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Westbury House and Gardens are open every day EXCEPT TUESDAYS from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm with the last vehicle being allowed onto the property at 4:00 pm.



Wednesday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tai Chi in the Gardens 10:30 am - 11:30 am Tai Chi -- a unique form of "moving meditation -- calms the mind, relaxes the body and strengthens the spirit.  Sessions are taught by professional tai chi instructor, Linda Cafiero, and are designed for all experience levels.  $18.00 per session; $8.00 members  (rain or shine, includes Gardens admission) every Wednesday.


Thursday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Plant SaleMembers Only Plant Sale
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Members receive a preview of our Plant Sale with 20% off their purchase. The Plant Shop will feature hardy perennials suitable to every garden in Long Island.

Yoga in the Gardens
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, leads students through a dynamic, yet gentle flow of postures and conscious breathing.  Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel. $18.00 per session; $8.00 members (rain or shine, includes Gardens admission) every Thursday and Saturday.


Friday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Plant SaleSpring Plant Sale and Gardening Weekend
10:00 am - 5:00 pm In connection with the reopening of the Plant Shop is our spring plant sale. Purchase annuals and perennials, many of which are the Gardens’ signature varieties. Staff from the Gardens’ horticulture department as well as Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County will be on hand to help you select plants and answer your questions.

Soil Testing 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Bring ½ cup of dry soil and have it tested by Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County.



Saturday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Plant SaleSpring Plant Sale and Gardening Weekend
10:00 am - 5:00 pm In connection with the reopening of the Plant Shop is our spring plant sale. Purchase annuals and perennials, many of which are the Gardens’ signature varieties. Staff from the Gardens’ horticulture department as well as Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County will be on hand to help you select plants and answer your questions.

Soil Testing
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Bring ½ cup of dry soil and have it tested by Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County.

Kids & Family ProgramsKids & Family Programs: Listen up Storybook Strolls: Winnie the Pooh and Some Bees by A.A. Milne
10:30 am Open your ears to classic and modern tales as we stroll the gardens and, later, create a unique take home craft. Ages 3-5. Free with admission.

Yoga in the Gardens
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, leads students through a dynamic, yet gentle flow of postures and conscious breathing.  Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel. $18.00 per session; $8.00 members (rain or shine, includes Gardens admission) every Thursday and Saturday.

Poetica MusicaPoetica Musica:
Balkan Fantasies A consortium of musicians performs chamber works in the Barn at Orchard Hill. 8:00 pm.

Guitarists Darko Nikcevic and Srdjan Bulatovic perform works based on folk melodies from folk music and dances of Eastern Europe, including Hungary, Turkey, Montenegro, Serbia, and Albania

Guided tour of Westbury House 7:45 pm; Pre-concert talk, 7:30 pm; Concert 8:00 pm. $30.00; $25.00 members, students & seniors. Registration required.  Click HERE to register ONLINE.

Bank of AmericaPresent a non-expired Bank of America ATM, debit or credit card for 1 free general admission on the first weekend of each month, Apr-Dec (Excludes June 2).


Sunday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Plant SaleSpring Plant Sale and Gardening Weekend 10:00 am - 5:00 pm In connection with the reopening of the Plant Shop is our spring plant sale. Purchase annuals and perennials, many of which are the Gardens’ signature varieties. Staff from the Gardens’ horticulture department as well as Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County will be on hand to help you select plants and answer your questions.

Soil Testing 10:00  am - 3:00 pm Bring ½ cup of dry soil and have it tested by Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County.

Arbor Day Tree Dedication Ceremony 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join family and friends who have contributed to the Tree Fund to dedicate a series of trees in memory or in honor of loved ones.  An annual Arbor Day tradition.  Rain or Shine.



Monday
Open to the Public 9:00 am - 5:00 pm



Tuesday
Closed


Wednesday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tai Chi in the Gardens 10:30 am - 11:30 am Tai Chi -- a unique form of "moving meditation -- calms the mind, relaxes the body and strengthens the spirit.  Sessions are taught by professional tai chi instructor, Linda Cafiero, and are designed for all experience levels.  $18.00 per session; $8.00 members  (rain or shine, includes Gardens admission) every Wednesday.



Thursday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, leads students through a dynamic, yet gentle flow of postures and conscious breathing.  Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel. $18.00 per session; $8.00 members (rain or shine, includes Gardens admission) every Thursday and Saturday.



Friday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm



Saturday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Kids & Family ProgramsKids & Family Programs: Mother’s Day Floral Arrangement 10:30 am and 2:00 pm Create an arrangement that Mom, Grandma or any special lady will be happy to display.  Register for either session: 10:30am or 2:00 pm.  Ages 6–10. Class size is limited so register early. Admission includes materials and 1 adult admission.  $15.00 / $12.00 MemberTo register ONLINE, please CLCK on the requested time below:

10:30 am SESSION
2:00 pm SESSION

Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, leads students through a dynamic, yet gentle flow of postures and conscious breathing.  Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel. $18.00 per session; $8.00 members (rain or shine, includes Gardens admission) every Thursday and Saturday.


