Spellbound Weekend

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Spellbound Weekend

Fountain Fest Weekends
Fans and jets of fountain water bathed in lavender light rise above silhouettes of guests on a stone observation balcony.
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Dates & Price

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
October 23, 24, 25, 2026
5:00–9:00 pm

Free with Gardens Admission

Timed Admission Tickets required

Timed Reservations required for Members after 3:00 pm Fridays–Sundays

Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators

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It’s a spooky good time for all—complete with a hauntingly immersive Friday Illuminated Fountain Performance that blends classic silent film, live organ music, and our dynamic fountains; followed by our family-favorite Halloween Magic on Saturday and Sunday.

Schedule of Activities

  • Open Chimes Tower Hours (4:00–6:00 pm)
    Climb to the top of the Chimes Tower for a stunning view of Longwood’s 62-bell carillon and the surrounding landscape.
  • Family Activity at the Topiary Garden entrance (5:00–7:00 pm)
    Enjoy a fun family activity themed to this Fountain Fest Weekend.
  • Live Music in the Beer Garden (5:00–7:45 pm)
    • October 23: Polkadelphia (Polka New and Old)
    • October 24: Polkadelphia (Polka New and Old)
    • October 25: Polkadelphia (Polka New and Old)
  • Carillon Music (6:30 pm)
    Enjoy spooky Halloween classics on Longwood Carillon’s automatic player.
  • Organ Demos (6:30 pm, 7:30 pm)
    Saturday and Sunday only; No organ demos on Friday, October 23
    Location: Conservatory Ballroom
    Enjoy automated organ demos featuring themed music on the Longwood Organ.
  • Themed Concessions
  • Illuminated Fountain Performance

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Fans and jets of fountain water bathed in lavender light rise above silhouettes of guests on a stone observation balcony.
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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
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