Festival of Fountains

Now–September 27, 2026
Explore the Season
This video does not contain audio

Member Reservations Needed
for Festival of Fountains

Please note, Member reservations are required to visit Fridays–Sundays after 3:00 pm. Members can make free reservations at the Member Portal.

Make Member Reservations
Large pink rhododendron blossoms amid dark green foliage.

Gardens

Rhododendron in Bloom

Rhododendron ‘Scintillation’ is a widely grown evergreen hybrid valued for its soft pink, dome-shaped clusters that appear in mid-spring.

See more of what's in bloom

Enjoy these performances in our Open Air Theatre

Browse Summer Series

Science Series

View Science Series

Upcoming Classes

Browse more classes
A dining table set with food with an illuminated fountain show in the background

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.

Make your reservation

From Our Blog

View more blog posts
1906: A Fresh Take and Recipe
An overhead shot of a bowl of bright green soup with a dark oil drizzle. A long baguette slice sits on the edge, decorated with mussels, red chili rings, and delicate purple and blue floral garnishes. A corner of another plate with a small appetizer is visible in the top left.

1906: A Fresh Take and Recipe

By Jourdan Cole, on May 6, 2026
Trails, Trees, and Tomorrow: The Meadow Garden’s Next Chapter
A shaded, gravel entrance to a meadow. A dense canopy of vibrant green maple leaves creates a natural tunnel over the path. A simple wooden bench sits in the shadows on the right. The end of the path opens into a bright, sunlit area of tall green vegetation.

Trails, Trees, and Tomorrow: The Meadow Garden’s Next Chapter

By Pandora Young and Kristie Lane Anderson, on April 29, 2026
Proudly Supporting Educators
A close-up shot of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat using a magnifying glass to examine a cluster of pink flowers on a plant, with other people partially visible in the background.

Proudly Supporting Educators

By Katie Testa, on April 22, 2026
Continuing the Journey of a Storied Bonsai
A cork bark elm bonsai, on a gray pedestal, on display in a courtyard.

Continuing the Journey of a Storied Bonsai

By Katie Mobley, on April 15, 2026
Name that Plant: Inside the Plant Label Room
A close-up, angled shot of multiple wooden organizer trays filled with stacks of black plant identification labels. The trays feature dark wood dividers, creating separate slots for different plant species.

Name that Plant: Inside the Plant Label Room

By Joyce Rondinella, on April 8, 2026
Dining chairs and long table covered with dark green tablecloth, with individual place settings decorated with yellow calla lilies and a large overhead floral display of green palm leaves, ferns, and a variety of yellow flowers.

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.

Learn more
People of all ages stroll through a fountain garden.

SELECT WEEKENDS MAY–OCTOBER 2026

Fountain Fest Weekends

Ready for weekends full of wonder? Celebrate with Illuminated Fountain Performances, music, and activities all centered around our imaginative themes.

View Schedule
Buy Timed Tickets
Make Member Reservations