Calendar
October 2025
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Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan
Opening Sat., Oct. 4
Enjoy vibrant chrysanthemum displays inspired by Japan at Phipps' Fall Flower Show! -
Garden Railroad: The Age of Dinosaurs
Opening Sat., Oct. 4
Journey to the prehistoric with miniature dinosaurs from the Mesozoic! -
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. -
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 -
Science Communication Workshop
Sat., Oct. 4; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Take part in a science communication workshop at Phipps! -
Foodscaping Our Cities
Wed., Oct. 8 and Thurs., Oct. 9
Join us for an in-depth look at the benefits of foodscaping in suburban and urban enviornments! -
Gifts and Greens Market
Dec. 4 – 6; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
From the glasshouse to your house, we're offering a large selection of fresh holiday greens for loved ones at Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park. This event is free and open to the public! -
Nature Talks: Inspiring Ideas and Community Conversations
Sept. 16, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19; 7 p.m.
Phipps’ new virtual speaker series features leading voices from across the country to grow your understanding of our natural history and future vision for Pittsburgh. -
Growing Community Through Food
NOW OPEN IN THE EDIBLE GARDEN
Celebrate the people helping their communities access fresh food. -
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! -
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.
