Summer in America’s Garden Capital is a special time to not only enjoy the season’s colorful blooms, but also experience outdoor markets, festivals with live music, nighttime events, and more! Philadelphia gardens are buzzing with fun and exciting seasonal exhibits just waiting for you to explore.
Below we’ve rounded up just a few of the summer events happening at Philadelphia’s public gardens and arboreta this season. Be sure to check each garden’s website for a complete list of offerings and up-to-date information. See you in the garden!
Some events require pre-registration or additional paid admission, please check each garden’s website for complete events details.
What's Happening June - August 2023
June
The summer season kicks-off with a month packed with exciting events happening throughout America’s Garden Capital. From garden galas to Juneteen celebrations, greater Philadelphia gardens are THE place to party!
- Thursday, June 1: Rosé and Roses at Wyck
- Friday, June 2: Moonlight & Roses Gala at Morris Arboretum & Gardens
- Saturday, June 3: Gala in the Gardens at Highlands Mansion & Gardens
- Sunday, June 4: Sunday Funday at Awbury Arboretum
- Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28: Summer Nights at Hagley presented by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
- Fridays, June 9 & 16: Fireworks at Hagley Presented by M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust
- Friday, June 16: Twilight on the Terrace at Mt. Cuba Center
- Saturday, June 17: Juneteenth Celebration at Winterthur
- Thursday, June 22: Summer Solstice at Appleford
- Thursday, June 22: Juneteenth Dinner in the Garden at Awbury
- Saturday, June 24: Summer Ale Festival at the Philadelphia Zoo
- Sunday, June 25: Historic Springfield Mills Day at Morris Arboretum & Gardens
- Thursday, June 29: Firefly Nights at The Woodlands
- June – Daily, Except Tuesdays: Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens
July
Summer in Philadelphia is in full swing! There’s no shortage of outdoor activities—venture out to one of many family-friendly festivals or take a leisurely guided stroll through one of our gardens.
- Sunday, July 2: Sunday Funday at Awbury Arboretum
- Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26: Summer Nights at Hagley presented by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
- Wednesday, July 12: Classes at Chanticleer: Resilient Plants for the Home Garden
- Friday, July 14: Twilight on the Terrace at Mt. Cuba Center
- Saturday, July 15 & Sunday, July 16: Artisan Market at Winterthur
- Wednesday, July 19: Summer Garden Walk at the Brandywine Conservancy
- July – Daily, Except Tuesdays: Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens
August
As summer in Philadelphia winds down, enjoy the last of the season’s peak blooms by joining a serene guided walk or gathering for an outdoor happy hour in a nearby garden.
- Wednesdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Summer Nights at Hagley presented by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
- Tuesdays, beginning August 8 (8 sessions): Ceramic Wheel Throwing Class at Grounds for Sculpture
- Sunday, August 6: Sunday Funday at Awbury Arboretum
- Friday, August 11: Nature Therapy Walk: A Shinrin-yoku Experience at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
- Saturday, August 12: Nurture with Nature: Therapeutic Horticulture Workshop at Laurel Hill
- Friday, August 18: Twilight on the Terrace at Mt. Cuba Center
- August – Daily, Except Tuesdays: Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens
