A Longwood Christmas: Thanksgiving Opening Weekend

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Spanning 1,077 acres in the Brandywine Valley of Chester County, Longwood Gardens unveils its world-famous 'A Longwood Christmas' display the weekend before Thanksgiving. For the 2026 season, the enchanting theme 'A Cosmic Christmas' transforms both the grand four-acre heated conservatory and outdoor grounds into a celestial wonderland of glowing starlight, orbital floral installations, and cosmic holiday trees. Families can stroll through over 500,000 sparkling outdoor lights woven into towering canopies, marvel at the outdoor train display chugging past miniature garden stations, and watch illuminated open-air fountain shows dance to holiday symphonies. Inside the conservatory, fragrant white lilies, poinsettias, and thousands of handmade ornaments provide warmth and beauty. Timed admission tickets sell out weeks in advance for Thanksgiving weekend, so early booking is essential.