Holiday and Seasonal Fun at the Morris
Join us for festive events, lectures, tours, and more this holiday season!
Holiday Garden Railway
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!
Daytime Viewing
Saturday, November 23 – Monday, December 30
Free with general admission
Nighttime Express
Select Dates
Advance tickets required
Holiday Cottage
The Morris Cottage is decked out in wreaths for the holidays! A perfect spot for festive photos with family and friends!
Holiday Events
Exploring Lenape Culture, Art & Traditional Craft
Four Sundays: November 3 – November 24 • 4 pm (ONLINE)
Registration is required
Join us for a rich and personal exploration of the culture and heritage of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania in this four-part online series in collaboration with the Woodmere Art Museum.
Conifers Tour
Saturday, November 9 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Explore the wide variety of conifers — both evergreen and deciduous — on display at the Morris.
Fall Recipe Social
Saturday, November 16 • 1 pm
Free with general admission
Trade your favorite fall recipes with your neighbors, have a cup of warm cider, and take a lap around the Gardens!
An Evening of Storytelling with the Lenape Nation of PA
Thursday, November 21 • 6:30 pm
Registration is required
Join the Morris and Woodmere Art Museum as we welcome Indigenous voices in an evening of storytelling with the Lenape Nation of PA.
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.
Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop
Friday, December 6 • 10 – 11:30 am
Friday, December 6 • 1 – 2:30 pm
Members: $60 • Non-members: $65
Create a festive winter wreath for your home this season! In this guided workshop, you will combine fresh-cut seasonal foliage along with ribbons and natural embellishments to adorn your greenery wreath. Choose either the morning or the afternoon session.
Gingerbread Ornament Craft
Saturday, December 7 • 2 pm
Free with general admission
Learn how to make simple and fragrant gingerbread ornaments! A great craft to do with the kids, and perfect for the season.
Holly Highlights & Winter Greenery Tour
Saturday, December 14 • 11 AM
Free with general admission
Bundle up for a unique guided tour highlighting the Morris's collection of hollies and other broadleaf evergreens that enliven the winter landscape and provide year-round appeal.
Winter Solstice Wander
Saturday, December 21 • 8:30 am
Get as much sun as possible on the shortest day of the year! A chance to walk the grounds early with lanterns to light your way.