Pursue your joy this summer!
Our new exhibition, Pursuit of Happiness: Finding Joy in Nature, opens June 13 through August 31.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens is a 92-acre public garden in Chestnut Hill, where plants, people, and place come together. From seasonal exhibitions to peaceful garden spaces, there’s always something new to explore.
Upcoming at the Morris
Bloomin' Bubbles
Every Tuesday through August 25 • 11 AM
Free with general admission
Join us every Tuesday for Bloomin' Bubbles, when the Whimsical Woods transforms into a bubble landscape for children to use their imaginations and play.
August Storytime
Wednesday, August 19 • 10:30 am
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.
Wild Wetland Wednesdays
Wednesday, August 26 • 11 am – 1 pm
Free with general admission
Join us on the fourth Wednesday from June through August to explore the Morris’s natural areas and discover the rich ecosystem that thrives in our Wetland. Free mini binoculars for kids from 11 am–1 pm, while supplies last!
Yoga in the Treetops
Thursday, August 27 • 5:15 pm
Registration required
Join experienced yoga instructor Maura Manzo for this one-of-a-kind yoga experience on the Out on a Limb exhibit at Morris, suspended 50 feet above ground and surrounded by a canopy of trees, colors, sights and sounds.
SENSE-sational Friday: Sensory Celebration
Friday, September 4 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Join us for our final SENSE-sational Friday of the season with a sensory dance party and crafts.
Magic Railway Weekend
Saturday, September 5 – Sunday, September 6 • All Weekend
Free with general admission
Everyone's beloved cartoon train can always be found chugging along in his own section of our Garden Railway, but a few weekends a year he and his friends run free on all the tracks.
Small Trees for Small(er) Spaces
Saturday, September 12 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Investigate the smaller specimen trees at Morris that make a big impact.
September Storytime
Wednesday, September 16 • 10:30 am
This month we're reading We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger. Come along for a leaf hunt of our very own and create a craft to celebrate!
Garden Highlights
Weekends: 1 pm year round
Weekdays: 10:30 am
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.
Fall 2026 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.