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Fall Garden Event Highlights

Fall is in full bloom across America’s Garden Capital, bringing with it colorful foliage, festive harvest events, and unforgettable autumn experiences. From family-friendly fall festivals and bustling autumn markets to lantern-lit evenings and wellness workshops, there’s something for every outdoor enthusiast. Stroll through brilliant fall foliage, sip cider beneath golden leaves, or discover seasonal art in the gardens—these autumn highlights are the perfect way to celebrate the season in nature’s most beautiful settings. Explore America’s Garden Capital and find your next fall festival or foliage escape.

Some events require pre-registration or additional paid admission, please check each garden’s website for complete events details.

What's Happening September - November 2025

Winterthur
On-going

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

On View October 24–November 16, 2025
Miniature trains wind through lush gardens and artful pollinators made of natural materials, with loops, bridges, and cable cars along forested tracks.
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Garden Railway: World Pollinators at Morris Arboretum

Now - September 30, 2025
Miniature trains wind through lush gardens and artful pollinators made of natural materials, with loops, bridges, and cable cars along forested tracks.
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Bees, Butterflies, and Blooms: Pollinator Paradise at Morris Arboretum

Now through September 30, 2025
Explore two lush new meadows and giant butterfly art celebrating the beauty and vital role of pollinators in our ecosystem. A vibrant, immersive exhibit.
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September

Fungal Ecology in Greater Philadelphia Virtual Lecture with Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Explore the important identifying features of our local fungi and discover the crucial roles these fungi play in our ecosystems.
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Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd

Sunday, September 21, 2025
Join us at Glen Foerd for open boating! We’ll have canoes, rowboats, and kayaks for guests to explore parts of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.
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Fall Equinox and Meditation Walk at Laurel Hill

Sunday, September 21, 2025
Join us for an arboretum walk that looks at seasonal change amongst the trees as we are guided in short meditations that engage with transformation.
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A Day of Wine & Roses at Appleford

Sunday, September 28, 2025
Come to celebrate the newly-restored, historic rose garden and enjoy a glass of wine while strolling the beautiful, fall gardens at Appleford. Registration required.
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Pints & Plots: Brew Masters at Laurel Hill

Sunday, September 28, 2025
This walking tour will focus on the history of beer in our great city and the permanent residents of Laurel Hill West and East, who produced, distributed, and enjoyed it.
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October

Truck & Tractor Day at Winterthur

Saturday, October 4, 2025
Get up close to big equipment, suit up in firefighter gear, take a hayride, and more on this day of farm-style fun. Included with admission. Members free. This is a rain or shine, drop-in event, although you may register in advance.
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Fall Fun Day at Laurel Hill

Sunday, October 5, 2025
Children of all ages and caregivers are invited to a family-friendly day of outdoor autumn festivities. Enjoy a cemetery scavenger hunt, mini-tours, games, prizes, story times, and fall crafts. Costumes encouraged!
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Gen Z Hike: Unplug & Explore at Tyler Arboretum

Sunday, October 5, 2025
Need a break from scrolling, studying, or stressing? Grab your crew—or come solo—and join us for a low-pressure, high-vibe nature walk designed with Gen Z in mind.
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Tradition in Bloom: Behind the Scenes of Longwood's Chrysanthemum Festival

Sunday, October 5, 2025
Learn about this traditional horticultural art form, the history of the Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood, and the forms and flowers featured in the 2025 display.
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12th Annual Tree Canopy Conference

Friday, October 17, 2025
The Tree Canopy Conference is an annual symposium that brings together a variety of green industry professionals and others who work with and care about our region’s urban forest.
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Perennial Plant Conference

Friday, October 17, 2025
The Perennial Plant Conference was started in 1983 to bring together locally, nationally, and internationally recognized experts on perennials for a day-long conference with an educational focus.
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Hagley Craft Fair

Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19, 2025
This marketplace brings together talented artisans from the Mid-Atlantic area to display and sell fine arts, crafts, and gourmet items. This premier show features works in wood, leather, pottery, jewelry, fibers, metal, and other media, and includes a specialty food market. Visit vendors throughout Hagley’s beautiful upper property and inside our Soda House building.
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Native Pollinators of PA, Light Bites + Presentation at Stoneleigh

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Sip, snack, and discover the vital world of native pollinators that don’t usually get the spotlight during this casual evening presentation with Stoneleigh.
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Fall Fun by the Fire at Mt Cuba Center

Saturday October 25, 2025
Join one of our seasoned naturalists and explore the history and diversity of Pennsylvania’s trees.
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Fall Foliage Tour at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

Sunday, October 26, 2025
Join one of our seasoned naturalists and explore the history and diversity of Pennsylvania’s trees.
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November

Japanese Maple Collection Tour at Scott Arboretum & Gardens

Saturday, November 15, 2025
Explore the Japanese Maple Collection at Scott Arboretum & Gardens with our expert horticulture staff and enjoy the variety of vibrant hues that maples bring to autumn. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
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Seasonal Selections for Fall Interest Class at Longwood

Saturday, November 22 2025
As late summer transitions into fall, the garden transitions too—as many of the plants that bloomed in the summer begin to produce seeds or go dormant—but the late season garden still has so much left to admire.
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Holiday Market at Winterthur

Saturday, November 22 2025
Discover a delightful selection of artisan goods, handcrafted treasures, and festive décor from over 50 talented local vendors. Wander through the market while savoring seasonal treats, sipping warm beverages, and enjoying live holiday music.
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Creating a Vibrant Fall Garden Class at Mt Cuba Center

Sunday, November 23, 2025
Explore the Japanese Maple Collection at Scott Arboretum & Gardens with our expert horticulture staff and enjoy the variety of vibrant hues that maples bring to autumn. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
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