Fountain Schedule
Main Fountain Garden
Mid-April through mid-October
This five-acre hydraulic masterpiece runs continuously from 9:00 am–5:45 pm daily. Beginning May 15, 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, & Saturday evenings at 9:15 pm during Festival of Fountains (Memorial Day through Labor Day).
On illuminated show evenings, the fountains stay on continuously from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm.
Please note that on May 30, July 4, July 10, July 24, August 14 and September 5, 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
Early May through early January
The Open Air Theatre Fountains run daily, featuring five-minute daytime shows set to music.
From May 1 through September 5, enjoy shows at 10:00 & 11:00 am, 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00 pm.
From September 6 through mid-October, enjoy shows at 10:00 & 11:00 am, 1:00, 3:00, 4:00 & 4:55 pm.
From mid-October through November 24, enjoy shows at 10:00 & 11:00 am, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 & 4:55 pm.
Throughout the Christmas season, beginning November 25, dancing fountain shows are set to holiday music once every hour from 10:00 am–4:00 pm. From 5:00–9:00 pm, continuous shows illuminate the night with vibrant colors and a glittering backdrop of snowflakes.
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 Thursday, 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 Thursday, 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.)
