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Escape the winter chill and stroll through a world of lush foliage, enhanced with beautiful holiday lights and candlelit walkways.

Through Jan. 6, the Conservatory will stay open until 10 p.m. to give visitors the chance to experience the magic of the Winter Flower Show in the evening. Enjoy a relaxing meal at Café Phipps, visit our outdoor Winter Light Garden, and meander through our wonderful gift shop to complete your holiday shopping.

Delight in a series of musical performances during the following Candlelight Evenings*:

Dec. 4: McKeesport High School, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 5: Jeffrey Stempka, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 7: Oakland Girls Choir, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 8: Sue Garton and Mary Rita Rossetti, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Woodwinds, 3-5 p.m.; Greensleeves Trio, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 9: Sweetwater Singers, 1:30 p.m.; Center for Young Musicians, 3 p.m.; Tapsalteerie, 6 p.m.
Dec. 10: Quinta Voce Wind Quintet, 7 p.m.
Dec. 11: Brentwood Jazz Band, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 12: Gateway High School, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 13: One Accord Trio, 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 14: Cathsaigh, 7 p.m.
Dec. 15: East Winds Saxophones, 2:30 p.m.; Fifth Avenue Strings, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 16: Eastern PA Youth Orchestra, 6:30 p.m.; North Hills Singers, 8-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 17: Trinity United Methodist, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 19: Steel Valley High School, 5:30 p.m.; Penn-Trafford Community Chair Flutist, 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 20: Undercroft Opera, 7 p.m.
Dec. 21: Quinta Voce Wind Quintet, 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 22: Aeolian Winds of Pittsburgh, 2-3 p.m.; Upper St. Clair Jazz Band, 5:30 p.m.; Michael Klobuchar, 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 23: Hilal Family, 7-9 p.m.
Dec. 26: Robert and Roberta Erickson, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 27: Cathsaigh, 12 p.m.; Pittsburgh Music Academy, 3 p.m.; Sharon Bratton, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 28: East End Kids, 1:30 p.m.
Dec. 29: Duo Espressivo, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 30: Quinta Voce Wind Quintet, 7 p.m.

Phipps will close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 and reopen on Dec. 26, 2012.

* Performance schedule subject to change



Other Featured Exhibits & Events

Summer Flower Show:
Glass in the Gardens
April 27 – Oct. 6, 2013
The dazzling glass creations of artists working in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania will make our gardens shimmer and shine all summer long. Highlights include lifelike floral forms, whimsical long-legged birds, rotating stained-glass towers, and a large, articulated woolly mammoth skeleton.
Butterfly Forest
April 20 – Sept. 2, 2013
Like flowers that fly, our butterfly residents will enchant nature-lovers of every age. Watch as gorgeous species such as Monarchs and Zebra Longwings emerge from their chrysalises to flutter among cheerful, bug-friendly blooms.
Party in the Tropics
Select Fridays in 2013, starting Feb. 8
7 – 11 p.m.
Ages 21+
Gather your friends and get ready to dine, drink and dance the night away at Phipps! Make our paradise your own as you indulge in sweet and savory morsels, taste unique cocktails, and dance to the beats of a live DJ in our Tropical Forest Conservatory. Entry is free with Conservatory admission.
Butterfly Weekend
June 1 and 2, 2013
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In celebration of one of nature’s most important pollinators, Phipps and Carnegie Science Center are hosting Butterfly Weekend on June 1 and June 2. This two-day celebration will give visitors a chance to learn about the life cycle of butterflies and discover why these amazing insects have a remarkable ability to navigate, orient and migrate.
Farmers at Phipps
Wednesdays, June – October 2013
2:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Refresh your food shopping experience! Visit our sustainably managed front lawn to browse organic and Certified Naturally Grown fruits, vegetables and more from local farms.
Inspire Speakers Series
Second Thurs. of every month, Oct. 2012-June 2013
5:30-8:30 p.m., except where noted
Green Building Alliance (GBA) and Phipps are collaborating to host a monthly speaker series at the new Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) on our Oakland campus. Join us to enjoy captivating presentations from local and national experts  on the subject of healthy, high-performance green buildings. Registration with GBA is required.
Floral Notes: Jazz in the Garden
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Ages 21+
As the summer heats up, enjoy an evening of cool jazz surrounded by colorful flowers and lush plants. Relax in our Outdoor Garden with the live music of Pittsburgh’s own Elevations and Velvet Heat as you savor small bites and delicious drinks.
Garden Variety:
A Farm-to-Phipps Dinner
Sunday, July 21, 2013
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Enjoy a rustic yet elegant farm-to-table dinner experience with fresh, handpicked selections from our region’s farms. If you love a food adventure, you won’t want to miss this chance to join local growers and artisans for this one-of-a-kind meal.
Tropical Forest India
Now Open
Explore our new exhibit showcasing one of the most botanically rich regions of the world. Highlights include an Ayurvedic healing garden, spice and tea market displays, a stunning temple facade on Special Events Hall, and more!