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Fountain Schedule

Main Fountain Garden

April 13 through October 14, 2012

This five-acre hydraulic masterpiece runs continuously from 9:00 am–5:45 pm daily. Special 5-minute shows delight visitors at 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00 pm.

Half-hour illuminated shows set to classical, patriotic and popular music on come to life on most Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 9:15 pm from June 9–September 29.

On illuminated show evenings, the fountains stay on continuously from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm.

Please note that on May 26, July 3, July 21, August 11, September 1, and September 29, 2012, due to set-up for the Fireworks & Fountains shows, the Main Fountain Garden 5-minute daytime shows will not run. The Open Air Theatre will run special 5-minute shows set to music hourly.

Please note that the fountain schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to severe weather or special events, such as Fireworks & Fountains Shows.

Open Air Theatre Fountains

• From May 11 through September 3, 2012, enjoy shows at:
  10:00 am
  11:00 am
  1:00 pm
  3:00 pm
  5:00 pm
  
  
• From September 4 through November 21, 2012, enjoy shows at:
  10:00 am
  11:00 am
  1:00 pm
  3:00 pm
  4:55 pm
  
  
• From November 22, 2012 through January 6, 2013, enjoy shows at:
  10:00
  11:00 am
  12:00
  1:00
  2:00
  3:00
  3:30–closing - shows every 5 minutes
  (weather permitting)

(Please note that Open Air Theatre daytime fountain displays are sometimes canceled without advance notice because of rehearsals or stage set-ups.)

Italian Water Garden

Mid-April through mid-October
Experience a piece of Europe with this water delight that runs from 9:00 am–5:45 pm daily, and until dusk on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings during the Festival of Fountains.

Eye of Water, Waterfall, and Hillside Garden Flume

Mid-April through mid-October
These special water features run from 9:00 am–5:45 pm daily. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings during the Festival of Fountains, these features stay on continuously from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm.

Outdoor Waterlily Display (accessed via the Conservatory)

June 1–Mid-October
Tucked into a protected courtyard, this outdoor display features more than 100 types of day and night-blooming aquatic plants from all over the world. Peak bloom occurs mid-July through September (depending on weather).

Sylvan Fountain in Peirce's Park

Mid-April through mid-October
This wooded oasis runs from 9:00 am–5:00 pm daily, and until dusk on Friday and Saturday evenings. 

Peirce's Woods Brook and Example Garden Fountain in the Idea Garden

Mid-April through mid-October
Relax and be inspired at these water features that are open from 9:00 am until closing, daily.

Flower Garden Fountains

Mid-April through mid-October
Be delighted by fountains featured throughout our outdoor gardens. These water displays run from 9:00 am-5:00 pm daily, and until dusk on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Conservatory Water Features

Year-round
Our numerous indoor water features are open from 9:00 am until closing, daily. (Please note that the indoor water features are sometimes transformed or hidden by temporary horticultural displays.)