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Saturday

Children’s Crafts 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Create ornaments to decorate Santa’s tree. After our Holiday celebration, the decorated tree will be given to an emergency shelter for children operated by the Interfaith Nutrition Network, a Long Island-based organization that provides food, shelter and other services.

Holiday Wreaths 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Create a wreath under the direction of a member of the Gardens’ horticulture staff. Registration required beginning November 3. Non-members:  $65.00; Members: $60.00 (includes all materials). Call Erin McCauley at 516.333.0048 ext. 301 for more information.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County Chorus - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm The Girl Scouts of Nassau County Chorus performs a holiday concert enjoyed by all ages. 

First Night and Tree Lighting 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Be among the first to view Westbury House in its Holiday splendor, enchantingly illuminated for this special evening!  The House will be filled with live holiday music and will feature Santa Claus, a tree lighting ceremony on the North Lawn at 8:15 pm, and light refreshments.  The Bethel Caroling Chorale will present a concert at 7:15 pm and again at 8:30 pm.  In order to accommodate everyone, please plan to arrive at 7:00 pm or 8:00 pm.  General Admission:  $10.00 adults, $5.00 children (2 – 12 yrs).  Members: $5.00 adults, member's children free.  No reservations required; pay at ticket booth.

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Sunday

Westbury House Open to the Public 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tour our period rooms exquisitely decorated with wreaths, mantelpiece drapes, topiaries, plants and other horticultural arrangements. Also on display will be antique clothes and toys from our collection. In addition, local music groups will perform in the Red Ballroom. Bring the children to share their holiday wishes with Santa. $8.00 General Admission; $5.00 Seniors and Children (2–12); Members free.

Long Island Flute Club - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm The Long Island Flute Club performs a holiday performance enjoyed by all ages. 

Registration Closed - Nanny Night 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Westbury House volunteers, dressed as Edwardian Nannies, will provide your children with an enchanting experience of holiday music, activities, games, stories, and a visit to our own special Santa.  Includes special appearance by dancers from the Eglevsky Ballet in Nutcracker Suite costumes.  Parents are invited to tour the House, shop peacefully, and join their children in the West Porch for light refreshments.  There will also be a raffle to win 2 tickets to the Nutcracker at the Tilles Center.  Space is limited.  Registration required beginning November 3.  Most appropriate for ages 3–9.  Non-members:  $15.00 adults, $10.00 children (3-9 yrs).  Members: $12.00 adults, $8.00 children (3-9 yrs). Call Erin McCauley at 516.333.0048 ext. 301 for more information.

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Monday

Closed to the Public

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Tuesday

Tea & Tour 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; 3:00 pm Plan a gracious visit to the beautifully decorated Westbury House. A guided tour will follow tea and light refreshments. Reservations required beginning November 3. $15.00 Adults; $12.00 Groups of 10 or more and members.  Call Angela Savino at 1.516.333.0048 x310 for more information.

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Wednesday

Tea & Tour 1:00 pm; 3:00 pm Plan a gracious visit to the beautifully decorated Westbury House. A guided tour will follow tea and light refreshments. Reservations required beginning November 3. $15.00 Adults; $12.00 Groups of 10 or more and members.  Call Angela Savino at 1.516.333.0048 x310 for more information.

Nelson DeMille Book Signing 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join Long Island author, Nelson DeMille, as he speaks and signs his new book, The Gate House, in the Red Ballroom of Old Westbury Gardens.  The evening will include hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.  Registration required beginning November 3.  Non-members: $45.00; Members: $35.00; The Gate House (hardcover) $25.00; The Gate House (hardcover) and The Gold Coast (paperback) $35.00; The Gold Coast (paperback) $10.00.  Call Kristen Bradley at 516.333.0048 ext. 308 for more information.

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Thursday

Tea & Tour 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; 3:00 pm Plan a gracious visit to the beautifully decorated Westbury House. A guided tour will follow tea and light refreshments. Reservations required beginning November 3. $15.00 Adults; $12.00 Groups of 10 or more and members.  Call Angela Savino at 1.516.333.0048 x310 for more information.

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Friday

Toast & Tour 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm After a hectic day at work, plan a gracious visit to enchanting Westbury House, beautifully decorated for the holidays with fresh greens and floral arrangements.  Following an elegant tour of the house, enjoy wine, desserts, and live holiday music in the striking Red Ballroom.  Reservations required beginning November 3.  Adults $18.00; Groups of 10 or more and Members $15.00.  Call Erin McCauley at 516.333.0048 ext. 301 for more information.

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Saturday

Westbury House Open to the Public 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tour our period rooms exquisitely decorated with wreaths, mantelpiece drapes, topiaries, plants and other horticultural arrangements. Also on display will be antique clothes and toys from our collection. In addition, local music groups will perform in the Red Ballroom. Bring the children to share their holiday wishes with Santa. $8.00 General Admission; $5.00 Seniors and Children (2–12); Members free.

