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Plan Your Visit

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A Longwood Christmas - November 28, 2013–January 12, 2014

Wander through half a million twinkling lights, thousands of poinsettias, and magnificently adorned trees. Beautifully lit fountains dance in our starry holiday wonderland, and concerts are presented daily.

Buy Before You Arrive • Timed Admission Tickets Required •  Tickets Limited 

Tickets are issued for a specific date and time and tickets are available for advance purchase now. There is no admittance to the Gardens without a timed admission ticket if you are not a Member. Purchase your timed tickets now to avoid disappointment! Tickets are limited and sell out quickly!

Our outdoor Christmas lights come on at 3:30 pm every day!

See our Christmas Visiting Tips to make the most of your holiday visit.

Find out more about timed ticketing, including our Christmas hours, and our peak and non-peak prices.

Please note that actual bloom times may vary depending on weather. The list of flowering highlights is subject to change.

Horticultural highlights this season:
General Indoor Highlights 

  • Amaryllis
  • Begonias
  • Calla-lily (Zantedeschia)
  • Coleus (Solenostemon)
  • Cyclamen coum (Cyclamencoum)
  • Euphorbias
  • Heaths (Erica)
  • Heathers (Calluna)
  • Lilies
  • Narcissus
  • Orchids
  • Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
  • Primroses (Primula)
  • Red Stem Dogwoods (Cornus stolonifera)
  • Roses
  • Winterberry Hollies (Ilex verticillata)

General Outdoor Highlights 

  • Topiaries
  • Conifers

Displays & Upcoming Events

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Visit our New Trial Garden!

When you visit our Idea Garden you will discover something new: our first-ever Trial Garden on view for our guests. This square space houses more than 250 cultivars within 10 genera: Clematis, Dahlia, Paeonia, Capsicum, Agastache, Salvia, Pentas, Lantana, Colocasia, and Canna.

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2013 Summer Performance Series

All summer long, the arts come alive.

Our Summer Performance Series includes more than 40 free and ticketed concerts in the most beautiful outdoor settings.

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Fireworks & Fountains

July 3, July 20, August 17, August 31 & September 14

Get ready for an evening of oohs and ahhs, as Longwood presents spectacular Fireworks & Fountains shows guaranteed to make your summer memorable.

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Beyond the Garden Gates Days & Nights

Enjoy family-fun activities, an outdoor concert, and behind-the-scenes experiences.

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