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Spring Blooms
March 27–May 3
Spring Blooms
On View
March 27–May 3, 2026
Spring in our Gardens isn’t rendered. It’s real. And it’s our kind of AI: Always Incredible.
Every bud, bloom, and birdsong is nature-generated, crafted by sunshine and soil … not software. Color pops, leaves unfurl, and the whole landscape awakens with fresh, authentic, undeniable energy.
No filters. No shortcuts. Real spring … far beyond anything pixels can imitate.
Spring at Longwood: nothing artificial about it.
Spring is a popular time to visit. Throughout Spring Blooms Members require timed reservations from open to close.
Gardens Premium Members and Innovators do not require reservations.
NatureGenerated
Spring Blooms is the perfect time to reconnect with nature. Early spring bulbs bring the season to life, followed by flowering trees bursting into bloom. Fragrance drifts on the breeze. Radiant tulips stretch towards the sky. Entire landscapes awaken in a symphony of renewal.
Tulip Tuesdays
April 21, 28
May 5
10 am–6 pm
Looking for even more spring?
Join us for three Tulip Tuesdays, featuring special Tuesday hours.
Spring Evening Hours
April 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
May 1, 2, 3
Open until 9 pm
Enjoy extended Gardens and 1906 dining hours until 9 pm on these special weekend evenings, giving you even more time to enjoy Spring Blooms
While you're here, join a tour guide and explore our Bonsai Courtyard, a contemplative space where meticulous artistry and the beauty of nature converge, during free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours at 4 pm, 5 pm, and 7 pm.
Please inquire at the Visitor Center for the tour sign-up location on the day of your visit. Capacity is limited.
Learn and Have Fun with Us
Opportunities for learning and growth abound this season. Join us for these experiences in our Gardens, among many more.
Tablescape Floral Design
Masterclass with Sarah Khan
April 12, 9 am–3 pm
Join renowned floral artist Sarah Khan as she explores a fresh take on centerpiece and tablescape styling, pairing menu ingredients with fresh florals.
Fresh Floral Bulb Wreath
April 18, 2–4 pm
Create a gorgeous spring bulb wreath that celebrates the energy and renewal of the season.
Springtime Sound Bathing
April 23, 8:30–10 am
Begin your day in a unique and transformative way with this deeply restorative sound bath experience in our Gardens.
Register at longwoodgardens.org/enroll
Enjoy an Evening of Organ Excellence
Longwood Debut Performance
Damin Spritzer
April 23, 7:30 pm
Celebrated organist and scholar Damin Spritzer makes her Longwood debut with an incredible program showcasing her remarkable range and interpretive depth. Enjoy an evening of works by J.S. Bach to Charles Tournemire and transcriptions by Beethoven and Debussy, among others.
Buy tickets at longwoodgardens.org/ organ
Our
Fountains Return
Open Air Theatre
April 18
Italian Water Garden
April 25
Main Fountain Garden
Daily shows and Illuminated Fountain Performances (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings) begin May 8
Ensuring a Beautiful Tomorrow: Science in Action
Hear from our science experts during this engaging talk.
Science Series: The Stories Behind Our Plants
April 19, 1 pm
Every plant has a story to tell. Join Longwood Research Specialist Caroline Kim for an insightful look at remarkable plants that began as research projects or exploration discoveries and are now flourishing in our displays. See how the legacy of plant discovery continues to bring new beauty, diversity, and inspiration to our Gardens.
Register at longwoodgardens.org/ science-series
Spring Calendar
Spotlight Tours
Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.
March 27–30
Daily at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2 pm
Experience the extraordinary seasonal beauty of our gardens under glass.
April 1–May 31
Daily at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2 pm
Explore our iconic Flower Garden Walk, then be enchanted as Peirce’s Woods, our native woodland garden, springs to life.
Free with Gardens Admission. Inquire at the Visitor Center for the tour sign-up location on the day of your visit. Please note: Capacity is limited. Spotlight Tours will not run on April 3, 4, and 5 and May 9 and 10.
March
March 27
Spring Blooms On View Now–May 3
March 28
Family Nature Strolls 10:30 and 11:30 am
March 29
Curtis Student Recital: Delvan Lin (piano) 1 pm
April
Tulips Expected to Be On Display in Mid-April
Visit Flower Garden Walk and the Idea Garden to see blooms in a rainbow of colors.
April 1
Applications Open for Professional Horticulture Program1
April 4
Family Nature Strolls 10:30 and 11:30 am
April 11
Picnic Area Opens
Family Nature Strolls 10:30 and 11:30 am
April 12
James Kealey 1 and 3 pm
April 13
Member Appreciation Day
Take advantage of one-day-only double discounts (20% off!) in The Garden Shop (both online and onsite) and on dining.
April 16
Summer Performance Series Innovators Pre-Sale Begins at 10 am
April 18
Extended hours until 9 pm
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows Begin Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:15 pm Weather Permitting
Family Nature Strolls 10:30 and 11:30 am
April 19
Extended hours until 9 pm
Open Organ Console Day 12–3 pm2
Science Series: The Stories Behind Our Plants 1 pm3
April 20
Member Appreciation Day
Take advantage of one-day-only double discounts (20% off!) in The Garden Shop (both online and onsite) and on dining.
