glee club sings its repertoire of holiday classics next to the Holiday Garden Railway. Bring the whole family for some holiday cheer as you explore the Gardens. Meet at the Sugarman sculpture just past the Garden Railway. For more information, call 215.247.5777 ext 281.
Holly Highlights & Winter Greenery Tour
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 11 am
Free with general admission
Meet at the Widener Welcome Center
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. For more information, call 215.247.5777 ext 157.
Winter Solstice Wander
Saturday, December 21, 2024 | 8:30 – 10:00 am
Free with general admission
Meet at the Widener Welcome Center
Get as much sun as possible on the shortest day of the year! A chance to walk the grounds early with lanterns to light your way. Bundle up and wander on your own or with friends! For more information, call 215.247.5777 ext 283.
Winter Wellness Walks
Saturdays & Sundays 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
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)