Location: Ballroom/Music Room, Westbury House
A preconcert talk begins at 7:30 p.m. The concert begins at 8:00 p.m.
Seating is first come first served.
A reception will follow the concert on the West Porch.
Guests of all ages are invited to picnic, stroll, and relax on the longest nights of the year amidst the sounds of ambient music. The Gardens will be illuminated with lanterns and decorated with wreaths and floral arrangements.
Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Bring a picnic dinner or purchase food and beverages on site from Cafe in the Woods, operated by Polka Dot Poundcake of Rockville Centre.
Only ADA compliant service animals permitted.
Ticket sales are final. In case of inclement weather guests may attend one of the other nights Midsummer Night is held (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 20, 21, 22).
Confirmation and tickets are sent by email, be sure to check your SPAM or JUNK email folders.
Enjoy jazz standards and original compositions of musician and composer Glafkos Kontemeniotis and his trio Monk For President with Vince "Kazi" McCoy on drums and Fred Berman on double bass.
Drinks and appetizers provided; you're welcome to bring a picnic dinner.
Gates open 6:00 p.m.
Stroll the gardens illuminated with paper lanterns decorated with floral arrangements.
Only ADA-compliant service animals permitted.
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.
Pre-registration required. | $30 per participant | 20% member discount
Members, please sign in above to receive your discount in your shopping cart on the next page! If you are a member but have not used the online sign in before, you will need to register with the same email address that you used when you purchased your membership.
If you need assistance booking tickets or are booking multiple classes per day need to pay for general admission once, or if you need assistance with your membership login, please call 516-333-0048.
Join us for an evening storytime in Westbury House. Come in your favorite pajamas for a reading of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. Families will enjoy cookies, hot cocoa in the West Porch and can join in a self guided tour of Westbury House.
Pre-registration required. | $10 per child | $18 per Adult | $15 per Adult 62+ | 20% member discount
Members, please sign in above to receive your discount in your shopping cart on the next page! If you are a member but have not used the online sign in before, you will need to register with the same email address that you used when you purchased your membership.
If you need assistance booking tickets, or if you need assistance with your membership login, please call 516-333-0048.
Perfect for children ages 3–6, 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.
Please Note:
Up to 12 eggs per child may be redeemed for prizes; Eggs are empty.
Bags will be provided; outside bags/baskets are not permitted
Each ticket is valid for one time slot only.
Pre-registration required. | $12 per child | $22 per Adult | $20 per Adult 62+ | 20% member discount
Members, please sign in above to receive your discount in your shopping cart on the next page! If you are a member but have not used the online sign in before, you will need to register with the same email address that you used when you purchased your membership.
If you need assistance booking tickets, or if you need assistance with your membership login, please call 516-333-0048.
In this relaxed art class with Education Manager Laura Erwin, we’ll explore the gardens while you use a provided sketch pad, pencil, watercolor set, and brush. No experience needed! You’ll pick up easy sketching techniques and enjoy a stress-free creative session.
Location: The Beech Tree.
Pre-registration is required.
General Admission + $5 Class Fee
Members: $5 Class Fee Only
Members, please sign in above to receive your discount in your shopping cart on the next page! If you are a member but have not used the online sign in before, you will need to register with the same email address that you used when you purchased your membership.
If you need assistance booking tickets, or if you need assistance with your membership login, please call 516-333-0048.
This is a 9am-12pm Monday-Friday Summer Camp Session Program. Join the adventure as an Artful Explorer! This second week of our creative camp for ages 5-9 features the same inspiring theme with all-new activities. We’ll dive into drawing, painting, printmaking, clay, and more. Explore the outdoors, play fun nature-inspired games, and create artwork that celebrates the world around us!
The online registration form must be completed fully to register. Please see the link HERE and in your acknowledgement email. If forms have not been received within the 14 day window, payment will be reimbursed and the slot will be made available to other participants.
MEMBERS: Please be sure to click the SIGN IN button (top right hand side of the page) first in order for your 20% discount to be applied. If you haven't done so already then click the REGISTER button (the top right of the page) so that your order can be recognized as being from a Member.
The participant's name and contact email should be placed in the Registrant section. Billing information will be completed in the next section.
This is a 9am-12pm Monday-Friday Summer Camp Session Program. Join the adventure as a Time Travelling Explorer! This history camp for kids ages 5-9 brings the past to life with exciting hands-on experiences. Campers will journey to different eras, from Ancient Egypt and Greece to the Middle Ages, the Wild West, and the times of the Phipps Family. They’ll make crafts, play games, and explore the fascinating stories of each time period, all while connecting with the rich history around them. Each day is a new adventure filled with learning and creativity!
The online registration form must be completed fully to register. Please see the link HERE and in your acknowledgement email. If forms have not been received within the 14 day window, payment will be reimbursed and the slot will be made available to other participants.
MEMBERS: Please be sure to click the SIGN IN button (top right hand side of the page) first in order for your 20% discount to be applied. If you haven't done so already then click the REGISTER button (the top right of the page) so that your order can be recognized as being from a Member.
