Events & Performances

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday through November 1, 2026

Final Fountain Weekends

Join us for our final Illuminated Fountain Performances of the season, along with Live Music in the Beer Garden.

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Upcoming at Longwood

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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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Upcoming Events

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Live Music in the Beer Garden

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

Most Friday, Saturday & Sunday Evenings through November 1
Fans and jets of fountain water bathed in lavender light rise above silhouettes of guests on a stone observation balcony.
Spellbound Weekend

Free with Gardens admission. It’s a spooky good time for all, complete with a special Friday Illuminated Fountain Performance set to live organ music, and our family-favorite Halloween Magic on Saturday and Sunday.

October 23, 24, 25, 2026; 5:00–9:00 pm
Guests in black silhouette stand at a rail watching orange fountains rising like flames.
Symphony of Horror

Free with Gardens admission. Experience a hauntingly immersive Illuminated Fountain Performance that blends classic silent film, live organ music, and our dynamic fountains during this 40-minute show.

Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:15 pm
A variety of chyrsanthemums in shades of orange, yellow, and pink.
Chrysanthemum Floral Design

Create a seasonal inspired floral design using new and exciting chrysanthemum blooms and autumnal accents.

Elective Component of the Floral Design Certificate.

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
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Bat Basics

Discover the fascinating world of bats and uncover the truth behind one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures.

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00-11:30 am
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