Holiday Garden Railway opens on November 21!
Member tickets to HGR: Nighttime Express are now on sale. General tickets will be available on November 9.
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
Botanical Pressure Prints with Ferns
Friday, November 6 • 1 pm
Registration is required
This special program will explore pressure printing, a method of making printing plates using low-relief botanical materials, using fern fronds collected from our Fernery.
Wild Philly
Saturday, November 7 • 10:30 am
Registration is required
Philly is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Presented by writer-naturalist Mike Weilbacher, this illustrated lecture is the perfect companion to Mike’s book by the same name, which he will be selling and signing after the lecture. Registration is required.
Trees Around the World Tour
Saturday, November 14 • 11 am
Discover a diversity of trees from around the world and the United States. Free with general admission.
Conifers Tour
Saturday, November 21 • 11 am
Explore the wide variety of conifers — both evergreen and deciduous — on display at Morris. Free with general admission.
Penn Glee Club Sings Holiday Classic
Saturday, December 5 • 1 pm
The Penn Glee club sings their repertoire of holiday classics next to the Holiday Garden Railway. Bring the whole family for some holiday cheer as you explore the Gardens. Free with general admission.
Winter Wellness Walks
Weekends: December – March • 10:30 am
Experience winter beauty at Morris Arboretum & Gardens while moving your body and connecting with nature! Free with general admission.
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.