Croquet All Day! (And Other Lawn Games)
Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session. asliclub.org
All ages. Free
Join a guided tour led a volunteer docent.
Meet at the West Porch Beech, adjacent to Westbury House.
Join us for a stroll through the Gardens as we share a story and create a take-home craft.
Ages 3-5, Pre-registration is required. Included with Admission
Enjoy some classic outdoor fun with croquet, cornhole, ring toss, and Jenga set up on the lawn!
All Ages, Included with Admission
Join us for an hour of grace and merriment as we learn some of the dances from the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television series! No experience is necessary and no partner is needed, as our instructor Susan de Guardiola will guide you through easy choreographies inspired from the television series and talk about how the Bridgerton dances differ from the dances of the actual Regency/Jane Austen era.
Join dance historian and teacher Susan de Guardiola for a lively hour of dance from the Regency era and Jane Austen's novels interspersed with fascinating historical images and tidbits about Jane Austen as a dancer and life (and occasional scandal!) in the Regency ballroom and how it differed from what you see in films and television. No partner is needed and no experience is necessary for this beginner-friendly class!
Enjoy some classic outdoor fun with croquet, cornhole, ring toss, and Jenga set up on the lawn!
All Ages, Free with Admission
Children ages 2- 3 are invited with caregivers for an interactive and engaging late morning program to learn through play with natural outdoor themes.
Children ages 2- 3 are invited with caregivers for an interactive and engaging late morning program to learn through play with natural outdoor themes.
Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session. asliclub.org
All ages. Fee included with admission.
Enjoy a day of artistic exploration as you stroll through the gardens in search of some of the most famous paintings hidden throughout the grounds. The hunt is ongoing from 10 AM to 5 PM—find them all and return to Westbury House to claim a special gift!
All Ages, Free with admission
Join us for a stroll through the Gardens as we share a story and create a take-home craft.
Ages 3-5, Pre-registration is required. Included with Admission
Enjoy a day of artistic exploration as you stroll through the gardens in search of some of the most famous paintings hidden throughout the grounds. The hunt is ongoing from 10 AM to 5 PM—find them all and return to Westbury House to claim a special gift!
All Ages, Free with admission
Join us for a stroll through the Gardens as we share the story of Juneteenth with A Flag for Juneteenth by Kim Taylor and a quilting inspired craft based on the story.
Pre-Registration is Required, Free w/ Admission.
Pre-Registration is Required, Free!
Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session. asliclub.org
All ages. Fee included with admission.
Join the adventure as an Artful Explorer! This creative camp is perfect for kids ages 5-9 who want to discover the magic of art inspired by nature. We’ll dive into drawing, painting, printmaking, clay, and more. Explore the outdoors, play fun nature-inspired games, and create artwork that celebrates the world around us!
Join the adventure as an Inventive Explorer! This exciting STEM camp is perfect for kids ages 5-9 who love to experiment, explore, and discover how things work. Young scientists will dive into fun experiments, and get hands-on with nature to learn about the world around them. From testing out inventive ideas to crafting nature-inspired creations, every day is an opportunity to play, learn, and explore in a safe and exciting outdoor environment!
Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session. asliclub.org
All ages. Fee included with admission.
Join the adventure as a Time Travelling Explorer! This history camp for kids ages 5-9 brings the past to life with exciting hands-on experiences. Campers will journey to different eras, from Ancient Egypt and Greece to the Middle Ages, the Wild West, and the times of the Phipps Family. They’ll make crafts, play games, and explore the fascinating stories of each time period, all while connecting with the rich history around them. Each day is a new adventure filled with learning and creativity!
Join the adventure as an Artful Explorer! This second week of our creative camp for ages 5-9 features the same inspiring theme with all-new activities. We’ll dive into drawing, painting, printmaking, clay, and more. Explore the outdoors, play fun nature-inspired games, and create artwork that celebrates the world around us!
The festival will honor those persons of Celtic heritage on Long Island and the NY metro area. The festival will feature entertainment for all ages, as well as vendors specializing in Celtic products as well as food trucks.
Children ages 2- 3 are invited with caregivers for an interactive and engaging late morning program to learn through play with natural outdoor themes.
Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session. asliclub.org
All ages. Fee included with admission.
Children ages 2- 3 are invited with caregivers for an interactive and engaging late morning program to learn through play with natural outdoor themes.
Join us for a special Storytime Stroll, featuring a reading of the classic Peter Rabbit tale, "The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt". Afterward, take part in an exciting egg hunt in our Cottage Garden!
Ages 3-6, Pre-registration is required.
Enjoy a day of exploration as you stroll through the gardens in search of colorful egg signs hidden throughout the grounds. The hunt is ongoing from 10 AM to 5 PM—find them all and return to Westbury House to claim a special gift!
All Ages, Included with Admission
Celebrate spring with your four-legged friends! Visitors are invited to bring their leashed canine companions to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the beautiful grounds of Old Westbury Gardens.
🐶 Get Ready to Wag Your Tails! 🐶
This weekend, Old Westbury Gardens is going to the dogs! Bring your leashed canine companions for a scenic stroll through our beautiful grounds during regular hours.
Children ages 2- 3 are invited with caregivers for an interactive and engaging late morning program to learn through play with natural outdoor themes.
