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Group of people on a sunny tennis/pickleball court posing with paddles raised in the air, smiling for a group photo after a game or event.

Pickleball 101 Clinic (FREE)

173 Heller Pkwy Heller Parkway 173, Newark

Get ready to learn the basics of pickleball and have a blast at this free clinic!

Robin perched on a branch among glossy green leaves, beak open as if singing.

Discovery Weekends

(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return for the Spring! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as autumn brings amazing changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and older. Borrow a…

Chipmunk perched on a weathered log, cheeks full, nibbling a leaf against a warm autumn background

Discovery Weekends

(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as the season changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and up. Borrow a magnifying glass (please remember…

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Yoga in the Park (FREE)

Prudential Concert Grove Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark

Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance

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Free Saturday Tours

(all ages) Enjoy a Free Guided Tour of the Arboretum Free guided tours of the Arboretum are offered most Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, from April 18 through October 17. Tours begin at the Visitors Center. No reservations are required and tours are on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals who would like…

Person picking ripe red tomatoes from a garden into a wooden crate of fresh vegetables.

Gardening Series: Harvesting Your Garden (18 & Up), $4 per person

Environmental Education and Resiliency Center 880 Lake Dr, West Hempstead

Join us for the fifth class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the fifth installment of a new year-long gardening series that guides you through every season of growing your own food at home! From planning and planting to harvesting and soil care, you'll gain practical hands-on skills and confidence to grow fresh,…

Group of people gathered around a wooden table making pottery outdoors beside a stone building.

Summer Saturdays at Philipsburg Manor

Philipsburg Manor 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow

Visit Philipsburg Manor every Saturday from July 11 to September 5 to explore history through fun activities, such as harvesting wheat, learning about pollination and other wildlife, exploring waterways, creating ceramics, and playing old-fashioned games. Each week has a new theme: July 11: Barnyard Bash July 18: Fabric & Fashion July 25: Hive & Honey August…

$13.00 – $18.00

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Restoring Battery Gunnison/New Battery Peck

Battery Gunnison Atlantic Drive, Highlands

One of Sandy Hook's most historic structures will be open to the public! Made possible by the Army Ground Forces Association.The Army Ground Forces Association is a volunteer membership park philanthropic partner performing restoration projects and interpreting Battery Gunnison/New Battery Peck in WWII-era uniform. Visitors are invited to see projects in progress and learn about…

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Arboretum Explorers – Passaic River Essex County Kayak Tour – SOLD OUT

(ages 16 and up) The Passaic River meanders through some of the busiest sections of New Jersey. You wouldn’t know it here though. Its slow current and flood prone waters mean many are reluctant to build close to its banks, allowing nature to thrive. Hawks, herons, egrets and turtles are plentiful along the wooded shores…