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The Morris will be closing at 3 pm on Friday, June 5 as we prepare for Moonlight & Roses. Last entrance into the gardens will be 2 pm.

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Member Exhibition Night

Wednesday, July 1
5 – 8 pm
Advance registration is required. Online registration will close at 1 pm on July 1.
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Enjoy the newest exhibition after hours, just for members!

In celebration of Pursuit of Happiness: Finding Joy in Nature, we’re delighted to invite you to our annual Member Exhibition Night on Wednesday, July 1, from 5 – 8 pm. Explore playful and thought-provoking experiences for all ages during this special members-only evening, and enjoy self-guided activities designed just for the night. Lil Pop Shop’s Popalong ice cream truck will be on-site with sweet treats available for purchase in the garden.

Don’t miss the special Premier Member perks available during the event! Premier members receive two complimentary ice cream vouchers per membership at check-in, along with a small gift. If you would like to upgrade your membership, please contact the membership office at members@morrisarboretum.org or 215.247.5777 ext. 205.

All Morris members are welcome. This event takes place rain or shine; in case of severe weather, it will be canceled and registrants will be notified by email. 
 

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Stop & Smell the Roses Weekend

Saturday, June 13 Sunday, June 14
Saturday, June 13 & Sunday, June 14
Meet in the Rose Garden

The roses are blooming at the Morris! Enjoy your walk around the Rose Garden with self-directed scavenger hunts and fun facts about our roses. You might even see some whimsical guests!  Plus, visit the Garden Railway for a special Magic Railway Weekend and take a guided tour of our native tree collection!

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SENSE-sational Friday: Scents

Friday, June 5
11 am
Meet at the Morris Cottage

What’s that smell? It's the delightful scent of the plants and flowers at Morris! Join us as we learn about native plants and why they smell the way they do. You'll even take home your own “smell good” craft! All ages. Free with general admission. 

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Morris Discount Weekend

Saturday, August 1 Sunday, August 2

Visit the Morris to get $10 off full-price admission this weekend!* Meet us in our family-friendly Whimsical Woods for activity stations about North America’s largest native fruit, the pawpaw!

Tickets must be purchased on-site. The discount can't be applied to other admission discounts.

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June Storytime

Wednesday, June 17
10:30 am
Meet in the Outdoor Classroom

Join us for storytime and an exercise in mindfulness. This month we're reading, Be a Tree! by Maria Gianferrari. This story reminds us of our connection with trees and inspires audiences to step back and take in the world around them. Free with general admission.

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July Storytime

Wednesday, July 15
10:30 am
Meet in Outdoor Classroom

The Bug Girl by Sophia Spencer is a true story of a young girl with a passion for all things insect. Sophia shares her story of finding her community and being authentically herself. Join us in reading this inspirational story and then stay afterward for a buggy craft! Free with general admission. 

Moonlight & Roses www.morrisarboretum.org/see-do/moonlight-roses

Moonlight & Roses Moonlight & Roses Image Image Friday, June 5, 2026   We’re thrilled to share that this year’s Moonlight & Roses is now sold out! Thank you to our donors, sponsors, and early access ticket holders for your generous support and enthusiasm for this event. For more than four decades,  Moonlight & Roses  has been a landmark event in the Philadelphia region. Today, it serves as a beautiful forum to celebrate excellence in environmental leadership. Nearly 500 guests attend each year, with proceeds directly supporting the Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ vital work in environmental education, outreach, and research. Our 2026 gala will honor Ellen Nalle Hass and Bartlett Tree Experts — two champions of environmental stewardship. If you would still like to support the Morris or recognize our honorees, you can make a donation  HERE . Image 2026 Program Book Learn more about what to expect at this year's Moonlight & Roses . Learn More Image Make a Donation Donate to this year's Moonlight & Roses . Learn More Image 2025 Photos See photos from last year's Moonlight & Roses . Learn More Image FAQ Learn more about what to expect at Moonlight & Roses . Learn More 2026 Individual Honoree Image Ellen Nalle Hass This year, we are delighted to honor Ellen Nalle Hass at  Moonlight & Roses  for her longtime support of Morris Arboretum & Gardens. From her early days roaming the Wissahickon, Ellen's life has been driven by a reverence for nature. She lives by John Muir's mantra: "I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order." Ellen is a longtime neighbor and member, and served on the Board of Advisors for two decades.  For six of those years, Ellen was the Board chair and provided strong and enduring leadership during a time of institutional transition.  Professionally, she has worked at Conde Nast, Applause Magazine of WHYY, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH), and is now with Team Whetzel at Kurfiss Sotheby's real estate. She is a board …