December is Winter Haven at Wave Hill! This year we are offering even more ways to escape the holiday crowds into the natural beauty of the garden dressed for the holidays. We’ll be open late Thursday and Friday evenings to come stroll the illuminated gardens.
Free family events happen on Thursday evenings, ending with a Winter Solstice Sunset Walk and Wishes Celebration on Dec 21. We have two adults only Friday nights of music and dance. And awaken all your senses on the weekends at Forest Bathing, birding or music in majestic Armor Hall.
Don’t forget our amazing Winter Haven Opening Weekend Dec 1–3 with our favorite wreath-making workshops and the Artisan Market, a fabulous shopping opportunity with a unique collection of gifts and spirits. Stroll our fun and funky display of outdoor wreaths created by talented Wave Hill staff and volunteers. Enjoy a number of outdoor activities including an ice-carving demonstration and jazz outdoors in our garden all afternoon long. Stick around for Happy Hour Friday and Saturday after sunset on our beautiful Kate French Terrace and enjoy the peace of our gardens illuminated at night.
On Thursday evenings, enjoy hot cocoa and self-guided activities along our lighted pathways. The Café, Conservatory and Shop are open until 7:00PM. The grounds close at 7:30PM.
Advance registration encouraged, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Day-of registration based on availability and not guaranteed.
Bienvenido and welcome to Latin Social Night at Wave Hill! Salsa the evening away, learning and practicing this energetic, fun dance with instructor Katherine Jimenez from Ailey Extension and accompanied by soul-stirring Latin music by DJ Bobby Morales. Bring your special someone or a group of light-on-their-feet revelers! Specialty cocktails and bites from our in-house caterer, Great Performances, will be available for purchase in Wave Hill House. Enjoy a spirited and exhilarating evening at Wave Hill's Latin Social!
Experience the beauty of Wave Hill's winter landscape as you create colorful retablos that can be opened and closed. Whose footprints are there in the snow? Learn about seasonal animals as you embellish your winter scene with their tracks.
Awaken mind, body and senses on a forest-bathing walk through the winter garden, with certified nature therapy guides Cindy Olsen and Fru Molnar. Benefits may include boosts to the immune system, cardiovascular strength-building, stress reduction, improvement to cognitive functioning and deepening connections to nature and the self. Bundle up and explore Wave Hill’s serene winter landscape using all of your senses. Space is limited; adults only, please.
Hailed for his “trademark brilliance, penetrating sound and rich character” (The New York Times), groundbreaking clarinetist Anthony McGill is one of classical music’s most recognizable and brilliantly multifaceted figures. In addition to his dynamic international solo and chamber music career, McGill is principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic—the first African American principal player in the organization's history.
This concert is part of “Roots and Branches,” Wave Hill’s indoor concert series featuring artists from across musical disciplines, exploring how traditions and heritage inspire musical exploration and growth. More about Roots and Branches concerts here.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Public Garden Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults.
Drop in to celebrate the season for an art-making extravaganza with Wave Hill's Family Art Project and friends including Bronx Museum of Arts and the Hudson River Museum. As a family, show off your artistic flair and create art projects inspired by nature and other winter wonders. Gift your dazzling creations to loved ones or keep them for yourself to enjoy as special mementos of your night out at Winter Haven.
On Thursday evenings, enjoy hot cocoa and self-guided activities along our lighted pathways. The Café, Conservatory and Shop are open until 7:00PM. The grounds close at 7:30PM.
Cocktails, flowers and festive vibes! Elevate your spirits with a night out with friends! Join us for live music and enjoy a specialty cocktail flight to inspire your own festivities. Make memories with a photo op and craft your own miniature floral arrangement with seasonal stems to take the holiday magic home with you. End the night on a sweet note with a delicious treat!
On Friday evenings, enjoy an evening stroll along lighted pathways with self-guided activities. The Café, Conservatory and Shop are open until 8:30PM. The grounds close at 9:00PM.
Prepare for the new year by creating a special calendar highlighting your favorite part of every season. Get creative as you use bright colors to capture the excitement of each month. Hang it up and enjoy it all year long! Winter Haven event.
At 11:30AM, families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater; all ages welcome.
Celebrate the longest night of the year, the Winter Solstice, with lantern-crafting, cookie-decorating, and warm wishes for the season. Gather in majestic Armor Hall to decorate solstice-inspired sugar cookies and design a simple paper lantern with your wish or intention, then float your wish lantern at Aquatic Garden. As the lanterns drift together, their light represents the individual and collective sentiments of the Wave Hill community. Adults and kids 10 and older are invited to come early for a Winter Solstice Walk.
On Thursday evenings, enjoy hot cocoa and self-guided activities outdoors along our lighted pathways. The Café, Conservatory and Shop are open until 7:00PM. The grounds close at 7:30PM.
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.
