Calendar
September 2026
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Summer Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
May 16 – Sept. 27
This summer at Phipps, fall down the rabbit hole! Explore a whimsical wonderland of iconic characters, fascinating features and bizarre botanicals. -
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 -
Botanical Boutique
Sept. 11 – 13 | Friday, 1 – 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phipps’ Garden Center Transforms into a Botanical Boutique for Houseplants, Artwork and Many More Natural Treasures! -
Yoga in the Garden
Select Saturdays; Aug. 8, 22, 29 and Sept. 12 | 9 – 10 a.m.
Join us for a one-hour yoga session in our beautiful outdoor garden! -
Gifts and Greens Market
Dec. 3 – 5; 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 | 10 Mushrooms Everyone Should Know with Barbora Batokova
Wed., Sept. 16; 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Join us for a Nature Talk on 10 Mushrooms Everyone Should Know with Barbora Batokova! -
Jazz in the Garden
Thursdays, Aug. 27 and Sept. 17; 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Join Phipps for a summer series of smooth jazz music set against a gorgeous botanical backdrop. -
Tropical Forest Panama Festival
Sat., Sept. 26; 11 A.M. – 2 P.M.
Join us for a celebration of the culture, plants and animals of Panama! Enjoy children's activities and live entertainment, learn about plants native to Panama and more, free with Phipps admission. -
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Pennsylvania Fungi and Their Natural Habitat
Now Open in Phipps Garden Center | Mon. - Fri. ; 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy beautiful illustrations of the native fungi species 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.
