Festive Fridays

Festive Fridays

People of all ages stroll through a fountain garden.
Becca Mathias

Dates

Friday, August 16
5:00 pm
Friday, September 20
5:00 pm
Friday, October 18
5:00 pm

Dates & Price

Select Fridays
May–October, 2024


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

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2024 Festive Friday Schedule

 

Magical Mystery Tour
August 16, 5:00–10:00 pm

Come Together for this fantastic evening of all things The Beatles.

  • Spotlight Tours (5:00 pm and 7:00 pm)
    Enjoy the cool shade of Peirce’s Park, while you learn about Longwood’s beginnings and continued stewardship of our trees on a 30-minute guided tour. Please note: Capacity is limited. Please sign up at the Peirce-du Pont House Information Desk.
  • 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.
  • Organ Demos (6:30 pm and 7:30 pm)
    Enjoy songs by The Beatles on the Longwood Organ in our Conservatory Ballroom.
  • Live Music in the Beer Garden (6:00–8:45 pm): Minas (covering The Beatles)
  • Themed Concessions
  • Illuminated Fountain Performance (9:15 pm): Get Back: The Beatles

Party Like It’s 1999
September 20, 5:00–9:00 pm

It’s 1999 in 2024 with this Prince-inspired Festive Friday.

  • Spotlight Tours (5:00 pm and 7:00 pm)
    Meander through the modernist design of the Silver Garden and enjoy silver-foliaged plants from around the world on a 30-minute guided tour. Please note: Capacity is limited. Please sign up at the Conservatory Information Desk.
  • 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.
  • Organ Demos (6:30 pm and 7:30 pm)
    Enjoy songs by Prince and other pop selections on the Longwood Organ in our Conservatory Ballroom.
  • Live Music in the Beer Garden (5:00–7:45 pm): the [mma] project
  • Themed Concessions
  • Illuminated Fountain Performance (8:15 pm): Take Me With U: Inspired by Prince 

Set Fire to the Rain
October 18, 5:00–9:00 pm

Say Hello to this fun Adele-inspired Festive Friday.

  • Spotlight Tours (5:00 pm and 7:00 pm)
    Explore the excellence and beauty of our horticultural displays under glass with a 30-minute tour in the Conservatory. Please note: Capacity is limited. Please sign up at the Conservatory Information Desk.
  • 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.
  • Organ Demos (6:30 pm and 7:30 pm)
    Enjoy songs by Adele and other pop selections on the Longwood Organ in our Conservatory Ballroom.
  • Live Music in the Beer Garden (5:00–7:45 pm): TBD
  • Themed Concessions
  • Illuminated Fountain Performance (8:15 pm): Someone Like You: Artists Who Inspired Adele