The participant's name and contact email should be placed in the Registrant section. Billing information will be completed in the next section.
Families can discover the wonders of nature with a one-hour guided tour through the Old Westbury Gardens with nature-themed games, and hands-on activities.
All Ages Pre-registration required | General Admission included
Child: $12
Adult: $22
Adult 62+: $20
Members receive 20% off
Members, please sign in above to receive your discount in your shopping cart on the next page! If you are a member but have not used the online sign in before, you will need to register with the same email address that you used when you purchased your membership.
If you need assistance booking tickets, or if you need assistance with your membership login, please call 516-333-0048.
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! All children require an adult participant.
All Ages | Pre-registration required. | $20 per child | $27 per Adult | $25 per Adult 62+ | 20% member discount
This is a 9am-12pm Monday-Friday Summer Camp Session Program. Join the adventure as an Inventive Explorer! This exciting STEM camp is perfect for kids ages 5-9 who love to experiment, explore, and discover how things work. Young scientists will dive into fun experiments, and get hands-on with nature to learn about the world around them. From testing out inventive ideas to crafting nature-inspired creations, every day is an opportunity to play, learn, and explore in a safe and exciting outdoor environment!
The online registration form must be completed fully to register. Please see the link HERE and in your acknowledgement email. If forms have not been received within the 14 day window, payment will be reimbursed and the slot will be made available to other participants.
MEMBERS: Please be sure to click the SIGN IN button (top right hand side of the page) first in order for your 20% discount to be applied. If you haven't done so already then click the REGISTER button (the top right of the page) so that your order can be recognized as being from a Member.
The participant's name and contact email should be placed in the Registrant section. Billing information will be completed in the next section.
This is a 9am-12pm Monday-Friday Summer Camp Session Program. Join the adventure as an Artful Explorer! This creative camp is perfect for kids ages 5-9 who want to discover the magic of art inspired by nature. We’ll dive into drawing, painting, printmaking, clay, and more. Explore the outdoors, play fun nature-inspired games, and create artwork that celebrates the world around us!
The online registration form must be completed fully to register. Please see the link HERE and in your acknowledgement email. If forms have not been received within the 14-day window, payment will be reimbursed and the slot will be made available to other participants.
MEMBERS: Please be sure to click the SIGN IN button (top right-hand side of the page) first in order for your 20% discount to be applied. If you haven't done so already then click the REGISTER button (the top right of the page) so that your order can be recognized as being from a Member.
The participant's name and contact email should be placed in the Registrant section. Billing information will be completed in the next section.
Only guests participating in the craft need to purchase a Program Fee ticket. All guests must have valid general admission to enter the Gardens.
Members, please sign in above to receive your discount in your shopping cart on the next page! If you are a member but have not used the online sign in before, you will need to register with the same email address that you used when you purchased your membership.
If you need assistance booking tickets or are booking multiple classes per day need to pay for general admission once, or if you need assistance with your membership login, please call 516-333-0048.
Pre-registration required. | $27 per participant |$5 class fee only for Members
Please Note: If you are looking to book multiple programs for the same day, please call our office at 516-333-0048 ext 301
Members, please sign in above to receive your discount in your shopping cart on the next page! If you are a member but have not used the online sign in before, you will need to register with the same email address that you used when you purchased your membership.
If you need assistance booking tickets, or if you need assistance with your membership login, please call 516-333-0048.
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…
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Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®, an exhibit made with LEGO® bricks,
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A hands-on Bug Information Station
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Our LEGO® free-play area
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Live Bug Show
Register for the 5:30 pm or 7:00 pm 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 and discovery.
Kindly note that when purchasing a ticket, you will only be permitted to attend one of the scheduled Bug Shows. You will be granted access to the other featured activities throughout the timeframe surrounding each show. Please plan your visit accordingly.
All Ages | Pre-registration required. | $24 per child | $34 per Adult | 20% member discount
Members, please sign in above to receive your discount in your shopping cart on the next page! If you are a member but have not used the online sign in before, you will need to register with the same email address that you used when you purchased your membership.
If you need assistance booking tickets, or if you need assistance with your membership login, please call 516-333-0048.
Discover the fascinating world of birds and bats 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 Birds of Prey Show where participants will meet incredible birds of prey up close and learn what makes them so amazing, plus a Bat Walk, beginning at 7:30pm.
Kindly note, when purchasing a ticket, you will only be permitted to attend one of the scheduled Birds of Prey Shows. You will be granted access to the other featured activities throughout the timeframe surrounding each show. Please plan your visit accordingly.
All Ages | Pre-registration required. | $24 per child | $34 per Adult | 20% member discount
Members, please sign in above to receive your discount in your shopping cart on the next page! If you are a member but have not used the online sign in before, you will need to register with the same email address that you used when you purchased your membership.
If you need assistance booking tickets, or if you need assistance with your membership login, please call 516-333-0048.
Welcome, young witches, wizards, and magical makers! During this special after-hours evening in the gardens, families are invited to join us for an evening of creativity and a little bit of magic. The evening includes…
Dress as your favorite wizard, witch or whimsical character!
