It’s not too late to prepare for Wave Hill’s 60th Anniversary! Become inspired by those who bring joy to our gardens with this weekend-long celebration. The longer stretches of sunlight allow for picnicking on the lawn with entertainment from a variety of performance artists. Watch as the sun sets and Wave Hill becomes livelier with the community!
Experience four days filled with inspiration, creativity, and joy for all ages! Free Admission on Thursday. Regular Admission pricing applies on Friday. Saturday and Sunday are premium admission days – purchase tickets by June 6 and save $3 on each ticket! Members enjoy free admission.
This week, Wave Hill is jampacked with festivities. Come and enjoy all the garden has to offer for our Juneteenth Celebration and Father’s Day. Learn about the historical roots of Black American legacies through the different mediums of art and educational workshops and honor the culture that adds to these experiences. Spend Father’s Day in the tranquility of our gardens and lean into a day of self-care. From Yoga to fun arts & crafts, Wave Hill has something for the whole family.
Gardens:
Garden Highlights Walk
Take a leisurely guided walk with a Wave Hill Garden Guide to observe early summer garden highlights. All are welcome!
Art:
Public Gallery Tour
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 between nature, culture and site.
Family:
Family Art Project: Family Puppets
Learn about different animals’ families and create felt shadow puppets this Father’s Day. Then, put on your own puppet shows together. This project was designed by participants of our ACES internship program. At 11:30am families can enjoy a Father’s Day-inspired storytime program in the Gund Theater, all ages welcome.
Wellness:
Yoga in the Garden
Root your feet in the grass and look out upon the vistas as you enjoy a gentle beginner yoga class led by Susie Caramancia. All levels welcome.
Special Events:
Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of performances, artmaking and more! Watch Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet, and students from PS 70 in the Bronx, perform and educate audiences. Take inspiration from the rings of a tree and paint your own colorful journey on a tree pendant.
All ages are welcome.
Father’s Day 2025
Afternoon Tea
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00AM or 1:30PM, enjoy delicious tea sandwiches and delectable pastries with a specialty tea selection served on our Kate French Terrace, provided by our exclusive partner Great Performances. Due to the nature of the event, no substitutions or changes are available.
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.
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