Family Fun
Longwood Gardens is the ideal place for family fun! See exotic plants from around the world, examine insect-catching plants up close, enjoy dancing fountains that shoot water 130 feet in the air, and be dazzled by our colorful indoor and outdoor displays every day of the year.
Our events calendar is packed with fun family events and performances in every season. Visit the Events section for details.
Garden Railway
September 7–November 22
See the Brandywine Valley in miniature form in the Idea Garden! Visitors of all ages will enjoy watching the train travel past Longwood landmarks made from natural elements.
NEW Kids' Garden Adventure
Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 am
Join us for a one hour program that introduces children to the wonders of a garden through story, crafts and garden exploration. For children ages 3-5.
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The Buds and the Bees
Pollination and the Secret Lives of Plants (through November 22)
Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.
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Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy
Saturday, November 28; 3:00–5:00 pm
Pennsylvania Ballet's Sugarplum Fairy greets young guests. Be sure to bring your camera to snap a picture with this favorite friend from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.
Ice Skating Spectacular
November 26–January 10
Enjoy ice skating performances featuring an array of up-and-coming talents, professional skaters and Olympians in a fairy-tale setting.
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