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Calder Gardens to Open in Philly: Art, Nature & Parade!

9/16/2025

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Calder Gardens, a new cultural site in Philadelphia, will open on September 21, 2025, along the Ben Franklin Parkway.
The 1.8-acre garden features works by artist Alexander Calder, including mobiles and large sculptures.
Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, it includes unique architecture and gardens by Piet Oudolf.
Art displays will rotate, featuring pieces from the Calder Foundation and other museums.
A grand opening parade on September 20, 2025, will showcase performances by various artists. Admission is $18 for adults, with discounts for seniors and students; children under 12 enter free.

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Story summary

Calder Gardens, a new cultural site in Philadelphia, will open on September 21, 2025, along the Ben Franklin Parkway.
The 1.8-acre garden features works by artist Alexander Calder, including mobiles and large sculptures.
Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, it includes unique architecture and gardens by Piet Oudolf.
Art displays will rotate, featuring pieces from the Calder Foundation and other museums.
A grand opening parade on September 20, 2025, will showcase performances by various artists. Admission is $18 for adults, with discounts for seniors and students; children under 12 enter free.