Calendar
March 2025
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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. -
Spring Flower Show: A Bloom for Every Room
March 22 – April 20
Soak up vivid colors and delightful fragrance! Each room is dedicated to a different signature spring bloom in this year's edition of Phipps' Spring Flower Show. -
Tropical Forest Panama
Opens Sat., March 1
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. -
Garden Railroad: Movie Magic
Now Open
Join us to explore whimsical scenes within a miniature movie set! -
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. -
Dancing with The Wizard of Oz
Sun., March 2; Noon and 2 p.m.
Put on your dancing shoes for this adult-and-me creative movement session brought to you by Let's Move Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT), featuring dancers from PBT's production of "The Wizard of Oz"! -
Tropical Forest Panama: The Premiere Party
Fri., March 7
Join social and civic leaders and friends to celebrate the grand opening of Tropical Forest Panama, the new immersive three-year exhibition at Phipps. -
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 -
A Celebration of Seeds: Thirteenth Annual Seed Swap
Sat., March 8; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join Phipps, Grow Pittsburgh and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a day of free seeds, learning and fun to get your growing season started right. -
Nature Talks: Inspiring Ideas and Community Conversations
Wed., Feb. 12, Thurs., March 13 and Wed., April 9; 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. -
Rooted in Community: Backyard Garden Forum
Sat., March 22; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us for a one-day forum on successful growing techniques to kick off the vegetable gardening season! -
Members-Only: Orchid Clearance Sale
SAT., March 29; 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.
Take home a piece of Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: A Moment of Beauty in our Orchid Clearance Sale. Come early for the best selection! -
Play Farmers’ Market
Now Open
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.
