Calendar
November 2025
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Phipps Holiday Magic
Opening Fri., Nov. 14; Winter Light Garden open nightly at 5 p.m.
The holiday season isn't complete without a visit to Phipps Holiday Magic for festive displays and glowing gardens! With a playful theme of “Wild Winter”, guests are sure to be captivated by festive scenes full of wonderful wildlife. -
Garden Railroad: The Age of Dinosaurs
Now Open
Journey to the prehistoric with miniature dinosaurs from the Mesozoic! -
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 -
Sensory Inclusive Time
Mon., Nov. 17; 5:30 p.m.
Join Us for a Sensory Inclusive Holiday Magic Visit! -
Nature Talks: Inspiring Ideas and Community Conversations
Nov. 19; 7 p.m.
Phipps’ new virtual speaker series features leading voices from across the country to grow your understanding of our natural history and future vision for Pittsburgh. -
An Enchanted Winter’s Eve
Fri., Nov. 21
SAVE THE DATE! Join us for an unforgettable evening as Phipps Conservatory kicks off the holiday season in grand style with An Enchanted Winter’s Eve. -
Poinsettias and Pointe Shoes
Mon., Nov. 24; 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. and Tues., Nov. 25; 5:30, 6:45 p.m.
On Mon., Nov. 24 and Tues., Nov. 25, kick off the holiday season with two of Pittsburgh's most treasured traditions. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the botanical delights of Phipps and vignettes from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker on the very same night. -
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! -
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.
