Thu, December 6
Members Sale in The Shop at Wave Hill
Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience, with personalized service and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful, botanically inspired gifts. Members enjoy 20% off all their seasonal shopping! Wave Hill Members enjoy a discount of 20% on all their purchases in The Shop through December 23.
Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM
Fri, December 7
Members Sale in The Shop at Wave Hill
Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience, with personalized service and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful, botanically inspired gifts. Members enjoy 20% off all their seasonal shopping! Wave Hill Members enjoy a discount of 20% on all their purchases in The Shop through December 23.
Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM
Sat, December 8
Working with the hamsa, the multicultural symbol of an open hand that represents good luck and protection, explore the spiritual side of the holiday season. Trace your hand to make a palm-shaped amulet. Decorate your hamsa with winter scenes from Wave Hill using natural materials found on the grounds. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM
Sat, December 8
Members Sale in The Shop at Wave Hill
Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience, with personalized service and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful, botanically inspired gifts. Members enjoy 20% off all their seasonal shopping! Wave Hill Members enjoy a discount of 20% on all their purchases in The Shop through December 23.
Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM
Sat, December 8
In The Shop: Spend $100 and Receive a Holiday Ornament
Spend $100 in The Shop and receive the gift of a holiday ornament! Holiday Workshop Weekend event.
Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM
Sat, December 8
Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens at Wave Hill. Create mulled cider/wine kits using fragrant winter spices, with a handmade tag for a delicious seasonal gift. Sip a complimentary cup of cider while you assemble your treat! Children eight and older welcome with an adult. Holiday Workshop Weekend event. $5 materials fee per project. Admission to the grounds is not included in the materials fee.
Wave Hill House, 11AM–3PM
Sat, December 8
Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens at Wave Hill. Craft one-of-a-kind, verdant wreaths or swags accented with natural materials and elegant accessories, using fresh greens harvested from our gardens. Senior Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day and florist Hanako Shimamoto demonstrate simple floral techniques and provide plenty of materials to fuel your creative spirit. Children eight and older welcome with an adult. Holiday Workshop Weekend event. $45 materials fee per project. Admission to the grounds is not included in the materials fee.
Wave Hill House, 11AM–3PM
Sat, December 8
Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens at Wave Hill. Fashion a pair of sweet, miniature arrangements in tiny containers using fresh greens, pinecones and other natural materials. Creative guidance offered by Director of Public Programs Laurel Rimmer. Children eight and older welcome with an adult. Holiday Workshop Weekend event. $25 materials fee per project. Admission to the grounds is not included in the materials fee.
Wave Hill House, 11AM–3PM
Sun, December 9
The Hudson River Valley hosts an impressive diversity of bird species during the winter months. Explore Wave Hill’s tranquil gardens and woodlands with naturalist Gabriel Willow to observe birds in their winter habitats. Birders of all levels welcome. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels. Free with admission to the grounds; NYC Audubon members enjoy two-for-one admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 9:30AM
Sun, December 9
Working with the hamsa, the multicultural symbol of an open hand that represents good luck and protection, explore the spiritual side of the holiday season. Trace your hand to make a palm-shaped amulet. Decorate your hamsa with winter scenes from Wave Hill using natural materials found on the grounds. Free with admission to the grounds.
Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM
Sun, December 9
Members Sale in The Shop at Wave Hill
Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience, with personalized service and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful, botanically inspired gifts. Members enjoy 20% off all their seasonal shopping! Wave Hill Members enjoy a discount of 20% on all their purchases in The Shop through December 23.
Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM
Sun, December 9
In The Shop: Spend $100 and Receive a Holiday Ornament
Spend $100 in The Shop and receive the gift of a holiday ornament! Holiday Workshop Weekend event.
Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM
Sun, December 9
Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens at Wave Hill. Create mulled cider/wine kits using fragrant winter spices, with a handmade tag for a delicious seasonal gift. Sip a complimentary cup of cider while you assemble your treat! Children eight and older welcome with an adult. Holiday Workshop Weekend event. $5 materials fee per project. Admission to the grounds is not included in the materials fee.
Wave Hill House, 11AM–3PM
Sun, December 9
Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens at Wave Hill. Craft one-of-a-kind, verdant wreaths or swags accented with natural materials and elegant accessories, using fresh greens harvested from our gardens. Senior Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day and florist Hanako Shimamoto demonstrate simple floral techniques and provide plenty of materials to fuel your creative spirit. Children eight and older welcome with an adult. Holiday Workshop Weekend event. $45 materials fee per project. Admission to the grounds is not included in the materials fee.
Wave Hill House, 11AM–3PM
Sun, December 9
Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens at Wave Hill. Fashion a pair of sweet, miniature arrangements in tiny containers using fresh greens, pinecones and other natural materials. Creative guidance offered by Director of Public Programs Laurel Rimmer. Children eight and older welcome with an adult. Holiday Workshop Weekend event. $25 materials fee per project. Admission to the grounds is not included in the materials fee.
Wave Hill House, 11AM–3PM
Sun, December 9
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 2PM
Mon, December 10
Closed to the public.
Tue, December 11
Members Sale in The Shop at Wave Hill
Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience, with personalized service and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful, botanically inspired gifts. Members enjoy 20% off all their seasonal shopping! Wave Hill Members enjoy a discount of 20% on all their purchases in The Shop through December 23.
Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM
Wed, December 12
Members Sale in The Shop at Wave Hill
Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience, with personalized service and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful, botanically inspired gifts. Members enjoy 20% off all their seasonal shopping! Wave Hill Members enjoy a discount of 20% on all their purchases in The Shop through December 23.
Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM
Thu, December 13
Members Sale in The Shop at Wave Hill
Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience, with personalized service and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful, botanically inspired gifts. Members enjoy 20% off all their seasonal shopping! Wave Hill Members enjoy a discount of 20% on all their purchases in The Shop through December 23.
Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM
A 28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades, Wave Hill’s mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscape, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts.
HOURS – Open all year, Tuesday through Sunday and many major holidays: 9AM–4:30PM, November 1–March 14. Closes 5:30PM, starting March 15.
ADMISSION – $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6–18. Free Saturday and Tuesday mornings until noon. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.
PROGRAM FEES – Programs are free with admission to the grounds unless otherwise noted.
Visitors to Wave Hill can take advantage of Metro-North’s one-day getaway offer. Purchase a discount round-trip rail far and discount admission to the gardens. More at http://mta.info/mnr/html/
DIRECTIONS – Getting here is easy! Located only 30 minutes from midtown Manhattan, Wave Hill’s free shuttle van transports you to and from our front gate and Metro-North’s Riverdale station, as well as the W. 242nd Street stop on the #1 subway line. Limited onsite parking is available for $8 per vehicle. Free offsite parking is available nearby with continuous, complimentary shuttle service to and from the offsite lot and our front gate. Complete directions and shuttle bus schedule at www.wavehill.org/visit/.
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at www.wavehill.org.
