Autumn’s Colors

October 2–November 15, 2026
An old stone farmhouse with red shutters sits in the left background, fronted by yellow meadow flowers and foliage.
Carol DeGuiseppi

Beautiful by day and bewitching by night, autumn casts its spell across our Gardens. 

Fall’s finest blooms captivate. Vibrant hues mesmerize. Harvest-inspired displays beckon, inviting you into a world of wonder. 

As night falls, the magic deepens. Illuminated fountains dance to frighteningly fun favorites. Enchanting experiences await for all ages. 

Beginning October 16, Chrysanthemum Festival comes alive in an extraordinary spectacle of color and imagination, while select evenings bring delightfully spooky surprises. 

Autumn at Longwood: no tricks, all treats.

Chills & Thrills

October 2–November 1, 2026

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

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

Closed Tuesdays


November 2–15, 2026

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

Closed Tuesdays

Free with Gardens Admission

Timed Admission Tickets required

Timed Reservations required for Members after 3:00 pm Fridays–Sundays through November 1, 2026

Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators

A series of fountains with water in basketweave formation, one with a hint of purple light, rise from octagonal pools against a backdrop of green trees and blue sky.

Main Fountain Garden

Fountain Performances

Our Main Fountain Garden dazzles with playful daytime shows and exhilarating Illuminated Fountain Performances. Now through November 1, 2026.

Festive Fall Fun

Yellow mums trained in two pagoda forms, with white mums in foreground and hanging baskets in background.

October 16–November 15, 2026

Chrysanthemum Festival

Chrysanthemum Festival comes alive in an extraordinary spectacle of color and imagination in our historic conservatories, including some supersized surprises.

A horticulturist squats to work on specialty mums in training, amid a greenhouse of chrysanthemum forms in training.

October 24, 2026, 1:00–3:00 pm

Meet Us at the Mums

Free with Gardens Admission. Advance registration required. Join members of Longwood’s Science team stationed throughout the historic conservatories as we share our techniques, research, and horticultural mastery behind our iconic Chrysanthemum Festival.

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