Autumn’s Colors

October 2–November 15, 2026
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An old stone farmhouse with red shutters sits in the left background, fronted by yellow meadow flowers and foliage.
Carol DeGuiseppi

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.

October 2–November 1, 2026

Gardens Open
10:00 am–6:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

10:00 am–9:00 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Closed Tuesdays

November 2–15, 2026

Gardens Open
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday–Monday

Closed Tuesdays

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Celebrate Autumn in Our Gardens

a path through trees and shrubs in brightly colored autumn hues

Fall foliage reaches its peak in October

avender orbs and spiral chrysanthemum forms along a walkway flanked by vine-covered columns

Bold colors, specialty forms, and our horticultural savvy shine

a miniature orange and black train engine pulls three coal cars on a track amid grasses, foliage, and purple flowers

Our miniature model trains rumble through a beautifully landscaped seasonal display

 

a brick 2-story farmhouse with brown roof and red shutters with field in front and trees in background, against a cloudy sky

Wander 83 acres of beauty and visit the Webb Farmhouse & Galleries

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From Our Blog

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From Ink to Earth: The Enduring Artistry of the Chrysanthemum
A close-up of a deep magenta, dark red, or burgundy 'spider' or 'fujin' type chrysanthemum flower with long, curling, and tubular petals.

From Ink to Earth: The Enduring Artistry of the Chrysanthemum

By Gillian Hayward and Jessica Turner-Skoff, on October 29, 2025
Stewarding Suiseki
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Stewarding Suiseki

By Katie Mobley with Kevin Bielicki, on October 22, 2025
25 Years of Garden Railway Wonder
A black and white photograph of a toy or model steam train engine and car running on a curved track in the foreground. In the soft-focus background, an adult woman and a young boy are smiling as they watch the train.

25 Years of Garden Railway Wonder

By Katie Testa, on October 8, 2025
Squash Season is Here
An orange squash growing on the vine in a garden.

Squash Season is Here

By Alex Correia, on September 18, 2024
A Triumphant Return
The arms of a person working with chrysanthemum blooms.

A Triumphant Return

By Kate Santos, Ph.D., on October 18, 2023

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