Upcoming Events

Guided Nature Walks 2026


  • 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


  •  October 24, 2026
     12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
  •  October 25, 2026
     12:00 am - 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…)

Falaise Tours


  • 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…)

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

This event is sold out. 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 (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
  • Session Four
     November 1, 2026
     3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Session Five
     November 1, 2026
     3:30 pm - 4:30 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…)

Monthly Meditation


  •  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…)

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…)

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