Calendar
December 2019
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Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show and Light Garden
Opens Fri., Nov. 29
This year's exciting Festival of Trees theme makes holiday trees the centerpiece of Phipps' winter wonderland, with classic firs, colorful poinsettia trees, a floating forest of sparkling trees reflecting on water and so much more. -
Garden Railroad: Farms, Food and Family
Open Now
Join us on a miniature journey through farms that impact our daily lives in our fun and family-friendly Garden Railroad. -
Santa Visits
Select dates and times, Nov. 29 – 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. -
Member Shopping Hours and Discount
Sat., Nov. 30 and Sun., Dec. 1; 8 – 10 a.m.
Members: have the Shop at Phipps all to yourself as we open early just for you and take an extra 10-percent off on top of your member discount. -
Family Fun Evenings
Mondays and Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 4, 9 and 11; 5 – 8 p.m.
New Family Fun Evenings offer a fun learning experience for our youngest visitors under the lights of Holiday Magic! Join us for crafts, plant potting and more, all free with Phipps admission. -
Magic Meets Music: Live Performance Nights
Select weeknights in December
Select weeknights, Holiday Magic! is made even more enchanting with live musical entertainment! See our performance schedule and plan your visit. -
Gifts and Greens Market
Dec. 5 – 7; Thursday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m..; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
From the glasshouse to your house, we're offering a large selection of fresh holiday greens and boutique gifts for loved ones at Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park. This event is free and open to the public! -
Biophilia: Pittsburgh
Thurs., Dec. 5; 6 p.m.
Biophilia: Pittsburgh meets monthly to discuss how citizens can strengthen the bond between people and nature through education and action. Registration is required but events are free to attend. Join the conversation! -
Holiday Buffet at Phipps
Tues., Dec. 17; 6 and 8 p.m.
For one very special evening, join us for a delicious holiday buffet dinner and a stroll through Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show and Light Garden. Conservatory admission is included in the price. -
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
Tues., Dec. 31; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ring in 2020 with the whole family at Phipps and participate in an early countdown at 1:45 p.m. All activities are free with Phipps admission. -
December Public Programs
Free with admission 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! No advance reservations are needed. -
Discovery Programs
Free with Admission 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. -
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. -
Invasive Plants of Southwestern Pennsylvania: A Botanical Art Exhibit
Now Open
In this new exhibit, Phipps' Botanical Art and Illustration Flora class partners with Allegheny Highlands Botanical Art Society to draw awareness to invasive plants. -
Planets Earth
Open Now
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. -
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. -
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.
