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 at the Upadhyay Family Pumpkin Patch Face Painting Live Music Puppet Shows Animal Presentations Family Games Bird watching with North Shore Audubon (more…)

Join us for a Trick-Or-Treat Adventure Like Never Before! The Princesses are BACK at 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 (more…)

The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy cordially invites you to our Halloween Ball Saturday, October 25, 2025 VIP Experience at the Haunted Speakeasy: 7-8pm General Admission: 8-11pm Hempstead House Step back in time to the Golden Age of the 1920s.  Experience the extravagance.  Relish in self-indulgence.  Give in to desire.  But beware.  As you eat, drink, (more…)

The Preserve’s historic mansions and waterfront grounds are the backdrop for this unique chamber music series, created by Series Artistic Director Kathryn Lockwood. Each concert features music and poetry, inspired by the time of year and themes of romance and resilience. Internationally renowned musicians present captivating performances with repertoire ranging from Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart to (more…)

Interior access to Hempstead House is available by scheduled guided tours only. 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: Hempstead House tours are designed for adults, (more…)