Calendar
July 2025
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Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest
May 10 – Sept. 21
Enjoy a summer safari bursting with terrific topiary animals, tropical foliage and beautiful blooms. -
Butterfly Forest
May 10 – Sept. 7
Watch colorful butterflies break free of their chrysalises to soar and glide among beautiful Phipps blooms. One may even land on you! -
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 -
Wiggle Your Wings Summer Workshop
Thurs., July 10; 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Children are invited to join Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Let's Move Pittsburgh for a creative movement class inspired by our Summer Flower Show! -
Biophilia: Pittsburgh
Thurs., July 10; 6 p.m. EST, 3 p.m. PST
Biophilia: Pittsburgh meets monthly to discuss how citizens can strengthen the bond between people and nature through education and action. Registration is required but events are free to attend. Join the conversation! -
Begonia Night at Phipps
Fri., July 11
Enjoy an evening out at Phipps' Summer Flower Show! The first 300 people to arrive at 5 p.m. or later receive complimentary potted Begonia flowers. -
Jazz in the Garden
July 24, Aug. 14 and 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
Select Saturdays, July 26 – Sept. 20 | 9 – 10 a.m
Join us for a one-hour yoga session in our beautiful outdoor garden! -
Peek Behind the Petals
Sat., July 26; 10 – 11 a.m.
Join us for a member-exclusive, in-person presentation of our behind-the-scenes series, Peek Behind the Petals! -
#bioPGH: Science Table Talks: Celebrate Wild Pennsylvania!
Sat., July 26: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Tropical Forest
Join Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas to learn about what makes the ecology and biology of Western Pennsylvania, so special! -
Summer Short Course: Designing for Beauty and Ecology
TUES., JULY 29; 8:45 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Join Phipps, Penn State Extension and local experts for a full day of enhancing the beauty and benefits of your garden -
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! -
Metamorphosis: A Youth Sustainable Art and Fashion Exhibit
Now Open
Enjoy a sustainable gallery full of art created by environmentally focused youth! -
Bountiful Bouquets: A Youth Art Exhibit
NOW OPEN
In this annual exhibit in our Welcome Center, view blossoms of the jungle crafted by Fairchild Challenge student participants. -
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.
