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Upcoming Events

Sean Kenney's Nature Connects

Jul29

Exhibition featuring Sean Kenney's sculptures of Lego bricks, which explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems and mankind's relationship with nature

Where

Old Westbury Gardens

71 Old Westbury Rd.

Old Westbury, NY

Phone

516-333-0048

Price

Free with admission ($22; $20 ages 62 and older and full-time students with valid ID, $12 ages 7-17)

Family Night: Take Flight

Aug15

Discover the world of birds and bats during this special after-hours experience in the gardens! A live Birds of Prey Show where participants will meet incredible birds of prey up close and learn what makes them so amazing. Plus, there’s a Bat Walk

Where

Old Westbury Gardens

71 Old Westbury Rd.

Old Westbury, NY

Phone

516-333-0048

Price

General admission is $22; $20 for ages 62+ and full-time students with valid ID; $12 for children ages 7–17; and free for children 6 and under

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