Autumn’s Colors begin at Longwood Gardens

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Take in the beauty and bounty of fall during Autumn’s Colors at Longwood Gardens October 4 through November 18. Throughout the season, warm hues paint the landscape as the air turns cooler amid one of the gardens’ liveliest and most colorful seasons. The Meadow Garden reaches a crescendo as late-blooming goldenrod, native aster, and warm-season grasses and foliage burst with vibrant color. October 25 brings the arrival of Chrysanthemum Festival, which transforms Longwood’s 4-acre Conservatory into a vibrant visual feast of colorful chrysanthemum blooms grown into unusual shapes and forms. Enjoy fountain shows daily through October 27, with extended hours on Thursday-Saturday evenings for live music in the Beer Garden and our spectacular illuminated Fountain performances set to music at 8:15 pm. For tickets, visit longwoodgardens.org.

The Final Weeks of Fountain Performances

Just a few weeks remain to experience the splendor of the Main Fountain Garden. Catch a favorite show or experience one of this year’s new Illuminated Fountain Performances, as water of all shapes, sizes, and hues dance along to music in our last fountain performances of the year. In the final weeks of the Beer Garden season, catch live music, tasty fare, and refreshing brews Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings through October 27.

Live Music in the Beer Garden and Illuminated Fountain Performance Lineup Daytime Fountain Performances

Now–October 28 at 11:15 am, 1:15 pm, 3:15 pm, & 5:15 pm

Fountains dance and twirl during 12-minute performances set to music. Our narrated Fountains Then and Now show at 11:15 am and 3:15 pm showcases our newest fountain features. Our 1:15 pm and 5:15 pm shows are set to a variety of musical genres sure to please.

Live Music in the Beer Garden and Illuminated Fountain Performance Lineup Thursday, October 4:

5–8 pm: Musette Project (Gypsy Jazz and French Swing)

8:15 pm: The Beatles

Friday, October 5:

5–8 pm: Polkadelphia (Polka New and Old)

8:15 pm: NEW American Songbook Reimagined

Saturday, October 6:

5–8 pm: Marc Silver (Blues)

8:15 pm: NEW Be Our Guest

Thursday, October 11:

5–8 pm: Poor Man’s Gambit (Traditional Celtic)

8:15 pm: NEW Sounds of Motown

Friday, October 12:

5–8 pm: Conjunto Philadelphia (Traditional Cuban Son, Cha cha cha, Bolero)

8:15 pm: NEW In the Mood

Saturday, October 13:

5–8 pm: Conjunto Philadelphia

8:15 pm: On Broadway

Thursday, October 18:

5–8 pm: Stevie and the Bluescasters

8:15 pm: Happy Birthday, Leonard Bernstein

Friday, October 19:

5–8 pm: Musette Project (Gypsy Jazz and French Swing)

8:15 pm: Fanfare and Fountains

Saturday, October 20:

5–8 pm: Polkadelphia

8:15 pm: A Night at the Movies

Thursday, October 25:

5–8 pm: Marc Silver

8:15 pm: Over the Rainbow

Friday, October 26:

5–8 pm: Polkadelphia

8:15 pm: NEW Selections from Carmina Burana

Saturday, October 27:

5–8 pm: Polkadelphia

8:15 pm: NEW Solid Gold ‘70s

Free with Gardens Admission. Free timed Member reservations required on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays if arriving after 3 pm through October 27.

Garden Highlights

A focal point of the autumn season is the 86-acre Meadow Garden which reaches its peak in fall with sweeping fields of gold and brilliant foliage in autumn hues. The Garden Railway opens October 4 and features an enchanting display of G-scale model trains that ramble through a beautifully landscaped setting complete with miniature Longwood landmarks. Children of all ages will enjoy the Pumpkin Playground, on view September 29 through October 31. Young guests are invited to roll, pick up, move, and play with a variety of pumpkins found in this picture-perfect area of the Idea Garden.

Celebrate the beauty of Autumn's Colors October 4 through November 18. Timed Tickets Required. For tickets, visit longwoodgardens.org.

 

 

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