Outdoor Holiday Magic Returns to Philadelphia Gardens!

Winter and the holiday season are in full swing at the more than 30 public gardens and arboreta within 30 miles of Philadelphia! Come explore outdoor holiday light displays with the family, join a guided winter interest tour, or simply enjoy a crisp day out and about in the garden this season.

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Celebrate the Holidays in America’s Garden Capital!

The holiday season brings a special kind of magic to Philadelphia’s public gardens and arboreta, where dazzling light displays, seasonal blooms, and festive cheer come together to create a truly unique holiday experience.

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Winter Garden Events Around Greater Philadelphia

As the winter season unfolds, Greater Philadelphia’s gardens transform into enchanting landscapes filled with beauty and inspiration. The Philadelphia region offers an array of captivating winter outdoor events that invite you to explore, discover, and reconnect with nature.

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Stoneleigh: a natural garden

At Stoneleigh: a natural garden, native plants have transformed a former estate into an innovative and inspiring landscape that celebrates the natural world. Explore wildly beautiful garden displays, diverse plant collections, and engaging events throughout the year at this community treasure in the heart of the Main Line.

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Holiday Garden Shopping Guide

Did you know that you can get your holiday shopping done while visiting a garden in America’s Garden Capital? With fewer crowds and a focus on the beauty of nature, holiday shopping at a public garden gift shop can be a pleasant and peaceful activity—turning a typically stressful task into a delightful excursion!

So much of the nation’s horticultural history is rooted in the Philadelphia region that it has been dubbed “the cradle of horticulture.” Today, Philadelphia has earned its place as ‘America’s Garden Capital’ with a surplus of public gardens offering a wide variety of horticultural display, and events, all year long.

More public gardens than anywhere else in the country.

Philadelphia has over 30 public gardens, arboreta, and historic landscapes, all located within 30 miles of Philadelphia.

When planning your next visit to Philadelphia, be sure to spend a day exploring nature in our region. No matter the season, America’s Garden Capital boasts some of the best outdoor activities in the greater Philadelphia area.

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Outdoor Holiday Magic Returns to Philadelphia Gardens!

Get Our Seasonal Newsletter!

What's Happening in Our Gardens

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Celebrate the Holidays in America’s Garden Capital!

Seasonal events

Winter Garden Events Around Greater Philadelphia

Featured Garden

Stoneleigh: a natural garden

the AGC Blog

Holiday Garden Shopping Guide

More public gardens than anywhere else in the country.

Philadelphia has over 30 public gardens, arboreta, and historic landscapes, all located within 30 miles of Philadelphia.

Our Gardens

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