October is ArBOOretum Month
Visit between October 1 – 31 for fall fun at the Morris!
From Saturday morning classics to modern animated icons, this Halloween we’re celebrating the colorful, quirky, and beloved world of cartoons! Scarecrows will be on display October 1 – November 2. Visitors will vote for their favorite scarecrow on-site October 1 – 20 to determine the winners. The top three scarecrows win a cash prize: $300, $200, and $100.
Upcoming at the Morris
The Essential Guide to Bulbs: Book Talk & Signing
Wednesday, October 29 • 4 pm
Registration is required
Join Jenny Rose for a talk based on her newest book, The Essential Guide to Bulbs. For any gardener who wants to grow bulbs in the garden or containers, Jenny shares her insights through her gorgeously photographed, comprehensive and inviting resource.
Spooky Season Crafting
Thursday, October 30 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Get ready for trick or treating by making your own bat, insect, or even monster to take with you!
Forest Ecology for Arborists
Monday, November 3 • 12:30 – 4:30 pm
Registration is required
Join Ethan Tapper — a forester, digital creator, and the bestselling author of How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World — for a workshop about forest ecology designed for arborists.
Trees Around the World Tour
Saturday, November 8 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Morris founders John and Lydia Morris traveled world-wide to bring an international flavor to the gardens. Now you can take a fascinating journey around the gardens that highlights trees from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Free with general admission.
Stories of Resistance: An Evening of Storytelling with the Lenape Nation of PA
Thursday, November 20 • 6:30 pm
Registration is required
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, join us at Woodmere Art Museum for an evening welcoming Indigenous voices with “Stories of Resistance” from the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania.
Holly Highlights & Winter Greenery Tour
Saturday, November 22 • 11 AM
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.
Holiday Garden Railway
November 22 – December 30
Free with general admission
Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the season with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages.
HGR: Nighttime Express
Select Evenings: November 29 – Sunday, December 21
Member tickets on sale November 3
General public tickets on sale November 10
See the Holiday Garden Railway at night for an even more spectacular experience! With laser lights in the trees and sparkling lights along the railway, HGR: Nighttime Express is a must-see.
Premier Member Evenings: Nighttime Express
Thursday, December 4 or Friday, December 5 • 4:30 – 8:30 pm
Registration opens November 3
A complimentary special event for Premier-level Members! Enjoy the Railway lit up and decorated for the season among fellow members and Morris friends.
Winter Wellness Walks
Weekends: 10:30 am
Free with general admission
Experience winter beauty 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 winter season in all its wonders and create connections with friends and fellow visitors.
Garden Highlights
Weekdays: 10:30 am
Weekends: 1 pm
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.
Register for Fall 2025 Courses
Join us for an exciting lineup of courses, conferences, tours, and hands-on experiences designed to educate, inspire, and bring you closer to nature. Discover new flavors, get creative, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our gardens in this magical season!