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OrKID Days

Spend the day at Longwood enjoying concerts and hands-on activities for the whole family during these select OrKID Days!

Each OrKID Day takes place during Longwood's spectacular Orchid Extravaganza and includes a fun-filled craft, a kids' performance, and specially planned corresponding activities!

Remember to leave time to explore Longwood's enchanting Indoor Children's Garden.

All activities and performances are free with Gardens admission. Seating for performances is first-come, first-served.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

  • Ken Cowan, Organ : 12:00 & 2:00 pm
  • Organ Touch Table: 12:00–3:00 pm
    Children are invited to explore the Organ Touch Table to learn about the inner workings of a pipe organ.
  • Kids' Pot-a-Plant: 12:00–3:00 pm
  • Orchid Discovery Cart: 12:00–3:00 pm

Saturday, March 3, 2012

  • Daria – World Music for Children : 12:00 & 2:00 pm
  • Rattle-Making Activity: 12:00–3:00 pm
    Children will have a chance to make a "recycled" rattle or guiro to play along with the show and to take home.
  • Kids' Pot-a-Plant: 12:00–3:00 pm
  • Orchid Discovery Cart: 12:00–3:00 pm

View Longwood's 2011-2012 Performance Series Schedule.

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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