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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.

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

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

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

During this hands-on workshop, discover the magic behind the indigo plant and its use as a natural fabric dye.

Explore the magic of precious metal clay and create botanically inspired fine silver jewelry in this two-part course with artist Hattie Weselyk. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Take a journey through the story of acorns—from ancient times to future forests, oaks trees have evolved and shaped our world all from these mighty seeds.

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.

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.

If needed as a Fireworks & Fountains Show raindate, The Gardens will close at 6:00 pm to everyone but ticketholders for the previous night’s scheduled show, with last entry for non-ticketholders at 2:30 pm. If this raindate is not needed, regular weekend hours and events will resume, and will be posted in the website calendar as soon as the weather decision is made.

Due to an event, event setup, or rehearsal, the Ballroom will be closed.

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.

Stroll through the Gardens, where you’ll learn all about evening container gardens—and then make your own. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Due to an event, event setup, or rehearsal, the Ballroom will be closed.

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

Due to an event, event setup, or rehearsal, the Ballroom will be closed.

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

Discover the beauty and care of bonsai with Longwood’s Horticulture Specialty Grower Kevin Bielicki. For ages 10-16. Sold Out - Join the Waitlist. 

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.

Welcome to the Renaissance as The Brandywiners present the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce Something Rotten, a hilarious mash-up of 16th century Shakespeare and 21st century Broadway.  

Due to an event, event setup, or rehearsal, the Ballroom will be closed.

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 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 July—registration required for online talks.

Join us for a fun and festive floral design class where we’ll create stunning birthday-themed arrangements! Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Welcome to the Renaissance as The Brandywiners present the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce Something Rotten, a hilarious mash-up of 16th century Shakespeare and 21st century Broadway.  

Due to an event, event setup, or rehearsal, the Ballroom will be closed.

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. 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.

Welcome to the Renaissance as The Brandywiners present the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce Something Rotten, a hilarious mash-up of 16th century Shakespeare and 21st century Broadway.  

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

Learn the care and culture of bonsai, including techniques for designing and maintaining these sculptured treasures. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Dive into how gardening techniques can adapt to a changing climate.

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

Due to an event, event setup, or rehearsal, the Ballroom will be 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.

Join 1906 chef Susanna Vaughan to learn about salting as a means of preserving your herbs. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

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 for a special opportunity to meet Felix Doolittle, the creator of custom watercolor pieces inspired by the beauty and variety of waterlilies in our elegant Waterlily Court.

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

Welcome to the Renaissance as The Brandywiners present the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce Something Rotten, a hilarious mash-up of 16th century Shakespeare and 21st century Broadway.  

Our classical Illuminated Fountain Performances are dramatic, inspiring, and breathtakingly beautiful.

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.

Our classical Illuminated Fountain Performances are dramatic, inspiring, and breathtakingly beautiful.

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.

Use a variety of fun materials—like paper, fabric, paint, and natural objects—to create amazing artwork.  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.

Taking cues from the colors and movement of water, as well as the architecture of the formal gardens, create a sensational design that emulates these features.

Elective Class for Floral Design Certificate

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.

During this hands-on digital photography workshop, focus on Longwood’s abundant water features. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Featuring more than a dozen musicians and fronted by lead singer China Forbes, Pink Martini is celebrated around the world for its multilingual repertoire inspired by classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop. Sold out.

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

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

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 stunning, garden-inspired pieces using colorful tiles, glass, and other materials. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

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.

Gain the confidence you need to keep your garden thriving in this practical class on irrigation designed for home gardeners.

Using fresh, local, and seasonal flowers, create arrangements that boast vibrant summer colors and a whimsical garden feel, all while using creative, European techniques.

Elective Class for Floral Design Certificate

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.

Create stunning, garden-inspired pieces using colorful tiles, glass, and other materials. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

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

Our classical Illuminated Fountain Performances are dramatic, inspiring, and breathtakingly beautiful.

Learn how to use natural phenomena to engage your students inside and outside the classroom, all while earning Act 48 credits.

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.

Learn how to use natural phenomena to engage your students inside and outside the classroom, all while earning Act 48 credits.

Dive into a new medium during this four-part oil painting workshop where you’ll capture our stunning Waterlily Court. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Learn about common native plants, how to reduce environmental impact through proper fertilization, and discover winterizing techniques that benefit your garden.

Learn how to use natural phenomena to engage your students inside and outside the classroom, all while earning Act 48 credits.

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.

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.

Dive into the world of exotic and tropical plants and get inspired by their colorful foliage and fragrant flowers. 

Elective Class for Gardening Certificate

Join local beekeepers and go inside the hive, taking a close look at the fascinating world of bees. 

Learn how to use natural phenomena to engage your students inside and outside the classroom, all while earning Act 48 credits.

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 to learn more about your Membership, benefits, and visiting through the seasons.

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

Fully online. Develop a foundation in field sketching techniques, including line, tone, and color.  Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Core Course for Landscape Design Certificate

Fully online. Explore the art and science of integrating water into landscape and garden design during this comprehensive course led by acclaimed landscape architect and water designer James Garland.

Elective Class for Landscape Design Certificate

Members-only Hours. Best Children’s Music Album Grammy-nominee Divinity Roxx creates empowering music and media that educates and guides children and young adults to be the best versions of themselves.

Learn how to use natural phenomena to engage your students inside and outside the classroom, all while earning Act 48 credits.

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

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

Our classical Illuminated Fountain Performances are dramatic, inspiring, and breathtakingly beautiful.

Learn how to utilize reusable and biodegradable mechanics in your floral designs.

Elective Class for Floral Design Certificate

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

Gather your family and join us for a hands-on workshop to learn all about succulents. This workshop is designed for adults and children (ages 5-9) to learn together.

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.

Join us for a special morning with acclaimed landscape architect and water designer James Garland as he shares from his expansive new book, Fountain Safari.

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.

Creatively construct a succulent garden inside a container. For ages 10-16.

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.

If needed as a Fireworks & Fountains Show raindate, The Gardens will close at 6:00 pm to everyone but ticketholders for the previous night’s scheduled show, with last entry for non-ticketholders at 2:30 pm. If this raindate is not needed, regular weekend hours and events will resume, and will be posted in the website calendar as soon as the weather decision is made.

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.

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.

His generation’s most soulful jazz artist, this two-time Grammy Award-winner takes the stage with his bone-deep baritone voice, warm sound, and stirring mix of jazz, soul, blues, and gospel music. Sold out.

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.

Mary Chapin Carpenter tops a bill of acclaimed singer-songwriters along with opener Brandy Clark during this sensational performance.  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.

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.

Enjoy the best of both worlds with this art- and horticulture-centric orchid class! 

Stroll through Longwood and embark on a firsthand discovery of edible plants from jewelweed to milkweed and mayapple to black walnut.

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 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 July—registration required for online talks.

En este taller práctico, con toda la instrucción en español, aprenderá a comprar, seleccionar y estilizar el diseño floral perfecto y llamativo.

Learn about what crops work well for a late season start and get some expert guidance on strategies to keep your garden productive for months to come. 

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.

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.