A Longwood Christmas


November 17, 2023–January 7, 2024
people dressed for winter walk a path overhung with colorful strings of lights, with lit trees on either side and a larger-than-life golden lantern in the distance
Hank Davis

A Very Retro Christmas

This holiday season, experience a riot of retro, a bevy of bright, and numerous nostalgic moments with us. Marvel at playful trees draped in throwback baubles to shimmering tinsel to childhood-favorite toys. Stroll through a fab, festive holiday party scene decked out in mid-century magic. Reminisce amid a vintage Christmas street scene, make new merry memories amid dazzling, vibrant light displays—including some super-sized surprises—and revel in the radiance of retro at every turn.

Have yourself a merry retro Christmas.

November 17, 2023–January 7, 2024

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

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Plan Your Visit

Get the most from your visit by browsing our Visiting Guidelines and Dining Options.

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a tunnel of lights

A tunnel of elegant, otherworldly warmth awaits, illuminated by nearly 20,000 bulbs.

a firepit near two red lit Christmas trees

Warm up at our fire pits as you explore our magnificent outdoor display.

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. Daily at 10:15 am, and every 15 minutes starting at 12:00 pm, weather permitting.

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Celebrate the Sounds of the Season

Free with Gardens Admission. Listen to the sounds of the season throughout our Gardens.

Organ Music
Carillon Music
Outdoor Musicians

More Ways to Celebrate

From Our Blog

The Art Behind the Lights
two large trees lit with purple and pink christmas lights with blurry lights on the right side

The Art Behind the Lights

By Katie Mobley, on December 21, 2022
How to Create Your Own Living Succulent Tree
a close up image of succulents forming a tree

How to Create Your Own Living Succulent Tree

By Kerry Zwack, on December 14, 2022
Shining a (Christmas) Light on Continuing Education
amarylis plant with red christmas balls around them

Shining a (Christmas) Light on Continuing Education

By Timothy Gould, on December 7, 2022
Ornamental Beauty
a red and gold ornament hanging on a christmas tree

Ornamental Beauty

By Kirsten Berlin, on November 30, 2022
Sculptural Botanical Splendor: A Collaboration with Drexel Westphal
a person with pliers near a floral bouquet of red and gold flowers and leaves

Sculptural Botanical Splendor: A Collaboration with Drexel Westphal

By Julia Kimball, on November 23, 2022

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