The Morris witchhazel collection is one of the largest in the country. Join an experienced guide to discover many varieties of these delightful winter beauties that add surprising bursts of color and fragrance to the winter landscape. Free with general admission. Meet at Welcome Center. Weather permitting.
See the Holiday Garden Railway at night for an even more spectacular experience! With laser lights in the trees and sparkling lights along the railway, HGR: Nighttime Express is a must-see. Advance tickets required.
HGR: Nighttime Express Dates
November 29, 30
December 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
4:30 - 8 PM
HGR: Nighttime Express Pricing
Member Adult: $17
Non-member Adult: $22
Member Youth: $10
Non-member Youth: $12
Ages 3 and Under: FREE
The Morris witchhazel collection is one of the largest in the country. Join an experienced guide to discover many varieties of these delightful winter beauties that add surprising bursts of color and fragrance to the winter landscape. Free with general admission. Meet at Welcome Center. Weather permitting.
Are you eager to get outside this season? Experience winter beauty at Morris Arboretum & Gardens while moving your body and connecting with nature! Led by our experienced Garden Educator Volunteers, our Winter Wellness Walks are an opportunity to experience the winter season in all its wonders and create connections with friends and fellow visitors. Wellness Walks are done in a group, at a conversational pace, and all levels of walking are welcome. All walks are on paved pathways. Meet at the Welcome Center. Free with general admission. Weather permitting.
Keep an eye on the calendar! Through the winter season, some walks will have themes of conversation, and some walks will invite families of all ages to participate:
Second Saturdays: Winter Nature Watch
Every second Saturday of the month, learn how to appreciate a garden in the winter on this guided walk. We'll look for winter interests such as tree bark color/texture, tree silhouettes, buds, and even look for winter-blooming plants. Every walk will be different, join us for as many as you can!
November 8
December 13
January 10
February 14
March 14
Third Saturdays: Family Walk
Join us every third Saturday to take a joyful family stroll through wintry Morris. All types of families welcome. Families can feel free to walk at their own pace, use strollers, and leave when they need to. Conversation topics will be kid friendly.
November 15
December 20
January 17
February 21
March 21
Fourth Sundays: Nature’s Nurture
Get moving, get outdoors, and get connected to nature and others during these weekends! Walks during the Fourth Sunday of each month will focus on getting heart rates up. Each weekend will feature a discussion topic centered around movement in nature — come for the cardio, stay for the conversation!
November 23
December 28
January 25
March 1
March 29
Join panelists Tama Wong, Andrew Conboy, and Mike Van Clef to explore common-sense, practical, and real-life approaches to controlling invasive plants, and designing, establishing, maintaining and restoring vibrant, resilient landscapes.
You will be invited to share knowledge, build community, and learn from real-world case studies—highlighting both successes and setbacks. You will leave with fresh ideas, practical strategies, and a deeper understanding of how to control disruptive plants while restoring balance to landscapes ranging from highway medians to backyard gardens. Panelists will discuss practical and specific methods for working with common disruptive plants including mugwort, stiltgrass, lesser celandine, honeysuckle, garlic mustard, Japanese knotweed, and more!
Public art complements the Morris’s landscape and plant collection. Art in the garden includes sculptures that have become featured in prominent places or tucked in the shade of a special tree. This tour highlights the sculptures that connect human art with the beauty of nature. Free with general admission. Meet at Welcome Center. Weather permitting.