Phipps Holiday Magic

Pittsburgh's family holiday tradition is bigger, brighter and more breathtaking than ever!

“A dazzling display of color both inside and outside!”
– Pittsburgh City Paper

“Truly beautiful!”
– KDKA-TV

The holiday season simply isn’t complete without a trip to Phipps Holiday Magic, where glowing gardens and festive displays make spirits soar. This year’s playful theme, “Wild Winter,” invites you into a wonderland of whimsical topiary wildlife and enchanting scenes at every turn. Step inside and prepare to be dazzled — we’ve gone all out with breathtaking new displays, brilliant décor and our signature floral masterpieces. From vibrant amaryllis and delicate orchids to a spectacular showcase of poinsettias, every bloom is a burst of seasonal joy. And the magic doesn’t stop at the door. Outside, our beloved Winter Light Garden transforms the night with radiant displays in vivid, glowing hues — a dazzling spectacle sure to delight guests of every age.

“Celebrate the best time of the year at Phipps!”
– TribLIVE

“This must-see experience will be brighter than ever!”
– NEXTpittsburgh

New Features

Get ready to be dazzled by these new and exciting features:

• a season's greeting of multi-colored trees and twinkling red flowers;
• a stunning sea of red poinsettias among adorable cardinals decorating an 11-foot tree;  
• charming topiary reindeer strolling through a winter wonderland of snowfall lights, white poinsettias and blue flora; 
• a show-stopping orb tree shining bright above glowing icebergs and topiary polar bears; 
• precious penguins participating in classic winter activities like, snowball fights, sledding and building a snowman;
• a striking light canopy creating a starry night sky above red, teal and white flora; 
• a cozy fireplace decked out with warm white lights and paw print stockings to complement the topiary cats and dogs throughout the display; 
• an undersea display with an amazing octopus chandelier and an interactive clam shell;  
• gleaming orbs and cone fixtures that light along to the music playing throughout the Winter Light Garden; 
• beautiful birdhouses lit in a marvelous rainbow of colors hanging in the Discovery Garden;
• a glimmering hydrangea garden with beaming arbors that create a fantastic photo op;  
• blue lights beaming among snowflakes, snowballs and silver details to create an amazing archway in the Outdoor Garden;
• and much more. 

The new Garden Railroad: The Age of Dinosaurs display is on view, too, taking you back in time to explore the prehistoric with miniature dinosaurs from the Mesozoic! Our Garden Railroad is sure to bring a fun-filled journey through history to the glasshouse! 

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Holiday Magic from the Air

Our new video gives you a bird's eye view of the tens of thousands of lights and countless trees, blooms and glowing panes of glass it takes to make Holiday Magic! come to life.

Bright Lights, Bright Future

Human and environmental health are connected. At Phipps, we are dedicated to showing that sustainable practices are good for people, good for the planet and making the world a more beautiful place.

• All of the lights used in our Winter Flower Show and Winter Light Garden are energy-efficient LEDs
• Since 2005, all of the electricity used at Phipps is renewable, some of which is produced on site.
• Since 2010, all of the carbon dioxide emitted in order to heat our buildings has been offset.
• From 2005 – 2016, Phipps reduced carbon emissions from heating, cooling and powering our buildings by 56% per square foot, which is double the Paris Climate Agreement target of 26 – 28% by 2025.

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Phipps Holiday Magic, designed by Associate Director of Exhibits Jordyn Melino along with Light Garden elements designed by Exhibit Lighting Project Manager Gregory Messmer, runs Nov. 14 – Sun., Jan. 4.   

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