2023 Events  


Saturday, March 18

Pollination Celebration A Celebration of Pollination and Growing for ALL ages with Honeybee and Gardening experts!  

Adult programming:  

1:00 PM Grai St. Clair Rice of Bee Joy, "Gardening for Honeybees" 

2:30 PM Locust Grove Gardener Claire Davis (organic flower garden walk) "How we Promote Pollination in all 4 Seasons" 


Children's Programming:

1:00 PM "Pollinator Party" with Locust Grove's Emily Ellison for kids ages 4-8

1:00 PM "Gardening for Pollinators" with Candace Gallagher of Pollinator Patrol for kids ages 8 - 11  


Programming for EVERYONE :

3:00 PM "What do Beekeepers Do?" Beekeeper friends Jane and Fedele Fiore of "Fiore Family Honey" will show and tell, in full beekeeper regalia, how they keep bees and harvest honey! 


1 - 4 PM 

$10/person. Children under 4 are FREE. 

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Thursday, April 13

Sunset Sensations

Join us for our inaugural evening of our 18th full Sunset Sensations Season! Find out why we are the Hudson Valley’s favorite Thursday night tradition!  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 Liquor.  Sponsored by Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival.    

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$35/Person 

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Sunday, April 30

Antiques Appraisal Day

What's in YOUR attic? Old coins? A Victorian birdcage? Baseball cards? Antique jewels? Bring your heirlooms and antiques to Locust Grove and let Robert Meringolo of "The Appraisers Road Show" and other nationally recognized appraisers examine your treasures and tell you just how much they are worth!

10 AM - 5 PM

$35 entry fee includes up to 5 items to be appraised for free.  

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Friday, May 5

Fairy Fest! 

Put on your favorite set of wings and fly on over to an exclusive After-Hours Preview Party (ages 21+ only) of Locust Grove's own beloved Fairy Houses! 

Dine on lavish Hors d'oeuvres, decorate your own desserts, visit the cash bar, dance among the flowers and historic trees! Make and take your own Fairy door, play games, tour over 30 tiny fairy houses in the twilight, and more!  All proceeds benefit Locust Grove. 

Costumes encouraged! Fairy wings and flower crowns are available for purchase in our Museum Shop!


5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

$75/Person 

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(Kids and families can enjoy the Fairy House Hunt, a scavenger hunt for over 30 tiny Fairy Houses hidden among the gardens and trees, every Saturday and Sunday in May and June.   Tickets for Fairy House Hunt are available by clicking the link above or below, as well!)



Saturdays & Sundays, May 6 - June 25 &

Monday, May 29


Fairy House Hunt Family Program! 

Fly on over for a wonderful scavenger hunt for 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 

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM 

$10/Person, Children under 4 are FREE! 

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Thursday, May 11

Sunset Sensations 

Enjoy delicious culinary samples from Mike Polasek of Simply Gourmet, paired with three fine tastes of wine and a wine presentation by Paul Brady Wine. 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.   

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$35/Person 

Click here to purchase tickets! 



Thursday, June 8

Sunset Sensations

Enjoy delicious culinary samples from the best Hudson Valley Chefs, 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.  

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$35/Person 

Tickets will be available starting in March 2023. 

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.  More details, registration, and ticket information to come.  



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.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$35/Person 

Tickets will be available starting in March 2023.  


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.  

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$35/Person 

Tickets will be available starting in March 2023.  


Friday, September 22

Septemberfest!

Get a jump on October at Septemberfest!  Wear your favorite costume and celebrate the opening of Harvest Hunt Family Event at this “grown-ups only” pumpkin party. Enjoy Craft beers from Hudson Valley’s best breweries and fine fall finger foods from a fabulous local Guest Chef!  Make a pumpkin, enter the costume contest, and more! Tickets and more information to come.


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!  

$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.  

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$35/Person 

Tickets will be available starting in March 2023.  


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.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$35/Person 

Tickets will be available starting in March 2023.  


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.  

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$40/Person 

Tickets will be available starting in March 2023.  


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.  

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

$40/Person 

Tickets will be available starting in March 2023.