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GARDEN EVENTS
See weekly activities, exhibits, events and classes at the Garden.
30nov5:30 pm7:00 pmWinter Bundle Night
Event Details
Warm-up at the Garden at this Member-Only Winter Bundle night and experience this year’s festivities! Enjoy a 3-course dinner paired
Event Details
Warm-up at the Garden at this Member-Only Winter Bundle night and experience this year’s festivities! Enjoy a 3-course dinner paired with a delicious wine in Canopy Café, followed by a visit to Dazzling Nights. Dazzling Nights is an immersive experience throughout the gardens and woodlands.
This is a 21+ event, beginning at 5:30pm in the Café with admission to Dazzling Nights at 7:00pm.
Tickets: $110 Members | $130 Nonmembers
Ticket Info: Each all-inclusive ticket includes: full dinner and drinks, ticket to Dazzling Nights, and one (1) on-site parking pass per transaction. Each item cannot be individually sold or exchanged.
Member Presale & Event Notes
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden members have access to member presale tickets from Oct. 23 – Oct. 31. General admission tickets may be reserved as of Wednesday, Nov. 1. Please sign in to your member account to access member tickets.
Member ticket quantities for Winter Bundle nights are subject to membership level. Garden Members will also receive an additional one-time, 20% off discount code to use for Dazzling Nights any time throughout the show (Nov. 24 – Jan 1).
This is a 21+ event.
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Sold OutCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, please notify the Garden at least 48 hours before the start of the event. Contact the Garden with questions and cancellations during regular business hours via phone at (412) 444-4464 ext. 232 or email [email protected].
07dec5:30 pm7:00 pmWinter Bundle Night
Event Details
Warm-up at the Garden at this Member-Only Winter Bundle night and experience this year’s festivities! Enjoy a 3-course dinner paired
Event Details
Warm-up at the Garden at this Member-Only Winter Bundle night and experience this year’s festivities! Enjoy a 3-course dinner paired with a delicious wine in Canopy Café, followed by a visit to Dazzling Nights. Dazzling Nights is an immersive experience throughout the gardens and woodlands.
This is a 21+ event, beginning at 5:30pm in the Café with admission to Dazzling Nights at 7:00pm.
Tickets: $110 Members | $130 Nonmembers
Ticket Info: Each all-inclusive ticket includes: full dinner and drinks, ticket to Dazzling Nights, and one (1) on-site parking pass per transaction. Each item cannot be individually sold or exchanged.
Member Presale & Event Notes
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden members have access to member presale tickets from Oct. 23 – Oct. 31. General admission tickets may be reserved as of Wednesday, Nov. 1. Please sign in to your member account to access member tickets.
Member ticket quantities for Winter Bundle nights are subject to membership level. Garden Members will also receive an additional one-time, 20% off discount code to use for Dazzling Nights any time throughout the show (Nov. 24 – Jan 1).
This is a 21+ event.
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Sold OutCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, please notify the Garden at least 48 hours before the start of the event. Contact the Garden with questions and cancellations during regular business hours via phone at (412) 444-4464 ext. 232 or email [email protected].
14dec5:30 pm7:00 pmWinter Bundle Night
Event Details
Warm-up at the Garden at this Member-Only Winter Bundle night and experience this year’s festivities! Enjoy a 3-course dinner paired
Event Details
Warm-up at the Garden at this Member-Only Winter Bundle night and experience this year’s festivities! Enjoy a 3-course dinner paired with a delicious wine in Canopy Café, followed by a visit to Dazzling Nights. Dazzling Nights is an immersive experience throughout the gardens and woodlands.
This is a 21+ event, beginning at 5:30pm in the Café with admission to Dazzling Nights at 7:00pm.
Tickets: $110 Members | $130 Nonmembers
Ticket Info: Each all-inclusive ticket includes: full dinner and drinks, ticket to Dazzling Nights, and one (1) on-site parking pass per transaction. Each item cannot be individually sold or exchanged.
Member Presale & Event Notes
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden members have access to member presale tickets from Oct. 23 – Oct. 31. General admission tickets may be reserved as of Wednesday, Nov. 1. Please sign in to your member account to access member tickets.
Member ticket quantities for Winter Bundle nights are subject to membership level. Garden Members will also receive an additional one-time, 20% off discount code to use for Dazzling Nights any time throughout the show (Nov. 24 – Jan 1).
This is a 21+ event.
