Calendar
January 2025
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LAST CHANCE: Phipps Holiday Magic
Open Through Sun., Jan. 5; Outdoor Winter Light Garden Open at 4 p.m. Nightly
The holiday season isn't complete without a visit to Phipps, and this year's delightful "Enchantment" theme highlights the beauty of the season with whimsical props, beautifully arranged poinsettias, eye-catching lights and so much more. -
Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: A Moment of Beauty
Jan. 11 – March 9
Enjoy an unforgettable moment of beauty as new displays highlight Phipps' astounding array of orchid varieties and classically trained bonsai. -
Tropical Forest Hawai‘i
Open Now through Sun., Jan. 19
Say aloha to the spectacular intertwining of nature and culture of Hawai‘i, one of the most ecologically diverse places on Earth, in our immersive new Tropical Forest Conservatory exhibit. -
Garden Railroad: Movie Magic
Now Open
Join us to explore whimsical scenes within a miniature movie set! -
Festive Nights of Winter Lights
Select Evenings; Jan. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 | 5 – 10 p.m.
Take another walk through the dazzling light displays in our Outdoor and Children's Discovery Gardens while our indoor spaces showcase orchids, bonsai and more. -
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! -
Online Native Plant Sale
Orders Now Open
Guests are able to order from a curated selection of native plants on our website! This sale features 17 plants native to our region that have all been selected as Phipps Sustainable Plants. Order now for pickup Sat., May 3 or Mon., May 5! -
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 -
Biophilia: Pittsburgh
Thurs., Jan. 2; 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! -
Improving Landscape Tree Health through Sustainable Management Practices
Thurs., Jan. 9; 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
SOLD OUT; Spend the day learning all about the proper care of trees! -
Virtual Members-Only Education Class: Improve Your Plant IQ
Wed., Jan. 15; 6 – 7 p.m.
Join us for our members-only education program where you will learn all about houseplant essentials! -
#bioPGH: Science Table Talks: Winter Weather Wonders
Sat., Jan. 18:11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Serpentine Room
Join Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas to explore winter weather adaptations that keep plants and animals from freezing during the coldest months of the year! -
Sensory Inclusive Time
Mon., Jan. 27; 5:30 p.m.
In collaboration with the Autism Connection of Pennsylvania, join us for a sensory friendly visit to Phipps' Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: A Moment of Beauty! -
Play Farmers’ Market
Returns in January
Come to Phipps' Play Farmers' Market where children can interact with toy food, shopping carts and cash registers! -
Tropical Delight: The Art of Deborah Sudran
Jan. 10 – March 16
When you visit our Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show, enjoy the work of Deborah Sudran, a gifted painter who communicated her emotional response to nature with compelling color and powerful imagery. -
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.
