Calendar
December 2018
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Holiday Magic: Let It Glow!
Open Now
Experience the joy and wonder of Pittsburgh's family holiday tradition, featuring our newly restored Palm Court, breathtaking displays and all-new light installations.
Winter Light Garden Open Evenings 5 – 11 P.M.* -
Garden Railroad: Memories in Motion
Open Now
All aboard! Join us on a treasured locomotive journey through the years at Phipps, with fun, interactive features at every stop. -
Tropical Forest Cuba
Now Open
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
Mondays – Fridays, 11:30 a.m. – Close; Saturdays – Sundays All Day
Switch your home electricity to 100% green power while visiting our Tropical Forest Conservatory and you can receive a free Phipps membership! -
Magic Meets Music: Live Performance Nights
Select Weeknights, Nov. 26 – Jan. 3
Select weeknights, Holiday Magic is made even more enchanting with live musical entertainment! See our performance schedule and plan your visit. -
Santa Visits
Select dates and times, Nov. 23 – Dec. 23
This time of year, the man in the big red suit sets up shop in Pittsburgh's green oasis. Bring little ones, or the entire family, to pose for a festive photo, free with Phipps admission. -
Family Fun Days
Dec. 26 – 30; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Looking for a fun and educational outing for the kids during winter break? Join us for crafts, plant potting and more, all free with Phipps admission. -
New Year’s Eve Family Celebration
Mon., Dec. 31; 6 – 9 p.m.
Ring in 2019 with the whole family at Phipps and participate in an early countdown at 8:45 p.m. All activities are free with Phipps admission. -
Phipps Through the Years: A Photo Exhibit
OPEN NOW
In the Welcome Center Gallery, enjoy a series of photos showing the evolution of Phipps' entrance over the past 125 years. -
Learning for a Greener Future: A Youth Art Exhibition
Open Now
In the CSL Green Gallery, enjoy artistic photos of Phipps taken by high school students from the Learning for a Greener Future internship program. -
December Public Programs
Saturdays and Sundays; 1:30 p.m. except where noted
Join us each Saturday and Sunday in the Tropical Forest Conservatory for interactive demonstrations, activities and speakers that will deepen your connections to the beauty and wonders of nature, all free with admission! Make an origami creation, learn about orchids, meet a... -
Discovery Programs
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Plus Additional Days As Available
Join us for one of our weekly scheduled Discovery Programs to engage our youngest visitors with the wonders of the natural world. All programs are free with admission and require no advance registration. -
Nature Lab and Observational Beehive Open Hours
Saturdays; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Except as Noted
The revolutionary Nature Lab at Phipps and Observational Beehive are now open for you to discover. Drop in during our Saturday open hours and a graduate of our Learning for a Greener Future high school internship will show you around. No advance reservation is required.
