A Longwood Christmas


November 18, 2022–January 8, 2023
Buy Timed Tickets or Make Member Reservations
Lit Christmas trees reflect in an oval pool, framed by 2 planters of white cyclamen beneath a glass roof
Laurie Carrozzino

The Art of Christmas

This holiday season, we showcase botanical splendor at its finest. Our horticulture artists use plants as their palette to create an extraordinary display of floating floral designs, festive trees draped in gilded garland, gardens of bold blooms, an extravagant floral shop dressed for the holidays, and so much more.

Outside, gaze upon botanically inspired light displays, explore enchanting treehouses, savor the sounds of the season, and find new imaginative surprises that are sure to delight.

We have Christmas down to an art.

November 18, 2022–January 8, 2023

Gardens Open Daily 10:00 am—11:00 pm

Timed Admission Tickets required

Timed Reservations required for Members every day from open to close during A Longwood Christmas

Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators

Buy Timed Tickets
Make Member Reservations
fountains lit by colorful lights, with a large blue-lit leaf-bare deciduous tree in the center background
Vote For Us!

We’re excited to be nominated for the Best 2022 Botanical Garden Holiday Lights by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

Get Voting

Gardens Admission Availability

Available
Limited Availability
Sold Out
Show More Future Dates
  1. Wed. Oct 10
  2. Future Dates
Wed. Oct 10Timed Tickets Required Timed Member Reservations Not Required
  1. 10:00 am

 

    Complimentary Guest Tickets Accepted

    Complimentary Guest Tickets are for one-time general admission and not valid for specially ticketed events and blackout days (all Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during A Longwood Christmas and every day December 25 through January 3). Check your tickets for additional restrictions.

a tunnel of lights

Stroll amid a wonderland of a half-million lights. Outdoor lights begin to come on at 12:00 pm daily.

a firepit near two red lit Christmas trees

Warm up at our fire pits as you explore our magnificent outdoor display; beginning at 12:00 pm daily, weather permitting.

a garden railway lit for Christmas

Our miniature model trains rumble through a beautifully landscaped setting during regular Gardens hours, weather permitting.

colorful fountains shoot in the air surrounded by decorated Christmas trees

Open Air Theatre fountains dance with holiday color and classic Christmas music, weather permitting. Daily at 10:15 am, and every 15 minutes starting at 12:00 pm.

Celebrate the Sounds of the Season

Maps

Find Your Way

Visit our mobile map to explore the Gardens before you visit and navigate to highlighted features during your visit. Or download a printable map.

Mobile Map
Printable Map

From Our Blog

Sculptural Botanical Splendor: A Collaboration with Drexel Westphal
a person with pliers near a floral bouquet of red and gold flowers and leaves
Plants as Our Palette: Holiday Recipes
a plate of food, drink, bowl of soup and a vase of flowers on a wood table

Plants as Our Palette: Holiday Recipes

By Executive Chef Will Brown, on November 16, 2022
The Beauty (and Possibilities) of Dried Flowers
a close up of a Christmas tree with dried flowers and green ornaments

The Beauty (and Possibilities) of Dried Flowers

By Michael Strengari, on December 8, 2021
Fire and Ice, Made Delicious
a glass of alcohol with a set of hands lighting a lemon peel on fire

Fire and Ice, Made Delicious

By Executive Chef Will Brown, on November 24, 2021
The Poinsettia: An Evolving Tradition

The Poinsettia: An Evolving Tradition

By Betsy Beltz, on December 9, 2020

Explore our Seasons