Autumn’s Colors

October 3–November 16, 2025
An old stone farmhouse with red shutters sits in the left background, fronted by yellow meadow flowers and foliage.
Carol DeGuiseppi

Immerse yourself in the beauty of our Flower Garden Walk, the bounty of our Ornamental Kitchen Garden, and the vibrancy of hardy Korean mums in our Idea Garden. Our artists and scientists stretch their horticultural limits with Chrysanthemum Festival, opening October 24. New this year, we share a behind-the-scenes look at the display with a detailed exhibit.

Experience art at work as our Gardens transform into an ever-changing gallery of masterful moments. Creativity not only grows here; it flourishes.

October 3–26, 2025

Gardens Open
10:00 am–6:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

10:00 am–9:00 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Closed Tuesdays

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


October 27–November 16, 2025

Gardens Open
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday–Monday

Closed Tuesdays

Free with Gardens Admission

Timed Admission Tickets required

Reservations not required for Members and Innovators

Clouds reflect an orange sunset over a field in winter, with leafless trees in the background and a stone tower on the right.

A Culinary Experience at Granogue

Field & Flame

October 3 & 4, 2025, 6:00–9:00 pm

Join us for an extraordinary evening at Field & Flame, where the art of open-fire cooking meets the timeless beauty of Longwood at Granogue.

Dine With Us

Enjoy a Performance

Learn Something New

Autumn’s Colors Calendar

Wondering what’s going on in our Gardens this season?

We’re pleased to share with you this print-ready PDF of our complete Autumn’s Colors calendar, featuring learning experiences, performances, Member and Innovator events, and much more.

A Triumphant Return
The arms of a person working with chrysanthemum blooms.

A Triumphant Return

By Kate Santos, Ph.D., on October 18, 2023
New Forms, New Displays, New Fun
a chrysanthemum bonsai on a wooden platform

New Forms, New Displays, New Fun

By Jim Sutton, Display Designer and Kevin Bielicki with Katie Mobley, on October 27, 2021
The Show Must Go On

The Show Must Go On

By Jim Sutton, Display Designer, on October 28, 2020
Fall is for Foliage
yellow, pink, green, and red fall foliage overlooks a small lake

Fall is for Foliage

By Tyler Altenburger, on October 14, 2020

Starting October 24, 2025

Chrysanthemum Festival

Join us for the return of Chrysanthemum Festival and experience a living masterpiece of ever-changing wonder.

Explore Our Seasons