2023 Events  




EVERY Saturday and Sunday in  May  and  June!

And Monday, June 26


Fairy House Hunt Family Program! 

Fly on over for a wonderful scavenger hunt for 26 fabulous, one-of-a-kind fairy houses hidden among the blooming flowers and historic trees at Locust Grove! Find your favorite hovels and some new abodes, as well! Don't miss this beloved annual family event.  Wear your favorite pair of wings or buy some in our Museum Shop when you arrive!  Timed entrance tickets guarantee lots of space for everyone! Sponsored by Bonita Ritter/Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Hudson Valley  and  Sweet Frog Poughkeepsie

10 AM - 3 PM 

$10/Person, Children under 4 are FREE! 

Click here to purchase tickets!  




Thursday, June 8

Sunset Sensations

Enjoy delicious culinary samples from one of THE BEST Chefs in the Hudson Valley, Billy Turner from Sugar and Spice Catering  paired with three fine tastes of wine and a wine presentation from Viscount Wines and Liquor. Round out the evening with a tour of our heirloom kitchen gardens that inspire our celebrated local chef! Sponsored by Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival and  Hudson Valley Credit Union  

1st Course: Chilled Vichyssoise, White Truffle Potato Croquette. and Braised Short Rib Wrapped in Bacon with Tomato Fig Chutney

2nd Course: Baby Arugula, Grilled Peaches with Burrata, Pickled Red Onions, Heirloom Grape Tomato, Pistachio Gremolata with a Maple Vinaigrette 

3rd Course: Blackened Mahi with Roasted Sweet Corn & Avocado Salsa, Wheat Berry Quinoa with Lemon Oil and Micro Cilantro 

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$35/Person 

Click here to purchase tickets


Friday June 16

Historic Architecture Symposium


A.J. Davis Symposium: "Rural Residences, Etc." looks at the diverse career of architect Alexander Jackson Davis (1803 - 1892) from his early years working with Ithiel Town and Martin Thompson to his noted later collaboration with A.J. Downing (1815 - 1852). Over two days attendees will have the opportunity to take an in-depth look at Davis’ work as well as tour and experience first-hand his lasting legacy on the American cultural landscape.


The symposium is presented by Classical American Homes Preservation Trust (CAPHT) in partnership with Locust Grove with special thanks to Bard College.

 Click here to purchase tickets.



Sunday, July 9 


Antique Car Show  


Marvel at hundreds of antique cars on our historic property at this celebrated annual event.  Hosted by Hudson Valley Auto Enthusiasts.  To register your show car for this event, fill out and return this form.  8am - 3pm, arrive by 2pm for the best viewing! $10/person, kids under 12 are free.



Sunday July 16

Pop-up Exhibit and lecture by Dr. Caroline Culp

Get a rare up-close look at 19th-century embroidered pictures from the Locust Grove and Locust Lawn collections. Dr. Culp is the curator of "Between the Lines: Innovation and Expression in Women's Sewing Samplers" at the Loeb Art Center, which includes a number of pieces on loan from Locust Lawn. She has selected a dozen pieces from the textile collection at Locust Grove to explore the changes in needle arts over the generations of the Hasbrouck and Young families!

1:30PM, followed by a 3:30 tour at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College.



Sunday July 23


Music at the Grove! 

Free Music for everyone at Locust Grove Estate!

Enjoy the sounds of RJ Storm and The Old School Bluegrass Band!  

This rain or shine music event is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schmeelk.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

No Tickets Necessary 


Thursday, August 10

Sunset Sensations

Enjoy delicious culinary samples from Chef Amy Tung of Valley Home Dining , paired with three fine tastes of wine and a wine presentation from Paige Flori of Boutique Wines, Spirits, and CiderRound out the evening with a tour of our heirloom kitchen gardens that inspire our celebrated local chefs!  Sponsored by Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival and Hudson Valley Credit Union.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$35/Person 

Tickets will be available soon! 



Saturday and Sunday August 12 & 13

Great Estates Landscape and Garden Weekend


Thursday, September 14

Sunset Sensations

Enjoy delicious culinary samples from the best Hudson Valley Chefs, paired with three fine tastes of wine and a wine presentation from Paige Flori of Boutique Wines, Spirits, and CiderRound out the evening with a tour of our heirloom kitchen gardens that inspire our celebrated local chefs!  Sponsored by Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival and Hudson Valley Credit Union   

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$35/Person 

Tickets will be available soon! 



Saturdays & Sundays, September 23 - October 29 & Monday, October 9

Harvest Hunt Family Program 

Don your costumes and enjoy an original story walk scavenger hunt for over 30 whimsically decorated pumpkins hidden among the leaves and trees at Locust Grove.  Celebrate all things autumn and harvest!  Harvest Hunt is sponsored by Ulster Savings!

$10/person tickets and more information in the coming months.


Thursday, October 12

Sunset Sensations

Enjoy delicious culinary samples from Flores Tapas and Catering  paired with three fine tastes of wine and a wine presentation from Viscount Wines and Liquor!  Round out the evening with a tour of our heirloom kitchen gardens that inspire our celebrated local chef!   Sponsored by Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival and Hudson Valley Credit Union   and RBT CPAs  

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$35/Person 

Tickets will be available soon! 


Thursday, November 9

Sunset Sensations

Enjoy delicious culinary samples from Agnes Devereux Catering paired with three fine tastes of wine and a wine presentation Viscount Wines and LiquorRound out the evening with a tour of the Samuel Morse and Transverse Galleries at Locust Grove! Sponsored by Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival and Hudson Valley Credit Union.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$35/Person 

Tickets will be available soon!

Thursday, December 7

Sunset Sensations

Happy Holidays from Locust Grove! Start the evening with an enchanting walk through our holiday festooned almost 200-year-old Mansion!  Then enjoy delicious culinary samples from Billy Turner of Spice Catering, paired with three fine tastes of wine and a wine presentation by Viscount Wines and LiquorSponsored by Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival and Hudson Valley Credit Union. 

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$40/Person 

Tickets will be available soon!


Thursday, December 14

Sunset Sensations

Happy Holidays! Join us for our last Sunset Sensations of the 2023 season!  Start the evening with an enchanting walk through our holiday festooned almost 200-year-old Mansion!  Then enjoy delicious culinary samples from  Mike Polasek of Simply Gourmet, paired with three fine tastes of wine and a wine presentation by Paul Brady WineSponsored by Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival and Hudson Valley Credit Union. 

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$40/Person 

Tickets will be available soon!