There's no better time to linger a little longer during your weekdays. Fill your evenings with live music during our beloved Sunset Wednesdays or unwind during Summer Fridays with extended garden hours, perfect for a leisurely stroll as the sun begins to set. From Afternoon Teas to after-hours Bat Adventures, discover new ways to slow down and indulge in the season.
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.
Summer Birding
Naturalist Gabriel Willow 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
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.
Family
Family Art Project: Frida's Natural Self-Portraits
Celebrate Frida Kahlo’s birthday! Frida explored her relationship with the plants and animals of her home in Mexico using self-portraits. Let's make our own self-portraits featuring nature here at Wave Hill.
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.
Volunteer Open House
Admission free for registrants
Join the Wave Hill family as a volunteer! Come explore the many ways you can contribute your time and talents to our engaging community at this special weekend Open House.
Sunset Wednesdays: Melissa Aldana
Grammy-nominated, Chilean-born, third-generation saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana takes inspiration from jazz legends, such as John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, and Sonny Rollins while channeling emotion through sound alone.
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 over the Hudson River.
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.
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