Fall is Full of Treats
Beautiful by day and bewitching by night, autumn casts its spell across our Gardens.
Fall’s finest blooms captivate. Vibrant hues mesmerize. Harvest-inspired displays beckon, inviting you into a world of wonder.
As night falls, the magic deepens. Illuminated fountains dance to frighteningly fun favorites. Enchanting experiences await for all ages.
Beginning October 16, Chrysanthemum Festival comes alive in an extraordinary spectacle of color and imagination, while select evenings bring delightfully spooky surprises.
Autumn at Longwood: no tricks, all treats.
Festive Fall Fun
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Harvest Displays
Celebrate the Season
Harvest Displays
Free with Gardens admission. Cozy up to festive displays of pumpkins, gourds, and more in our outdoor gardens.
Throughout Autumn's Colors -
Chrysanthemum Bonsai Display
Horticultural Artistry
Chrysanthemum Bonsai Display
Free with Gardens admission. Marvel at a beautiful selection of chrysanthemum bonsai and hardy bonsai in fall color in the Peirce-du Pont House Conservatory and in the Bonsai Workshop.
Now–November 13, 2026 -
Storytime
Imagine
Storytime
Free with Gardens admission. Weather permitting. Gather in the shade of London plane-trees in West Conservatory Plaza for seasonally inspired stories, designed for young children (ages 2-5) and their families.
Thursdays in October 2026 at 11:00 am -
Garden Railway
Family Fun
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 -
Live Music in the Beer Garden
Relax and Enjoy
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
