Welcome, July! Summer is in full swing with bounties of blooms to live music in the Beer Garden to daily fountain shows, and so much more. Read on to learn about (and plan for!) upcoming Member events, take part in a survey, and more. As a Member, we hope you make the most of the season with a visit to the Gardens!
Remember, Member reservations are required Thursdays through Saturdays if arriving after 3 pm through September 24. Reservations are not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators.
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| Summer Members-only Hours This Weekend! |
Join us on Sunday, July 9 for an exclusive Members-only evening. Spread out a blanket or set-up your chair for a free concert and special Illuminated Fountain Performance. Dance along to Cajun French band Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys at 7 pm and then kick back with our Country Roads Illuminated Fountain Performance at 9 pm.
Plus, make plans to join us for our additional Members-only Hours this summer, taking place August 23 and September 10.
Member reservations are not required on these evenings. Members’ guests are welcome but must be accompanied by a Member. Guests not included in a Membership require Admission tickets. Complimentary Guest Tickets may be used on these evenings.
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Longwood Reimagined Continues |
Our Longwood Reimagined project continues to advance each week! As always, we look forward to sharing more Longwood Reimagined milestones as we move closer to our projected fall 2024 completion. Until then, enjoy this slideshow of recent images from the site!
Want to learn more about this expansive project? Join Longwood staff for an upcoming Longwood Reimagined Member Talk on July 20 or August 17 at 6:30 pm.
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Make Your Fridays More Festive! |
On select Fridays this summer, join us for themed Festive Fridays featuring themed fountain performances, concessions, entertainment, and more. In July, show your love for the City of Brotherly Love with our It’s a Philly Thing Festive Friday on July 14. During this special evening, join us for a talk with Senior Manager of Education & Training for Victory Brewing Company Max Finnance—one of only 22 Master Cicerones in the world—in the Beer Garden (7pm), enjoy opportunities to climb to the top of our Chimes Tower and take in the surrounding view (5–8 pm), sway along to live music in the Beer Garden featuring Polkadelphia (6–8:45 pm), take in our To Philly, With Love Illuminated Fountain Performance (9:15 pm), and more!
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Your Accessibility Experience |
Longwood Gardens has partnered with Art-Reach to understand and ensure that Longwood is an inclusive, safe, and welcoming space for visitors with disabilities. They have created a survey to help us better evaluate and plan programs with accessibility and inclusion in mind. We invite you to share your perspective.
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July 20 or August 17
5:30 pm
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Join Longwood staff in the Gardens and learn more about your Membership through a 30-minute presentation. Afterward, enjoy a Gardens tour!
Register >
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| July 20 and August 17
All day
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Join us for our Member Appreciation Days! Take advantage of one-day-only double discounts (20% off!) in The Garden Shop–both online and on-site–and on dining. Member reservations required if visiting after 3:00 pm (except for Gardens Premium Members).
Learn More >
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FELLOWS APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
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Do you know of someone interested in growing their professional leadership skills in the field of public horticulture? Help them advance their career by nominating a candidate to be a part of our 2024-25 Fellows cohort, or sharing with them that applications are now open.
Learn More >
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