PHS Pop Up Garden
Filled with plants and seasonal blooms, these welcoming gardens invite guests to gather with friends and neighbors while enjoying food and drinks, hands-on workshops, and community programming all season long.
Step Into the Garden on South Street
Welcome to the PHS Pop Up Garden at South Street, the perfect retreat from busy city life, where the vibes are magical and filled with color. Pull inspiration from our garden designs for your own patio while sipping on frozen cocktails and let the world slip away.
See you next year!
Thank you for making the Pop Up Garden your home away from home this fall! We are now closed for the season and can’t wait to welcome you back on Friday, March 19, 2027.
This season was full of good moments. We swapped plants, listened to live music, and gathered for social mixers and art classes. We handed out flowers, watched the FIFA matches, the Phillies, the Eagles and more, and shared so many laughs (and pups!) along the way. Golden light through the trees, drinks in hand, and good company made it a beautiful season, and we’re grateful to everyone who joined us. 🍂🍁🌾
Garden Location
PHS Pop Up Garden on South Street
1438 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Hours
PHS South Street Pop-up Garden is currently closed for the season.
Accessibility
The PHS Pop Up Garden at South Street is wheelchair accessible. Paid parking is located across the street at the corner of 15th and South Streets.
Plan Your Trip to the Garden
Parking
Paid parking is located across the street at the corner of 15th and South Streets. You may also utilize street parking — make sure to feed the meter if needed.
Public Transportation
Visitors can take the SEPTA Broad Street Line and get off the train at the Lombard-South Station (500 S. Broad Street). Once you arrive at the stop, there is a two-minute walk to get to PHS Pop Up Garden at South Street.
Private Events
Let us host your celebration or event! We offer a variety of different packages fit for all occasions for groups of 20-250.
Submit your request online today using the link below. Please provide a minimum of two weeks’ advance notice to help finalize all the details.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, we do not. We have plenty of space in the garden for large parties. Groups of up to 20 people are welcome on a first-come, first-served, so please feel free to walk in.
Yes. Pets must be on a leash and be well-behaved when visiting the garden.
Guests under 21 are welcome with a parent of legal guardian. On Friday & Saturday after 9pm the garden is 21+
Guests over 21 will need a physical and valid photo driver’s license or identification card issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation or by any other U.S. state or Canada, a valid United States Armed Forces identification card, or a valid passport or travel visa issued by the United States or a foreign country that contains the holder’s photograph, are all acceptable forms of identification.
The garden will close due to lightning and heavy rain. For updates on closures, be sure to follow our social media channels below:
@PHSPopUpGardens on Instagram and Facebook
Please note: Mother Nature can be tricky! We may need to close the garden with only short notice due to weather. Always check the social media listed above BEFORE you head out the door to join us! Remember that the plants love the rain!
Yes, you can submit a request to host a group of 20 or more at the link here. Please give a minimum of two weeks’ notice to help finalize all the details for your request.
The gardens are a fundraiser for PHS to help with the greening work we do throughout the year. We offer a selection of food on-site with plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Please no outside food.
We offer dessert options with our private event packages. For guests without an event, we request you enjoy your sweets before or after you join us in the garden.
Please email PopUpEvents@pennhort.org with as much information as possible: which garden, what date and timeframe, and description of your item and we will check and get back to you.
PHS partners with a bar that runs the daily operations of the garden. We will help you get in touch with the right person as quickly as possible to look into your query and help resolve it if necessary. Please email popupevents@pennhort.org with the following information to help expedite your request: The date of visit, last four digits on the card used, charge amount and the issue.
