Calendar
September 2025
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LAST CHANCE: Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest
May 10 – Sept. 21
Enjoy a summer safari bursting with terrific topiary animals, tropical foliage and beautiful blooms. -
Tropical Forest Panama
NOW OPEN
Embark on a spectacular journey through the lush vegetation and vibrant culture of Panama, the incredibly biodiverse land bridge connecting North and South America, in our immersive new Tropical Forest Conservatory exhibit. -
Make the Switch at Phipps! Green Power Drive
Daily, noon – 5 p.m. with occasional evening hours
Switch your home electricity to 100% green power while visiting our Tropical Forest Conservatory and you can receive a free Phipps membership! -
Adult Education at Phipps
See description for dates and times
Peruse our offerings for an exciting variety of fun and enriching programs on gardening, culinary arts and more to let your inspiration grow this season. -
Story Time
WEDNESDAYS; 10:30 A.M. AND 1 P.M.
Kids will love visiting Phipps to listen to our storyteller weave tales about gardens, animals and other fun topics. Open to the first 40 ticketed participants (whether children or guardians) and must be booked in advance using our online ticketing system.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED -
Nature Talks: Inspiring Ideas and Community Conversations
Sept. 16, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19; 7 p.m.
Phipps’ new virtual speaker series features leading voices from across the country to grow your understanding of our natural history and future vision for Pittsburgh. -
Jazz in the Garden
Sept. 18; 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Join Phipps for a summer series of smooth music set against a gorgeous botanical backdrop -
Yoga in the Garden
SOLD OUT; 9 – 10 a.m
Join us for a one-hour yoga session in our beautiful outdoor garden! -
Gifts and Greens Market
Dec. 4 – 6; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
From the glasshouse to your house, we're offering a large selection of fresh holiday greens for loved ones at Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park. This event is free and open to the public! -
Ikebana International Exhibit
OPEN NOW
In this recurring exhibit in our Welcome Center Gallery, view gorgeous floral displays courtesy of the Ikebana International Pittsburgh Chapter. -
Growing Community Through Food
NOW OPEN IN THE EDIBLE GARDEN
Celebrate the people helping their communities access fresh food. -
Native Plants of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Their Bird Associates and Pollinators
Now Open
Enjoy beautiful illustrations of the native plants and their fellow pollinators of southwestern Pennsylvania! -
Chrysanthemum Night at Phipps
Fri., Sept. 26
Enjoy a sneak peek at Phipps' Fall Flower Show! The first 300 people to arrive at 5 p.m. or later receive complimentary potted chrysanthemum. -
Metamorphosis: A Youth Sustainable Art and Fashion Exhibit
Now Open
Enjoy a sustainable gallery full of art created by environmentally focused youth! -
Play Farmers’ Market
Now Open
Come to Phipps' Play Farmers' Market where children can interact with toy food, shopping carts and cash registers! -
Planets Earth
Now Open
A dynamic exhibit at the Center for Sustainable Landscapes addresses the pressing environmental issues of our time and proposes a new way of thinking about how to solve them.
