Family Friendly Events
Upcoming Events
Are you already counting down the days until the 2026 holiday season? Get stocked up at the Museum Store's after-Christmas sale! Items marked with a yellow dot are 20% off the regular price (no additional discounts may be applied). Find adorable decor for your home or gifts to be…
- The Stables Kitchen & Beer Garden
- Recurring daily
The Stable's outdoor space has been transformed into a cozy Winter Wonderland — complete with an ice skating rink, making it the perfect spot for your family to eat, drink, and celebrate all season long. Lace up and hit the ice! Enjoy 90 minutes of skating fun for just $5! Skate…
- Longwood Gardens
- Recurring daily
No Better Place this Winter There’s no better place to chase away winter than in our stunning glasshouses. Bask in the beauty of our West Conservatory, travel to the tropics courtesy of our lush Cascade Garden, and stroll our historic conservatories where colorful textures and…
- WGK Glass Art
- Recurring daily
Love is in the air at WGK Glass Art! Bring all the love you have inside of you and let it out into your very own handmade, glassblown Heart. "Make Your Own Glass Heart" at WGK Glass Art, Inc glassblowing studio. Yes, you can do it! Let us help you create your own glass heart that…
Join us as we honor the trailblazing women shaping science for International Day of Women and Girls in Science—past, present, and future! Explore stories of inspiration, creativity, and achievement in STEAM; celebrating the women and girls who are inspiring discovery and…
Journey beyond our atmosphere at the next Delaware Teen Science Cafe, Secrets of the Stars . We’ll explore the wonders of space, from distant stars and galaxies to the planets in our own solar system. You’ll get the chance to make your own star projector, learn about stellar…
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Winter Nights at Longwood When darkness falls, magic rises. Nature and light collide in Garden Glow—an enchanting after-hours journey through our Conservatory and Main Fountain Garden Districts. Follow glowing paths of luminaria as they guide you through an evening of discovery…
When the kids have a day off but the parents don’t! We’ll spend the day exploring and making incredible discoveries. From hikes to crafts to science experiments, this day will have it all! For kids ages 5-11. January 19, 2026 February 13, 2026 February 16, 2026 March 20, 2026…
Scratch Day is a global network of events where people come together to celebrate creativity, coding, and learning through hands-on activities Delaware’s very first official Scratch Day is a one-of-a-kind event bringing together Kai Coders, the Delaware Museum of Nature and…
- Recurring daily
Rooted: Origins of American Gardening Gardens aren’t just made; they’re passed down through generations, carried across oceans, lifetimes, and lands. The 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show celebrates the stories that ground us in gardening, whether it’s the nostalgia of a…