Sensory-Friendly Members-only Evening

Sensory-Friendly Members-only Evening

Summer Members-only Hours
Three people walking along a path, surrounded by acacia, at Longwood Gardens.
Cathy Matos

Date & Location

Thursday, September 17, 2026
6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Open Air Theatre

Member reservations (except for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators) are required for the September 17 evening. 

Free with Membership. 

Members’ guests are welcome but must be accompanied by a Member. Guests not included in a Membership require Admission tickets, which can be purchased on site. Complimentary Guest Tickets may be used.


Please note: Chairs are provided in the Open Air Theatre.

After the performance, please join us in the Main Fountain Garden for an Illuminated Fountain Performance at 8:15 pm.

Members may set up their own chairs or blankets in the Main Fountain Garden, beginning at 5:00 pm.

Social Guide

Prepare for your Gardens experience with our social guide. This guide contains photographs and descriptions of what to expect during your visit, helpful tips for finding quiet spaces, and more.

Easy Ways to Become a Member

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Delivering a fun, highly interactive experience for all, Grammy Award-winner Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist and music therapist Claudia Zanes team up with singer Tyree Austin to create a sensory-friendly inclusive experience at 6:30 pm. 

Afterward, experience a sensory-friendly Illuminated Fountain Performance, Journey to Oz, at 8:15 pm. This show features the same spectacular artistry with lower audio volume and smooth lighting transitions to minimize strobing effects; it will not feature fire effects, for a more comfortable experience. 

Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy this calmer environment. Quiet areas will be available throughout the evening in the Peirce-du Pont House Library and The Fountain Room. 

Reservations are required (except for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators) to ensure a calm, positive experience for all guests. 

Members’ guests are welcome but must be accompanied by a Member. Guests not included in a Membership require Admission tickets. Complimentary Guest Tickets may be used. Chairs are provided in the Open Air Theatre. Members may set up their own chairs or blankets in the Main Fountain Garden, beginning at 5:00 pm. The Cafe will be open until 8:00 pm and concessions will be available in the Rose Arbor from 5:007:30 pm. Member discounts cannot be applied to alcohol purchases.

Accessibility in the Gardens

At Longwood Gardens, we welcome everyone to enjoy the beauty of our Gardens. Read more about our accessible options available to you, for both before and during your visit.