Thursday, June 11, 2026

Wave Hill Weekly Events (Jun 11 – Jun 18) | Sip & Celebrate the Season!: Teas, Free Concerts, & More

 

Make the most of the season at Wave Hill with the return of beloved Afternoon Teas and two special free community celebrations! Whether you're savoring tea and pastries overlooking the gardens, honoring Juneteenth with live performances and family activities, or celebrating Pride with an uplifting outdoor concert, there's something for everyone to enjoy in bloom. 

Nature & Wellness


Yoga in the Garden

Advanced registration encouraged.   

Root your feet in the grass and look out upon our vistas as you enjoy a gentle yoga class led by Susie Caramanica. All levels welcome; this is a beginner level class that can be modified.


Summer Birding

Advanced registration encouraged.

Hannah Kirshenbaum of NYC Queer Birders leads this walk through the gardens and woodlands to seek out summer birds. Observe the plants, insects, and habitats at Wave Hill that make it so appealing for such a wide variety of birds.  


Garden Highlights Walk

Free with admission to the grounds    
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; each walk varies with the Guide leading it.


Art


Public Gallery Tour

Free with admission to the grounds     
Registration not required.   

Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture, and site. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.  


Sujin Lim: Memories in Red

Free with admission to the grounds     
Registration not required.   

Catch the exhibit before it’s gone! Memories in Red transforms the Sunroom into a surreal botanical landscape. Sujin Lim creates an immersive, wall-scale environment using natural red pigment extracted from Rosa rugosa. Memories in Red invites viewers to inhabit a landscape that lingers even as it disappears, guided by the rugosa rose scent, materiality, and more-than-human perspective. 


Family


Family Art Project: Faces of Nature

Free with admission to the grounds     
Registration not required.

Explore our personal connection with nature by making decorative clay faces. We’ll learn clay shaping techniques to help us craft a face that represents our relationship with the great outdoors. 


Special Events


Afternoon Tea

7-day Advanced Registration requiredEnjoy delicious tea sandwiches and delectable pastries with a specialty tea selection every Tuesday and Thursday with seatings at 11AM or 2PM. Served on the Kate French Terrace or in our quaint Tea Room at historic Wave Hill House, Afternoon Teas are provided by our exclusive partner Great Performances whose menu uses local and seasonal ingredients, inspired from their own organic farm, Katchkie Farm.


HOURS STARTING MARCH 15: 10AM–4:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday  
Shuttle Service free from Subway and Metro-North, Saturday–Sunday

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.  

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