# Things to do with kids at Morris Arboretum & Gardens, University of Pennsylvania

> 2 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Morris Arboretum & Gardens, University of Pennsylvania, 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118, in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [19th Annual Scarecrow Walk: Celebrating the 70s Across Time](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/19th-annual-scarecrow-walk-celebrating-the-70s-across-time--listing-519885af62c1793d08ca845b) — Oct 1 – Nov 1 · Morris Arboretum & Gardens, University of Pennsylvania · From $12 · checked Oct 16. Explore scarecrow designs inspired by decades ending in 70 and vote for your favorite during the published voting period.
- [Spooky Season Nature Crafts: Carnivorous Plants](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/spooky-season-nature-crafts-carnivorous-plants--listing-ab53fc1d8714b93711b99d4c) — Thu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AM · Morris Arboretum & Gardens, University of Pennsylvania · From $12 · checked Oct 12. Learn about carnivorous plants and make a plant-monster craft to take home; Halloween costumes are encouraged.

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Garden Highlights guided exploration](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/garden-highlights-guided-exploration--listing-ba58eb4cf645daac0d236988) — Weekends at 1 p.m. year-round; weekdays at 10:30 a.m. Check same-day notices. · Morris Arboretum & Gardens, University of Pennsylvania · From $12 · checked Oct 12. Garden educators shape an outdoor walk around the interests of visitors, exploring plants and seasonal garden features together.

## Recently ended

- [October Storytime: spooky story and scarecrow craft](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/october-storytime-spooky-story-and-scarecrow-craft--listing-bb44d60a9a12dc0a81a4c23f) — ended Wed, Oct 21

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