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Family Fun

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Family Fun

Longwood Gardens is the ideal place for family fun! See exotic plants from around the world, examine insect-catching plants up close, enjoy dancing fountains that shoot water 130 feet in the air, and be dazzled by our colorful indoor and outdoor displays every day of the year.

Our events calendar is packed with fun family events and performances in every season. Visit the Events section for details.

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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