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  4. Thu. Jul 18
  5. Fri. Jul 19
  6. Sat. Jul 20
  7. Sun. Jul 21
Mon. Jul 15

Summer Camp: Discover My Backyard - Sold Out

Explore the outdoors! Wander through our garden spaces to discover a variety of native plants and wildlife.

9:00 am
Mon. Jul 15

Introduction to Botanical Illustration (Summer)

6 sessions. For all who are interested in mastering the art of plant illustration.

9:00 am
Mon. Jul 15

Delaware Photographic Society

Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.

9:00 am
Mon. Jul 15

Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows

750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.

10:15 am 12:15 pm 2:15 pm
Mon. Jul 15

Main Fountain Garden Fountain Performances

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music, to soaring as high as 175 feet.

11:15 am 1:15 pm 3:15 pm 5:15 pm
Mon. Jul 15

Spotlight Talks

Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.

11:30 am 12:30 pm
Mon. Jul 15

Garden Story Tour

Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.

2:00 pm
Mon. Jul 15

An Evening of Botanical Illustration (Summer)

6 sessions. For beginners as well as more accomplished artists interested in the art of plant illustration.

5:30 pm
Tue. Jul 16

Delaware Photographic Society

Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.

9:00 am
Tue. Jul 16

Summer Camp: Discover My Backyard - Sold Out

Explore the outdoors! Wander through our garden spaces to discover a variety of native plants and wildlife.

9:00 am
Tue. Jul 16

Family Story Time

Young guests can enjoy nature-based stories surrounded by the beauty of our Gardens. Free with Gardens Admission.

10:00 am 10:45 am
Tue. Jul 16

Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows

750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.

10:15 am 12:15 pm 2:15 pm
Tue. Jul 16

Wonders of the Waterlilies

Learn more about the pools, plants and fish that are part of this amazing display. Free with Gardens Admission.

10:30 am
Tue. Jul 16

Main Fountain Garden Fountain Performances

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music, to soaring as high as 175 feet.

11:15 am 1:15 pm 3:15 pm 5:15 pm
Tue. Jul 16

Spotlight Talks

Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.

11:30 am 12:30 pm
Tue. Jul 16

Behind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains

Experience the Main Fountain Garden from the inside out. Ticket required.

1:15 pm 3:15 pm
Tue. Jul 16

Garden Story Tour

Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.

2:00 pm
Wed. Jul 17

Delaware Photographic Society

Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.

9:00 am
Wed. Jul 17

Summer Camp: Discover My Backyard - Sold Out

Explore the outdoors! Wander through our garden spaces to discover a variety of native plants and wildlife.

9:00 am
Wed. Jul 17

Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows

750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.

10:15 am 12:15 pm 2:15 pm
Wed. Jul 17

Main Fountain Garden Fountain Performances

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music, to soaring as high as 175 feet.

11:15 am 1:15 pm 3:15 pm 5:15 pm
Wed. Jul 17

Spotlight Talks

Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.

11:30 am 12:30 pm
Wed. Jul 17

Garden Story Tour

Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.

2:00 pm
Thu. Jul 18

Summer Camp: Discover My Backyard - Sold Out

Explore the outdoors! Wander through our garden spaces to discover a variety of native plants and wildlife.

9:00 am
Thu. Jul 18

Delaware Photographic Society

Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.

9:00 am
Thu. Jul 18

Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows

750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.

10:15 am 12:15 pm 2:15 pm
Thu. Jul 18

Main Fountain Garden Fountain Performances

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music, to soaring as high as 175 feet.

11:15 am 1:15 pm 3:15 pm 5:15 pm 6:15 pm 7:15 pm 8:15 pm
Thu. Jul 18

Spotlight Talks

Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.

11:30 am 12:30 pm
Thu. Jul 18

Behind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains

Experience the Main Fountain Garden from the inside out. Ticket required.

1:15 pm 3:15 pm
Thu. Jul 18

Garden Story Tour

Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.

2:00 pm
Thu. Jul 18

Live Music in the Beer Garden

Join us for live music under the stars.

6:00 pm
Thu. Jul 18

Main Fountain Garden Illuminated Fountain Performances

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle unlike any other.

9:15 pm
Fri. Jul 19

Woody Plant Conference

This popular day-long conference focuses on great woody plants for the Mid-Atlantic States and how to use them in the landscape.

8:30 am
Fri. Jul 19

Delaware Photographic Society

Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.

9:00 am
Fri. Jul 19

Summer Camp: Discover My Backyard - Sold Out

Explore the outdoors! Wander through our garden spaces to discover a variety of native plants and wildlife.

9:00 am
Fri. Jul 19

Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows

750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.

10:15 am 12:15 pm 2:15 pm
Fri. Jul 19

Main Fountain Garden Fountain Performances

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music, to soaring as high as 175 feet.

11:15 am 1:15 pm 3:15 pm 5:15 pm 6:15 pm 7:15 pm 8:15 pm
Fri. Jul 19

Spotlight Talks

Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.

11:30 am 12:30 pm
Fri. Jul 19

Behind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains

Experience the Main Fountain Garden from the inside out. Ticket required.

1:15 pm 3:15 pm
Fri. Jul 19

Garden Story Tour

Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.

2:00 pm
Fri. Jul 19

Live Music in the Beer Garden

Join us for live music under the stars.

6:00 pm
Fri. Jul 19

Main Fountain Garden Illuminated Fountain Performances

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle unlike any other.

9:15 pm
Sat. Jul 20

Delaware Photographic Society

Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.

9:00 am
Sat. Jul 20

Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows

750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.

10:15 am 12:15 pm 2:15 pm 4:15 pm
Sat. Jul 20

Meadow Garden Wildflower Walks

Join our wildflower experts on our meadow trails to discover what’s in bloom. Free with Gardens Admission.

10:30 am
Sat. Jul 20

Main Fountain Garden Fountain Performances

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music, to soaring as high as 175 feet.

11:15 am 1:15 pm 3:15 pm 5:15 pm
Sat. Jul 20

Fireworks & Fountains Shows

Fireworks fly, fountains dance, and music sets the tone during these captivating evenings.

9:15 pm
Sun. Jul 21

Delaware Photographic Society

Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.

9:00 am
Sun. Jul 21

Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows

750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.

10:15 am 12:15 pm 2:15 pm
Sun. Jul 21

Meadow Garden Wildflower Walks

Join our wildflower experts on our meadow trails to discover what’s in bloom. Free with Gardens Admission.

10:30 am
Sun. Jul 21

Main Fountain Garden Fountain Performances

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music, to soaring as high as 175 feet.

11:15 am 1:15 pm 3:15 pm 5:15 pm
Sun. Jul 21

Spotlight Talks

Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.

11:30 am 12:30 pm
Sun. Jul 21

Garden Story Tour

Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.

2:00 pm

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