Morris Goes Mesozoic

Enjoy exhibitions, events, and tours celebrating plants and dinosaurs through September 30.

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A 25-foot inflatable Tyrannosaurus rex outdoors surrounded by trees.

This Month at the Morris

A fabricated triceratops made of natural materials and set in a green landscape.

Garden Railway: Dinos!

May 25 through September 30

This summer, we will unveil a brand new exhibition—Garden Railway: Dinos!

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A young boy wearing sunglasses extends his arms to the sides while running through bubbles in a sunny green field.

Bloomin' Bubbles

Tuesdays through August 27 • 11 am

Join us every Tuesday for Bloomin' Bubbles! In this event just for kids, we will transform the Whimsical Woods into a magical bubble party.

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A large fabricated Tyrannosaurus rex made of natural materials stands outdoors surrounded by green foliage.

Dino Weekend

Saturday, July 13 – Sunday, July 14

Bring the whole family for some discounted prehistoric fun––ages 17 and under get in FREE all weekend long!

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Plants in the Age of Dinosaurs Tour

Saturday, July 13 • 11 am

Join an experience guide on this exciting new tour to explore living examples of trees and plants that were around when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

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A young women in a hat reads from a picture book to a group of caregivers and young children in the woods.

Storytime

Wednesday, July 17 • 10:30 am

This month, we’re reading "Slowly, Slowly, Slowly, Said the Sloth" by Eric Carle.

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Woody Plants for the Mid-Atlantic Region & How to Use them in Landscapes

Friday, July 19, 2024
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College

The Woody Plant Conference was created to educate, prompt, and stimulate conversation about woody plants in our landscapes among nursery and garden center personnel, landscape designers, horticulturists, and keen gardeners.

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Disco Bubbles

Tuesday July 23 • 11 am

July’s Bubble Surprise is a disco dance party! Come in bell bottoms, sparkly outfits, and get ready to bust a move!

A hand holding a spiral drawing pad with a drawing of a "Juvenile Pachycephalosaurus!" skull.

Drawing Dinosaurs After Hours

Thursday, July 25 • 5 pm

Grab a friend and your art supplies, and join us at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens after hours for a fun evening of learning to draw dinosaurs!

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A variety of tomatoes set against a colorful tablecloth.

Tomato Tasting

Sunday, July 28 • 11 am

Stop by the Welcome Center on your way into the garden to sample some tomatoes during peak tomato season!

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Garden Highlights Tour

Weekends (year round) • 1 pm
Weekdays (starting March 18) • 10:30 am

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.

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A metal dinosaur chases two metal sheep in an outdoors green space on a sunny day.

Dino Weekend

Saturday, July 13 – Sunday, July 14

Ages 17 and under get in FREE all weekend long!

Bring the whole family for some discounted prehistoric fun. Enjoy dino-related activities all weekend, and be sure to STOMP into our summer exhibitions, Plants in the Age of Dinosaurs and Garden Railway: Dinos!

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