The Preserve’s grounds change beautifully throughout the seasons – celebrate winter, spring, summer, and fall at these annual family events:
Upcoming Events
Winterfest
- January 26, 2020
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A celebration of the coldest season is fun inside Hempstead House, where the fireplaces roar, and the mansion is filled with exciting family activities. (Event Information)
Four Seasons of Family Yoga
- Winter Family Yoga
February 2, 2020
10:00 am - 10:45 am - Spring Family Yoga
April 5, 2020
10:00 am - 10:45 am - Summer Family Yoga
June 21, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Fall Family Yoga
September 13, 2020
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Experience the wonderful benefits of yoga with family and friends. (Event Information)
Spring Celebration
- April 26, 2020
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Every season brings beautiful changes to the Preserve’s landscape, and, in springtime, we celebrate the return of longer days, warmer temperatures – and budding trees, shrubs, and perennial plants. While these blooms occur naturally, we have much work to do to plant colorful annuals, fresh herbs, and plants to attract butterflies. At the Spring Celebration, visitors (Event Information)
Mother’s Day Tea
- May 10, 2020
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Celebrate your mother and all of the great women in your life at the Mother’s Day Tea in Hempstead House. (Event Information)
Father’s Day Owl Box Building
- June 21, 2020
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In 2020, Father’s Day falls on the Summer Solstice! Join us at 5 – 6 pm for Biologist Eric Power’s fascinating program on Long Island’s native owls – from tiny screetch owls to great horned owls. You’ll discover the basic physiology and behaviors of these magnificent raptors – then Eric will give step-by-step instructions for (Event Information)
Summer Solstice Celebration
- June 21, 2020
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Rain or Shine! On the eve of the Solstice, welcome Summer with a BYO picnic dinner and watch the sunset outdoors on the beautiful grounds of the Sands Point Preserve. We’ll have a guided walk into the woods, along the pond and shoreline; nature-based art projects; a special Family Yoga session; lawn games, plein-air watercolor painting, and (Event Information)
Village Day Fall Festival
- October 4, 2020
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Celebrate the autumn season with outdoor activities for children of all ages (Event Information)
Family Halloween Party & Pet Parade
- October 18, 2020
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A Halloween Party for young children! (Event Information)
Holiday Tales at the Castle
- December 6, 2020
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join the holiday cheer in Castle Gould’s Great Hall with a celebration of holiday traditions from around the world. Festive music will play, Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit, and special guest readers will share favorite stories. A special reading corner will have magical stories from many cultures for parents and children to enjoy together. (Event Information)