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
RegisterCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, please notify the Garden at least 48 hours before the start of the event. Contact the Garden with questions and cancellations during regular business hours via phone at (412) 444-4464 ext. 232 or email [email protected].
Event Details
Enjoy a day camp during school break by exploring the gardens, woodlands, and meadow at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden to find signs of the wildlife that lives here in the winter.
Event Details
Enjoy a day camp during school break by exploring the gardens, woodlands, and meadow at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden to find signs of the wildlife that lives here in the winter. We will learn to identify different types of tracks left in the snow and mud, how to identify animals by the scat they leave behind, and look for other signs of wildlife such as nests, feathers, and markings they leave around the garden. Bring a bag lunch and dress for the weather as we will be outside exploring most of the time!
Members $35 | Nonmembers $45
About the Instructor
Sarah Levinthal is a master naturalist and youth educator at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden.
Program suitable for children ages 6-10, accompanied by an adult. This is an outdoor program, please dress appropriately for winter weather. Each child, including siblings, must be registered. One adult registration is included with each child registration.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend this program, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather. If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
06jan10:00 am12:30 pmCommunity Acupuncture30-Minute Sessions
Event Details
Community Acupuncture is a means to provide affordable acupuncture, in terms of both money and time. Join Kayla Simmons (MSAOM) for community acupuncture sessions every other Saturday at the Garden.
Event Details
Community Acupuncture is a means to provide affordable acupuncture, in terms of both money and time. Join Kayla Simmons (MSAOM) for community acupuncture sessions every other Saturday at the Garden. Sessions are 30 minutes long and will take place between 10:00am – 12:00pm. Acupuncture is the insertion of fine solid filament needles into specific points of the body to treat various ailments. Now, you can experience relief and relaxation all at once at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden!
Members $30 | Nonmembers $40 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructors
Kayla Simmons is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, massage therapist, and yoga instructor who uses a blend of these modalities in each treatment. She has been working with and studying the various human body systems for the last ten years with an emphasis on understanding how to bridge the mental, emotional, and physical bodies. In 2014, she completed her 200-hour Hatha yoga training with the Himalayan Institute and then immediately began a four-year graduate program in Asheville, NC to achieve her Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Jamie Schlier has an undergraduate degree with a BS in Exercise Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Acupuncture from the Won Institute of Graduate Studies. Jamie’s clinical interests include women’s health, sports medicine and performance optimization, autoimmune conditions, and pain management. She blends techniques from Acupuncture Physical Medicine, Kiiko Matsumoto Style, and Worsley Five-Element Acupuncture. As an acupuncturist, Jamie emphasizes the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Acupuncture needling, gua sha, moxibustion, and cupping are all tools she uses to guide the body, mind, and spirit towards inner harmony.
Process
After a short intake, you will relax in a zero-gravity chair while experienced acupuncturists place needles in the ear, hands, or other easily accessible areas of the body. Sessions will last for 30 minutes. There will be 2-3 other sessions ongoing while you are relaxing.
Questions / Concerns
Feel free to contact Kayla Simmons beforehand with any questions or concerns at [email protected] or text (412) 206-9837. Read more about Nourish & Move Pittsburgh on nourishandmovepgh.com >
Please be sure to specify your appointment time and arrive at least 5 minutes early for your appointment to maintain proper scheduling. Only 1 person per 30-minute time slot, max of 3 people in the room at any time.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
RegisterCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours’ notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
06jan10:00 am3:00 pmWinter Yoga & Nature Immersion Retreat
Event Details
Treat yourself to a daylong retreat at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden! We will welcome the new year by gathering together in the renovated Davidson Event Center for a day of mindfulness
Event Details
Treat yourself to a daylong retreat at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden! We will welcome the new year by gathering together in the renovated Davidson Event Center for a day of mindfulness and intention setting. You can expect guided yoga practice, meditation and journaling, and warm beverages next to the fireplace. If the conditions are right, we will bundle up and take a mindful walk through the gardens. The day retreat is suitable for all levels of experience and ability. Space is limited to allow for an intimate group experience. A nutritious lunch and free time to explore the Garden is included in the cost of the retreat.
Members $105 | Nonmembers $125
About the Instructor
Alicia Broudy has been practicing and teaching yoga for over a decade. She completed teacher training in 2015, along with several continuing education courses in vinyasa yoga sequencing and anatomy. In recent years, hiking has become an extension of her personal yoga practice. She finds healing and restoration outdoors, and completed a 10-day Mindful Outdoor Guide training at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. As a Mindful Outdoor Guide, she weaves together yoga, grounding exercises, and meditation for a fully immersive sensory experience.
