Phipps Holiday Magic Opens Fri., Nov. 14

For Immediate Release: Wed., Nov. 5
Contact: Joe Reed | Director of Marketing and Communications
412-622-6915, ext. 3801 | jreed@phipps.conservatory.org

Phipps Holiday Magic Opens Fri., Nov. 14
Phipps Conservatory Invites Families into a Wonderland of Whimsical Topiary Wildlife

Pittsburgh, PA – The holiday season isn’t complete without a trip to Phipps Holiday Magic, where glowing gardens and festive displays make spirits soar. This year’s playful theme, “Wild Winter,” invites guests into a wonderland of whimsical topiary wildlife and enchanting scenes at every turn. Step inside and prepare to be dazzled — we’ve gone all out with breathtaking new displays, brilliant décor and our signature floral masterpieces. From vibrant amaryllis and delicate orchids to a spectacular showcase of poinsettias, every bloom is a burst of seasonal joy. And the magic doesn’t stop at the door. Plus, the magic continues outside as our Winter Light Garden transforms the night with radiant displays in vivid, glowing hues — a dazzling spectacle sure to delight guests of every age.

Get ready to be dazzled by these new and exciting features:

• a season's greeting of multi-colored trees and twinkling red flowers;
• a stunning sea of red poinsettias among adorable cardinals decorating an 11-foot tree;  
• charming topiary reindeer strolling through a winter wonderland of snowfall lights, white poinsettias and blue flora; 
• a show-stopping orb tree shining bright above glowing icebergs and topiary polar bears; 
• precious penguins participating in classic winter activities like, snowball fights, sledding and building a snowman;
• a striking light canopy creating a starry night sky above red, teal and white flora; 
• a cozy fireplace decked out with warm white lights and paw print stockings to complement the topiary cats and dogs throughout the display; 
• an undersea display with an amazing octopus chandelier and an interactive clam shell;  
• gleaming orbs and cone fixtures that light along to the music playing throughout the Winter Light Garden; 
• beautiful birdhouses lit in a marvelous rainbow of colors hanging in the Discovery Garden;
• a glimmering hydrangea garden with beaming arbors that create a fantastic photo op;  
• blue lights beaming among snowflakes, snowballs and silver details to create an amazing archway in the Outdoor Garden;
• and much more. 

The new Garden Railroad: The Age of Dinosaurs display is on view, too, taking you back in time to explore the prehistoric with miniature dinosaurs from the Mesozoic! Our Garden Railroad is sure to bring a fun-filled journey through history to the glasshouse! 

Members and children under the age of two enter free. All member and nonmember tickets must be reserved in advance. Learn more and reserve tickets at phipps.conservatory.org/Tickets.

Phipps Holiday Magic, designed by Associate Director of Exhibits Jordyn Melino, opens Fri., Nov. 14 and runs through Sun., Jan. 4. Visit the Phipps website for hours and admission details.

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About Phipps: Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA is a globally recognized green leader with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Encompassing 15 acres including a historic 14-room glasshouse, 23 distinct indoor and outdoor gardens and industry-leading sustainable architecture and operations, Phipps attracts more than half a million visitors annually from around the world. Learn more at phipps.conservatory.org.

Watch TEDx: What We Can Learn From an Old Glasshouse: A look at the evolving way we connect people to nature at Phipps, demonstrate how human and environmental health are inextricably connected, and show that to age gracefully, we must continually reinvent ourselves to evolve with the rest of the world.