Enjoy nature-inspired activities, crafts and more at the summer opening celebration of Phipps’ Discovery Garden.

Families are invited to a special day marking the summer opening of Phipps' Discovery Garden! Bursting with fun for all ages this garden features nature play areas, an interactive water fountain, a giant tree stump for climbing, a playhouse, percussion instruments, an insect hotel and more. Special activities being held in our Discovery Garden, to celebrate nature and the Summer Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, will include games, pot-a-plant, a maker’s station and more! All activities are free with Conservatory admission. 

View our upcoming activities below:

• Welcome table | Welcome Center | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
  Pick up your scavenger hunt card and begin your journey through our lush gardens. 
   
• Pot-A-Plant | Discovery Garden | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
  Take home a plant fit for a tea party. 
   
• PGH Party Creations | Discovery Garden | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  Transform with wonderful whimsy at the face sparkle station. 
   
• Game Station | Gallery Room | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
  Enjoy a wonderland-themed game along with our Play Farmer's Market. 
   
• Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse | Discovery Garden Pavilion | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
  Learn how to turn trash into treasure at a fun Mad Hatter maker's station. 

This event is included in regular Conservatory admission. Members and children under two years old are free.