Longwood Gardens Christmas: 500K Lights, Carols, Floating Trees

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Longwood Gardens' beloved Christmas display returns next week as the horticultural haven is transformed into a holiday wonderland.

A forest of floating trees and a "book lover's holiday haven" with books hung from trees highlight the indoors exhibit at the four-acre conservatory. There's also an 18-foot rotating Fraser Fir, a 24-foot concolor fir surrounded by white frosted trees and holly, a glass tree, a succulent exhibit, and much more.

Outside, more than 500,000 lights have been strung across the expansive property. Highlights include an open air theatre with fountains, a train display, music, fire pits, and a Wildlife Tree with edible ornaments for "our furry and feathered friends" to snack on.

The grand ballroom at Longwood, featuring the 10,010-pipe organ, plays free and ticketed holiday shows throughout the day and night. There are also strolling carolers, and music from the historic Chimes Tower.

The holiday show runs from Nov. 22 through Jan. 6. Tickets are available here.

Image via Daniel Traub/Longwood Gardens