Animated Adventures Weekend

Animated Adventures Weekend

Fountain Fest Weekends
Two basketweave fountains in the foreground frame silhouettes of guests watching pastel-colored fountains fill the night sky in the background/
Becca Mathias

Dates

Friday, August 14
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, August 15
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, August 16
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Dates & Price

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
August 14, 15, 16, 2026
5:00–10:00 pm


Free with Gardens Admission

Timed Admission Tickets required

Timed Reservations required for Members after 3:00 pm Fridays–Sundays

Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators

Become a Member and Attend this Event for Free


Schedule of Activities

  • Spotlight Tours (4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm)
    During our free, 30-minute guided Spotlight Tours, you are cordially invited to learn about the gracious hospitality of Pierre and Alice du Pont’s garden parties as we stroll the historic east gardens.
  • Open Chimes Tower Hours (5:00–8:00 pm)
    Climb to the top of the Chimes Tower for a stunning view of Longwood’s 62-bell carillon and the surrounding landscape.
  • Family Activity at the Topiary Garden Entrance (6:00–8:00 pm)
    Enjoy a fun family activity themed to this Fountain Fest Weekend.
  • Live Music in the Beer Garden (6:00–8:45 pm)
    • August 14: Terra Soul featuring Joseph Whitney (Caribbean Steel Pan)
    • August 15: Acoustic Duo 3 West (Contemporary Hits and Timeless Classics)
    • August 16: Terra Soul featuring Joseph Whitney (Caribbean Steel Pan)
  • Carillon Music (8:30 pm)
    Enjoy musical selections from animated classics on the Longwood Carillon’s automatic player.
  • Themed Concessions
  • Illuminated Fountain Performance