NOVEMBER 25–DECEMBER 30, 2022 | 10 am–4 pm
Garden Railway
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather permitting.
Visitors of all ages will be wowed by a quarter mile of track featuring seven loops and tunnels with fifteen different rail lines and two cable cars, nine bridges (including a trestle bridge you can walk under), and bustling model trains, all set in the lovely winter garden of the Morris Arboretum. The buildings are all meticulously decorated for the holidays with lights that twinkle along the tracks and around the surrounding landscape.
November 26, 27; December 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23 | 4:30–8:00 pm
Garden Railway
Tickets are required.
Weather permitting.
Holiday Garden Railway: Nighttime Express is a special ticketed event where visitors can experience the illuminated magic of the Holiday Garden Railway during wintery nights.
DECEMBER 1 & 2, 2022 | 4:30–7:30 pm
Garden Railway
Advance registration required.
Weather permitting.
Premier Members of the Morris Arboretum are invited to a complimentary and magical evening for Holiday Garden Railway: Nighttime Express. Choose one of the two dates reserved exclusively for Premier Members: Thursday, December 1 or Friday, December 2.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 | 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Meet at the Widener Visitor Center.
Members: $75 | Non-Members: $80
Dress up your front door for the holidays with a beautiful, festive wreath. This workshop is designed for those who want to create a beautiful wreath from fresh, loose boughs of greens. You will work with a wire ring and spool wire to construct your wreath. There will be a selection of ribbons and decorations to make it festive. All supplies and materials will be provided. Bring a pair of pruners and a large box to take your wreath home.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 | 11:00 am
Meet at Widener Visitor Center
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather permitting.
Bundle up for a unique guided tour highlighting the arboretum’s collection of hollies and other broadleaf evergreens that enliven the winter landscape and provide year-round appeal. Learn some fun facts and get new ideas for your own home garden.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 | 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Meet at the Widener Visitor Center.
Members: $85 | Non-Members: $90
You will create a special centerpiece that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Create your own tree from long-lasting greens and choose your colors for bows and glass balls. We will also use fresh flowers to decorate this spectacular holiday centerpiece that is 22”-24” tall. LED battery lights will be added to make the tree even more festive. Your tree arrangement will last four to five weeks. All supplies and materials will be provided. Bring a pair of pruners and a large box to take your tree home.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 | 10:30 am – 1:00 pm OR 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Meet at the Widener Visitor Center.
Members: $85 | Non-Members: $90
Design your own festive, fragrant holiday arrangement to enjoy in your home or to give as a gift. In this workshop you will learn professional tricks of the trade to create a beautiful display of assorted evergreens. There will be an assortment of candles, flowers, fruit and accessories for you to customize your centerpiece. All supplies and materials will be provided. Bring a pair of clippers and a large box to take your centerpiece home.
WEEKENDS THROUGH MARCH | 10:30am
Meet at Widener Visitor Center
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather Permitting
Led by an experienced Volunteer Guide, these brisk walks will stick to the paved paths and get your heart rate up.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 & 28, 2023 | 11:00am
Meet at Widener Visitor Center.
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather permitting.
Join an experienced guide for a new tour to explore the beauty of “bare naked trees” in winter. Without their leaves, deciduous trees reveal a variety of shapes and sculptures to admire. The tour features weeping, round, pyramidal, and vase-shaped trees, and highlights the many colors and textures of tree barks. This tour provides a unique perspective of the trees as we enjoy the beauty of the winter garden. Tours begin at Widener Visitor Center.
WEEKENDS THROUGH MARCH | 10:30am
Meet at Widener Visitor Center
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather Permitting
Led by an experienced Volunteer Guide, these brisk walks will stick to the paved paths and get your heart rate up.
WEEKENDS | 1:00pm
Meet at Widener Visitor Center
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather Permitting
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.
SATURDAY, FEBRURY 11 & 25, 2023 | 11:00am
Meet at Widener Visitor Center.
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather permitting.
Join an experienced guide for a new tour to explore the beauty of “bare naked trees” in winter. Without their leaves, deciduous trees reveal a variety of shapes and sculptures to admire. The tour features weeping, round, pyramidal, and vase-shaped trees, and highlights the many colors and textures of tree barks. This tour provides a unique perspective of the trees as we enjoy the beauty of the winter garden. Tours begin at Widener Visitor Center.
WEEKENDS THROUGH MARCH | 10:30am
Meet at Widener Visitor Center
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather Permitting
Led by an experienced Volunteer Guide, these brisk walks will stick to the paved paths and get your heart rate up.
WEEKENDS | 1:00pm
Meet at Widener Visitor Center
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather Permitting
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.
The Arboretum is open as usual. Click here for hours.
The Rose Garden will be closed for renovations starting on Monday, October 3, 2022 until Spring 2023.
Weather conditions may limit garden access to certain features even if the garden is open – please check the web site or call (215) 247-5777 for updates before visiting. Our visitors’ safety in the garden is our top priority. Therefore when inclement weather is predicted, we will make decisions about closing the garden accordingly.
