Poetry in the Garden: A Talk & Tour


  •  June 24, 2026
     6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Stroll through the native blooms behind Hempstead House, then settle into the garden for an engaging conversation about poetry and the natural world, with speakers from The Story Round. Featuring works by Mary Oliver, Ada Limon, Robert Frost, and Walt Whitman, this program looks at how poets use landscapes and flowers to express emotion. Together, (more…)

Ice House Jams


  •  May 17, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  •  May 24, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  •  May 31, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  •  June 14, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  •  July 12, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  •  July 19, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  •  July 26, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  •  August 2, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  •  August 9, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  •  August 16, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  •  August 23, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  •  August 30, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us for live music — free with park admission — at the Preserve’s new outdoor gathering space in the woods behind Castle Gould: the Ice House! Curated by Homebrew Music, these sessions bring the best local artists to our cozy pond-side spot for select Sundays all spring and summer. Relax on our lounge furniture, (more…)

Northwinds Symphonic Band


  •  June 7, 2026
     3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

The Northwinds Symphonic Band will perform an indoor concert in our Black Box Theater on Sunday, June 7 at 3pm entitled “Broadway, Movies, and Light Classics”. Conductors Helen P. Bauer and Concetta Stevens have prepared an entertaining program of instrumental and vocal selections from popular movies and Broadway shows, as well as familiar classics. The (more…)

Welcome Back Goatbusters!


  •  June 13, 2026
     10:30 am - 11:30 am

Please join us on June 13, 2026 at 10:30am for simple crafts and activities to welcome back our herd of goats for the season! Learn more about our Goatbuster initiative: The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy has spent countless hours of volunteer and staff time over the last 2 years to control invasive species. Unfortunately, it (more…)

Summer Kickoff Jam with Shakedown Citi


  •  June 30, 2026
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Kick off your summer at the Sands Point Preserve with an evening concert on our lawn featuring Shakedown Citi! As the sun sets, join us for a night of live music, waterfront views, and laid-back vibes. Shakedown Citi is a fresh new force on the jam band scene, born in the heart of a Grateful (more…)

Earth Day 2026

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  • Guided Nature Walk: Celebrating Earth Day
     April 25, 2026
     10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Earth Day Beach Cleanup
     April 25, 2026
     11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Celebrate Earth Day at the Preserve with two FREE events: Guided Nature Walk 10 – 11:30am Celebrate Earth Day with a relaxed, all-ages guided walk led by environmental educator Hildur Palsdottir. Together, we’ll notice the simple signs of spring – swelling buds, emerging wildflowers, animals tracks and newly built nests – and enjoy watching the (more…)

Superhero Training Academy


  • Session One
     July 19, 2026
     12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Session Two
     July 19, 2026
     12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Calling all future heroes… your mission awaits! Inside the castle there’s a secret Superhero Training Facility: Hero Headquarters, located behind the ballroom and YOU are getting access! Your Adventure Includes: Design Your Superhero Mask Kick off your adventure by creating your very own superhero mask to wear during the experience. Every superhero needs their perfect (more…)

Northwinds Symphonic Band Concert

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  •  April 19, 2026
     3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

The Northwinds Symphonic Band will perform an indoor concert at Sands Point Preserve on Sunday, April 19 at 3pm entitled “Concert Band Classics and Virtuoso Artistry”. Conductors Helen P. Bauer and Concetta Stevens invite you to enjoy a musical afternoon featuring musicians from the band who will impress with their virtuosity and captivate with their (more…)

Earth Day Beach Cleanup

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  Celebrate Earth Day at the Preserve! Join our efforts to help prevent plastic and other harmful materials from polluting our oceans and help keep the Preserve’s beautiful shoreline clean. Join us anytime between 11:30am – 1:30 pm. Bring your own gloves, all other materials will be provided. No registration is required. All beach cleanup (more…)

Princess Day at the Castle


  • Session One
     June 28, 2026
     12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Session Two
     June 28, 2026
     12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Session Three
     June 28, 2026
     1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Session Four
     June 28, 2026
     3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Session Five
     June 28, 2026
     3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Session Six
     June 28, 2026
     4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Session Seven
     June 28, 2026
     4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

A Grand Event at the Sands Point Preserve! Guests are welcomed into the majestic Hempstead House, where they meet their first Princess who sends them on a magical quest to become a true Princesses (or Prince!). As they stroll through each room of the Castle, guests will encounter each Princess and learn that being a (more…)

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