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Free admission. Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Lasdon Public Gardens and & Veterans Memorial in Katonah, New York, combines horticultural exhibits with military history. Visitors explore gardens and attend classes including Yoga in the Garden, Garden Squad, and Hands on Houseplant Help. The Westchester County Veterans Museum presents Evolution: 250 Years of Military Gear, an exhibit featuring authentic artifacts spanning American military history. Display cases hold boots, uniforms, camouflage, firearms, dog tags, haversacks, medical equipment, communications technology, and field rations. Interactive touch-screen components allow visitors to engage with stories of military service across generations. The exhibit educates students, families, veterans, and the public about how military equipment evolved alongside soldiers' changing needs. A Plant Story: From Fern to Flower runs daily, and seasonal events include the Garden & Landscape Show. General admission is free. The gardens welcome group visits and volunteer participation.
Admission is free. The venue says: “Admission is free to the public, and donations are welcomed to support the museum's continuing educational mission.”
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Prices and hours quoted from lasdonpublicgardens.org · read on . Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
6 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 24 · 10:00 amEvent
Urban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg leads a walk focusing on Lasdon's history and highlights, including the Lasdon Memorial Garden, magnolia trees, lilacs, conifers, azalea garden, and Main House.
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“Dates: October 24, 2026 at 10:00 am”
Oct 24 · 10:00 amEvent
Families create masks and paper creatures for the fantasy parade on October 31, using vibrant tissue paper and simple templates. Ages 5+, children must be accompanied by adults.
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“October 24 at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM”
Oct 28 · 10:00 amEvent
Young children and caregivers enjoy autumn in the gardens, recording stories in journals, building with natural materials, and engaging in gentle gardening with soil and seeds. Ages 18 months to 4 years.
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“October 28 at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM”
Oct 31 · 10:00 amEvent
Young participants share masks and mobiles they created throughout autumn, celebrating their connection to nature and imagination in a parade of woodland and garden-inspired creations.
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“October 31 at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM”
Nov 1 · 1:00 pmEvent
Lasdon's head gardener leads a one-hour walking tour showcasing seasonal highlights of the gardens and plant collections. Meets at the Memorial Garden Entrance.
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“November 1 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM”
Nov 7Event
Children ages 6 and up hand-sew a WW I haversack, taste War Cake Muffins, experience an authentic military vehicle, and try on original WW I uniforms while learning about soldiers and Veterans Day origins.
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“November 7 at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM”
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