Calendar
June 2025
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Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest
May 10 – Sept. 21
Enjoy a summer safari bursting with terrific topiary animals, tropical foliage and beautiful blooms. -
Butterfly Forest
May 10 – Sept. 7
Watch colorful butterflies break free of their chrysalises to soar and glide among beautiful Phipps blooms. One may even land on you! -
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. -
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! -
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 -
Sensory Inclusive Time
Wed., June 4; 5:30 p.m.
In collaboration with the Autism Connection of Pennsylvania, join us for a sensory friendly visit to Phipps' Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest! -
Biophilia: Pittsburgh
Thurs., June 5; 6 p.m. EST, 3 p.m. PST
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! -
BioBlitz Family Fun Festival
Sun., June 8; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Bring the whole family for this day of exploring biodiversity, meeting local scientists and naturalists, and engaging with community organizations and agencies. -
Jungle Journey
Fri., June 13; 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Families are invited to discover a whole new world of animals, tropical plants and more at Phipps' Jungle Journey party! -
Jazz in the Garden
June 25, July 24, Aug. 14 and Sept. 18; 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Join Phipps for a summer series of smooth music set against a gorgeous botanical backdrop -
Yoga in the Garden
Select Saturdays, June 28 – Sept. 20 | 9 – 10 a.m
Join us for a one-hour yoga session in our beautiful outdoor garden! -
Bountiful Bouquets: A Youth Art Exhibit
NOW OPEN
In this annual exhibit in our Welcome Center, view blossoms of the jungle crafted by Fairchild Challenge student participants. -
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.