All Ages | Pre-registration required. | $24 per child | $34 per Adult | 20% member discount
Members, please sign in above to receive your discount in your shopping cart on the next page! If you are a member but have not used the online sign in before, you will need to register with the same email address that you used when you purchased your membership.
If you need assistance booking tickets, or if you need assistance with your membership login, please call 516-333-0048.
Seasonal Sprouts is a LEGO®-themed adventure for young explorers at Old Westbury Gardens! Children (ages 4–10) will embark on a guided outdoor tour of Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®, an exhibit made with LEGO® bricks. Children will discover the wonders of nature in a fun and hands-on way. After the tour, kids can unleash their creativity in our LEGO® free-play area.
Ages 5+ | Pre-registration required. | $12 per child | $22 per Adult | $20 per Adult 62+ | 20% member discount
Members, please sign in above to receive your discount in your shopping cart on the next page! If you are a member but have not used the online sign in before, you will need to register with the same email address that you used when you purchased your membership.
If you need assistance booking tickets, or if you need assistance with your membership login, please call 516-333-0048.
Please read carefully the following information:
ALL VISITORS MUST USE TEMPORARY ENTRANCE TO OLD WESTBURY GARDENS
60 POST ROAD, OLD WESTBURY, 11568
FOLLOW SIGNS UPON ENTRY FOR THE ADMISSION BOOTH AND PARKING
Old Westbury Gardens is closed on Tuesdays.
The gates open at 10:00 a.m. Final admission onto the property is 4:00 p.m.
Final admission to Westbury House is 5:00 p.m.; Westbury House closes at 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, 5:15 p.m. on weekends.
The Gardens closes at 6:00 p.m. All visitors are asked to leave by closing.
- You will receive your tickets by email; be sure to check your SPAM/JUNK folder, many patrons find them there.
- Old Westbury Gardens members do not need to make advance reservations; they only need to present their valid membership card to the admissions staff.
- Ticket holders for Full-Time students must produce a valid ID or else there will be a surcharge.
- Tickets are not required for a child age 6 and under.
- Visitors who have obtained a Library Gardens Pass from a member library do not need to purchase tickets. They only need to present the valid library pass (or equivalent.)
- All sales are final. If you are unable to make the date of your tickets, we will accept unscanned tickets for another other general admission date in 2026.
- We are doing contactless scanning check-in for all guests. Please have available your tickets either printed or on your mobile device. As a backup note your ticket numbers.
- You can view a map of the gardens here. We do not have printed maps available on site.
- Café in the Woods reopens April 11.
- Members of AHS RAP Gardens. You may select up to 2 AHS-Reciprocal tickets. You must bring your valid membership card to present at the admission booth with your tickets.
- If you are unable to make the date of your tickets, we will accept unscanned tickets for another other general admission date (NOT for special events like the LI Celtic Festival, August 22) until December 20, 2026. you will be asked to pay for the extra tickets before entering.
IMPORTANT PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION
By purchasing a ticket, you agree
- to abide by all Visitor Guidelines including regulations regarding photography.
- to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to use your likeness in promotional and/or marketing materials.
Please contact the reservations office at tickets@oldwestburygardens.org or 516-333-0048 (press 0) if you need assistance or have questions.
Ticket includes access to the gardens and Westbury House; ticket holders may arrive prior to their scheduled tour. You will receive your tickets by email; be sure to check your SPAM/JUNK folder, many patrons find them there.
Members, please sign in above to receive your discount in your shopping cart on the next page! If you are a member but have not used the online sign in before, you will need to register with the same email address that you used when you purchased your membership.
If you need assistance booking tickets, or if you need assistance with your membership login, please call 516-333-0048.
You must be over 21 to participate in this program.
Members, please sign in above to receive your discount in your shopping cart on the next page! If you are a member but have not used the online sign in before, you will need to register with the same email address that you used when you purchased your membership.
If you need assistance booking tickets, or if you need assistance with your membership login, please call 516-333-0048.
Spend an afternoon exploring, building, and creating together! Brick Builders invites children and their grown-ups to enjoy building a LEGO® Kit.
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 the Barn at Orchard Hill to build their LEGO® kit to take home!
Ages 5+ | Pre-registration required. | $24 per child (includes admission, guided tour, and LEGO® kit) | $22 per Chaperone (includes admission and guided tour) | 20% member discount
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this event.
Members, please sign in above to receive your discount in your shopping cart on the next page! If you are a member but have not used the online sign in before, you will need to register with the same email address that you used when you purchased your membership.
If you need assistance booking tickets, or if you need assistance with your membership login, please call 516-333-0048.
Enjoy a 2 Hour Painting Class with seasonal Non-Alcoholic Refreshments.
Pre-registration required. | $30 per participant | 20% member discount
Members, please sign in above to receive your discount in your shopping cart on the next page! If you are a member but have not used the online sign in before, you will need to register with the same email address that you used when you purchased your membership.
If you need assistance booking tickets or are booking multiple classes per day need to pay for general admission once, or if you need assistance with your membership login, please call 516-333-0048.