Calendar
November 2018
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Holiday Magic: Let It Glow!
Opens Fri., Nov. 23
Experience the joy and wonder of the holidays at Phipps, featuring our newly restored Palm Court, breathtaking displays and all-new light installations. Timed tickets are required in advance!
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! -
Poinsettias and Pointe Shoes
Fri., Nov. 16; 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m.; ALL PERFORMANCES SOLD OUT
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PERFORMANCES ARE SOLD OUT. Kick off the holiday season with two of Pittsburgh's most treasured traditions. Don’t miss this one-night-only opportunity to enjoy the botanical delights of Phipps and vignettes from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker... -
Environmental Film Series: Divide in Concord
Fri., Nov. 16; 7 – 9 p.m.; Botany Hall Auditorium
This exciting monthly event features a film screening followed by a dynamic discussion with film producers, scientists and environmental advocates. -
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. -
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. -
Holiday Dinner at Phipps
SOLD OUT: Thurs., Nov. 29; 6 and 8 p.m.
NOTE: This event is now SOLD OUT. For one very special evening, join us for a delicious holiday dinner and a stroll through Holiday Magic: Let it Glow! Conservatory admission is included in the price. -
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. -
November 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! -
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 Open Hours
Saturdays; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Except as Noted
The revolutionary Nature Lab at Phipps is 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.
