Families & Fun

Longwood Gardens is the ideal place for family fun! See exotic plants from around the world, examine insect-catching plants up close, enjoy dancing fountains that shoot water 130 feet in the air, and be dazzled by our colorful indoor and outdoor displays every day of the year.

Our events calendar is packed with family-friendly events and performances in every season. Visit the Events section for details.

Fireworks & Fountains

Don't miss our next show, July 19!

Celebrate a summer of "oohs" and "aahs" as spectacular fireworks and colorful fountains light up the sky and dance to stirring music.


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Nature's Castles

Now Open!

The sky’s the limit for this spectacular display of treehouses created by the country’s best designers! Let your inner child come out to play in three fantastic creations.


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Family Ice Cream Concerts & Get the Buzz on Bees & Bugs

August 30

Get ready for a night of kid-friendly fun during Longwood's Family Ice Cream Concerts & Get the Buzz on Bees & Bugs.


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Explore Our New 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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TREE-rific Forts

Imaginations soar as kids of all ages use branches, vines, cones and other natural materials to create their own TREE-rific fort on the Terrace Lawn.


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