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Upcoming Events
Falaise Tours
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Tours at 12pm and 2pm
September 20, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm -
Tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
September 25, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm -
Tours at 12pm and 2pm
September 26, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm -
Tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
October 2, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
Tours at 12pm and 2pm
October 3, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm -
Tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
October 9, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
Tours at 12pm and 2pm
October 10, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm -
Tours at 12pm and 2pm
October 11, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm -
Tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
October 16, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
Tours at 12pm and 2pm
October 17, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm -
Tours at 12pm and 2pm
October 18, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm -
Tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
October 23, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
Tours at 12pm and 2pm
October 24, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm -
Tours at 12pm and 2pm
October 25, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Interior access to Falaise is available by scheduled guided tours only from June – October. Tours are limited in group size and tend to sell out. Tickets are only available to purchase day-of in Castle Gould’s Welcome Center, open Wednesday – Sunday at 11am. Please arrive early to purchase tickets. PLEASE NOTE: Falaise tours are designed (more…)
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 Family Games Bird watching with North Shore Audubon Society Oriana, the Harvest Bubble (more…)
Monthly Meditation
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October 1, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm -
November 5, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm -
December 3, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Hildur Palsdottir for an evening of nature-based mindfulness and meditation on the first Thursday of every month. Classes will be held in the beautiful rooms of the Preserve’s mansions, or in the Hempstead House Garden when weather permits. With these sessions we will explore techniques specifically aimed at stress reduction. With kind curiosity Hildur (more…)
Guided Nature Walks 2026
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Fall Foliage
October 24, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join us for this series of all-ages walks as we explore different aspects of the preserve’s environment, encompassing its unique physical features and wildlife, as well as critical conservation issues and helpful practices to create a healthy, sustainable environment. Our expert guide, environmental educator Hildur Palsdottir, brings a range of perspectives for each outdoor (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…)
Halloween Ball 2026
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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…)
Qigong
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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
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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
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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…)