Autumn’s Colors

Free with Gardens admission. Weather permitting. Gather in the shade of London plane-trees in West Conservatory Plaza for seasonally inspired stories, designed for young children (ages 2-5) and their families.

Free with Gardens admission. Cozy up to festive displays of pumpkins, gourds, and more in our outdoor gardens.

Free with Gardens admission. Our collection of large-scale model trains include steam, diesel, electric and specialty engines that rumble along nearly 500 feet of track amid textural foliage, flowering plants, and woody plants.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Set against the backdrop of October’s shifting light, this creative experience invites you to explore a darker, more atmospheric approach to container design.

As organist Tedde Gibson plays, instructor Kyle McKay invites you into a state of relaxation and mindfulness as the organ’s harmonies blend with the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls and other therapeutic instruments.

Fully online. Discover the fascinating world of carnivorous plants and learn how some of nature’s most intriguing species have evolved to capture and digest their own prey.

Take the steps necessary to get your garden ready for seasonal slumber, then discuss how to entice native pollinators and beneficials to seek refuge in your space during the cold months.

Revel in hundreds of thousands of lights, how-did-they-do-that displays, and spectacular beauty at every turn.

Our Conservatory in winter is all about bold blooms, textural touches, and grand displays under glass.

From early bulbs’ peeks of color to our iconic tapestry of tulips, spring into a world of new beginnings at Longwood.

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.