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2026 Fall Fun at the Gardens!
2026 Scarecrow Garden Contest!
Old Westbury Gardens is excited to announce the return of our beloved Scarecrow Garden!
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Contest Dates: October 3-24, 2026
Exhibition Dates: October 3 – 31, 2026
Fall wouldn’t be quite the same without a garden full of scarecrows—and they’re making their return to Old Westbury Gardens! Whether your creation is charming, clever, whimsical, or wonderfully weird, we want to see what you come up with.
Bring your best scarecrow to the Gardens October 1st and enter for a chance to win a one-year OWG membership and a curated gift basket! Then come back throughout the month to see all the creative entries on display!
Beading Class: Sunflower Earrings
Learn about the beauty and significance of sunflowers while creating your own pair of beautiful beaded sunflower earrings! This hands-on workshop will guide you through the basics of jewelry making as you design a unique pair to take home and enjoy.
Pre-Registration is required. | $27 per participant | $5 supply fee only for members
September 23 | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Seasonal Sips 2-Hour Painting Class
Join us for a relaxing, step-by-step painting experience as you create your season inspired masterpiece. Seasonal non-alcoholic refreshments will be served while you paint. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get settled, and dress for a creative (and possibly messy) time. No experience is necessary, come with your friends and have fun!
All participants will receive a canvas and all supplies needed for the program will be provided for use during the session.
Adults and Ages 12+ | Pre-registration required. | $30 per participant | 20% member discount
September 24 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pumpkin Painting
Join us for a festive family activity! Head to the Barn at Orchard Hill any time between 4:00 and 5:00 to decorate your own mini pumpkin. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity! All children require an adult participant. All ticket holders will receive a mini pumpkin to decorate!
All Ages | Pre-registration required. | $20 per child | $27 per Adult | $25 per Adult 62+ | 20% member discount
September 30 | 4:00pm -6:00pm
Pumpkin Painting
Join us for a festive family activity! Head to the Barn at Orchard Hill any time between 4:00 and 5:00 to decorate your own mini pumpkin. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity! All children require an adult participant. All ticket holders will receive a mini pumpkin to decorate!
All Ages | Pre-registration required. | $20 per child | $27 per Adult | $25 per Adult 62+ | 20% member discount
October 2 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Embroidery Class
Learn basic embroidery stitches and make a small, embroidered design with the help of an instructor. All supplies are included, and participants take home their hoop and embroidered design.
Adults & Ages 12+ | Pre-registration required. | $30 per participant | 20% member discount
October 14 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Find Your Art Tour & Workshop
Come along with us to learn about Found-Object Art! Learn about artists like David M. Bird and Raku Inoue who use bits and pieces of nature in order to create extraordinary art!
Then, join us on our crisp, fall stroll through the gardens, where we will collect found objects, to use in our own art creations! All materials will be provided by the education department and nature, itself!
All children require an adult participant.
All Ages | Pre-registration is required. | $20 per child | $27 per Adult | 20% member discount
October 17 | 11:00am – 12:30pm