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Open to the Public 10:00 am -
5:00 pm
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Present a
non-expired Bank of America ATM, debit or credit card for
free general admission today and on the first weekend of each month,
Apr-Dec (not applicable June 5). |
Poetic Musica:
Three is Company
8:00 pm
An evening of piano trios and string duos performed by the chamber music ensemble, Poetica Musica, Artists-in-Residence at Old Westbury Gardens featuring the pianist,
Maria Antonia Garcia, the cellist, Eugene Moye and a very special guest artist
performing works by Brahms, Handel, Turina and more. Works include the beautiful
and famous Piano Trio no.1 in B major by Johannes Brahms and the Piano Trio no.
2 by Joaquin Turina among others.
At 6:45 pm, join a guided
tour of the Gardens and Westbury House; 7:30 pm, a pre-concert talk;
and, a Meet the Artist reception will follow the concert.
Registration and pre-payment required, please call (516) 333-0048
Ext. 301 or click
HERE to register online. $25.00; $18.00 Members,
Seniors & Students w/ID. |
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Sunday |
Open to the Public 10:00 am -
5:00 pm
Suzuki on the Island 3:00 pm Piano students from
Suzuki on the Island perform.
Free with admission. |
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Monday |
Closed |
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Tuesday |
Closed |
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Wednesday |
Closed |
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Thursday |
Closed |
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Friday |
Caring for Kids!
Seed for Thought 10:00 am - 11:00 am Discover the exploratory learning
possibilities of the great outdoors
for children's development. Join our Maura McGoldrick
Brush, resident mom and Director of Horticulture along with
Lisa Reichenberger, our Environmental Educator as they discuss
the proven creative, social, and health and wellness benefits of
your own backyard. For parents, grandparents and caregivers
with children of all ages. Adults only please. Free but advance
registration is preferred. To register please click
HERE or call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301. |
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Open to the Public 10:00 am -
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Sunday |
Open to the Public 10:00 am -
5:00 pm |
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Monday |
Closed |
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Tuesday |
Closed |
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Wednesday |
Closed |
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Thursday |
Closed |
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Friday |
Closed |
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Saturday |
Open to the Public 10:00 am -
5:00 pm
Dog Days Bring your dog for an invigorating walk
and healthy exercise at Old Westbury Gardens. Designated
garden areas only. Dog must be leashed.
Please Note: today's activities (games, Canine Good Citizen certification,
agility demonstrations) will depend on the weather conditions …especially
agility demos which may be cancelled for the safety of the dogs
Dog Games,
Demonstrations & Exhibits 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm The
Ladies Kennel Association
of America will offer the Canine Good Citizen test. Also featured are
demonstrations by Long Island Agility and exhibits by area animal welfare and
rescue groups.
We are accepting applications for participants at
our Spring Dog Day. Animal welfare organizations, rescue groups, and
specialty vendors are requested to apply. Email
Paul Hunchak. |
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Sunday |
Open to the Public 10:00 am -
5:00 pm
Dog Days Bring your dog for an invigorating walk
and healthy exercise at Old Westbury Gardens. Designated
garden areas only. Dog must be leashed.
Talk & Tour:
Gardens Waking Up 2:00 pm Join volunteer docent
Regina Watkins for a garden tour that focuses on the early spring
flowering plants along the Woodland Walk. |
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Monday |
Closed |
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Tuesday |
Closed |
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Wednesday |
Closed |
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Thursday |
Closed |
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Friday |
Closed |
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Saturday |
Open to the Public 10:00 am -
5:00 pm |
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Sunday |
Open to the Public 10:00 am -
5:00 pm |
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Monday |
Open to the Public 10:00 am -
5:00 pm |
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Tuesday |
Closed |
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Wednesday |
Open to the Public 10:00 am -
5:00 pm |
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Thursday |
Open to the Public 10:00 am -
5:00 pm
Members Only Plant Sale 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Members
receive a preview of our Plant Sale with 20% off their purchase. |
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Friday |
Open to the Public 10:00 am -
6:30 pm
Spring Plant Sale and Gardening Weekend 10:00 am -
6:30 pm Purchase select annuals and perennials, including the
Gardens' signature varieties. Not sure what plants are right
for your landscape? Gardens' horticulturists along with
members of various plant societies and
Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County
Master Gardeners will be on hand to help you select the right plants
and answer your questions.
- 11:00 am Gardening for Curbside Appeal - Susan King.
- 2:00 pm Planting and Transplanting Trees and Shrubs - John
Deignan.
- 2:00 pm Comosting - Debbie and Michael Szabaga
- 2:00 pm Container Gardening - Cathy Guzzardo
Soil Testing 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Bring 1/2 cup of
dry soil form about 4 inches down. |
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Saturday |
Open to the Public 10:00 am -
5:00 pm
Spring Plant Sale and Gardening Weekend 10:00 am -
7:00 pm Purchase select annuals and perennials, including the
Gardens' signature varieties. Not sure what plants are right
for your landscape? Gardens' horticulturists along with
members of various plant societies and
Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County
Master Gardeners will be on hand to help you select the right plants
and answer your questions.
Soil Testing 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Bring 1/2 cup of
dry soil form about 4 inches down.
Kids and Family Program: SCVNGR Hunt
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Tree-Searchers unite! Send the family on a high tech hunt
through the gardens to discover spectacular species using the SCVNGR app on your
cell or iphone. Standard text messaging rates apply. Free with
Admission.
Kids and Family Program: A Tree-mendous Celebration 10:00 am - 3:00 pm You’re invited to an
Old Westbury Gardens. Tree-mendous celebration honoring one of nature’s grandest
treasures- the Tree. Spend a fun filled day learning all about this natural
contributor. Highlights include the basics of tree biology, kids tree id tours,
how trees influence our everyday lives, crafts, and more. Free
with admission.
Taste of Spring 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join Gardens
members, new and old, for our annual member appreciation event with
a sampling of appetizers, entrees, desserts and wines provided by
some of Long Island's finest restaurants, caterers and wineries.
$35.00 per person / $50.00 after April 20 (plus dues for yearly membership at the level of
your choice). Reservations required, members only. To register
online please click
HERE. For more information, see
Taste of Spring or contact
Jana Ryan
(516) 333-0048 Ext. 309. |
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