Exuberant Blooms reaches new heights!
This year’s display weaves vibrant seasonal plantings with striking architectural elements created from wood reclaimed through our own arboricultural work, giving pruned limbs a thoughtful second life in the garden.
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.
In honor of America's 250th anniversary, participants can create scarecrows inspired by the 1770s, the 1970s, the 2070s, or any decade ending in "70" throughout history and beyond. From Revolutionary War patriots and disco dancers to futuristic explorers, the possibilities are endless. Take us on a journey through time and show us your unique vision of the 70s!
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 25
Upcoming at the Morris
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.
Wine, Cheese, and Trees
Thursday, September 10 • 5:30 pm
Members: $40 • Non-members: $45
Registration is required
This after-hours wander through the garden features three sites with four staff-favorite wines and cheese plates to enjoy as you explore these remarkable locations. Staff will be present to pour the wine and answer any questions you might have about the gardens and their care.
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!
Explore Even Deeper
Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20
All Weekend Long
Free with general admission
Come out for one last hurrah for Pursuit of Happiness: Finding Joy in Nature. Join us for self-directed activities as we transition into fall. Free with general admission.
Papermaking with the Plants Around Us
Friday, September 25 • 12:30 pm
Members: $30 • Non-members: $35
Registration is required
In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of hand papermaking, creating sheets from locally-grown materials.
Hidden Gems Tour
Saturday, September 26 • 11 am
Free with general admission
A combination of structures, sculptures, walkways, trees, and vistas, our knowledgeable guide will highlight garden features off the beaten path or hidden in plain view.
What Good is a Dead Tree?
Saturday, September 26 • 1 pm
Members: $25 • Non-members: $30
Registration is required
Trees are the basis of a lot of life in a forest—and that doesn’t stop when they die. Following the fall of an oak tree, Doug Wechsler explains how the tree is broken down by animals, insects, and fungi over the course of fifty years. Along the way, explore parts of a tree, insect life cycles, and the magic of mycelia.
Member Night: Autumn After Hours
Thursday, October 1 • 5 pm
Registration is required
Enjoy an exclusive members-only evening to wander the Garden after hours in soft autumn light—without the crowds! Experience familiar pathways in the glow of early evening during this can’t-miss fall highlight at Morris.
Fall First Friday for Kids and Families
Friday, October 2 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Spiders may seem scary, but they're an important part of our ecosystem! Would you like to be friends with spiders? We'll be reading I'm Trying to Love Spiders by Bethany Barton and you can make your own spider friend to take home.
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.