Tropical Forest Congo Festival

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Festival
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Phipps Conservatory
Date: 
Saturday, June 25, 2016 - 11:00 to 16:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
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Phipps Conservatory: One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3830
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Cost: 
Each of the activities is free with Conservatory admission, which is $15 for adults, $14 for seniors and students, and $11 for children ages 2 - 18. Members and kids under 2 enter at no cost.

Join us for a day of celebration and exotic fun at our next Tropical Forest Congo Festival, featuring family-friendly activities, entertainment, food and more inspired by one of the world's most botanically and culturally rich rainforest regions.

As part of the festivities, you will have the chance to:

Pot plants and make crafts with your kids
Enjoy live entertainment
Taste delectable African-inspired food samples from Café Phipps
Learn about medicinal plants of the Congo rainforests

Each of the activities is free with Conservatory admission, which is $15 for adults, $14 for seniors and students, and $11 for children ages 2 - 18. Members and kids under 2 enter at no cost.

UCIS Unit: 
Center for African Studies
Non-University Sponsors: 
Duquesne University