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Family Fun

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Fun Family Activities

All activities are free with Gardens admission.

Kids' Story Time

Enjoy a story and create a fun craft with Longwood volunteers! Young horticulturists learn about a garden-related topic through engaging activites on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 or 10:45 am. Check the events section for dates. For children ages 3–5, and limited to 20 children per session. 

Family Activities

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OrKid Days

February 25 and March 3

Spend the day at Longwood enjoying concerts and hands-on activities for the whole family!

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School's Out Mondays

February 20

Kids home from school and looking for something to do? Come to Longwood for a day of family fun focused on the winter garden and birds.

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Explore Our Indoor Children's Garden

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

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Light: Installations by Bruce Munro

Opening June 9

Experience Longwood Gardens in a whole new light through the evocative and imaginative art of Bruce Munro, British lighting artist.

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