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Halloween Ball 2026


  • Halloween Ball
     October 24, 2026
     8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • VIP Experience at the Mad Hatter’s Tea
     October 24, 2026
     7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy cordially invites you to our Halloween Ball: Down the Rabbit Hole Saturday, October 24, 2026 VIP Experience at the Mad Hatter’s Tea: 7-8pm General Admission: 8-11pm Hempstead House Travel down the rabbit hole and step into a twisted Wonderland where nothing is quite as it seems. Along with the usual–dinner, (more…)

Two women are practicing Qi Gong

Qigong


  • Fall
     October 25, 2026
     11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Qigong is considered one of the five branches of Asian Medicine, a foundation for martial arts, and a spiritual practice revered in Daoist and Chan Buddhist tradition. Qi is a vital element found in everything: the sun, the trees, the wind, the sky, the blooming flowers in spring and the falling leaves in the fall. Qi is (more…)

Diego’s Trunk or Treat


  •  October 25, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  Join the NCSPCA at the Sands Point Preserve for a special event for the families and their pets – Diego’s Truck and Treat! Various pet friendly businesses will be decorating the trunks of their cars and offering “treats” to visiting patrons and their pups. Activities include dog Halloween costume contest, pie eating contest, raffles, (more…)

Full Moon Hike


  •  October 26, 2026
     6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Join Mike Evans on an immersive experience through the dark trails of the Preserve. On this guided hike, we invite you to slow down, awaken your senses, and discover the fascinating world that comes alive a night. Rather than a simple walk through the woods, we’ll explore the idea that darkness is part of the (more…)

Princess and Villains Day at the Castle


  • Session One
     November 1, 2026
     12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Session Two
     November 1, 2026
     12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Session Three
     November 1, 2026
     1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us for a Trick-Or-Treat Adventure Like Never Before! The Princesses are RETURNING to Hempstead House, and this time, they’re bringing 10 enchanting characters! Your favorite princesses and 4 mischievous villains will be joining in on the fun! Little princes and princesses will kick off the celebration by decorating their own trick-or-treat bags, then embark on an exciting (more…)

Owl Prowl


  • Owl Prowl - Adults Only
     November 5, 2026
     7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Owl Prowl - Families
     November 6, 2026
     7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

TWO SESSIONS FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES Both programs begin with an indoor presentation to learn how to identify owls by sight and sound, and attract these beneficial birds to your own backyard. Then we’ll head out to the woods for a very quiet guided night walk in search of owls and other nighttime wildlife. Our (more…)

2026 Four Seasons in Music


  • Fall 2026
     November 8, 2026
     3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

In 2026, the acclaimed chamber music series Four Seasons in Music celebrates its eighth season under the inspired direction of Artistic Director Kathryn Lockwood. Set amidst the breathtaking beauty of The Preserve’s historic Hempstead House, Castle Gould, and picturesque waterfront grounds, this distinctive series presents four seasonal concerts. Each performance weaves together music and poetry, (more…)

Lights, Camera, Hempstead House


  •  November 13, 2026
     11:00 am - 12:15 pm
  •  November 14, 2026
     11:00 am - 12:15 pm
  •  November 14, 2026
     1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

A castle, a campus, a hotel, a Turkish spa – when it comes to movies and television, Hempstead House has played them all. While it began as the Gold Coast home to Daniel and Florence Guggenheim, this architectural marvel has become one of the most versatile media locations of the modern era. Join us for (more…)

Hours and Admission


  • Thanksgiving Day: Closed
     November 26, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
     December 25, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • New Year's Day: Closed
     January 1, 2027
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Welcome to the Sands Point Preserve! The Sands Point Preserve’s grounds are open for visitors – the Great Lawn, Hempstead House Garden, Woodland Playground, dog run, forest trails, and pond area. The Welcome Center & Gift Shop in Castle Gould is open Wednesdays through Sundays at 11 am – 6 pm.  Restrooms are available in (more…)