Fun Family Activities
All activities are free with Gardens admission.
NaturePlay
Don't miss our imaginative new series of hands-on environmental learning designed especially to engage children with nature activities. This activity is offered April-October. Visit our Events page for a schedule of events.
During Autumn's Colors,
Pumpkin Playground
Kids can discover the fun of rolling, sitting on and hugging pumpkins, while creating an ever-changing display in the
Idea Garden. September 9 through November 4.
New Kids' Garden Adventure
Enjoy a story and create a fun craft with Longwood Staff and volunteers! Young horticulturists learn about a garden-related topic through engaging activites on most Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 am & 10:45 am (September 28th-November 10th). For children ages 3-5, and limited to 20 children per session.
Garden Railway
Families will delight in the miniature Garden Railway. Imaginations embark on a journey through miniature Longwood landmarks made from natural elements. Experience this fanciful railway in the Idea Garden. September 7 through November 22.
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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