Wave Hill’s Hibernators Weekend is back—and coincides with Groundhog Day this year! Celebrate this witty “holiday” with a special pancake breakfast—be sure to register by midday January 30!—and lots of opportunities to learn about and meet some pretty sleepy animals during a nature presentation. My favorite part of Hibernators Weekend? I’m guessing it’s keeping on your cozy winter onesies—PJs are encouraged!
Sat, February 2
Descend into Wave Hill’s snug underground building for a hearty hibernators’ breakfast. Feast on pancakes and waffles with tasty toppings, along with other scrumptious breakfast fare. Includes coffee, tea, orange juice and a hot chocolate bar. Gluten-free items available. Seating may be communal, so you’ll get to know your hibernating neighbors. Pre-purchased tickets required; $35 adults, $20 kids ages 3–12, ages 2 and under free. Wave Hill members receive a 10% discount. We will take reservations until noon on Wednesday, January 30, at 718.549.3200 x395 or by emailing wavehillreservations@
Ecology Building, 9:30AM–NOON
Sat, February 2
Turtles and groundhogs and bats, oh my! Get to know your local hibernators through sleepy tales of the season, and fashion your own dreamy hibernator mask to parade around in. Choose from a bear, toad or groundhog, or draw inspiration from your favorite hibernating animal to design your own wearable mask. PJs are welcome! Hibernators Weekend event. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM
Sat, February 2
Save 20% on your little one’s Folkmanis puppet. Hibernators Weekend event.
Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM
Sat, February 2
Cozy up in the hibernators’ reading nook with books, puzzles and puppets. Hunt for sleeping creatures in a self-guided game and mix up some hot chocolate to help you nap through winter. Hibernators Weekend event.
Wave Hill House, 11AM–3PM
Sat, February 2
Discover the amazing, sometimes strange, adaptations that allow native amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds to survive harsh New York winters. Some remain awake and active, others migrate south or enter a state of suspended animation. Educators from Volunteers for Wildlife and their live animal-ambassadors reveal these survival strategies. Ages eight and older welcome with an adult. Hibernators Weekend event.
Wave Hill House, 1:30PM
Sun, February 3
Turtles and groundhogs and bats, oh my! Get to know your local hibernators through sleepy tales of the season, and fashion your own dreamy hibernator mask to parade around in. Choose from a bear, toad or groundhog, or draw inspiration from your favorite hibernating animal to design your own wearable mask. PJs are welcome! Hibernators Weekend event. Free with admission to the grounds.
Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM
Sun, February 3
Save 20% on your little one’s Folkmanis puppet. Hibernators Weekend event.
Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM
Sun, February 3
Cozy up in the hibernators’ reading nook with books, puzzles and puppets. Hunt for sleeping creatures in a self-guided game and mix up some hot chocolate to help you nap through winter. Hibernators Weekend event.
Wave Hill House, 11AM–3PM
Sun, February 3
Like the groundhog, many animals emerge from their dens to determine how long the deep, dark days of winter will last. They visit with friends and dance the afternoon away, getting good and tired. Don your PJs, jewels and animal mask to become your favorite hibernator and learn to waltz in majestic Armor Hall with musicians Jody Kruskal and Friends. Hibernators Weekend event.
Wave Hill House, 12:30PM, 2PM
Sun, February 3
Artists in the Winter Workspace program share their studio practice with visitors on this Drop-In Sunday. Free with admission to the grounds.
Glyndor Gallery, 1–3PM
Sun, February 3
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, February 4
Closed to the public.
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 – $10 adults, $6 students and seniors 65+, $4 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.