Children ages 2- 3 are invited with caregivers for an interactive and engaging late morning program to learn through play with natural outdoor themes.
Join us for a stroll through the Gardens as we share a story and create a take-home craft.
Ages 3-5, Pre-registration is required. Included with Admission
Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session. asliclub.org
All ages. Fee included with admission.
Open your ears to a modern tale as we stroll the Gardens and, later, create a unique take home craft.
Ages 3-5, Included with admission.
Children ages 2- 3 are invited with caregivers for an interactive and engaging late morning program to learn through play with natural outdoor themes.
Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session. asliclub.org
All ages. Fee included with admission.
Open your ears to a modern tale as we stroll the Gardens and, later, create a unique take home craft.
Ages 3-5, Included with admission.
In this adult education tour, visitors will receive a sketch pad and pencil, and learn best practices when sketching from observation, as well as an overview of artists who worked in nature while we travel through the gardens. All ages. Free with admission.
The festival will honor those persons of Celtic heritage on Long Island and the NY metro area. The festival will feature entertainment for all ages, as well as vendors specializing in Celtic products as well as food trucks.
In this adult education tour, visitors will receive a sketch pad and pencil, and learn best practices when sketching from observation, as well as an overview of artists who worked in nature while we travel through the gardens. All ages. Free with admission.
In this adult education tour, visitors will receive a sketch pad and pencil, and learn best practices when sketching from observation, as well as an overview of artists who worked in nature while we travel through the gardens. All ages. Free with admission.
Children ages 2- 3 are invited with caregivers for an interactive and engaging late morning program to learn through play with natural outdoor themes.
Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session. asliclub.org
All ages. Fee included with admission.
Visit our summer session page HERE to learn more about 2024’s offerings!
This program, tailored for children ages 6-9, features an entirely new second week of the art making process as inspired by the natural world. Artists explore a variety of traditional and lesser-known methods like drawing and painting, printmaking, mixed media, and more in a safe and fun outdoor setting. Open to all levels of experience with an enthusiasm for art.
$300/ Member 20% discount
Advance registration required. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Participant Registration forms must be completed to fully register for each session. Completed and accepted forms must be scanned and received via email to education@oldwestburygardens.org no less than 14 days after payment. If forms have not been received within the 14-day window, payment will be reimbursed, and the slot will be made available to other participants. Find all mandatory Participant Registration forms here.
Open your ears to a modern tale as we stroll the Gardens and, later, create a unique take home craft.
Ages 3-5, Included with admission.
Visit our summer session page HERE to learn more about 2024’s offerings!
This program, tailored for children ages 6-9, encourages campers to get clued in to history’s mysteries! A week-long hunt leads gumshoes through evidence exploration to solve a Phipps family whodunit. Games, artifact discoveries and behind the scenes explorations bring the past to life over five investigative “yester”days.
$300/ Member 20% discount
Advance registration required. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Participant Registration forms must be completed to fully register for each session. Completed and accepted forms must be scanned and received via email to education@oldwestburygardens.org no less than 14 days after payment. If forms have not been received within the 14-day window, payment will be reimbursed, and the slot will be made available to other participants. Find all mandatory Participant Registration forms here.
Visit our summer session page HERE to learn more about 2024’s offerings!
This program, tailored for children ages 6-9, focuses on nature’s most crucial resource: water. Scientists get their feet (and hands and heads!) wet while learning how water touches every aspect of our Long Island lives. Daily themes from habitats to cycles to conservation will inspire fun crafts, games, and hands-on activities to enhance each day's discoveries. Dress to get wet!
$300/ Member 20% discount
Advance registration required. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Participant Registration forms must be completed to fully register for each session. Completed and accepted forms must be scanned and received via email to education@oldwestburygardens.org no less than 14 days after payment. If forms have not been received within the 14-day window, payment will be reimbursed, and the slot will be made available to other participants. Find all mandatory Participant Registration forms here.
Gabriel Willow, a NYC-based urban naturalist and environmental educator, will lead a walk through the gardens to listen and look for bats while discussing bat ecology and conservation. All ages.
Visit our summer session page HERE to learn more about 2024’s offerings!
This program, tailored for children ages 6-9, focuses on the art making process as inspired by the natural world. Artists explore a variety of traditional and lesser-known methods like drawing and painting, printmaking, mixed media and more, in a safe and fun outdoor setting. Open to all levels of experience with an enthusiasm for art.
$300 / Member 20% discount
Advance registration required. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Participant Registration forms must be completed to fully register for each session. Completed and accepted forms must be scanned and received via email to education@oldwestburygardens.org no less than 14 days after payment. If forms have not been received within the 14-day window, payment will be reimbursed, and the slot will be made available to other participants. Find all mandatory Participant Registration forms here.
Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session. asliclub.org
All ages. Fee included with admission.
Open your ears to a modern tale as we stroll the Gardens and, later, create a unique take home craft.
Ages 3-5, Included with admission.
Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session. asliclub.org
All ages. Fee included with admission.
Join a guided tour led a volunteer docent.
Meet at the West Porch Beech, adjacent to Westbury House.
Join a guided tour led a volunteer docent.
Meet at the West Porch Beech, adjacent to Westbury House.
Children ages 2- 3 are invited with caregivers for an interactive and engaging late morning program to learn through play with natural outdoor themes.
