Bees, Butterflies & Blooms
A Pollinator Paradise • May 23 – September 30, 2025
Morris Arboretum & Gardens becomes a paradise for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in its newest exhibition, Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise! Each month brings together people, plants, and pollinators in meaningful ways, including brand new exhibit, fun events, interactive workshops, specialty guided tours, and much more!
Upcoming at the Morris
Bloomin' Bubbles
Tuesdays: May 27 – Tuesday, August 26 • 11 AM
Join us every Tuesday for Bloomin' Bubbles! In this event just for kids, we will transform the Whimsical Woods into a magical bubble party. Free with general admission.
Water Features Tour
Saturday, August 9 • 11 AM
Free with general admission
Join knowledgeable guides for a walking tour highlighting natural and man-made water features throughout the Morris.
Bloomin' Bubbles: Bees
Tuesday, August 12 • 11 am
Once a month we host a special Bloomin' Bubbles where we highlight different pollinators with crafts, songs, and dancing as part of our Bees, Butterflies, and Blooms exhibition. This week, we’re highlighting bees with crafts, songs, and dancing!
National Bee Day
Saturday, August 16 • All Day
Free with general admission
It’s National Bee Day! Visit the Morris for a self-directed scavenger hunt to find all of our native bees and the plants they help.
August Storytime
Wednesday, August 20 • 10:30 am
This month, we’re reading Joy Takes Root by Gwendolyn Wallace.
Magic Railway Weekend
Saturday, August 23 – Sunday, August 24
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. Join us this weekend to experience the magic!
Trees Around the World Tour
Saturday, September 13 • 11 am
Free with general admission
NEW for 2025 - Discover a diversity of trees from around the world and the United States. This tour showcases trees from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas that will take you on a world-wide journey in our own arboretum.
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 Summer 2025 Programs
Join us for an exciting lineup of workshops, 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!