December at Wave Hill

Our gardens and grounds have always been an oasis in the Bronx. And now, all are invited to escape the crowds, noise and stress of the winter holidays and to celebrate here with family and friends, surrounded by the natural beauty of Wave Hill. We can’t wait to welcome you to Winter Haven!
In the Gardens
Nights lengthen and days shorten as the comforting winter season envelops the garden. Ever-present evergreens get their moment in the landscape. Many will receive an annual shaping prune, their branches repurposed for Winter Haven decorations throughout the garden. The Conservatory is sure to lure you inside to warm up. Container plants are moved indoors and some are displayed in the central Palm House—this colorful arrangement changes often based on plants in bloom and combinations.
- Jess Brey/Senior Horticultural Interpreter

Winter Haven

The season kicks off December 1 with our annual Artisan Market (FRI, SAT), featuring local vendors, and wreathmaking, ice carving demo, live jazz, festive photo-op, animal scavenger hunt, sunset cocktails and more. Winter Haven continues with special evening programs. Free Thursday evenings are for families—a Pajama Party, Family Art-Palooza and Winter Solstice Wishes. Salsa the evening away at Latin Social Night and enjoy a festive night out with Jazz, Mixology & Mistletoe. As a holiday thank you, Wave Hill Members receive 20% off regular ticket prices on these two evenings!

Music in Armor Hall

Principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic, Anthony McGill (DEC 10) has a dynamic international solo and chamber music career. Tickets for any and all the concerts in the Roots & Branches series are available online.

Art in the Garden

Tap Root, an exhibition in Wave Hill House of recent fabric pieces and works on paper by the artist duo LoVid, is on view till December 17. The 2024 Winter Workspace program begins in early January.

Hands-On Art-Making

Join us for family art-making, each weekend featuring a different project: Light Your Holiday Candle (DEC 2, 3), Peeking into Winter Retablos (DEC 9, 10) and Create Your Year—Hello, 2024! (DEC 16, 17). The Family Art Project does not meet the last two weekends in December. It resumes January 6.

Garden Walks & Forest Bathing

A restorative session of Forest Bathing is just ahead (DEC 9). Weekly Garden Highlights Walks (SUN at 2PM) including on Christmas and New Year’s Eves! will keep you in tune with Wave Hill’s ever-changing landscape. Glyndor Gallery is closed in December.

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Find the Perfect Gift at Wave Hill
The Shop at Wave Hill has a fantastic selection of gifts for everyone on your holiday list! From botanically inspired accessories and jewelry, educational toys, and local home-goods. All proceeds from your purchases support Wave Hill educational programs. Our annual members appreciation discount is on!  Receive 20% off all purchases in The Shop from December 1 to 17.

Looking for a gift that keeps on giving? 

Give a Wave Hill Membership! Use the discount code WHCYBER23 at checkout to save 15% when you purchase by December 17. Give the gift of year-round nature and art, access to our world-class gardens,  Sunset Wednesdays performances, programs like the Family Art Project, and so much more! 

Members Get More This Season!
In addition to your 20% discount in The Shop from December 1–17, Membership parking is free on weekdays through February. And, as always, Members enjoy 10% off programs, performances and workshops.

Wave Hill is your garden!

And, it needs your support to thrive. Give a gift to your garden. When you give, you directly support all the things you love about Wave Hill–care for the world-class gardens, breathtaking views, beloved programs like the Family Art Project, live performances and more.

Become a Member for free admission and 10% discounts