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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
See the full list of events for Gatsby in the Gardens HERE! The jazz artists are late for Gatsby’s big bash and lost in the gardens! Hunt for jazz players hidden in the garden landscape. Check off your findings, and return to Westbury House for a special prize. All Ages | Throughout the Gardens | […]
See the full list of events for Gatsby in the Gardens HERE! Play like they did in the roaring '20s! Try your hand at croquet, bocce ball, Jenga, and ring toss on the grand lawn. North Allee | Included with Admission | All Ages
See the full list of events for Gatsby in the Gardens HERE! Explore the Gold Coast mansion through the lens of 1920s history and Art Deco design: Includes an interactive guided tour and an art activity where kids create their own art deco architecture. Pre-registration is Required and Includes General Admission. Ages 5+ | $18 Adults […]
See the full list of events for Gatsby in the Gardens HERE!You can dance like Daisy and Gatsby! Join dance historian and teacher Susan de Guardiola to learn to dance a simple 1920s-style foxtrot - the lively original foxtrot as it was danced before modern ballroom style! This beginner-friendly class will teach you a simple […]
See the full list of events for Gatsby in the Gardens HERE!Join dance historian and teacher Susan de Guardiola to learn to dance to the famous 1920s waltz tune played at Gatsby’s party! This beginner-friendly class will teach you a simple 1920s-style “hesitation waltz” interspersed with historical tidbits about this romantic and melancholy tune and […]
See the full list of events for Gatsby in the Gardens HERE! Laugh and marvel at the early days of cartoon magic with classic characters, who first danced onto the screen during the golden age of animation! As you enjoy this charming showcase, try your hand at making a mini flip book - a pocket-sized […]
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