Kick off the 2026 season at Old Westbury Gardens with Opening Day! Wander the formal gardens as they come to life for spring and visit Westbury House as we welcome visitors back for another year of beauty, history, and inspiration.
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Kick off the 2026 season at Old Westbury Gardens with Opening Day! Wander the formal gardens as they come to life for spring and visit Westbury House as we welcome visitors back for another year of beauty, history, and inspiration. |
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Families step back in time during this one-hour guided tour through Westbury House.Discover how families lived long ago through stories, games, and hands-on activities and craft inspired by the historic estate. Pre-registration required. | $12 per child | $22 per adult | $20 per adult 62+ | 20% member discount Location: The Beech Tree
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Celebrate the start of spring in this all-ages crafting and gardening activity. Participants will receive paint supplies and a mini egg-shaped planter, then plan and paint their designs before planting a seed inside to take home and grow. Class will be held at The Barn at Orchard Hill. Pre-registration required. | $13 per child | $23 […] |
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Families can explore creativity in nature during this one-hour guided program through the gardens and at the barn at Orchard Hill. Children will observe colors, textures, and patterns in the landscape, play art-inspired games, and create a simple hands-on art project using natural inspiration. Pre-registration required. | $12 per child | $22 per adult | $20 […]
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Celebrate the start of spring in this all-ages crafting and gardening activity. Participants will receive paint supplies and a mini egg-shaped planter, then plan and paint their designs before planting a seed inside to take home and grow. Class will be held at The Barn at Orchard Hill. Pre-registration required. | $17 per child | $27 […] |
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Join us for a reading of the classic Peter Rabbit tale, The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt. Afterward, take part in an exciting egg hunt in our Cottage Garden! Perfect for children ages 3 to 6. Please Note: Pre-registration required. | $12 per child | $22 per adult | $20 per adult 62+ | 20% member discount […]
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Join us for a reading of the classic Peter Rabbit tale, The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt. Afterward, take part in an exciting egg hunt in our Cottage Garden! Perfect for children ages 3 to 6. Please Note: Pre-registration required. | $12 per child | $22 per adult | $20 per adult 62+ | 20% member discount […]
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Join us for a reading of the classic Peter Rabbit tale, The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt. Afterward, take part in an exciting egg hunt in our Cottage Garden! Perfect for children ages 3 to 6. Please Note: Pre-registration required. | $12 per child | $22 per adult | $20 per adult 62+ | 20% member discount […] |
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Families can build curiosity and problem-solving skills during this one-hour guided experience through the gardens and at the barn at Orchard Hill. Children will explore how things work in nature through experiments and hands-on activities designed to spark imagination and early STEM thinking. Pre-registration required. | $12 per child | $22 per adult | $20 per adult […] |
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Families can discover the wonders of nature with a one-hour guided tour through the gardens and woodlands, featuring nature-themed games and hands-on activities. During the Birds and Bugs theme, children will learn about creatures that fly, crawl, and buzz through observation, movement, and play. The program concludes with a fun craft to take home, inspired […] |
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Families can discover the wonders of nature with a one-hour guided tour through the gardens and woodlands, featuring nature-themed games and hands-on activities. During the Flowers and Trees theme, children will explore plants big and small, learning how they grow and change with the seasons. Each session includes a simple planting or craft project for children […] |
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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, […] |
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Learn basic embroidery stitches and make a small, embroidered design with the help of an instructor. All supplies are included, and participants take home their hoop and embroidered design. Adults & Ages 12+ | Pre-registration required. | $30 per participant | 20% member discount Location: The Barn at Orchard Hill |
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As part of our Spring "Dog Days" Weekend, leashed dogs are welcome in designated areas throughout the Gardens for a scenic spring stroll. TODAY ONLY From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., be sure to stop by our Spring Dog Festival, featuring a curated lineup of local pet and dog-focused vendors offering treats, accessories, services, and […]
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Join us for an evening of romantic and beautiful music as Poetica Musica and Old Westbury Gardens present Romantic Rendezvous in the intimate and elegant Red Ballroom of Westbury House. Renowned pianists Javor Bračić and Angelina Gadeliya make their series debut, performing solo and duo piano works by Chopin, Schubert, Fauré, Barber, and others. The […] |
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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 […] |
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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, […] |
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Explore your creativity in this hands-on adult education program with our Education Manager! Participants will use a sketch pad, pencil, watercolor set, and brush provided during class while learning techniques for sketching from observation. At the end, take home your finished artwork to display—supplies are for use during class only. This is a rain or […] |
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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! |
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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, […] |
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Explore your creativity in this hands-on adult education program with our Education Manager! Participants will use a sketch pad, pencil, watercolor set, and brush provided during class while learning techniques for sketching from observation. At the end, take home your finished artwork to display—supplies are for use during class only. This is a rain or […] |
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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. […]
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Join us on our new and improved stroll route, we will start at the map stand. Little listeners are invited to join us for a guided stroll through the Gardens! Along the way, we’ll discover nature’s wonders, in our formal gardens. The tour ends at the Thatched Cottage with a story and hands-on craft for […]
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Decorate a custom fan with art supplies and embellishments, then take it home. Learn a little about fan etiquette and how fans were used historically while you craft. This is a drop-in activity—join anytime during the program. Fun for all ages and skill levels. No pre-registration required. […]
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Enjoy some classic outdoor fun with croquet, cornhole, ring toss, and Jenga set up on the back lawn! Perfect for a little friendly competition and relaxation. Included with Admission.
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Take a literary walk through the gardens as you search for Jane Austen books hidden along the paths. Match quotes and clues on your scavenger hunt sheet as you explore. Finish the hunt and visit the Barn or Westbury House for a prize! Included with admission.
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This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. 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, we see our hopes and dreams reflected and refracted […]
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This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Dearest Gentle Reader...learn to dance like Simon and Daphne! Join us for an hour of grace and merriment as we learn some of the dances from the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television series! No experience is necessary and no partner is needed, as our instructor Susan de […]
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Enjoy classical music and some classical twists on modern pop tunes with The Dolce Perenne String Quartet. Included with admission.
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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 […]
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Explore your creativity in this hands-on adult education program with our Education Manager! Participants will use a sketch pad, pencil, watercolor set, and brush provided during class while learning techniques for sketching from observation. At the end, take home your finished artwork to display—supplies are for use […]
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Explore your creativity in this hands-on adult education program with our Education Manager! Participants will use a sketch pad, pencil, watercolor set, and brush provided during class while learning techniques for sketching from observation. At the end, take home your finished artwork to display—supplies are for use […]
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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 […] |