Calendar
January 2026
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Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Blooming with Love
Jan. 10 – March 15
Fall in love with endless beauty as new displays highlight Phipps' incredible orchid collection and classically trained bonsai. -
Garden Railroad: The Age of Dinosaurs
Now Open
Journey to the prehistoric with miniature dinosaurs from the Mesozoic! -
Festive Nights of Winter Lights
Select Evenings; Jan. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 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. -
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 -
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 Fri., May 1 or Sat., May 2! -
The Audacity of the Mundane: An Exhibition of Artwork by Charlee Brodsky
Jan. 9 – March 15
In the Welcome Center Gallery, enjoy an exhibition of thought-enhancing photography by Charlee Brodsky. -
Virtual Members-Only Education Class | Winter Warm Up: Italian Penicillin Soup
TUES., JAN. 27; 6 – 7 p.m.
Join us for a member exclusive education program to create a comforting winter dish! -
Native Plant and Sustainability Conference
Sat., Jan. 31; Phipps Special Events Hall
Phipps' annual Native Plant and Sustainability Conference returns for a one-day forum on plants, landscapes and our role as environmental stewards. -
Native Plants of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Their Bird Associates and Pollinators
Now Open in Phipps Welcome Center Gallery
Enjoy beautiful illustrations of the native plants and their fellow pollinators of southwestern Pennsylvania! -
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.
