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
Fall Friday (Kids and Families): Botanical Potions
Friday, October 3 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Join us to make botanical potions! Learn about plants and their mythological histories then make your own botanical potion for the spooky season.
Fall Friday (Adults): Seasonal Pause
Friday, October 3 • 12 pm
Free with general admission
A moment to process and reflect together in the Garden as we move through a change of seasons.
Oaks of the Mid-Atlantic Tour
Saturday, October 11 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Join an experienced Garden Educator in discovering and identifying the Mid-Atlantic oaks around us and in the Morris’s extensive collection.
Roots & Remembrance: Reclaiming Plant Knowledge & Cultural Heritage
Sunday, October 12 • 3 pm
In-person and Virtual – Registration is required
Join Abra Lee, Tracy Qiu, and Guina Hammond for an engaging conversation exploring ancestral plant knowledge, forgotten traditions, and the cultural stories rooted in the natural world.
October Storytime
Wednesday, October 15 • 10:30 am
Free with general admission
This month, we’re reading Babushka Baba Yaga by Patricia Polacco.
12th Annual Tree Canopy Conference
Friday, October 17 • 9 am – 4 pm
at Haverford College
Registration is required
The Tree Canopy Conference is an annual symposium that brings together a variety of green industry professionals and others who work with and care about our region’s urban forest. Conference participants will further their knowledge, connect with peers and mentors in the industry, and gain continuing education units (CEUs) towards their credentials.
More Hidden Gems Tour
Saturday, October 25 • 11 AM
Free with general admission
This walking tour highlights garden features not often discovered on an average visit. Go off the beaten path to visit places you’ve never been and see Garden gems you haven’t seen before.
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.
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.
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!