Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Celebrate fall with breathtaking foliage, all-ages events, lectures, and more.
How can the Holiday Garden Railway be even more spectacular? See it at night! With laser lights in the trees and sparkling lights along the railway, HGR: Nighttime Express is a must-see. Advance tickets required.
This Month at the Morris
Exploring Lenape Culture, Art & Traditional Craft
ONLINE! Sunday, November 3 – Sunday, November 24 • 4 pm
Join us for a rich and personal exploration of the culture and heritage of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania in collaboration with the Woodmere Art Museum. Advance registration is required.
Conifer Tour
Saturday, November 9 • 11 am
Join an experienced guide for our featured tour of the month. Explore the wide variety of conifers — both evergreen and deciduous — on display at the Morris. Free with general admission.
Eco-Printing 101: Tote Bag
Sunday, November 10 • 1:30 pm
Join us for hands-on learning about eco-printing—a natural dyeing technique that uses plant material to create patterns and colors on fabric or paper—and design and make your own unique eco-printed tote bag. Advance registration is required.
Fall Recipe Social
Saturday, November 16 • 1 pm
Trade your favorite fall recipes with your neighbors, have a cup of warm cider, and take a lap around the Gardens! Free with general admission.
An Evening of Storytelling with the Lenape Nation of PA
Thursday, November 21• 6:30 pm
Woodmere Art Museum
Join the Morris and Woodmere Art Museum for an evening of storytelling with Chief Adam Waterbear DePaul, storykeeper of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, along with other voices from the Lenape Nation of PA. Advance registration is required.
Holiday Garden Railway
Saturday, November 23 – Monday, December 30
Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the season with thousands of twinkling lights! Free with general admission.
See it at night with laser lights in the trees and sparkling lights along the railway at HGR: Nighttime Express! Select dates. Advance tickets required.
More Hidden Gems Tour
Saturday, November 23 • 11 AM
Join knowledgeable guides for a walking tour highlighting garden features not often discovered on an average visit. Free with general admission.
Penn Glee Club Sings Holiday Classics
Saturday, December 7 • 1 pm
Free with general admission
The Penn Glee club sings their repertoire of holiday classics next to the Holiday Garden Railway. Bring the whole family for some holiday cheer as you explore the Gardens.
Holly Highlights & Winter Greenery Tour
Saturday, December 14 • 11 AM
Free with general admission
'Tis the season for hollies to show their stuff! Explore the diverse, bright, and cheerful winter landscape at the Morris.
Winter Solstice Wander
Saturday, December 21 • 8:30 am
Free with general admission
Get as much sun as possible on the shortest day of the year! Enjoy a rare opportunity to visit the Garden early during this special winter opening.
Winter Wellness Walks
Weekends through March • 10:30 am
Free with general admission
Experience winter beauty at Morris Arboretum & Gardens while getting your steps in! Led by our experienced Garden Educator Volunteers, our Winter Wellness Walks are an opportunity to experience the season in all its wonder, get your heart rate up, and create connections with friends and fellow visitors.
Join us on Thursday, December 12 at 7 pm for an evening of engaging and thought-provoking discussion with two leading minds in the field of horticulture. Rebecca McMackin and Mark Weathington will engage in a critical conversation about native and invasive plants and the future of our managed and wild landscapes.