Sunday
Mothers' Day - Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Honor Mom on her special day with a visit to the Gardens. All women, 18 and older will receive a complimentary lavender plant (while supply lasts).

Due to the number of visitors on Mother’s Day handicapped parking is not available at Westbury House or by the Walled Garden. A golf cart shuttle will operate throughout the day between the parking field, Westbury House, and the Walled Garden.



Monday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm


Tuesday
Closed


Wednesday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tai Chi in the Gardens 10:30 am - 11:30 am Tai Chi -- a unique form of "moving meditation -- calms the mind, relaxes the body and strengthens the spirit.  Sessions are taught by professional tai chi instructor, Linda Cafiero, and are designed for all experience levels.  $18.00 per session; $8.00 members  (rain or shine, includes Gardens admission) every Wednesday.


Thursday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, leads students through a dynamic, yet gentle flow of postures and conscious breathing.  Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel. $18.00 per session; $8.00 members (rain or shine, includes Gardens admission) every Thursday and Saturday.



Friday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Goats and BrewTake Flight: Billy Goats and Brews 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Waiting for ewe! Meet & greet goats, taste fresh cheese and learn the basics of dairy farming from Riverhead’s Goodale Farms. Later sample seasonal and year round beers from featured brewery Oyster Bay Brewing Company as sourced by Hicksville Beer & Soda. Age 21 and over only. Registration required. $30.00 / $27.00 members (includes bar snacks and beer flight).  Advance tickets required. Please register ONLINE by clicking HERE.



Saturday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Early Bird Walk 9:00 am Celebrate International Migratory Bird Month with a walk guided by an educator from the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audobon Center. Bring binoculars. All ages.

Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, leads students through a dynamic, yet gentle flow of postures and conscious breathing.  Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel. $18.00 per session; $8.00 members (rain or shine, includes Gardens admission) every Thursday and Saturday.
Gardeners Fair

Gardeners' Fair:
6:30 pm - 12:00 am Dinner dance and auction to benefit Old Westbury Gardens. For more information, please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 309 or CLICK HERE!


Sunday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Talk and Tour: Woodland Walk and East Lake 2:00 pm Enjoy a 45 minute stroll through the Gardens led by master gardener and volunteer docent Regina Watkins. All tours meet at the West Porch Beech.



Monday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm



Tuesday
Closed


Wednesday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tai Chi in the Gardens
10:30 am - 11:30 am Tai Chi -- a unique form of "moving meditation -- calms the mind, relaxes the body and strengthens the spirit.  Sessions are taught by professional tai chi instructor, Linda Cafiero, and are designed for all experience levels.  $18.00 per session; $8.00 members  (rain or shine, includes Gardens admission) every Wednesday.
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea & Tour 1:00 pm Enjoy an elegant full tea at Orchard Hill, featuring tea sandwiches, scones, seasonal desserts accompanied by a selection of our expressly prepared teas. A seasonal garden tour led by a volunteer docent and Master Gardener follows the meal. $40.00 / $37.00 member.  Advance tickets required. Please register ONLINE by clicking HERE.



Thursday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, leads students through a dynamic, yet gentle flow of postures and conscious breathing.  Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel. $18.00 per session; $8.00 members (rain or shine, includes Gardens admission) every Thursday and Saturday.


Friday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm


Saturday
Kids & Family ProgramsOpen to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Kids & Family Programs: Think Up! Old Westbury Whodunits: Self-guided Scavenger Hunt 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Investigate the wonders of nature and history’s mysteries. Fact finding hunts through Westbury House and gardens uncover clues and solve riddles. Ages 8 and up. Free with admission.

Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, leads students through a dynamic, yet gentle flow of postures and conscious breathing.  Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel. $18.00 per session; $8.00 members (rain or shine, includes Gardens admission) every Thursday and Saturday.

Fidos after Five 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Leashed dogs are permitted 5:00 pm to closing, final weekends in May, June and July.



Sunday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Kids & Family Programs: Think Up! Old Westbury Whodunits: Self-guided Scavenger Hunt 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Investigate the wonders of nature and history’s mysteries. Fact finding hunts through Westbury House and gardens uncover clues and solve riddles. Ages 8 and up. Free with admission.

Fidos after Five 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Leashed dogs are permitted 5:00 pm to closing, final weekends in May, June and July.



Monday
Memorial Day - Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Kids & Family Programs: Think Up! Old Westbury Whodunits: Self-guided Scavenger Hunt 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Investigate the wonders of nature and history’s mysteries. Fact finding hunts through Westbury House and gardens uncover clues and solve riddles.Ages 8 and up. Free with admission.


Tuesday
Closed


Wednesday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tai Chi in the Gardens 10:30 am - 11:30 am Tai Chi -- a unique form of "moving meditation -- calms the mind, relaxes the body and strengthens the spirit.  Sessions are taught by professional tai chi instructor, Linda Cafiero, and are designed for all experience levels.  $18.00 per session; $8.00 members  (rain or shine, includes Gardens admission) every Wednesday.



Thursday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, leads students through a dynamic, yet gentle flow of postures and conscious breathing.  Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel. $18.00 per session; $8.00 members (rain or shine, includes Gardens admission) every Thursday and Saturday.



Friday
Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm