Calendar
May 2023
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Tropical Forest Hawai‘i
Now Open
Say aloha to the spectacular intertwining of nature and culture of Hawai‘i, one of the most ecologically diverse places on Earth, in our immersive new Tropical Forest Conservatory exhibit. -
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. -
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! -
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 -
Plants, Cuisine and Culture
Select Weekdays, 7 – 8 p.m.; See Description for Full Schedule
In this series, renowned chefs, culinary historians and authors from cultures around the world discuss how plants shaped their foodways. -
Let’s Move Pittsburgh: Cooking for Life Series
Select Dates through Jun. 6
The Cooking for Life Series was built to connect individuals and families to easy garden to table recipes. Join the Let’s Move Pittsburgh Team to learn tips for staying healthy and eating local produce seasonally through the many different phases of life. -
May Market
May 12 – 13; Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phipps' celebrated open-air market returns! Stock up on unique plants, landscaping materials to botanical art, natural body care products and more. -
Go Public Gardens Discount Day: 50% Off Admission
Mon., May 15; 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For one day only, enjoy half-priced admission to Phipps in honor of Go Public Gardens Days, an annual celebration of the nation's public gardens. -
Discovery Garden Day
Sat., May 27; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Enjoy nature-inspired games, activities, crafts and more at the summer opening celebration of Phipps’ Discovery Garden, the interactive sensory garden that delights children and adults of all ages. -
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.
