Poetica Musica: The Enchantment of Strings

Join us for an enchanting evening of chamber music as Old Westbury Gardens presents The Enchantment of Strings on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8 pm in the intimate and elegant Red Ballroom. The Poetica Musica Quartet will perform a captivating program featuring works by Ravel, Mendelssohn, and Dvořák. The ensemble includes Eric Wyrick, violin; […]

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 […]

2026 Gardeners’ Fair

Old Westbury Gardens invites you to this year’s Gardeners’ Fair, a celebration of the beauty, stewardship, and legacy of this historic site. We are proud to honor Bernadette Castro for her leadership and longstanding commitment to preservation and public service. Proceeds from the Gardeners’ Fair will support essential preservation efforts, educational programs, and horticultural initiatives […]

Bricks & Brews: Adult Fans of LEGO® Night

Join us for an adult-only, brick-building experience using official LEGO® sets. Begin your evening with a guided tour of Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®, an exhibit made with LEGO® bricks, from 6:30–7:30pm.  After the tour, build your own LEGO Botanical Daisies Kit at the Barn at Orchard Hill while enjoying refreshments.  Each guest will receive one […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]