This Week at Phipps: Dec. 17 — Dec. 23

By Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted otherwise. 

Open Daily:

• Holiday Magic: Let It Glow!
  Pittsburgh's must-see holiday spectacular promises to be bigger and brighter than ever before! Starts Fri., Nov. 23. and Phipps' hours are extended 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. for the duration of the show.
• Garden Railroad: Memories in Motion
  All aboard! Join us on a treasured locomotive journey through the years at Phipps, with fun, interactive features at every stop.
• Tropical Forest Cuba
  Experience the natural beauty and culture of Cuba, one of the most biodiverse Caribbean island nations on Earth, in our immersive new Tropical Forest exhibit.
• Make the Switch at Phipps! Green Power Drive
  Join the more than 1,000 families who have switched their home electricity to 100% green power while visiting our Tropical Forest Conservatory and you can receive free Phipps membership!
• Learning for a Greener Future: A Youth Art Exhibition
  In the CSL Green Gallery, enjoy artistic photos of Phipps taken by high school students from the Learning for a Greener Future internship program.
• Phipps Through the Years: A Photo Exhibit
  In the Welcome Center Gallery, enjoy a series of photos showing the evolution of Phipps' entrance over the past 125 years.

Mon., Dec. 17:

• Make-a-Craft Mondays  |  10:30 a.m. – noon
  Create your very own Phipps masterpiece! Every Monday, children are invited to engage in nature-inspired arts-and-crafts projects using recyclable materials.
• Santa Visits |  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  The big man in the red suit visits Phipps for a festive photo-op! Free with admission. 
• Boyce Middle School Encore Orchestra |  7 – 9 p.m.
  Magic Meets Music: Live Performance Nights presents Boyce Middle School Encore Orchestra whose live musical entertainment will accompany your festive visit. 

Tue., Dec. 18:

• Santa Visits  |  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  The big man in the red suit visits Phipps for a festive photo-op! Free with admission. 
• Chantal Braziel |  7 – 8 p.m.
  Magic Meets Music: Live Performance Nights presents Chantal Braziel whose live musical entertainment will accompany your festive visit. 

Wed., Dec. 19:

• Story Time Wednesdays  |  10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
  Kids will love listening to our storytellers weave tales about gardens, fruits, vegetables, animals and other fun topics.
• Santa Visits  |  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  The big man in the red suit visits Phipps for a festive photo-op! Free with admission. 
• Plum Brass Quintet |  7 – 9 p.m.
  Magic Meets Music: Live Performance Nights presents Plum Brass Quintet whose live musical entertainment will accompany your festive visit. 

Thu., Dec. 20: 

• Santa Visits  |  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  The big man in the red suit visits Phipps for a festive photo-op! Free with admission.

Fri., Dec. 21: 

• Pot-a-Plant Fridays  |  10:30 a.m. – noon
  Kids can pot their own plant to care for at home.
• Santa Visits  |  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  The big man in the red suit visits Phipps for a festive photo-op! Free with admission.

Sat., Dec. 22:

• Nature Lab Open Hours  |  11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  Phipps' revolutionary non-toxic Nature Lab is now open for you to discover.
• Santa Visits  |  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  The big man in the red suit visits Phipps for a festive photo-op! Free with admission. 
• Essential Oils |  1:30 p.m. 
  Learn about the different uses of essential oils with Deb Bosco. Free with admission.

Sun., Dec. 23:

• Santa Visits  |  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  The big man in the red suit visits Phipps for a festive photo-op! Free with admission. 
• Celebrate December with Your Garden Material Finds |  1:30 p.m.
  Learn how to make the perfrect December decorations with materials right from your own garden with Chris Holt. Free with admission. 

Photos © Phill Johnson II 

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