# Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum > Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 21 – Jan 10 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania, 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118 - Ages: All ages (paved paths, stroller friendly, outdoor nature setting) - Price: $20 adults, $10 youth (ages 3-17), free for children under 3 (includes general arboretum admission). - Organizer: Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania - Official page: https://www.morrisarboretum.org/visit/tickets - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/holiday-garden-railway-at-morris-arboretum--listing-dd6afce604ca7afb5f0837f9 ## About Set amidst the rolling 92-acre Victorian arboretum in Chestnut Hill, the Holiday Garden Railway features a quarter-mile of miniature tracks where G-scale model trains loop through a whimsical outdoor botanical setting. Fifteen rail lines cross trestle bridges, run alongside trickling streams, and pass through tunnels surrounded by miniature replicas of historic Philadelphia landmarks—including Independence Hall and City Hall—handcrafted from natural twigs, acorns, bark, and moss. On select weekend evenings, 'Holiday Garden Railway Nights' illuminates the tracks and surrounding gardens with thousands of twinkling holiday lights. Pathways throughout the display are paved, making stroller navigation easy for families with infants and toddlers. Children can watch freight trains and trolleys chug by at eye level. ## Similar picks in Philadelphia - [Morris Arboretum Holiday Garden Railway Opening Weekend](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/morris-arboretum-holiday-garden-railway-opening-weekend--listing-2f80cf51a70ba114197e91c1) — Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania · All ages · From $22 · checked Nov 4. Opening on Black Friday of Thanksgiving weekend, the Holiday Garden Railway at the Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill is a quintessential Philadelphia family tradition. 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