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 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.
Kids' Story Time
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 Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 and 10:45 am. Check the events section for dates. For children ages 3–5, and limited to 20 children per session.
Pumpkin Playground
October 2–31, 2010
Kids can discover the fun of rolling, hugging and sitting on pumpkins, while creating an ever-changing display in the Idea Garden.
Garden Railway
September 4–November 21
Imaginations embark on a journey through a marvelous landscape and fanciful miniature railway in the Idea Garden. This year's display features Thomas the Train along with new bridges and new water features.
Fireworks & Fountains
Last Show of the Season: September 5!
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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Fragrant Fridays
September 10: Honey Harvest
See, touch, taste, learn and of course smell everything about one popular fragrance each month during Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance.
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Nature's Castles
The sky's the limit for these spectacular treehouses created by the country's best designers! Let your inner child come out to play in three fantastic creations.
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Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance
through 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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