Lunch and admission to the Garden are included in ticket pricing. This program is suitable for adults, or children age 16-18 accompanied by adults. Please be sure you have signed in to receive member registration discount.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
10jan1:00 pm2:15 pmSeedlings: Wonderful WinterAges 3-6
Event Details
Wednesdays in January & February Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for
Event Details
Wednesdays in January & February
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for discovery in nature. Join Sarah Levinthal, Youth Educator, to talk about nature during the quiet season and then heading outdoors in search of adventure. Examine a different theme each week, from looking for animal tracks to searching for where other critters might be living. Each visit will include time in the Garden’s different habitats, a story reading and time for free play outdoors.
Members $10 | Nonmembers $15 (Includes one adult registration)
This program takes place outdoors, please provide appropriate outdoor gear for each child. Program suitable for children ages 3-6, each child (including siblings) must be registered and one adult caregiver must be present per 3 children. Please sign in to receive member discount.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
17jan1:00 pm2:15 pmSeedlings: Wonderful WinterAges 3-6
Event Details
Wednesdays in January & February Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for
Event Details
Wednesdays in January & February
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for discovery in nature. Join Sarah Levinthal, Youth Educator, to talk about nature during the quiet season and then heading outdoors in search of adventure. Examine a different theme each week, from looking for animal tracks to searching for where other critters might be living. Each visit will include time in the Garden’s different habitats, a story reading and time for free play outdoors.
Members $10 | Nonmembers $15 (Includes one adult registration)
This program takes place outdoors, please provide appropriate outdoor gear for each child. Program suitable for children ages 3-6, each child (including siblings) must be registered and one adult caregiver must be present per 3 children. Please sign in to receive member discount.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
20jan10:00 am12:30 pmCommunity Acupuncture30-Minute Sessions
Event Details
Community Acupuncture is a means to provide affordable acupuncture, in terms of both money and time. Join Kayla Simmons (MSAOM) for community acupuncture sessions every other Saturday at the Garden.
Event Details
Community Acupuncture is a means to provide affordable acupuncture, in terms of both money and time. Join Kayla Simmons (MSAOM) for community acupuncture sessions every other Saturday at the Garden. Sessions are 30 minutes long and will take place between 10:00am – 12:00pm. Acupuncture is the insertion of fine solid filament needles into specific points of the body to treat various ailments. Now, you can experience relief and relaxation all at once at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden!
Members $30 | Nonmembers $40 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructors
Kayla Simmons is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, massage therapist, and yoga instructor who uses a blend of these modalities in each treatment. She has been working with and studying the various human body systems for the last ten years with an emphasis on understanding how to bridge the mental, emotional, and physical bodies. In 2014, she completed her 200-hour Hatha yoga training with the Himalayan Institute and then immediately began a four-year graduate program in Asheville, NC to achieve her Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Jamie Schlier has an undergraduate degree with a BS in Exercise Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Acupuncture from the Won Institute of Graduate Studies. Jamie’s clinical interests include women’s health, sports medicine and performance optimization, autoimmune conditions, and pain management. She blends techniques from Acupuncture Physical Medicine, Kiiko Matsumoto Style, and Worsley Five-Element Acupuncture. As an acupuncturist, Jamie emphasizes the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Acupuncture needling, gua sha, moxibustion, and cupping are all tools she uses to guide the body, mind, and spirit towards inner harmony.
Process
After a short intake, you will relax in a zero-gravity chair while experienced acupuncturists place needles in the ear, hands, or other easily accessible areas of the body. Sessions will last for 30 minutes. There will be 2-3 other sessions ongoing while you are relaxing.
Questions / Concerns
Feel free to contact Kayla Simmons beforehand with any questions or concerns at [email protected] or text (412) 206-9837. Read more about Nourish & Move Pittsburgh on nourishandmovepgh.com >
Please be sure to specify your appointment time and arrive at least 5 minutes early for your appointment to maintain proper scheduling. Only 1 person per 30-minute time slot, max of 3 people in the room at any time.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
RegisterCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours’ notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
24jan1:00 pm2:15 pmSeedlings: Wonderful WinterAges 3-6
Event Details
Wednesdays in January & February Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for
Event Details
Wednesdays in January & February
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for discovery in nature. Join Sarah Levinthal, Youth Educator, to talk about nature during the quiet season and then heading outdoors in search of adventure. Examine a different theme each week, from looking for animal tracks to searching for where other critters might be living. Each visit will include time in the Garden’s different habitats, a story reading and time for free play outdoors.
