Seven fun-filled special theme events offer creative activities for people of all ages, families, and adults.
Old Westbury Gardens has announced the dates and details for seven special theme events that will enhance the visitor experience for the upcoming Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® bricks exhibit. This is an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy bricks to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and mankind’srelationship with nature. The exhibition opens Friday, May 15th for Old Westbury Gardens’ members only, and expands to the public Saturday, May 16, 2026. The exhibition will run through Monday, September 7, 2026.
“Nature Connects invites visitors to see the natural world through a lens of creativity, and our themed programs offer a chance to engage with that idea in a hands-on way,” said Maura Brush, President and CEO of Old Westbury Gardens. “Whether families are discovering insects together, children are building their own creations, or adults are enjoying an evening of brick-building in the gardens, these programs are designed to bring people together through curiosity, creativity, and play.”
Special themed events throughout the season incorporate Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® bricks, with additional activities ranging from family-friendly programs to adults-only evenings. For full details on each event, as well as information about the exhibition and ticket pricing, please visit: https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/
Bricks & Brews: Adult Fans of LEGO® Night May 21, August 6, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
An adult-only, brick-building experience using official LEGO® sets. Begin your evening with a guided tour of the exhibit followed by an opportunity to build your own LEGO® Botanical Daisies Kit at the Barn at Orchard Hill while enjoying refreshments.
Brick Builders: Build Something Together May 28, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
An afternoon of exploring, building, and creating together! Brick Builders invites children and their grown-ups to enjoy building a LEGO® Friends Flower Stand with Roses Kit.
Family Night: Backyard Bugs May 30, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Families are invited to discover the fascinating world of bugs during this special after-hours experience in the gardens! The event features a Live Bug Show where participants will meet incredible insects up close and learn what makes them so amazing. Plus, a hands-on Bug Station for further exploration and discovery.
Brick Builders: Build Something Wild June 25, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Spend an afternoon exploring, building, and creating together! Brick Builders invites children and their grown-ups to enjoy building a LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Tropical Toucan.
The program includes a guided walk through some of the exhibit, followed by an opportunity to build their LEGO kit to take home!
Seasonal Sprouts: Nature Connects Select Wednesdays July 1 through September 2, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Seasonal Sprouts is a LEGO®-themed adventure for young explorers at Old Westbury Gardens! Children (ages 4–10) will embark on a guided outdoor tour of the exhibit. After the tour, kids can unleash their creativity in our LEGO free-play area.
Family Night: Magic in the Making July 18, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Welcome, young witches, wizards, and magic makers! During this special after-hours evening in the gardens, families are invited to join us for an evening of creativity and a little bit of magic. Dress as your favorite wizard, witch or whimsical character!
Family Night: Take Flight August 15, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Discover the fascinating 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!
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse these events.
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® bricks, will be open daily (except Tuesdays) to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a limited engagement through September 7, 2026.
This event is included with admission. 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. Tickets are available to purchase at www.oldwestburygardens.org
About Old Westbury Gardens
Built in 1906 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Old Westbury Gardens is the former home of John S. Phipps; his wife, Margarita Grace Phipps, and their children. Today, as a not-for-profit organization, Old Westbury Gardens welcomes visitors of all ages for a wide range of historical, cultural, artistic, educational, horticultural events, and more. Old Westbury Gardens seeks to inspire appreciation of the early 20th century American country estate through faithful preservation and interpretation of its landscape, gardens, architecture and collections. Connect with us at https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/
About Imagine
Imagine (formerly known as Imagine Exhibitions) is a global leader in immersive storytelling and experiential design, specializing in the development of world-class exhibitions and attractions for museums, studios, IPs, brands, and leisure destinations worldwide. Through its four core services—Exhibitions, Studio, Retail, and Operations—Imagine created visitor experiences that entertain, educate, and inspire. Imagine is currently producing, presenting or operating more than 40 unique experiences around the globe, spanning museums, science centers, zoos, botanical gardens, integrated resorts, and non-traditional venues. For details, visit theimagineteam.com.
About Sean Kenney
Sean Kenney is an award-winning artist who uses LEGO pieces as a medium for contemporary sculpture, portraiture, and commercial art. He is recognized as one of the leading experts in the field and is a founding member of several global programs that aim to encourage and support this emerging art form.
Millions of people have visited his exhibitions, he has authored 9 children’s books, and The LEGO Group collaborated with him as an official partner for 14 years. Sean’s work has been acclaimed by The New York Times, PBS Arts, BBC Arts, and Vogue, and he continues to create every day at his studio in Amsterdam. www.seankenney.com
Old Westbury Gardens is located at: 71 Old Westbury Road
Old Westbury, NY, 11568