Main Fountain Garden
Fountain Performances
Our Main Fountain Garden dazzles with playful daytime shows and exhilarating Illuminated Fountain Performances. Now through November 1, 2026.
Ready for Spooky Season?
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Symphony of Horror
Illuminated Fountain Performance
Symphony of Horror
Free with Gardens admission. Experience a hauntingly immersive Illuminated Fountain Performance that blends classic silent film, live organ music, and our dynamic fountains during this 40-minute show.
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:15 pm -
Spellbound Weekend
Fountain Fest
Spellbound Weekend
Free with Gardens admission. It’s a spooky good time for all, complete with a special Friday Illuminated Fountain Performance set to live organ music, and our family-favorite Halloween Magic on Saturday and Sunday.
October 23, 24, 25, 2026; 5:00–9:00 pm
October 24, 2026, 1:00–3:00 pm
Meet Us at the Mums
Free with Gardens Admission. Advance registration required. Join members of Longwood’s Science team stationed throughout the historic conservatories as we share our techniques, research, and horticultural mastery behind our iconic Chrysanthemum Festival.
Upcoming Classes
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The Art and Science of Happiness
In-Person Class
The Art and Science of Happiness
Learn what happiness is, how it affects our lives, and practical strategies to develop and sustain it.
November 4-18, 2026 -
Supporting Winter Wildlife in Your Yard
In-Person Class
Supporting Winter Wildlife in Your Yard
Explore how to select and plant winter-friendly species of flora; design garden spaces that provide essential food and shelter for wildlife; and implement strategies to support them.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm -
Floral Style Studio: Forestcore
In-Person Class
Floral Style Studio: Forestcore
Learn how to work with lush greenery, delicate blooms, branches, moss, and other nature-inspired materials to craft a design that feels both untamed and harmonious.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm -
Holiday Memories Creative Writing Workshop
In-Person Class
Holiday Memories Creative Writing Workshop
During this immersive writing class, experience the magic of Longwood during the holidays—a time that inspires many to pause, reflect, and recollect.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 5:30-8:00 pm
Distinctive Dining at 1906
Delight in garden-inspired dining where seasonal flavors, elegant ambiance, and culinary artistry create an unforgettable experience. Nestled beneath the iconic Main Conservatory and overlooking the dazzling Main Fountain Garden, 1906 redefines what it means to dine in style. Advance reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome at the Bar and Lounge.
From Our Blog
A Festival in Full Form
What Our Conservation Seed Bank is Teaching Us
A Spooky Season Lover’s Guide to the Gardens
Growing a More Resilient Future
Leading Through Fire in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters
Host an Event
Private Events at Longwood
Your most extraordinary occasions deserve an extraordinary setting. Welcome your guests to a world apart in the living, breathing beauty of Longwood Gardens.
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November 20, 2026–January 10, 2027
A Longwood Christmas
This holiday season, explore a universe of infinite wonder. Timed Tickets and Member Reservations available now.
October 16–November 15, 2026
Chrysanthemum Festival comes alive in an extraordinary spectacle of color and imagination in our historic conservatories, including some supersized surprises.