Monster Pumpkin Display

Our monstrously large pumpkins are back on display from October 2–28.

Watch as these gargantuan gourds are artfully carved on October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25.

Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off

Check out the results of Longwood's second annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off held on October 17 and see a picture of the winning squash!

Halloween Pumpkin Carving Demo for Kids

Join Guest Chef Jason Belkov from Winterthur Museum & Country Estate on Sunday, October 18, at 11:30 am, for an imaginative demonstration of fun pumpkin carving techniques.

World Association of Flower Arrangers Exhibition

Visit Longwood on October 16–18 for the World Association of Flower Arrangers exhibition of contemporary arrangements created by its members. Coming from thirty-one countries and working together in teams, each group has interpreted a different region of the United States.

Garden Railway

September 7–November 22

See the Brandywine Valley in miniature form in the Idea Garden! Visitors of all ages will enjoy watching the train travel past Longwood landmarks made from natural elements.

NEW Kids' Garden Adventure

Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 am

Join us for a one hour program that introduces children to the wonders of a garden through story, crafts and garden exploration. For children ages 3-5.


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The Buds and the Bees

Pollination and the Secret Lives of Plants (through November 22)

Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.


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Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy

Saturday, November 28; 3:00–5:00 pm

Pennsylvania Ballet's Sugarplum Fairy greets young guests. Be sure to bring your camera to snap a picture with this favorite friend from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.

Ice Skating Spectacular

November 26–January 10

Enjoy ice skating performances featuring an array of up-and-coming talents, professional skaters and Olympians in a fairy-tale setting.


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