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Wings & Wildflowers and Exuberant Blooms Opening Weekend

Saturday, July 19 Sunday, July 20
All Weekend Long
English Park
Buzz, bloom, and be merry! Wings & Wildflowers debuts and Exuberant Blooms returns for a weekend full of fun activities and floral flair. 
Wings & Wildflowers

Step into a lush new meadow designed especially for Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise. Discover giant pollinator-inspired artworks by local artists that celebrate the essential role of pollinators in our world. Stop by English Park on Saturday, July 19 between 12 – 5 pm for music, lemonade and cookies, nature-inspired crafts, and enchanting storytelling throughout the day. Don’t miss the Meet the Artist moment around noon—your chance to hear directly from the creators behind the eye-catching pollinator artworks.

Exuberant Blooms

Returning floral display Exuberant Blooms bursts with a riot of colors and fragrances, highlighting the variety and splendor of flowering plants. Stop by Exuberant Blooms on Sunday, July 20 between 12 – 5 pm to celebrate the fourth year of this beloved garden with crafting, singing, and dancing!

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A miniature model train of Thomas the Tank Engine.

Magic Railway Weekend

Saturday, August 23 Sunday, August 24
Garden Railway

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! Free with general admission. 

Wedding Vendors www.morrisarboretum.org/plan-event/weddings/wedding-vendors

Wedding Vendors Wedding Vendors Image Approved Caterers Image Photo: Sharyn Frenkel Choose from a list of approved caterers that offer you a broad range of menu options, styles, and pricing. We have carefully pre-screened our caterers to assure that they are thoroughly familiar with the Arboretum's facilities and policies, while offering you the highest quality of support and service.  The preferred caterers can be contacted below: Catering by Brunos 267-240-5624 Feast Your Eyes Catering 215-634-3002 Joshua's Catering 215-224-1800 Power Events 267-254-9810 Seedling & Sage 215-885-2037 Tent Ceiling Décor If you are interested in decorating the ceiling of the reception tent, you will be required to work with our exclusive vendor: Image Wild Stems Wild Stems is a Philadelphia-based floral design studio that specializes in weddings and other large events. They create fantastical installations and offer several innovative tent options featuring floating linen fabrics, string lights and/or florals and greenery in a variety of styles. For more information contact: Wild Stems   info@wildstems.com   267-231-3487 Vendors  Any photographer, florist, band, DJ, or officiant is welcome to service your event and don’t require Arboretum approval. However, all vendors will be required to follow all Garden policies and procedures, with respect to load-in and load-out and garden code of conduct. For a list of our favorite vendors contact the Rentals Team directly.    … Wedding …

For Adults www.morrisarboretum.org/learn-discover/adults

For Adults For Adults Image Image Register for Fall 2025 Programs Join us for an exciting lineup of courses, conferences, 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! Download the Fall 2025 Course Catalog → Behind the Scenes Birding Botany Certificate Program in Ecological Horticulture Creative Expressions Culinary Adventures Growing Minds Health & Wellness Horticulture & Design Lectures School of Arboriculture Trips Become a Volunteer The Morris could not accomplish all that it does without the help of its volunteers who play an integral role in the organization. Volunteering at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens can be a rewarding and stimulating experience: learn new skills, make new friends, and become a valued member of the extended volunteer staff.  Join Today … For Adults …

Courses www.morrisarboretum.org/learn-discover/adults/courses

Courses Courses Image Image Register for Fall 2025 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. Discover new flavors, get creative, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our gardens in this magical season! Download the Fall 2025 Course Catalog → Behind the Scenes Birding Botany Certificate in Ecological Horticulture Creative Expressions Culinary Adventures Growing Minds Health & Wellness Horticulture & Design Lectures School of Arboriculture Trips Members get discounts on our courses. Not an Arboretum member? Join today! Become a Member … Courses …

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Small pink and orange flowers (azaleas native to PA) in bloom with with green foliage.

Shrubs For All Seasons

Saturday, September 27
11 am
Meet at Welcome Center

This tour focuses on evergreen and deciduous shrubs for the home gardener. Shrubs provide showy foliage, vibrant blooms to attract pollinators, and structures to be used as natural screens. Come and discover new and old-time favorite shrubs. Free with general admission.

Wedding Locations www.morrisarboretum.org/plan-event/weddings/wedding-locations

Wedding Locations Wedding Locations Image Ceremony Locations Image Widener Lawn A large grassy area with a striking view of the garden valley below, this area is located closest to the reception tent. Image Silktree Grove Tucked back among the love trees, the Silktree Grove offers an intimate location deeper in the Garden. Image Baxter Memorial A round, brick patio overlooking the meadow garden, tucked between the Rose Garden and the Swan Pond. Image Rose Garden Available April – October for ceremony and April – September for cocktail hour for an additional fee. The garden gem of the Arboretum is a stunning location for a ceremony and/or cocktail hour. Some limitation on number of chairs for seating. Image Pennock Flower Walk Available May – Sept for ceremony and/or cocktail hour for an additional fee. This romantic, gated garden provides a lovely setting for a ceremony and/or cocktail hour and includes two beautiful water features. Cocktail Hour Locations Image Out on a Limb Available April – November for an additional fee. A striking walkway that soars 50 feet above the ground this treetop experience provides your guests with a bird’s eye view of the forest, for a truly memorable event. Learn More Image Widener Plaza Widener Plaza is adjacent to the historic stone carriage house and overlooks a large green lawn. Learn More Reception Locations Image Reception Tent The tented reception area, with optional side flaps for inclement weather, can accommodate up to 175 guests for a sit-down dinner. Tables and chairs are included. Learn More Image Carriage House Rooms Several interior rooms off the reception tent accommodate essential party features, including: a bar, dessert station, photo booth, etc. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available indoors and out. Learn More … Wedding …