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Christmas at Westbury House

Name: Christmas at Westbury House
Start: 2026-12-05T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Old Westbury Gardens

📆Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

📍Old Westbury Gardens · 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568 Get directions ↗

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About this event

Celebrate the holiday season at Old Westbury Gardens! Step inside Westbury House and experience the magic of Christmas past with rooms beautifully decorated in period style and filled with festive cheer. Stroll through the gardens, enjoy holiday treats like cookies and warm cider, and don’t miss a special visit from Santa himself! It’s a timeless holiday tradition for the whole family! Admission: $22 adults; $20 seniors (62+) and full-time students with valid ID; $12 children (ages 7–17); free for children 6 and under and Old Westbury Gardens members. PLEASE NOTE: Last admission for non-members is 2pm. Last admission for members is 3pm (this is to walk the grounds only). Westbury House closes at 3pm due to a private event.

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