Emerald City Weekend
This one has come and gone
It ran Oct 16–18, 2026. Longwood Gardens and the Kennett Square calendar have what's next.
What's on in Kennett SquareLongwood's fountains turn Oz-themed for a free weekend of illuminated displays, following the yellow brick road through the gardens after dark. Runs 5 to 9 each evening, included with regular admission.
More at Longwood Gardens
Autumn's Colors
Six weeks of fall color outdoors, with the Chrysanthemum Festival opening under glass on October 16. Gardens stay open to nine on Friday through Sunday, closed Tuesdays. Timed tickets required.
Chrysanthemum Bonsai Display
Chrysanthemum bonsai and hardy bonsai in fall color, shown in the Peirce-du Pont House Conservatory and the Bonsai Workshop. Free with Gardens admission through November 13.
Chrysanthemum Festival
Longwood Gardens' fall show fills the historic conservatories with thousands of chrysanthemum blooms trained into spirals, cascading baskets, floating clouds and towering columns, including a double chrysanthemum arch. It opened October 16 and runs through November 15, free with Gardens admission. Timed admission tickets are required, and the Gardens are closed Tuesdays. Friday to Sunday hours run to 9 pm through November 1, then close at 5 pm. Pair it with the beer garden music and the Spellbound Weekend fountain shows on October 23 to 25.
