Gardens
Harvest Displays
Capture the moment with festive seasonal blooms from colorful chrysanthemums to late-blooming annuals, accented with pumpkins, gourds, and more in our Rose Arbor, Peirce-du Pont House Plaza, and Idea Garden.
Weekends Full of Wonder
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Emerald City Weekend
Fountain Fest
Emerald City Weekend
Free with Gardens admission. Follow the yellow brick road to an Oz-tacular Fountain Fest Weekend of unlimited fun.
October 16, 17, 18, 2026; 5:00–9:00 pm -
Live Music in the Beer Garden
Free Performance
Live Music in the Beer Garden
Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.
Most Friday, Saturday & Sunday Evenings through November 1 -
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
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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Harvest Displays
Seasonal Blooms
Harvest Displays
Free with Gardens admission. Cozy up to festive displays of pumpkins, gourds, and more in our outdoor gardens.
Throughout Autumn's Colors -
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.
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:15 pm -
Garden Railway
Family Time
Garden Railway
Free with Gardens admission. Our display of model trains include steam, diesel, electric and specialty engines that rumble along nearly 500 feet of track amid textural foliage, flowering plants, and woody plants.
Now–January 10, 2027
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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Herb Salts Workshop
In-Person Class
Herb Salts Workshop
Enjoy a chef-led demonstration using fresh and dried herbs, sample a seasonal tasting, and create your own custom herb salt blend to take home.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 am-12:00 pm -
Advanced Bonsai Workshop: Deciduous Trees
In-Person Class
Advanced Bonsai Workshop: Deciduous Trees
Designed for experienced practitioners, this hands-on program explores the critical techniques that support long-term health, structure, and beauty during the transition to dormancy.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 am-12:00 pm -
Introduction to Companion Planting
In-Person Class
Introduction to Companion Planting
Discover how strategic plant partnerships can help create a healthier, more productive garden in this engaging two-week elective course on companion planting.
Elective Class for Garden Certificate
October 31-November 7, 2026 -
Decorative Floral Design
In-Person Class
Decorative Floral Design
Step into the technical side of floral arrangements during this hands-on course designed to grow your understanding of five different decorative design styles.
Core Course for Floral Design Certificate
November 5-December 10, 2026
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.
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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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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.