Admission Savings at Brandywine Attractions This Summer!

The Brandywine Museums & Gardens Alliance is pleased to announce that the Treasure Trail Passport Program will return for summer 2012, with admission discounts to eleven Brandywine Valley attractions. The promotion is valid from Saturday, May 26, 2012 (the beginning of Memorial Day weekend) through Monday, September 3, 2012 (Labor Day). For just $35 per adult, or $75 for a family of two adults and up to three children, visitors receive a passport good for one-time admission at the Brandywine River Museum, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Delaware Historical Society & Read House, Delaware Museum of Natural History, Hagley Museum and Library, Longwood Gardens, Mt. Cuba Center, Nemours Mansion & Gardens, Rockwood Park & Museum, and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. The sites are all within a ten-mile radius centered near Wilmington, Delaware. Visitors who return a completed passport will be entered into a drawing on October 1 for gift certificates from top local restaurants.




For more information: www.brandywinetreasures.org.

Head to Longwood Gardens this weekend for some family fun. Kite flying will take place on Longwood Gardens' Cow Lot, an expansive grassy area near the Visitor Center. Guests are invited to bring their own kites or purchase build-your-own models in the Garden Shop.




For more information:http://www.longwoodgardens.org
Location: 1001 Longwood Road Kennett Square, PA
This event is appropriate for the whole family
Cost: Free with paid admission; kite-making kits $3.50 each

This week Fun Things had the chance to visit Longwood Gardens just minutes away from Delaware County. We went to check out the indoor children's garden, the garden is perfect for little ones, everything is at their level and lots of room to move around. It's a wonderful way to get out some of that extra energy when the kids have been inside for to long. Also on selective Tuesday's they have a planting sessions for kids, were they can plant their own plants to take home.





For more information:http://www.longwoodgardens.org
Location: 1001 Longwood Road Kennett Square, PA 19348
This event is appropriate for the whole family
Cost: $16 for adults, kids 5-18 $6 and kids 4 and under are FREE

Spend the day at Longwood enjoying concerts and activities for the whole family!

Each OrKid Day takes place during Longwood’s spectacular Orchid Extravaganza and includes a kids’ performance, craft, and the chance to meet exotic animals up close. Don't forget to leave time to explore Longwood's amazing Indoor Children's Garden!

Performances and activities included in Gardens admission. First-come, first-served seating.

Performance times: 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm in the Ballroom
Exotic animals from visiting zoos: 12:00-3:00 pm

• February 6: Alex & the Kaleidescope Band and The Elmwood Park Zoo
• February 20: The Suzi Shelton Band and The Brandywine Zoo

For more information: http://www.longwoodgardens.org
Location: 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square , PA 19348

This event is appropriate for the whole family
Cost: Adults: $16
Seniors ages 62+: $14
Students ages 5-18, or any age with valid student ID: $6
Children ages 4 and under: Free

Come to wonder and be amazed during a Longwood Gardens Christmas November 26, 2009 through January 10, 2010. The horticulture showplace near Kennett Square, PA dazzles guests with spectacular floral displays, stunning trees, holiday music, 500,000 outdoor lights, dancing fountains and ice skating under the stars to delight the entire family. Admission to the display is by Timed Ticket only, with tickets issued for specific dates and times. Timed tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at http://www.longwoodgardens.org/, by calling 610-388-1000 610-388-1000 ext. 100, or in person at Longwood.




Enjoy sumptuous dinners, fun Breakfasts with Santa and the popular Yuletide Buffet throughout the holiday season. Families are invited to enjoy Breakfast with Santa December 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 8:00 and 9:30 am. Enjoy an array of breakfast items that are sure to please the entire family. Reservations are required and prices include Gardens admission. Ages 12 & over $40, ages 5-11 $22; Ages 4 and under, free. Pricing for Garden Passholders are ages 12 and older: $28; ages 5-11: $16.Enjoy the holiday in style with the festive Yuletide Buffet featuring a carving station, a variety of side dishes, soups, delicious desserts and more. Reservations are required. The Buffet is open to the public December 19-23, 26-31; 3:00–8:00 pm. Prices include Gardens admission: Ages 12 & older: $52 ages 5-11: $31; ages 4 and under: free. Passholder pricing is $40 for ages 12 and older and $25 for ages 5-11.Groups are welcome at our Yuletide Buffet! Call 610-388-1000 610-388-1000 ext. 512 for special dates and hours, pricing information and reservations. Reservations are being accepted beginning October 1.

For more information: http://www.longwoodgardens.org/.
Location: Kennett Square PA
This event is appropriate for all ages
Cost:General Admission prices are $16 for adults; $14 for seniors (age 62+), $6 for students (ages 5-22) free age 4 and under. Tickets to view the ice skating performances are an additional fee of $5 ($3 for Garden Passholders and groups).

Pennsylvania Ballet's Sugarplum Fairy greets young guests at Longwood Gardens. Be sure to bring your camera to snap a picture with this favorite friend from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.

For more information: http://www.longwoodgardens.org/
Location: Longwood Gardens- 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square , PA 19348
This event is appropriate for ages 3 and up
Cost: free with admission

Gear up and discover what it's like to be an arborist. Families can enjoy tours, craft activities, arborist demonstrations, informational sessions and receive a free tree seedling to the first 500 guests.











For more information: http://www.longwoodgardens.org/ArborDayWeekendCelebration.html
Location: 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square , PA
This event is appropriate for the whole family
Cost: Adults: $16

Seniors ages 62+: $14

Students ages 5-18, or any age with valid student ID: $6

Children ages 4 and under: Free

Steve Pullara and the Cool Beans Band perform a concert of children's music in the Open Air Theatre on Saturday August 30th at 7:30. Ice cream is available for purchase during the show, and children are invited to learn about bees, ladybugs, and other beneficial insects before the performance. Guests can enjoy an illuminated fountain show in the Main Fountain Garden at 9:15pm.

For more information: call 610.388.1000 or visit http://www.longwoodgardens.