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May 9–September 29, 2019Festival of Fountains
Spectacular events, glorious gardens, live music, special exhibits, and jaw-dropping fountain performances await.
Sunday, September 01
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- 9:00 am
Delaware Photographic Society
Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 10:15 am
- 12:15 pm
- 2:15 pm
- 4:15 pm
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.
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- 11:15 am
- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
- 5:15 pm
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.
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- 8:15 pm
Fireworks & Fountains Shows
Fireworks fly, fountains dance, and music sets the tone during these captivating evenings.
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Monday, September 02
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- 9:00 am
Delaware Photographic Society
Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 10:15 am
- 12:15 pm
- 2:15 pm
- 4:15 pm
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.
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- 11:15 am
- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
- 5:15 pm
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.
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- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
Spotlight Talks
Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 2:00 pm
Garden Story Tour
Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.
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Tuesday, September 03
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- 9:00 am
Delaware Photographic Society
Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Wonders of the Waterlilies
Learn more about the pools, plants and fish that are part of this amazing display. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 11:15 am
- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
- 5:15 pm
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.
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- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
Spotlight Talks
Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
Behind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains
Experience the Main Fountain Garden from the inside out. Ticket required.
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- 2:00 pm
Garden Story Tour
Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 7:30 pm
Jesse & Joy
This Grammy Award-winning Mexican singer-songwriter pop duo continues to grow worldwide as a bilingual force.
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Wednesday, September 04
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- 9:00 am
Delaware Photographic Society
Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 11:15 am
- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
- 5:15 pm
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.
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- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
Spotlight Talks
Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 2:00 pm
Garden Story Tour
Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.
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Thursday, September 05
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- 9:00 am
Delaware Photographic Society
Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 10:15 am
- 12:15 pm
- 2:15 pm
- 4:15 pm
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.
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- 11:15 am
- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
- 5:15 pm
- 6:15 pm
- 7:15 pm
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.
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- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
Spotlight Talks
Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
Behind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains
Experience the Main Fountain Garden from the inside out. Ticket required.
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- 2:00 pm
Garden Story Tour
Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Live Music in the Beer Garden
Join us for live music under the stars.
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- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Edible Plants
6 sessions. This course will concentrate on identification, culture, landscape use, and culinary use.
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- 8:15 pm
Main Fountain Garden Illuminated Fountain Performances
Enjoy a nighttime spectacle unlike any other.
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Friday, September 06
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- 9:00 am
Member Appreciation Days
Enjoy 20% discounts in The GardenShop, 1906, and The Café.
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- 9:00 am
Delaware Photographic Society
Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 10:15 am
- 12:15 pm
- 2:15 pm
- 4:15 pm
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.
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- 11:15 am
- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
- 5:15 pm
- 6:15 pm
- 7:15 pm
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.
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- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
Spotlight Talks
Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Pastels in Plein Air
4 sessions. Explore a different garden setting each week to capture its beauty en plein air.
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- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
Behind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains
Experience the Main Fountain Garden from the inside out. Ticket required.
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- 2:00 pm
Garden Story Tour
Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Introduction to Ikebana (Fall)
2 sessions. This course will introduce you to Ikebana in general, featuring two different schools of study.
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- 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Live Music in the Beer Garden
Join us for live music under the stars.
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- 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Festive Friday: Hooray for Hollywood
September 6, 2019. Celebrate the magic of movies. Hip, hip, hooray ... for Hollywood!
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- 8:15 pm
Main Fountain Garden Illuminated Fountain Performances
Enjoy a nighttime spectacle unlike any other.
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Saturday, September 07
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- 9:00 am
Delaware Photographic Society
Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 10:15 am
- 12:15 pm
- 2:15 pm
- 4:15 pm
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.
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- 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Meadow Garden Wildflower Walks
Join our wildflower experts on our meadow trails to discover what’s in bloom. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 11:15 am
- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
- 5:15 pm
- 6:15 pm
- 7:15 pm
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.
-
- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
Spotlight Talks
Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 2:00 pm
Garden Story Tour
Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Live Music in the Beer Garden
Join us for live music under the stars.
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- 8:15 pm
Main Fountain Garden Illuminated Fountain Performances
Enjoy a nighttime spectacle unlike any other.
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