Spring “Dog Days” Weekend

Celebrate spring at Old Westbury Gardens with your four-legged friend during our Spring "Dog Days" Weekend, April 18–19! For two special days, leashed canine companions are welcome to join you for a stroll through our picturesque grounds as the gardens come alive with early blooms and fresh spring air. Whether you’re snapping a photo among […]

Wandering Page LI Mobile Bookshop

This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. The Wandering Page Long Island is a mobile bookshop curated for the entire family. Adults and children can find a variety of books across all different genres. The shop also carries a variety of bookish items such as apparel, bookmarks, keychains, stickers, journals and mystery book bundles. These […]

CANCELED: The Romance of the Past: Why We Love the Couples of Yesteryear (Panel)

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS OF THE PRESENTERS. THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED. The roots of modern romance trace back to ancient times to give us tales we can't resist. Whether it's Anthony and Cleopatra, Robin Hood and Maid Marion, Mr. Darcy and Miss Bennett, or Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe, […]

SOLD OUT: Dancing with Jane Austen

This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. 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 […]

Jane Austen Trivia and Tea

This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Think you know your Mr. Darcy from your Mr. Knightley? Put your Jane Austen knowledge to the test in this lively trivia program. As you play, sample a variety of teas and enjoy light refreshments while competing with fellow fans for bragging rights and a bit of Regency […]

Austen’s Shelf Mobile Bookshop

This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Jane Austen’s Shelf: Inspired by Jane Austen and guided by a deep belief in the power of stories, Austen’s Shelf is designed to meet readers where they are: whether at cozy coffee shops, bustling malls, charming wineries, or markets. Inside this rolling tiny bookshop on wheels, you’ll find […]