TrekUnity
When
March
Attendance
~250,000
Admission
Ticketed
Setting
Indoor
Produced by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society since 1829, the Philadelphia Flower Show is the largest and oldest horticultural event in the country — acres of elaborate garden displays, competitions, and immersive floral installations that transform the Pennsylvania Convention Center (with recent editions spilling outdoors) each spring.
A rite of early spring for the Mid-Atlantic, it draws a quarter-million visitors to marvel at world-class garden design, and pairs easily with a weekend exploring historic Philadelphia.
Want to go? Turn Philadelphia Flower Show into a trip you plan with your group.
Creates an editable trip seeded with a starter itinerary, hotels & eats.
Event details
Typical dates
Early-to-mid March (about 9 days)
Admission
Ticketed (timed entry)
Parking
Center City garages nearby, but SEPTA regional rail and the subway drop you right at the convention center.
Nearest airport
Philadelphia International (PHL) — ~20 min
Typical weather
Chilly Mid-Atlantic early spring — 40s–50s °F outside; the show itself is comfortably indoors.
Official website
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Where to stay
The Notary Hotel
Historic hotel in a former City Hall Annex.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar
Stylish base in Center City.
Old City guesthouses
Near Independence Hall and the historic district.
Where to eat & drink
Reading Terminal Market
Historic food hall across from the convention center.
Pat's / Geno's (cheesesteaks)
The classic Philly cheesesteak rivalry.
Zahav
Award-winning Israeli restaurant (book ahead).
Nearby attractions
Independence Hall & Liberty Bell
The birthplace of American democracy.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
The "Rocky steps" and world-class collection.
Reading Terminal Market
One of the country's great public markets.
A sample itinerary
1Arrive + Old City
- •Fly into PHL
- •Afternoon: Independence Hall + Liberty Bell
- •Dinner: Reading Terminal Market
2Flower Show day
- •Morning: the Flower Show
- •Afternoon: more displays + competitions
- •Evening: cheesesteaks
3Art Museum + depart
- •Morning: Philadelphia Museum of Art
- •Head to PHL
Make it yours — an editable trip you can share with your group.
Travel tips
- Buy timed-entry tickets ahead and go early for smaller crowds.
- Take SEPTA — it drops you right at the convention center.
- Pair it with historic Old City and Reading Terminal Market.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Philadelphia Flower Show?
Early-to-mid March, running about nine days at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Is it indoors?
Primarily yes — it's a comfortable indoor escape from the early-spring chill, though recent editions have added outdoor components.
How do you get there?
Take SEPTA regional rail or the subway straight to the convention center to skip Center City parking.
Going with friends?
TrekUnity keeps the whole group on the same page — vote on plans, split costs, and see who's arriving when.
Start planning freeTrekUnity is an independent travel guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Philadelphia Flower Show or its organizers. Dates, prices, and details are provided for informational purposes and can change — always confirm on the official event website before booking.