Come Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Wave Hill on Sunday, Oct 29! Experience the rich traditions and vibrant spirit of this cherished Mexican cultural holiday for a day filled with art, live music and immersive activities for all ages. All events are free with admission. Create your own mementos to celebrate the day at home!
And please don’t forget, Wave Hill has two new evening events just around the corner.
- Wednesday, Oct 25 is Fungi Fête, an evening of dance, dinner and delightful conversation, featuring Dance Heginbotham’s You Look Like a Fun Guy and a four-course communal dinner highlighting the rich flavors of mushrooms. Come for a truly fun night out!
- For all the true night owls, Oct 26 is Owl Prowl. Join us for an exclusive adventure with falconer Brian Bradley and his spectacular live owls, followed by an evening bird walk in our gardens with local NYC bird guides.
Our birding events are a fan favorite! This week’s Indigenous Peoples’ Bird Walk (Oct 8) is sold out. We do have a few slots still available for Easy Mindful Birding on Oct 15.
Public Garden Highlights Walk
Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays
Registration not required
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide—come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Severe weather cancels.
Public Gallery Tour
Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays
Registration not required
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site. When exhibitions are on view in the spring, summer and fall, Gallery Greeters lead public exhibition tours on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Nighthunters: Meet the Owls and Owl Prowl
$65, including admission to the grounds. Wave Hill members save 10%.
Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.
First time offered! Join us at Wave Hill for an exclusive adventure to engage with amazing owls of all shapes and sizes. Birders, nature lovers and thrill seekers are treated to a special after-hours experience as the sun sets over the Hudson and nocturnal creatures come to life. Falconer Brian Bradley and his spectacular live owls headline the evening with an exciting indoor program introducing these nocturnal birds of prey. Feel the wind brush your face as they fly silently inches above your head and get an intimate look at their adaptations and hunting techniques. Afterwards, venture outside with local NYC bird guides Gabriel Willow and Cindy Olsen to listen and look for resident owls on an “owl prowl” in the shadowy nighttime gardens. Bring your cameras for incredible close-ups! Ages 12 and older welcome with an adult (all participants must purchase a ticket). Space is limited for this program.
Family Art Project: Day of the Dead
Free with admission to the grounds
Registration not required
Celebrate this special Mexican cultural holiday as we explore nicho boxes, small shadow boxes filled with meaning and purpose that honor a lost loved one. Decorate your box with objects and natural materials. At 11:30am families can learn more about the holiday with a storytime program in the Gund Theater, all ages welcome. On Sunday, an additional storytime will be held at 12:30pm.
Public Gallery Tour
Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays
Registration not required
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site. When exhibitions are on view in the spring, summer and fall, Gallery Greeters lead public exhibition tours on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
Join us to celebrate our first annual Day of the Dead at Wave Hill. Enjoy live music with Son Pecadores and share in the cultural traditions of Veracruz, Mexico. Create nicho boxes honoring loved ones in a favorite Family Art Project, sample refreshing hibiscus iced tea, and craft giant paper flowers to take home as a keepsake of the day.
Son Pecadores: Music Performance
Free with admission to the grounds
In celebration of Día de los Muertos, Wave Hill welcomes the vibrant Son Pecadores. The NYC based collective of jaraneros is dedicated to learning and promoting son jarocho music throughout the East Coast. Comprised of members with different cultural backgrounds, Son Pecadores will share their passion for the centuries-old traditions from Veracruz with two performances in Armor Hall.
Giant Paper Flowers Station/Flores Gigantes
Free with admission to the grounds.
Registration not required
Get crafty and creative at the Giant Paper Flower Station! Using simple materials and a few steps, make giant paper flowers inspired by marigolds and other colorful flowers that enliven traditional Day of the Dead celebrations. Day of the Dead event.
Family Art Project: Day of the Dead Storytime with Literacy, Inc
Free with admission to the grounds
Registration not required
Literacy Inc. works day in and day out throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island, to provide reading and learning opportunities for children so that they grow into competent readers, ready to succeed in school and in life.
Agua de Jamaica/Hibiscus Iced Tea tasting
Free with admission to the grounds
Sample tart and tangy hibiscus iced tea, a traditional Mexican beverage made from the flowers of roselle hibiscus. Day of the Dead event.
Public Garden Highlights Walk
Free with admission to the grounds
Registration is not required
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide—come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Severe weather cancels.
Public Garden Highlights Walk
Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays
Registration is not required
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide—come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Severe weather cancels.
Public Gallery Tour
Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays
Registration is not required
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site. When exhibitions are on view in the spring, summer and fall, Gallery Greeters lead public exhibition tours on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
HOURS: 10AM–5:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday – Starting Nov 1, the gardens will close at 4:30
Shuttle Service runs Thursday–Sunday
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.
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