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PHS Philadelphia Flower Show
A staple in Philadelphia since 1829, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show is the oldest and largest indoor horticultural event in the world, typically drawing tens of thousands of people.
Since its inception, the Flower Show has stood at the precipice of creativity and innovation — did you know the poinsettia made its North American debut at the show? — attracting top florists, landscapers, designers and horticulturists from across the globe.
The 2025 theme — Gardens of Tomorrow — is a bold celebration of resilience, optimism, natural wonder and human ingenuity. With dozens of innovative floral displays, this year’s show is a reminder that the seeds we plant today shape the world of tomorrow.
Beyond its large-scale landscapes, the ticketed event hosts a major juried competition in horticulture and floral arranging, as well as tons of gardening talks and demonstrations, hands-on activities for all ages, special events, a sprawling market, and more. All events and exhibitions are free with admission and run daily unless otherwise noted.
This year, the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show runs from March 1 through 9, 2025.
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, signaling to the city — and the horticultural world — that brighter days are ahead.
Celebrating its 196th year, the premier event transforms the Pennsylvania Convention Center into a futuristic floral escape with thousands of blooms.
Expect over three dozen large-scale flowering displays to explore, along with thousands of impressive competition exhibits, and a bevy of botanical activities and family fun.
Some of the key highlights of the 2025 show include:
Entrance Garden — Rendering courtesy Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
In addition to the new theme, there are a number of new things to see and do at the 2025 show, including:
Kids Cocoon — Illustration courtesy Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
While many Flower Show attendees like to choose their own adventure when strolling the sprawling show floor, there are plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy a more guided experience or get your hands dirty with special tours and interactive experiences:
And don’t miss the show’s enticing shopping experiences, including the sprawling Marketplace with over 200 vendors offering live plants, gardening tools and accessories, the Makers Market featuring 33 local artists’ handmade wares and artisanal products, and the PHS Shop for show merch and memorabilia.
There’s a lot to love about the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, but for the last few years, my favorite part has been Artisan Row, where showgoers have the opportunity to dig in and get crafty. I’ve designed a terrarium, created a dried floral bouquet and made a picture-perfect wreath — now beautiful accents in my home that serve as a reminder of the joy that is the Flower Show all year long!
Tickets for the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show can be purchased online or at the door, and weekday ticket prices start at $39.99 for adults, $25 for students (ages 18-24 with valid ID) and $20 for children (ages 5-17).
Discounts are available for entrance after 4 p.m., groups (of 25 or more) and PHS members.
New this year: Flower Show fans can come back again and again with the Floral Fanatic Pass. For $90, the pass gives you unlimited access to the show throughout the run, plus additional perks including an exclusive Flower Show gift bag filled with goodies and premium seating at the Know to Grow lectures.
— Photo courtesy Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
The SEPTA Metro Market-Frankford Line (or L line) drops commuters one block south of the Pennsylvania Convention Center’s Arch Street entrances via the 11th Street or 13th Street stations. Riders on the Broad Street Line (or B Line) can get off at City Hall and walk two blocks east on Market Street to enter the Convention Center between 11th Street and 12th Street.
For those coming in by train from the suburbs, the Pennsylvania Convention Center is easily accessible via the connected Jefferson Station. Take any SEPTA Regional Rail line to the station and follow signs for the Convention Center, then take the escalator up to the Grand Hall entrance on the second floor.
And attendees driving into Center City have plenty of parking options available in garages around the Convention Center as well.
For more details on the exhibits, experiences and events at the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, click the button below.
With acres of gardens and thousands of blooms to see, all that walking is going to make you hungry. Concessions — including Saxby’s coffee, pretzels and beverages — are available at booths throughout the show. But the Pennsylvania Convention Center is also located at the intersection of several Center City culinary treasures.
Reading Terminal Market — the oldest and largest public markets in the nation dating back over 125 years — is located directly across the street from the Flower Show entrance at 12th & Arch streets. Stop in for a cup of joe from Old City Coffee, a sweet treat from Beiler’s Doughnuts, or a meal from one of the other 80-plus booths serving both Philly staples and international cuisine. (Pro tip: To-go might be your best bet here. Crowds are very likely, especially during peak meal times).
Don’t want to brave the Reading Terminal buzz? The Convention Center is located on the edge of another Philadelphia foodie destination: Chinatown. Home to about 100 eateries, Chinatown showcases the diversity of Asian cuisine, with sit-down restaurants like Dim Sum Garden and Emei, bars like Bar-ly and takeout places like David’s Mai Lai Wah. (Just bring cash — many Chinatown spots are cash-only).
A short walk further south gets you a seat at places like Iron Hill Brewery, The Wayward and the Hard Rock Cafe.
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