Come celebrate our 90th anniversary at Morris Arboretum & Gardens. Enjoy the warm weeks of August and September with events and classes that are fun for everyone. Except where noted, all events listed below are free with Morris admission. Learn more about our events at morrisarboretum.org. 

Morris Arboretum & Gardens Hours–Weekdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Weekends 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Storytime at the Morris–Wednesday, August 16, 10:30 a.m.
Whimsical Woods; rain location in Upper Gallery
Free with Morris admission 
All ages are welcome. Join us for a reading of a selected book, followed by a fun activity.

Magic Railway Weekend–Saturday, August 19–Sunday, August 20
Thomas, 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.

Rose Garden–Weekdays 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Weekends 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free with Morris admission
Take in the spectacular sights and scents of the historic Rose Garden, now with more accessibility. New bluestone walkways make it easier for visitors of all ages and abilities to experience the flowers. Created in 1888 at Compton, the summer home of John and Lydia Morris, the Rose Garden is home to more than 700 individual rose plants of 175 different varieties.

Yoga in the Treetops—Twilight Hours–September 12, September 22, and October 11, 5–6:30 p.m.
Members: $40 | Non-members: $45 single sessions
Members: $100 | Non-members $120 series price
Meet at Widener Welcome Center
Join experienced yoga instructor Maura Manzo for a unique yoga practice in the stunning Out on a Limb exhibit, giving you a bird’s eye view of the forest from 50 feet up while surrounding you in the beauty and wonder of the Morris’s towering trees. All are welcome, including beginners. Bring a yoga mat, bring a towel to place under your mat, and wear comfortable clothes.  

Exuberant Blooms: A Pop-Up Garden–Through Sunday, October 1, 2023
Free with Morris admission
Step into the explosion of color that is Exuberant Blooms: A Pop-Up Garden at Morris Arboretum & Gardens. Exuberant Blooms is a vibrant and immersive floral display that pays homage to the grandeur of the Victorian floral carpet while infusing it with a modern, informal design. Showcasing more than 11,000 plants of varying color, form, height, and shape, each bed contains a wide variety of annual and tropical plants known for their bold, saturated colors and their appeal to butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.

Garden Railway: Public Gardens–Through Monday, October 9, 2023
Free with Morris admission 
Our beloved Garden Railway is marking 25 years with 300 feet of additional track, making it one of the largest outdoor model train displays in the country at one-third of a mile. This year, we’re celebrating the joy and importance of public gardens with miniature replicas of iconic structures at some of America’s most famous public gardens, including the Climatron at Missouri Botanical Garden, the torii gate and pavilion at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and flamingo topiaries from the Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.

Bloomin’ Bubbles–Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
Free with Morris admission
Join us every Tuesday as we transform the Whimsical Woods into a magical bubble party for kids. The second Tuesday of each month will be Bubbles & Dance, where music is added into the mix for animal dancing, slo-mo dance, freeze dance, and more. The fourth Tuesday of the month is Bubbles Surprise, with unique bubble-based activities.

Garden Highlights Tour–Weekdays 10:30 a.m., weekends 1 p.m.
Meet at Widener Welcome Center, weather permitting
Free with Morris 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.

For more information, contact Teri Scott, director of marketing, at teris@upenn.edu or call (215) 247-5777 x 121, cell (215) 805-5496.

—Morris Arboretum & Gardens