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Rose Celebration at Scott Arboretum

May 28 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Celebrate one of summer’s most prized flowers with a free event at Swarthmore College’s Scott Arboretum. The event is family-friendly, including appreciating the beauty of the Dean Bond Rose Garden, learning about roses, and enjoying live music.

Join Scott Arboretum to: 
– Pick up a rose plant for your garden.
– Stroll through the Dean Bond Rose Garden
– Snap photos around the rose arbor
– Learn about rose wines from Chaddsford Winery
– Visit Nether Providence Soap Company for a free rose soap.
– Sample Flower Power kombucha from Baba’s Brew.
– Receive a free ceramic rose from artist Beck Armstrong
– Taste rose-inspired bites and sip rose inspired beverages
– Be delighted with a rose facial mist from Log House Aromatics
– Learn about the Finely Finished Fibers rose collection
– Play a game at the membership table
– Create rose art with your family and friends
– Plant a temporary tattoo on your body
– Play a nature game with Kidlab
– Get a rose painted on your face
This event will feature live music by the Bickel Brothers Band and food by The Munchy Machine and Vera’s Water Ice.
For parking, navigate to 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081 and follow the event/parking signs to Swarthmore College’s North entrance.
  • Free parking is available in both the Whittier and DuPont parking lots.
  • Arboretum directional signs will direct you from the parking lot to the event.
  • Accessible parking is available closer to the event. Let staff know your needs upon arrival.

Venue

Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
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