Pursue your joy this summer!
Our new exhibition, Pursuit of Happiness: Finding Joy in Nature, opens June 13 through August 31.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens is a 92-acre public garden in Chestnut Hill, where plants, people, and place come together. From seasonal exhibitions to peaceful garden spaces, there’s always something new to explore.
Upcoming at the Morris
Bloomin' Bubbles
Every Tuesday
May 26 – Tuesday, August 25 • 11 AM
Free with general admission
Join us every Tuesday for Bloomin' Bubbles, when the Whimsical Woods transforms into a bubble landscape for children to use their imaginations and play.
Wild Wetland Wednesdays
Wednesday, July 22 • 11 am – 1 pm
Wednesday, August 26 • 11 am – 1 pm
Free with general admission
Join us on the fourth Wednesday from June through August to explore the Morris’s natural areas and discover the rich ecosystem that thrives in our Wetland. Free mini binoculars for kids from 11 am–1 pm, while supplies last!
Wander Through Color Weekend
Saturday, July 18 – Sunday, July 19
Free with general admission
The Morris reaches new heights in Exuberant Blooms, where reclaimed wood is transformed into bold, elevated structures alive with texture and color. Join us this weekend for self-directed scavenger hunts and fun facts hidden throughout this garden during peak bloom.
Exuberant Blooms is sponsored in part by Ball Horticultural Company.
Made in the Shade Tour
Saturday, July 25 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Walk a shady path to view the glory of summer while keeping cool on this guided tour.
Morris Discount Weekend
Saturday, August 1 – Sunday, August 2
Free with general admission
Visit the Morris to get $10 off full-price admission this weekend!
Experience all the Morris has to offer during this special discount weekend. Meet us the Whimsical Woods for family-friendly 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.
Magic Railway Weekend
Saturday, August 1 – Sunday, August 2
Free with general admission
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 Morris Discount Weekend to get $10 off full-price admission and experience the magic!
SENSE-sational Friday: Sight
Friday, August 7 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Join us at this SENSE-sational Friday as we explore native plants with bright colors!
Water Features Tour
Saturday, August 8 • 11 AM
Free with general admission
Join knowledgeable guides for a walking tour highlighting natural and man-made water features throughout the Morris.
August Storytime
Wednesday, August 19 • 10:30 am
Free with general admission
This month we are reading Jayden’s Impossible Garden by Mélina Mangal, a story of finding nature in even the most unlikely places.
Garden Highlights
Weekends: 1 pm year-round
Weekdays: 10:30 am
Free with general 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.
Spring 2026 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.