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Family Fun

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Nature's Castles

Let your inner child come out to play in three fantastic treehouses:

The Canopy Cathedral, an ornate two-story house inspired by a Norwegian church overlooking the Italian Water Garden. We invite to you experience the sounds of Longwood in the Canopy Cathedral, where you can linger on newly-installed reclaimed church pews, and listen to windchimes in the trees, the call of native birds, or the laughter of children in the treehouse.

The Lookout Loft, a wheelchair-accessible, rustic Adirondack-style treehouse in the shady Forest Walk. Don't miss hand-crafted, copper “sound horns” that amplify the sounds of our Meadow and forest.

The Lookout Loft will be closing on July 22, 2013 when we begin construction on our new Meadow Garden (opening summer 2014). Find out more about this exciting project !

The Birdhouse, located in the Terrace Woodland, offers bird’s-eye views of the surrounding natural landscape. While there, take a moment to listen for bird calls, and spot and identify birds in the surrounding woods.

Family Activities

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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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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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Festival of Fountains

through September 2

Stand before towering fountains, wander shady groves, see fireworks light up the night sky, and enjoy concerts in the most beautiful outdoor settings.

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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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