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Meadow Days

Sept. 20 & Oct. 11, 11 am–3 pm

Visit for our Meadow Days and discover the native plants and wildlife that call the Meadow home.

Longwood experts will be on hand to answer questions and share the story of the Meadow Garden. During Meadow Day events we are also proud to partner with Natural Lands Trust, a regional land conservation organization.

This month's wallpaper features a stunning view of wildflowers in our Meadow Garden.

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Fireworks & Fountains

Limited tickets remain for our August shows

On Aug. 16 at 9:15 pm Fireworks dance to Abba's disco classics during Abbacadabra: The Magic of Abba.

On Aug. 30 at 8:15 pm Rachmaninoff Power and Passion spotlights the famed Russian Composer's Second Symphony.

Make the most of your experience by purchasing tickets for our Summer Barbeque, where you can dine on gourmet picnic fare before fireworks launch.

2014–2015 Performance Series is Announced

Member Pre-sale Aug. 11–14

This season we welcome 11 world-class artists making their Longwood debut, Grammy Award-winning talents that you know and love, and exciting up-and-coming performers from around the globe.

Beginning Aug. 11 at 10 am, Members can purchase tickets for the performing arts season before the general public.

Member discount code for tickets purchased via Ticket Philadelphia: GARDENS15

Click here to read our 2014–2015 Performance Series Brochure

Next Summer Soirée is Aug. 22

Celebrate our Open Air Theatre's 100th anniversary

The fun continues during our final Summer Soirée on Aug. 22, 6–9 pm. Enjoy performances in the Open Air Theatre and throughout the Gardens.

Strike a pose at complimentary photo stations, and be sure to see our narrated commemorative Open Air Theatre Fountain Show at the conclusion of the night.

Free with Gardens Admission.

Plan your visit

Members-only Evening

Save the date: Aug. 24, 6–9 pm

Enjoy an evening in the Gardens exclusively for our Members featuring a free concert in the Main Fountain Garden at 7 pm. Members save 10% at the Café and 1906. Dining is popular on these evenings and reservations for 1906 are recommended via opentable.com.

Registration is not required. You may bring your own chair or blanket. Member guests are welcome but must be accompanied by a Member. Guests not included in a Membership require admission tickets. Members may use complimentary guest tickets or can purchase on-site.

Learn more about our Members-only events

Rosanne Cash Performance

Join us Aug. 19

Grammy Award winner Rosanne Cash performs selections from her new album The River and the Thread Aug. 19 at 7:30 pm.

Rosanne Cash draws from country, blues, gospel, and rock to bring a soulful mix of music to Longwood. Members use the Summer Performance Series discount code: ARTS14

Purchase tickets today

Waterlilies in Bloom Now

Visit our Waterlily Display

With aquatic plants from all over the world and more than 100 types of colorful day-and-night blooming tropical and hardy waterlilies, our Waterlily Display is always a summer favorite.

The waterlily pools are open now through mid-October and in peak bloom through September.

Learn more about our Watelily Display

Membership Survey Thank You

Congratulations to our winners

Thank you to all who completed our Membership survey and shared your thoughts about our Membership program. Your feedback helps to strengthen the future of our Member services and events.

Congratulations to our winners: Pamerla F. and Laura F. who received a 1-year Membership extension and Judith B. who won the Grand Prize Chimes Tower Membership!

Learn about our Signature Level Memberships

Read our new Longwood Student Blog

Read Summer Seasonal Highlights

Volunteer and join the Garden Ambassadors team

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