Old Westbury Gardens

06/19/2026

🌹 As roses bloom in our Gardens, we recognize Juneteenth and its significance in our nation’s history.

Wishing all who observe a meaningful day of reflection and celebration.

06/18/2026

🌹🧱 This Father’s Day weekend, bring the whole family to Old Westbury Gardens.

Experience Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks set among peak rose blooms—an unforgettable day for dads, grandfathers, LEGO® fans, and families of all ages.

Explore, discover, and make memories together in full bloom.

Get tickets 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/4edqIkU

06/18/2026

The weather will just not cooperate with our schedule for Stargazers. Unfortunately, tonight's event is canceled. Thank you for your understanding.

06/16/2026

🦜🧱 Build Something Wild with us!

Next Thursday 6/25, young builders and their grown-ups can enjoy an afternoon of exploration, creativity, and hands-on fun.

Start with a guided walk through Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks, then head to the Barn at Orchard Hill to build a LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Tropical Toucan to take home. Ages 5+ are welcome.

A perfect after-school adventure for curious kids, creative minds, and families who love to build together. 🌿✨🧱

📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 4:30–5:30 PM
🎟 Pre-registration required 👉 https://bit.ly/4eLxzlT

06/16/2026

🌹 Peak rose season is here.

The Primrose Path is draped in blooms, the air is sweet with fragrance, and the garden is at one of its most beautiful moments of the year.

Don't miss your chance to experience it. https://bit.ly/4bupf7n

06/15/2026

🎨 This Wednesday afternoon: Sketching & Water Coloring for Adults

Let your creativity flow on June 17 from 4:00–5:30pm with a relaxed, instructor-led sketching and watercolor class.

This hands-on session is open to all experience levels and includes all materials. Set within the Gardens, it’s an opportunity to slow down, create, and enjoy a peaceful guided experience.

🌿 Small group setting
🖌️ All materials included
✨ Limited space remaining

Register now to reserve your spot. https://bit.ly/449W5Hg

06/15/2026

🚨ATTENTION OWG MEMBERS: Don’t miss this Wednesday evening's extended hours at the Gardens! 🌿✨

Members can enjoy the Gardens at golden hour—open until 8:00 pm (last admission 7:00 pm), with peaceful evening strolls and exclusive after-hours access. We'll be open late on Wednesdays only through 7/1.

🍽️ Weather permitting, Cafe In The Woods will be serving a special evening menu from 5:30–7:30 pm, featuring seasonal favorites and beverages available for purchase.

📞 Call 516-727-0627 to pre-order—or simply come hungry (ordering ahead is optional!).

Not yet a member? Join today to enjoy extended evening access, discounts on programs and events, and unlimited admission all season long. Become a Member today: https://bit.ly/4kz7uGR

06/15/2026

🎶 Oyster Bay Music Festival: The Beautiful Nature of Music 🎶

Join us on June 29 at 7:00 pm in the magnificent Red Ballroom for an evening of extraordinary music as the stars of the Oyster Bay Music Festival return to Old Westbury Gardens following two consecutive sold-out seasons.

This year’s program explores the festival’s 2026 theme, Family, through an inspiring mix of chamber music, beloved vocal works, and jazz-infused favorites performed by internationally acclaimed musicians, award-winning vocalists, and rising stars.

Featured artists include German violinist Tassilo Probst; pianist Maxim Lando, praised by The New York Times for his “brilliance and infectious exuberance”; bass-baritone Joseph Parrish, winner of the 2022 Young Concert Artists competition; cellist Bethany Bobbs; award-winning Bolivian soprano Shelén Hughes Camacho; pianist Joshua Mhoon; and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra cellist Charles Zandieh.

✨ Plus, a special appearance by musical saw virtuoso Dale Stuckenbruck.

📅 June 29 | 7:00–8:30 pm
🎟 Tickets: $22 https://bit.ly/4gmZcTz

Reserve your seats today!

06/12/2026

Don't work your garden this weekend—visit ours.

With temperatures climbing into the 80s and 90s, it's the perfect time to enjoy a leisurely stroll through Old Westbury Gardens.

Discover colorful summer blooms and Sean Kenney's Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® bricks exhibit.

Need a break from the heat? Stop by Café in the Woods for a cold drink, a bite to eat, and a shady place to relax before continuing your visit.

Leave the weeding, watering, and mulching for another day. 🌿☀️🧱

General admission tickets here👉 https://bit.ly/4bupf7n

📸 Katerina Story

This spring and summer, internationally acclaimed artist Sean Kenney brings Nature Connects® to Old Westbury Gardens—an outdoor exhibition featuring sculptures inspired by the beauty of the natural world. Built from […]