Science Series: Meet Us at the Mums
Longwood's science staff stand at stations through the historic conservatories during Chrysanthemum Festival, explaining how the Thousand Bloom gets trained. Free with garden admission, advance registration required.
More at Longwood Gardens
Fireworks & Fountains Show
Fireworks fired over the Main Fountain Garden and timed to the water and the music. Separate ticket from gardens admission, an earlier start now that the nights are drawing in.
DJ Jazzy Jeff: Fountain Party
Philadelphia's DJ Jazzy Jeff scores an illuminated fountain performance from his own crates in the Main Fountain Garden. Eight o'clock, separate ticket, and it will sell.
Guster
Thirty-plus years in, the alt-rock band still tours hard and the crowd still sings every word back. Open Air Theatre, and the ticket covers gardens admission all day.
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Rice's Market (Tuesdays)
Thirty acres of flea market, farm stands and antique dealers going since the 1870s. Gates at 7am and it thins out by midday, so come early and bring cash.
Executive Scramble
Nine simulated holes before work with a rotating cast of local business people. Ninety minutes, no handicap required, and the point is the conversation between shots as much as the golf.
Autumn Avian Adventures: Murmuration & Migrations
A guided morning walk across Stroud's meadows and woods hunting migrating songbirds, raptors and waterfowl. Bring binoculars. Registration goes through Natural Lands, and the preserve itself is free.
