Tiny Gardeners

This five-class program for ages 2-3 invites caregivers and children to learn together through play and guided exploration. Each class includes a story and a themed focus—Color, Shapes, Foods, Gardening, or the Senses—paired with music, movement, and hands-on sensory activities. Families experience the Gardens side by side in an all-weather program. This is a 5-week, […]

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Opening Day—Members Only Preview Day

Today, OWG Members get exclusive first access to Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks, with Opening Day of the exhibit reserved just for them — a special preview before the exhibition opens to the public tomorrow. Experiences like this are just one of the many benefits of membership. From special access opportunities to […]

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks Exhibition

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes internationally acclaimed artist Sean Kenney and his Nature Connects® exhibition. Explore 17 larger-than-life sculptures inspired by the wonders of the natural world—each built from over 300,000 LEGO® bricks. Vibrant and imaginative, these creations blend art, science, and nature, offering visitors of all ages a playful new way to experience the gardens. […]

Stargazers

Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session. Gates open 30 minutes before observing begins. asliclub.org All ages. Free event!

Brick Builders: Build Something Together

Build memories together at Old Westbury Gardens! Brick Builders invites children and their grown-ups to explore Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® bricks exhibition before creating a LEGO® Friends Flower Stand with Roses kit to take home. The experience begins at the Beech Tree with a guided look at highlights from the exhibition, followed […]

Family Night: Backyard Bugs

Discover the fascinating world of bugs during this special after-hours experience in the gardens! From 5:00 - 8:00, families are invited to explore… Register for the 5:30pm, or 7:00pm Live Bug Show where participants will meet incredible insects up close and learn what makes them so amazing, plus a hands-on Bug Station for further exploration […]

Antique Car Show

Step back in time and experience the charm of classic automobiles at the most elegant antique car show on Long Island, proudly presented by the Greater New York Region, Antique Automobile Club of America. Join us for a day of stunning vintage vehicles, captivating history, and friendly competition. Awards Ceremony: 2:00–3:00 PM – Celebrate the […]

Stargazers

Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session. Gates open 30 minutes before observing begins. asliclub.org All ages. Free event!

Brick Builders: Build Something Wild

Spend an afternoon exploring, building, and creating together! Brick Builders invites children and their grown-ups to enjoy building a LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Tropical Toucan.  The program begins at the beech tree, and includes a guided walk through some of the featured exhibit; Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®, an exhibit made with LEGO bricks. After the tour, head to […]