Children’s Crafts 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Create ornaments to decorate Santa’s tree. After our Holiday celebration, the decorated tree will be given to an emergency shelter for children operated by the Interfaith Nutrition Network, a Long Island-based organization that provides food, shelter and other services.

Kende Trio Concert 1:30 pm– 2:30 pm A relaxing afternoon of classical chamber music, including holiday pieces, performed by Long Island’s own Kende Trio.  The talented sisters – Alexis, violin; Crista, viola/piano; and Daniela, cello- grew up playing at Old Westbury Gardens.  They now perform regularly on both local and national television programs.  Free with admission, but space is limited. Tickets available at Westbury House on the day of the concert.

Registration Closed - Holiday Tea 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm  Experience the time-honored tradition of afternoon tea in an English Country House.  Following a presentation on English teatime customs, enjoy tea with scones, finger sandwiches, and desserts.  After your holiday-themed tea, take a guided tour with a docent and Gardens’ horticulturist to view the festively decorated Westbury House.  Reservations required beginning November 3.  $35.00; Members $30.00. Call Erin McCauley at 516.333.0048 ext. 301 for more information.

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Sunday

Westbury House Open to the Public 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Tour our period rooms exquisitely decorated with wreaths, mantelpiece drapes, topiaries, plants and other horticultural arrangements. Also on display will be antique clothes and toys from our collection. In addition, local music groups will perform in the Red Ballroom. Bring the children to share their holiday wishes with Santa. $8.00 General Admission; $5.00 Seniors and Children (2–12); Members free.

Suzuki on the Island 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm The Suzuki on the Island performs classic holiday music.

Joseph Puglia Performs Bach 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Bach sonata and two partitas for unaccompanied violin performed by Joseph Puglia of Julliard, fresh from study in the Netherlands.

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Monday

Closed to the Public

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Tuesday

Tea & Tour 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; 3:00 pm Plan a gracious visit to the beautifully decorated Westbury House. A guided tour will follow tea and light refreshments. Reservations required beginning November 3. $15.00 Adults; $12.00 Groups of 10 or more and members.  Call Angela Savino at 1.516.333.0048 x310 for more information.

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Wednesday

Tea & Tour 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; 3:00 pm Plan a gracious visit to the beautifully decorated Westbury House. A guided tour will follow tea and light refreshments. Reservations required beginning November 3. $15.00 Adults; $12.00 Groups of 10 or more and members.  Call Angela Savino at 1.516.333.0048 x310 for more information.

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Thursday

Tea & Tour 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; 3:00 pm Plan a gracious visit to the beautifully decorated Westbury House. A guided tour will follow tea and light refreshments. Reservations required beginning November 3. $15.00 Adults; $12.00 Groups of 10 or more and members.  Call Angela Savino at 1.516.333.0048 x310 for more information.

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Friday

Westbury House Open to the Public 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tour our period rooms exquisitely decorated with wreaths, mantelpiece drapes, topiaries, plants and other horticultural arrangements. Also on display will be antique clothes and toys from our collection. In addition, local music groups will perform in the Red Ballroom. Bring the children to share their holiday wishes with Santa. $8.00 General Admission; $5.00 Seniors and Children (2–12); Members free.

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Saturday

Westbury House Open to the Public 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tour our period rooms exquisitely decorated with wreaths, mantelpiece drapes, topiaries, plants and other horticultural arrangements. Also on display will be antique clothes and toys from our collection. In addition, local music groups will perform in the Red Ballroom. Bring the children to share their holiday wishes with Santa. $8.00 General Admission; $5.00 Seniors and Children (2–12); Members free.

Children’s Crafts 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Create ornaments to decorate Santa’s tree. After our Holiday celebration, the decorated tree will be given to an emergency shelter for children operated by the Interfaith Nutrition Network, a Long Island-based organization that provides food, shelter and other services.

Holy Name of Mary Church Bell Chorus - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm The Holy Name of Mary Church Bell Chorus from Valley Stream performs a holiday concert enjoyed by all ages. 

Registration Closed - Children’s Holiday Tea 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Bring your children for a holiday special tea complete with British holiday customs.  Perfect for children ages 8 and up.  Reservations required beginning November 3.  $20.00; $15.00 members. Call Erin McCauley at 516.333.0048 ext. 301 for more information.

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Sunday

Westbury House Open to the Public 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tour our period rooms exquisitely decorated with wreaths, mantelpiece drapes, topiaries, plants and other horticultural arrangements. Also on display will be antique clothes and toys from our collection. In addition, local music groups will perform in the Red Ballroom. Bring the children to share their holiday wishes with Santa. $8.00 General Admission; $5.00 Seniors and Children (2–12); Members free.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County Chorus - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm The Girl Scouts of Nassau County Chorus performs a holiday concert enjoyed by all ages. 

Registration Closed -- Members Holiday Party 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us for our annual members holiday reception.  Performance by the Long Island Harmonizers full chorus and quartets at 6:00 pm.  RSVP to 516.333.0048 ext. 304 or email Charlene Enoch.

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Monday

Closed to the Public