Summer “Dog Days” Weekend!

July Dog Weekend – Bring Your Pup All Weekend Long, July 19-20! Enjoy the sunshine and explore the beauty of Old Westbury Gardens with your four-legged friend! For one special weekend in July, visitors are welcome to bring their leashed canine companions for a relaxing walk through our lush, picturesque grounds. Wander along blooming garden […]

Summer “Dog Days” Weekend!

July Dog Weekend – Bring Your Pup All Weekend Long! Enjoy the sunshine and explore the beauty of Old Westbury Gardens with your four-legged friend! For one special weekend in July, visitors are welcome to bring their leashed canine companions for a relaxing walk through our lush, picturesque grounds. Wander along blooming garden paths, relax […]

Inventive Explorers Camp

Visit our summer session page HERE to learn more about 2025’s offerings! 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 […]

Stargazers

Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session. asliclub.org All Ages. Free Event! RAIN DATE FRIDAY, 8/1

Storybook Stroll: Lucky Ducklings by Eva Moore

Join us for a stroll through the Gardens as we share a story and create a take-home craft. Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage. Location: The Beech Tree Ages 3-5. Included with admission.

Time Traveling Explorers Camp

Visit our summer session page HERE to learn more about 2025’s offerings! Join the adventure as a Time Traveling 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 […]

Bat Walk

Join us for an evening at Old Westbury Gardens as we explore the fascinating world of bats! Wildlife biologist Nic Comparato will guide us in learning how bats use echolocation to navigate the night and hunt for insects. You'll listen for bat calls with specialized equipment, search the skies for their silhouettes, and discuss their […]

SAVE THE DATE! Long Island Celtic Festival and Highland Games

Old Westbury Gardens is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Long Island Celtic Festival and Highland Games will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8am-5pm, on the expansive lawns in front of historic Westbury House. This full-day event is organized and produced by Old Westbury Gardens. The festival will honor those persons of Celtic […]

Summer Tiny Gardeners: Week-Long Program

Children ages 2-3 are invited with caregivers for an interactive and engaging late morning program to learn through play with natural outdoor themes. Music, movement, and foundational gardening skills are introduced and developed during educator led sensory activities centered around flowers and plants growing in summer. Caregivers and children experience the Gardens side by side […]