Celebrate Halloween at Wave Hill! The grounds will be decked out with a treasure trail of Tricks & Treats and ending at a family friendly dance party and pumpkin art projects in historic Wave Hill House. Admission is free.
Sat, Nov 2, spend a beautiful day in the garde as we honor DÃa de los Muertos with storytelling and artmaking for both children and adults.
And don’t miss our meditative, self-guided soundwalk through the woodlands, how fragile, we bloom available, everyday, all season long – or reserve Afternoon Tea, Tuesdays and Thursdays through November 21st.
Fall Foliage Fest kicks off Nov 5–10! Come see the colors at their best! We’ll have special programming all week long.
Wave Hill-O-Ween
Free
Calling all ghosts and goblins, pirates and princesses! For the first time ever—it’s Halloween at Wave Hill! Venture through our iron gates (if you dare!) for an evening adventure with treats, tricks and good old spooky fun. Grab a map to guide you on an eerie treasure trail through the gardens with “gourdgeous” photo ops along the way. Personalize a treat bag and decorate a mini-gourd favor, then dance away the eve with family-friendly tunes in our spooktacular Armor Hall.
All children regardless of age must be accompanied by an adult. Family or group costumes are encouraged; please refrain from super-scary costumes, fake weapons, or gore that may frighten children. Masks that cover the face are not allowed.
Celebrate DÃa de los Muertos with a day of family-friendly activities that include artmaking, storytelling and more. Learn traditional Mexican folk-art techniques and customs as we honor loved ones by making nicho boxes to share on our community ofrenda and papel picado, or punched paper, to design your own colorful banners to bring the celebration home with you.
Celebre el DÃa de los Muertos con un dÃa de actividades para toda la familia que incluyen creación de arte, narración de cuentos y mucho más. Aprende técnicas y costumbres tradicionales del arte popular mexicano mientras honramos a nuestros seres queridos haciendo cajas de nicho para compartir en nuestra ofrenda comunitaria y papel picado para diseñar tus propias pancartas de colores y llevar la celebración a casa.
Family Art Project: Day of the Dead/DÃa de los Muertos
Celebrate this special Mexican cultural holiday as we explore and create nicho boxes, small shadow boxes filled with meaning and purpose that honor a lost loved one. DÃa de los Muertos event.
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 in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden. Today’s tour features current exhibitions by artists Soeun Bae, Jordany Genao, Dario Mohr, and Judy Pfaff. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
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.
Enjoy colorful foliage at its seasonal peak. Wave Hill garden experts share some of their favorite trees and shrubs in their vibrant fall finery. Fall Foliage Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults. Fall Foliage Fest event.
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 in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden. Today’s tour features current exhibitions by artists Soeun Bae, Jordany Genao, Dario Mohr, and Judy Pfaff. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.