Emerald City Weekend

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Emerald City Weekend

Fountain Fest Weekends
fountains in green, fuchsia, and fiery yellow-orange against a black night sky
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Dates & Price

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
October 16, 17, 18, 2026
5:00–9:00 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

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Follow the yellow brick road to an Oz-tacular Fountain Fest Weekend of unlimited fun.

Schedule of Activities

  • Open Chimes Tower Hours (4:00–6:00 pm)
    Climb to the top of the Chimes Tower for a stunning view of Longwood’s 62-bell carillon and the surrounding landscape.
  • Live Music in the Beer Garden (5:00–7:45 pm)
    • October 16: Terra Soul featuring Joseph Whitney (Caribbean Steel Pan)
    • October 17: Terra Soul featuring Joseph Whitney (Caribbean Steel Pan)
    • October 18: Terra Soul featuring Joseph Whitney (Caribbean Steel Pan)
  • Carillon Music (6:30 pm)
    Enjoy music from the Land of Oz on Longwood Carillon’s automatic player.
  • Organ Demos (6:30 pm, 7:30 pm on Friday, October 16 and Sunday, October 18; no demos on Saturday, October 17)
    Location: Conservatory Ballroom
    Enjoy automated organ demos featuring themed music on the Longwood Organ.
  • Themed Concessions
  • Illuminated Fountain Performance

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Basketweave fountains in octagonal basins lit by sparkling white light against a black sky.
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Two people relax on a green lawn while fountains dance in the background.
Love is in the Air Weekend

Free with Gardens admission. It’s a weekend of Everlasting Love as we celebrate all things l-o-v-e.

September 18, 19, 20, 2026; 5:00–9:00 pm
fountains in green, fuchsia, and fiery yellow-orange against a black night sky
Emerald City Weekend

Free with Gardens admission. Follow the yellow brick road to an Oz-tacular Fountain Fest Weekend of unlimited fun.

October 16, 17, 18, 2026; 5:00–9:00 pm
Fans and jets of fountain water bathed in lavender light rise above silhouettes of guests on a stone observation balcony.
Spellbound Weekend

Free with Gardens admission. It’s a spooky good time for all, complete with a special Friday Illuminated Fountain Performance set to live organ music, and our family-favorite Halloween Magic on Saturday and Sunday.

October 23, 24, 25, 2026; 5:00–9:00 pm
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