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Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Spend an evening sketching—and admiring—the verdant view of Longwood’s Topiary and Rose Gardens. Registration closed.

Two-time Grammy Award nominee, genre-bending singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Cody Fry—known from American Idol and for his viral hit I Hear a Symphony—presents an intimate “acoustic” performance.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Join us at The Creamery of Kennett Square to build your knowledge base on all things coffee, including a general understanding of coffee's history and origins, the coffee plant itself, basic methods of post-harvest processing, and more.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

To commemorate Juneteenth, Voices Underground presents stand-up comedian Preacher Lawson, best known for his appearance on season 12 of America’s Got Talent and his residency hosting America’s Got Talent Live in Las Vegas.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Capture the sunny and vivid beauty of summer botanicals on paper in this immersive drawing workshop for beginners to avid art hobbyists. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

Create a fun and breezy floral arrangement that brings beachy floral beauty to your home. Registration closed.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Create a floral arrangement that incorporates both late spring blooms and bright, warm weather loving summer flowers. Registration closed.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Enjoy the sounds of our 62-bell Longwood Carillon amid the lovely setting of our picturesque Chimes Tower.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

The Gardens, indoors and out, are closed on Tuesdays, except to class participants.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Explore our newly enhanced Waterlily Court and take a close look at its aquatic treasures.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Learn about one of our many plant research and conservation projects and meet the talented staff behind the work. Free with Gardens admission, except online in June and July—registration required for online talks.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Design with flowers, foliage, and natural accents to celebrate the beauty of plants as they grow in nature.

Core Class for Floral Design Certificate

The Kennett Symphony presents Fiesta, a fiery program of dance music from Alberto Ginastera, Arturo Piazzolla, and Manuel de Falla, and a selection by contemporary Mexican-American composer Gabriela Ortiz.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Celebrate with Illuminated Fountain Performances, music, and activities all centered around our imaginative themes.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Through a lecture and demonstration, learn characteristic kusamono styles, methods for creation, display techniques, and care. 

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Learn how to propagate plants from cuttings during this hands-on plant propagation experience and take home a live cutting.

Free with Gardens admission. Celebrate with Illuminated Fountain Performances, music, and activities all centered around our imaginative themes.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Celebrate with Illuminated Fountain Performances, music, and activities all centered around our imaginative themes.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

The Gardens, indoors and out, are closed on Tuesdays, except to class participants.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Explore our newly enhanced Waterlily Court and take a close look at its aquatic treasures.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

The Gardens, indoors and out, will close at 6:00 pm to everyone but Fireworks & Fountains Show ticketholders. Last entry for those without Fireworks & Fountains Show tickets is 2:30 pm.

Our spectacular Fireworks & Fountains Shows return this summer, setting the sky—and our hearts—aglow.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Enjoy the sounds of our 62-bell Longwood Carillon amid the lovely setting of our picturesque Chimes Tower.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Fully online. Learn tools and practices to represent the landscape in this informative online series. 

Core Class for Landscape Design Certificate

The Gardens, indoors and out, are closed on Tuesdays, except to class participants.

Learn about the fundamental tools and techniques needed for floral design as well as the elements and principles of design. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

First Required Core Course for Floral Design Certificate

Get a detailed look into a variety of plants with exceptional ornamental attributes and resiliency in the garden.

Elective Class for Gardening Certificate

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

Create two nature-inspired sculptures to bring home and proudly display. For ages 10-16.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Explore our newly enhanced Waterlily Court and take a close look at its aquatic treasures.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Master the art and science of plant propagation in this comprehensive, 4-week workshop series.

Core Class for Gardening Certificate

Get incredible shots of moving water while learning the secrets of capturing water’s intricate details.

Enhance your skills and portfolio in the natural beauty of Longwood’s famous orchid collection.

Americana icon Peter Rowan teams up with David Grisman's son, Sam, and his Sam Grisman Project for a special performance that gets to the very heart of American roots.

Relax amongst our lush Gardens setting, the perfect atmosphere to practice mindfulness, flow, and fitness.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Learn how you can incorporate innovative solutions into your landscape designs to help communities better manage their stormwater. 

Elective Class for the Landscape Design Certificate

Blending country music with Americana, folk, pop, rock, and blues, Rosanne Cash performs with her husband, six-time Grammy award-winning guitarist, producer, songwriter, and recording engineer John Leventhal. Sold out.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Celebrate with Illuminated Fountain Performances, music, and activities all centered around our imaginative themes.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Explore our newly enhanced Waterlily Court and take a close look at its aquatic treasures.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Explore the fertility needs of indoor and outdoor potted plants; annual, perennial, and vegetable garden spaces; a few special needs plants; and basic turf fertility issues.

Perfect for families, this fun, hands-on experience welcomes kids to get their hands dirty while planting easy-to-grow, fragrant herbs. This workshop is designed for adults and children (ages 5-9) to learn together. Sold out - join the waitlist.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Have a blast planting easy-to-grow, fragrant herbs to take home and discovering how they can make your outdoor space smell amazing. For ages 10-16.

Free with Gardens admission. Celebrate with Illuminated Fountain Performances, music, and activities all centered around our imaginative themes.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens admission. Celebrate with Illuminated Fountain Performances, music, and activities all centered around our imaginative themes.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Create an arrangement that uses both late spring blooms and bright summer flowers.

Elective Class for Floral Design Certificate

The Gardens, indoors and out, are closed on Tuesdays, except to class participants.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

Explore our cut flower garden, go behind-the-scenes to our floral studio, and design a floral arrangement.  For ages 10-16.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Explore our newly enhanced Waterlily Court and take a close look at its aquatic treasures.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Join professional photographer Drew Tolbert for a crash course in getting the most out of your phone’s camera.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Go on a journey through the fascinating history of the popular spirit gin and why this highly aromatic and flavorful spirit is so popular today.

The Gardens stay open late on select evenings this summer, just for Members.

Members-only Hours.  Irish bluegrass quartet JigJam brings a high-energy combination of bluegrass and American folk to their foot-stomping live performances.  

Discover some woody plant favorites and little-used species with great potential … and much more.

Enjoy 20% discounts in The Garden Shop, 1906, and The Café.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.