Fun Family Activities
All activities are free with Gardens admission.
Scent Seekers
If you're attending the Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance exhibition (opening April 10) with children, take them on a scent journey using our Scent Seekers scratch-and-sniff guide, distributed in the Conservatory. Travel through time learning about people (and insects) who have contributed to the fragrance industry.
NaturePlay
Don't miss our imaginative series of hands-on environmental learning designed especially to engage children with nature activities. This activity is offered April-October. Visit our Events page for a schedule of events.
Kids' Garden Adventure
Enjoy a story and create a fun craft with Longwood Staff and volunteers! Young horticulturists learn about a garden-related topic through engaging activites on most Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 am & 10:45 am (only during certain months. Check the events section for dates). For children ages 3–5, and limited to 20 children per session.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
April 3, 8:00 & 9:30 am
Spend the morning with the Easter Bunny at a special breakfast. After your meal, hunt for easter eggs on the Terrace lawn. Reservations required.
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Kite Festival
April 17 & 18
Join in on some high-flying fun at Longwood Gardens! Bring your own kite, or purchase a build-your-own kit in the Gardens Shop.
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Explore Our Indoor Children's Garden
Meet the Drooling Dragon and our other amazing Garden residents! With 17 fountains to enjoy, one-of-a-kind artisan elements and an amazing palette of plants to discover, the garden will delight both young and old.
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Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance
on view April 10–November 21, 2010
Longwood Gardens takes you inside the unmapped universe of scent with Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance, an interactive exhibition that explores the art, science and mystery of fragrance.
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Blue Poppies
In Bloom Now!
Longwood's famed Blue Poppies are back! These elusive plants are usually found in Scotland, Alaska and the Himalayas, but you need only to travel to Longwood to see these show-stopping beauties.
