Family & Kids

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Family Nature Walks

Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

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Fun activities abound for guests all of ages, both here in our Gardens and online. Explore our colorful indoor and outdoor displays every day of the year, engage in activities you can do in your own backyard, and discover stories about our plants and people with our range of offerings.

Upcoming Events

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Family Nature Walks

Free with Gardens Admission. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Most Fridays & Saturdays, Now–October 28, 2023
Garden Railway

Celebrate the 20+ year tradition of our whimsical, wonderful Garden Railway.

September 30, 2023–January 7, 2024
Pumpkin Playground

Visit our Children’s Corner in the Idea Garden for interactive play and a festive fall photo. Open until Gardens closing or dusk, whichever comes first.

October 6–30, 2023
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Festive Fridays

During these special evenings, enjoy themed fountain performances, concessions, entertainment, and more.

Select Fridays May–October, 2023
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Learning Together: Magnificent Mossariums

Fully online. Join us to create your very own mossariums—terrariums filled with mosses! 

Monday, October 23, 2023 at 6:30 pm
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Stylish Houseplants

Onsite. Discover the history behind Kokedama while DIYing your own take home plant. For ages 10–16.

Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 9:00 am
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Watercolors in the Meadow

Onsite. Capture the elegance of fall’s changing colors while exploring light, color, and composition through various watercolor painting techniques. For ages 10–16. 

Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 9:00 am
Organ Music

Free with Gardens Admission. Listen to the sounds of the season played on The Longwood Organ.

Daily during A Longwood Christmas, 2:00–10:00 pm
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Carillon Music

Free with Gardens Admission. Enjoy the holiday sounds of our 62-bell, five-octave Longwood Carillon in the lovely setting of our Chimes Tower.

Fridays during A Longwood Christmas, 6:00–8:00 pm
Outdoor Christmas Musicians

Free with Gardens Admission. Enjoy festive music while exploring our dazzling outdoor display.

Select Dates & Times during A Longwood Christmas
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O, Christmas Tree

Fully online. Join us online and learn more about winter’s favorite tree—and how to keep it happy in your home for the entire holiday season.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6:30 pm
New Year’s Eve

Free with Gardens Admission. Ring in the New Year with outdoor musicians, our historic organ, and more!

December 31, 2023, 4:00–10:00 pm
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