It’s a ball: Celebrate Presidents’ Day at Washington’s Birthday Ball

Come to Washington’s Birthday Ball at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden on Feb. 18.

In honor of Presidents’ Day, celebrate the birthday of our nation’s first president as New Yorkers did in the 19th century. Costumed dancers will perform and teach traditional country dances and encourage everyone to join in. Festivities include toasts to George Washington and historic refreshments, including Washington cake. Museum tour and a family scavenger hunt are also included. All ages welcome.

Washington’s Birthday Ball, Feb. 18 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Tickets $15, $10 members and children under 12.

Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden [421 E. 61st St. and York Avenue in Lenox Hill, (212) 838–6878; www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3233199].