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Festive Fridays

Dates
- Friday, June 30
- 5:00 pm
- Friday, July 14
- 5:00 pm
- Friday, August 4
- 5:00 pm
- Friday, September 15
- 5:00 pm
- Friday, October 13
- 5:00 pm
Dates & Price
Select Fridays May–October, 2023
Free with Gardens Admission
Timed Admission Tickets required
Timed Reservations required for Members after 3:00 pm Thursdays–Saturdays
Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators
Fridays are meant for fun … especially our Festive Friday theme nights! During these special evenings, enjoy themed fountain performances, concessions, entertainment, and more.
2023 Festive Friday Schedule
Make Some Noise
June 30, 5:00–10:00 pm
It’s all about music with our June Festive Friday!
- Make your own music with keyboards set up around the Gardens (5:00–8:00 pm).
- 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. - Live Music in the Beer Garden (6:00–8:45 pm)
the [mma project] (Eclectic Acoustic) - Themed concessions in The Café
- Illuminated Fountain Performance (9:15 pm)
The Piano Men
It’s a Philly Thing
July 14, 5:00–10:00 pm
Show your love for the City of Brotherly Love with this month’s Festive Friday.
- Talk with Senior Manager of Education & Training for Victory Brewing Company Max Finnance—one of only 22 Master Cicerones in the world—in the Beer Garden (7:00 pm).
- 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. - Live Music in the Beer Garden (6:00–8:45 pm)
Polkadelphia (Polka New and Old) - Themed concessions in The Café
- Illuminated Fountain Performance (9:15 pm)
To Philly, With Love
To Infinity and Beyond
August 4, 5:00–10:00 pm
Gather the family for a fun night of circus art to animated movie music favorites to much more.
- Take in the spectacle of performers from the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts in the Pumphouse Plaza (6:00–8:00 pm).
- 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. - Live Music in the Beer Garden (6:00–8:45 pm)
Plenty Pepper Steel Band (Caribbean Steel Pan) - Themed concessions in The Café
- Illuminated Fountain Performance (9:15 pm)
NEW To Infinity and Beyond
I’m a Believer
September 15, 5:00–9:00 pm
You better believe there’s a whole lot of family-friendly magic on deck for this Festive Friday.
- Take in the spectacle of performers from The Give and Take Jugglers in the Pumphouse Plaza (5:30–7:30 pm).
- Chimes Tower Hours (5:00–7:00 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)
Plenty Pepper Steel Band (Caribbean Steel Pan) - Themed concessions in The Café
- Illuminated Fountain Performance (8:15 pm)
Pure Imagination
Bailando
October 13, 5:00–9:00 pm
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