Upcoming Events
Fall Fun Fest
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September 27, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Celebrate the Autumn season at our Fall Fun Fest with activities for children of all ages! All activities are free with Fall Fun Fest admission, excluding food trucks and Autumn Market. Pumpkin Painting Face Painting Live Music Puppet Shows with Wonderspark Puppets Animal Presentations Family Games Bird watching with North Shore Audubon Society Meet Oriana, (more…)
24 Hour Wilderness Survival
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October 24, 2026 - October 25, 2026
12:00 pm
Spend 24 hours in our woods during our Overnight Survival challenge! Instructor Mike Evans will guide this immersive experience, designed for both newcomers and returning outdoor enthusiasts. We’ll revisit foundational skills in foraging, fire-making, cordage and more, while also introducing fresh new concepts for those who have taken our monthly survival courses. Guests will share (more…)
Full Moon Hike
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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
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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
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Owl Prowl - Adults Only
November 5, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm -
Owl Prowl - Families
November 7, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
TWO SESSIONS FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES Both programs begin with a brief 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
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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…)