Member Orientation 3 pm4
April 21
Tulip Tuesday
Enjoy special Tuesday hours from 10 am to 6 pm.
April 22
Summer Performance Series Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members Pre-Sale Begins at 10 am
April 23
Damin Spritzer 7:30 pm5
April 24
Extended hours until 9 pm
Summer Performance Series Public Sale Begins at 10 am
April 25
Extended hours until 9 pm
Family Nature Strolls 10:30 and 11:30 am
April 26
Extended hours until 9 pm
Curtis Student Recital: Laura Navasardian (cello) 1 pm
April 27
Member Appreciation Day Take advantage of one-day-only double discounts (20% off!) in The Garden Shop (both online and onsite) and on dining.
April 28
Tulip Tuesday
Enjoy special Tuesday hours from 10 am to 6 pm.
May
Peirce’s Woods Expected to Be in Bloom
Wisteria Expected to be in Bloom in Early May
May 1
Extended hours until 9 pm
May 2
Extended hours until 9 pm
Family Nature Strolls 10:30 and 11:30 am
May 3
Extended hours until 9 pm
May 5
Tulip Tuesday
Enjoy special Tuesday hours from 10 am to 6 pm.
May 8
Festival of Fountains On View Now–September 27
1 To apply: longwoodgardens.org/ professional-horticulture-program
2 Advance registration required by email: performingarts@longwoodgardens.org Time slots are limited.
3 Advance registration required: longwoodgardens.org/science-series
4 Advance registration required: longwoodgardens.org/member-orientation or 610.388.1000
5 Special ticket required: longwoodgardens. org/organ or 610.388.1000
Please note: All ticketed events are limited. Sell out likely.
To access and print our complete spring calendar, use this QR code or visit longwoodgardens.org/ spring-calendar
Celebrate Summer
Festival of Fountains
May 8–September 27, 2026
Bursting with thrills, radiant beauty, and fun for all, summer is always a party around here. But this year, as America celebrates 250 years, we’re turning it up even louder.
Make it your most memorable summer yet with all that’s happening in our Gardens. Revel in more Fountain Fest Weekends than even before. Feel your spirit soar with new drone performances and the return of our Fireworks & Fountains Shows.
Get the fountain party started with a brand-new, high-energy Main Fountain Garden experience.
Get ready to make your own history … here’s to the biggest, brightest, most unforgettable summer yet.
Garden Grooves
Summer hits a high note, all season long.
Summer Performance Series
Captivating evenings await with these experiences, among many more:
Musiq Soulchild
June 3, 7:30 pm
BalletX
June 17, 7:30 pm
A.J. Croce Presents CROCE PLAYS CROCE
August 6, 7:30 pm
The String Queens
September 3, 7:30 pm
Save The Date:
Tickets On Sale for Summer Performance Series
Innovators Pre-Sale
April 16–21
Begins April 16 at 10 am
Gardens Preferred and Premium Members Pre-Sale
April 22–23
Begins April 22 at 10 am
Public Sale
April 24 at 10 am
Tickets limited. Sell out likely.
DJ Jazzy Jeff: Fountain Party
September 9, 8 pm
Join us in the Main Fountain Garden as Philadelphia’s own, the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff, takes to the turntable for a dynamic Illuminated Fountain Performance.
Full Summer Performance Series to be announced soon.
Purchase tickets at: longwoodgardens org/ summer-series
Discount for Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium Members, and Innovators
Specific levels of Membership and Innovators receive up to 15% off regular ticket prices. If you are eligible to receive the discount, your discount code is printed on the back cover of the brochure.
Fireworks & Fountains Shows Return
Our dazzling Fireworks & Fountains Shows return this summer in spectacular fashion.
Great American Composers
July 2, 9:15 pm
Journey to Oz
July 18, 9:15 pm
Everlasting Love
August 8, 9:15 pm
Blue Tango —
The Magic of Leroy Anderson
August 22, 8:15 pm
The Final Frontier
September 6, 8:15 pm
Electric 80s
September 26, 8:15 pm
Save The Date:
Tickets On Sale for Fireworks & Fountain Shows
Innovators Pre-Sale
May 28–31
Begins May 28 at 10 am
Gardens Preferred and Premium
Members Pre-Sale
June 1–2
Begins June 1 at 10 am
Public Sale
June 3 at 10 am
Tickets limited. Sell out likely.
Dates to Know
Spring Blooms
March 27–May 3, 2026
Timed reservations required for Members every day from open to close. Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators.
Gardens and The Garden Shop Hours
Wednesday–Monday: 10 am–6 pm
Tuesday:
Closed on March 31, April 7, and April 14
Open on April 21, April 28, and May 5
Spring Extended Evening Hours
April 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 May 1, 2, 3
Gardens open until 9 pm
Dining Hours
Find day-by-day details at longwoodgardens.org/dine
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Phone: 610.388.1000
Website: longwoodgardens.org
Free WiFi available: Connect to FreeGardenWIFI
Our Gardens are smoke-free.
Photography credits: Holden Barnes, Hank Davis, Carol DeGuiseppi, William Hill, Becca Mathias, and Daniel Traub © 2026 Longwood Gardens
