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Dec 17
2018
This Week at Phipps: Dec. 17 — Dec. 23
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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