Fall Fun at The Gardens

Celebrate the season with crisp autumn walks, family-friendly activities, and festive events throughout the gardens. From tours and workshops to Halloween happenings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this fall!

SEPTEMBER

Seasonal Sprouts: Fall Kid’s Tour

This Fall Kid’s Tour is a perfect blend of fun, fresh air, and fall beauty! Children will enjoy an educational outdoor tour through our vibrant autumn gardens, filled with colorful leaves, exploration, and nature-themed activities!
September 24 | 11am

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Seasonal Sips: Fall Pumpkins

Join us for another Seasonal Sips Event! Enjoy a relaxing, step-by-step painting experience as you create your autumn-inspired masterpiece. Seasonal non-alcoholic refreshments will be served while you paint.
September 25 | 7pm

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Fall Tiny Gardeners Program

This 5-week Monday program, tailored for ages 2-3, invites caregivers and their children 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. Caregivers and children experience the Gardens side by side through guided exploration.
September 29 | 10:30am

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OCTOBER

Fall Embroidery Class

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.
October 1 | 4pm

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Seasonal Sprouts: Fall Kid’s Tour

This Fall Kid’s Tour is a perfect blend of fun, fresh air, and fall beauty! Children will enjoy an educational outdoor tour through our vibrant autumn gardens, filled with colorful leaves, exploration, and nature-themed activities!
October 2 | 11am

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Pumpkin Painting at the Gardens!

Join us for a festive family activity! Head to the Barn at Orchard Hill to decorate your own mini pumpkin. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity!
October 2 | 1pm

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Storybook Stroll: Little Boo by Stephen Wunderli

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.
October 4 | 10:30am

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Pumpkin Painting at the Gardens!

Join us for a festive family activity! Head to the Barn at Orchard Hill to decorate your own mini pumpkin. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity!
October 8 | 4pm

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Whimsical Wizard School

Step into the Whimsical Wizard School! Get sorted into a Nature House, craft your own wand, and join a magical herbology class to design a terrarium garden. Then set off on a Wizard Quest through the gardens, solving riddles and uncovering hidden icons. Location: The Barn at Orchard Hill
October 11 | 11am | Use the code “WIZARD” for $5 off all Adult and Adult 62+ tickets until October 1st!

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Whimsical Wizard School

Step into the Whimsical Wizard School! Get sorted into a Nature House, craft your own wand, and join a magical herbology class to design a terrarium garden. Then set off on a Wizard Quest through the gardens, solving riddles and uncovering hidden icons. Location: The Barn at Orchard Hill
October 11 | 1:30pm | Use the code “WIZARD” for $5 off all Adult and Adult 62+ tickets until October 1st!

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Trick or Treating at Old Westbury Gardens!

Travel around Old Westbury Gardens and gather nut-free candies while dressed in your best Halloween costumes and don’t forget your furry friends—pups get treats too! Included with admission.
October 25 | 10:30am

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The Not-So-Spooky Ghost Halloween Puppet Show

After trick-or-treating around the gardens, join us for The Not-So-Spooky Ghost Puppet Show by Wonderspark Puppets, taking place in the Barn at Orchard Hill! In this not-so-spooky tale, a timid ghost, his skeleton father and a mysterious scarecrow have lots of laughs in this all-ages Halloween puppet show. The little ghost can’t scare a soul to please his Big Bad Dad, but help is on the way as the audience and some friends scare up some fun fright.
October 25 | 1pm

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