A Longwood Christmas


November 17, 2023–January 7, 2024
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Angle shot of Exhibition Hall decorated for Christmas, with fountain and two tall Christmas trees in background, and white-lit deciduous trees and plantings of various pink and white flowers along a watery reflecting "street" and brick sidewalks.
Hank Davis

A Very Retro Christmas

This holiday season, experience a radiance 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 retro fun 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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  1. Wed. Oct 10
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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.

Celebrate the Season

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. Our 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 at Pumphouse Plaza and the Italian Water Garden as you explore our magnificent outdoor display. 12:00 pm–11:00 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. Daily at 10:15 am, and every 15 minutes starting at 12:00 pm, weather permitting.

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.

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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
Watch the Restoration of our Longwood Farms Truck

From Our Blog

A Restoration for the Ages
A vintage red pick up truck holding several evergreen trees in the bed.

A Restoration for the Ages

By Gregg Ehrhardt and Katie Mobley, on November 29, 2023
A Delicious Blast from the Past: Retro Holiday Recipes
Four round pastries displayed on a wooden board.

A Delicious Blast from the Past: Retro Holiday Recipes

By Executive Chef Will Brown, on November 22, 2023
Longwood Christmas Past
The conservatory at Longwood Garden with planted poinsettias around the garden beds.

Longwood Christmas Past

By Colvin Randall, on November 15, 2023
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

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