Cherish those summer nights with an evening in the gardens as the sun glitters over the Hudson and washes over the Palisades in a tangerine dream. Whether you're unwinding with live music during Sunset Wednesdays, taking advantage of extended hours on Summer Fridays to find night-time critters, or discovering something new through the arts, Wave Hill is the perfect place to embrace the season, and find time for yourself and your loved ones.
Sunset Wednesdays 2026
Named by Time Out as one of the top “10 under-the-radar cultural experiences in NYC,” Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition brings five exciting performances Wednesday evenings to our Great Lawn.
Extended Hours: Summer Fridays
On select evenings this July, Wave Hill will be open late—offering time to slow down, wander, and experience the Garden as it softens into evening.
Nature & Wellness
Extended Hours: Summer Fridays
On select evenings this July, Wave Hill will be open late—offering time to slow down, wander, and experience the Garden as it softens into evening.
Evening Bat Adventures
Explore the fascinating world of bats during an exclusive after-hours evening nature encounter with Gotham Bat Conservancy. Learn how the Garden’s variety of trees and insects supports bat survival. After an introduction to identification techniques, head outside for a guided walk using bat detectors to listen for and observe bats in the field.
Garden Highlights Walk
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
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.
Sunset Wednesdays: Jake Blount
Jake Blount is an award-winning scholar and performer of Black folk music based in Providence, RI. Blount delves into and sources from the archives of historic Black folk music, charting an Afrofuturist path through his findings. In his hands, the banjo, fiddle, electric guitar, and synthesizer become ceremonial objects used to channel the insurgent creativity of his forebears.
Meet the Artist: Hyunjin Park
Family
Stories in the Garden
Join Wave Hill and Literacy in Community Educators for storytime in the garden! Stories will come to life through interactive book readings and related activities.
Family Art Project: Buzzing Bees
Discover the fascinating world of bees and their incredible homes. Craft your own miniature bee hives using upcycled materials. Learn about life in the hive and the vital roles bees play in our ecosystem. At 11:30am families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater.
Kids on the Move! Bee Dancing
Discover the fascinating world of bees and their incredible homes. Craft your own miniature bee hives using upcycled materials. Learn about life in the hive and the vital roles bees play in our ecosystem. At 11:30am families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater.
Special Events
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy 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.
Sunset Wednesdays
Named by Time Out as one of the top “10 under-the-radar cultural experiences in NYC,” Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition brings five exciting performances Wednesday evenings to our Great Lawn. Pack a picnic and bring your favorite blanket or chair for an unforgettable summer evening as the sun sets over the Hudson River.
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.
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