Special Events


Holiday Open House

Friday December 13th, 6 p.m. and Saturday December 14th 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Celebrate the season and get ready to be inspired for your holidays! The circa 1750, 1830, and 1940 Welkinweir estate house will be decorated with greens from our collection of unique conifers, natural materials, and nature themed accents, all creatively arranged by local volunteers.

On Friday evening, at 6 p.m. join us for our Candlelight Open House. The beautifully decorated rooms will be glowing with candles and twinkle lights while luminaires light up the outdoors. Enjoy light refreshments & drinks. We strongly encourage pre-registration. Fee charged

On Saturday the arboretum will be open from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. Join Valley Forge Audubon Society for a morning bird walk. Then be sure to check out the Holly Grove, with American hollies, loaded with berries in shades of red and yellow, as well as the Pinetum, a collection of colorful conifers. Then stop by the estate house for an organ concert at noon. Suggested donation $5