Autumn's Colors — September 2–November 23

Celebrate the harvest season with Longwood's first annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off, unusual gourds, a delightful garden railway, tasty autumnal treats and the final days of Nature's Castles, Longwood's spectacular treehouses. This year, Longwood's Music Room is transformed into a Fall Fantasy in Glass as colorful natural materials create a seasonal backdrop to a giant cornucopia overflowing with hand-blown glass pumpkins of all sizes, colors and shapes. Don't miss special performances by the Curtis Institute of Music and U-Theatre. Longwood hosts its first progressive dinner, Culinature, on October 4.

Christmas at Longwood — November 27–January 11

Dazzling floral displays, stunning trees, holiday music, 500,000 outdoor lights, dancing fountains and ice skating under the stars create a Christmas fantasy at Longwood. Holiday concerts in the ornate Ballroom include organ sing-alongs, and evening choral and bell choir performances throughout the season. Also all season long, enjoy ice skating performances under the stars and feast on sumptuous buffets, including the Thanksgiving Buffet, Breakfast with Santa ( Dec. 13, 14, 20 & 21) and the Yuletide Buffet (throughout the season). Celebrate New Year's Eve at Longwood with fun for the whole family.