Members $10 | Nonmembers $15 (Includes one adult registration)
This program takes place outdoors, please provide appropriate outdoor gear for each child. Program suitable for children ages 3-6, each child (including siblings) must be registered and one adult caregiver must be present per 3 children. Please sign in to receive member discount.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
28jan1:00 pm2:15 pmSeedlings: Wonderful WinterAges 3-6
Event Details
Wednesdays in February Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for discovery in
Event Details
Wednesdays in February
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for discovery in nature. Join Sarah Levinthal, Youth Educator, to talk about nature during the quiet season and then heading outdoors in search of adventure. Examine a different theme each week, from looking for animal tracks to searching for where other critters might be living. Each visit will include time in the Garden’s different habitats, a story reading and time for free play outdoors.
Members $10 | Nonmembers $15 (Includes one adult registration)
This program takes place outdoors, please provide appropriate outdoor gear for each child. Program suitable for children ages 3-6, each child (including siblings) must be registered and one adult caregiver must be present per 3 children. Please sign in to receive member discount.
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
31jan1:00 pm2:15 pmSeedlings: Wonderful WinterAges 3-6
Event Details
Wednesdays in January & February Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for
Event Details
Wednesdays in January & February
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for discovery in nature. Join Sarah Levinthal, Youth Educator, to talk about nature during the quiet season and then heading outdoors in search of adventure. Examine a different theme each week, from looking for animal tracks to searching for where other critters might be living. Each visit will include time in the Garden’s different habitats, a story reading and time for free play outdoors.
Members $10 | Nonmembers $15 (Includes one adult registration)
This program takes place outdoors, please provide appropriate outdoor gear for each child. Program suitable for children ages 3-6, each child (including siblings) must be registered and one adult caregiver must be present per 3 children. Please sign in to receive member discount.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
07feb1:00 pm2:15 pmSeedlings: Wonderful WinterAges 3-6
Event Details
Wednesdays in February Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for discovery in
Event Details
Wednesdays in February
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for discovery in nature. Join Sarah Levinthal, Youth Educator, to talk about nature during the quiet season and then heading outdoors in search of adventure. Examine a different theme each week, from looking for animal tracks to searching for where other critters might be living. Each visit will include time in the Garden’s different habitats, a story reading and time for free play outdoors.
Members $10 | Nonmembers $15 (Includes one adult registration)
This program takes place outdoors, please provide appropriate outdoor gear for each child. Program suitable for children ages 3-6, each child (including siblings) must be registered and one adult caregiver must be present per 3 children. Please sign in to receive member discount.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
14feb1:00 pm2:15 pmSeedlings: Wonderful WinterAges 3-6
Event Details
Wednesdays in February Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for discovery in
Event Details
Wednesdays in February
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for discovery in nature. Join Sarah Levinthal, Youth Educator, to talk about nature during the quiet season and then heading outdoors in search of adventure. Examine a different theme each week, from looking for animal tracks to searching for where other critters might be living. Each visit will include time in the Garden’s different habitats, a story reading and time for free play outdoors.
Members $10 | Nonmembers $15 (Includes one adult registration)
This program takes place outdoors, please provide appropriate outdoor gear for each child. Program suitable for children ages 3-6, each child (including siblings) must be registered and one adult caregiver must be present per 3 children. Please sign in to receive member discount.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
21feb1:00 pm2:15 pmSeedlings: Wonderful WinterAges 3-6
Event Details
Wednesdays in February Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for discovery in
Event Details
Wednesdays in February
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and winter is as fascinating as any other season for discovery in nature. Join Sarah Levinthal, Youth Educator, to talk about nature during the quiet season and then heading outdoors in search of adventure. Examine a different theme each week, from looking for animal tracks to searching for where other critters might be living. Each visit will include time in the Garden’s different habitats, a story reading and time for free play outdoors.
Members $10 | Nonmembers $15 (Includes one adult registration)
This program takes place outdoors, please provide appropriate outdoor gear for each child. Program suitable for children ages 3-6, each child (including siblings) must be registered and one adult caregiver must be present per 3 children. Please sign in to receive member discount.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
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