Family Firefly Night

Enjoy this magical and educational summer evening for children and families.

Learn about bugs of all kinds, participate in a beneficial ladybug release, and end the evening with catching and releasing flickering fireflies in a breathtaking garden setting.

The event begins at 7:00 pm on Friday, June 25. Firefly catching occurs at sunday, approximately 8:30 pm.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

April 3, 8:00 & 9:30 am

Spend the morning with the Easter Bunny at a special breakfast. After your meal, hunt for easter eggs on the Terrace lawn. Reservations required.


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Explore Our Indoor Children's Garden

Meet the Drooling Dragon and our other amazing Garden residents! With 17 fountains to enjoy, one-of-a-kind artisan elements and an amazing palette of plants to discover, the garden will delight both young and old.


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Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance

on view April 10–November 21, 2010

Longwood Gardens takes you inside the unmapped universe of scent with Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance, an interactive exhibition that explores the art, science and mystery of fragrance.


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Orchid Extravaganza

Now through March 31

The divas of the plant world put on an unforgettable show throughout the Conservatory. See thousands of orchids from around the world, including a living orchid curtain and orchid topiaries, among many other innovative displays.


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Blue Poppies

In Bloom Now!

Longwood's famed Blue Poppies are back! These elusive plants are usually found in Scotland, Alaska and the Himalayas, but you need only to travel to Longwood to see these show-stopping beauties.