Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck – Artist Sophie Bugat

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

Tiny Gallery Show in our Visitors’ Center – open daily December 5th through January 19th Meet the fantastical creatures of Jewish mythology through the eye of our December Tiny Gallery artist, Sophie Bugat. Sophie’s “All in the Family” collection offers an exquisite field guide to the mysterious and spectacular creatures of Jewish mythology. Discover Theli,…

Free

Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Scavenger Hunt

Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Young wizards will enjoy a trip to the Metropolitan Museum, in search of art that echoes characters and enchanted objects in the Harry Potter books. You'll track down serpents, Dumbledore look-alikes, and figures as scary as any Death Eater. The hunt is not an addition to or variation on Harry’s adventures, but instead references to…

$35.00 – $45.00

Family Program: Skyscrapers

Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY, United States

Bring your building crew and get ready for skyscrapers – the ultimate challenge! Around the world, skyscrapers are being built taller than ever before. During this program, we will explore what makes these structures so strong and how their design enables them to reach such dizzying heights. Families will take inspiration and ideas from amazing…

$15

Outdoor Adventures – Animal Tracks & Signs

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

Saturday, January 27th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Footprints in the snow, a nest resting on a tree branch, and a feather found on a hiking trail are all signs that an animal may be nearby. Join us for our Outdoor Adventures program to learn about animal signs, what to look for and what it tells…

KEEPSAKES: GREECE

6 River Terrace 6 River Terrace, New York, United States

Co-presented with the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine, join us for a Saturday Family Workshop highlighting Greece. Create a keepsake to take home plus live performances and traditional dance with Greek American Folklore Society. Art project is designed for ages 4 and up. This highlighted event is in part of a winter…

Free

Valentine’s Critters: A Sensory-Safe Reptile Encounter

Bierman Autism Centers - Ramsey 500 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ste 203, Ramsey, NJ, United States

Join us for a Scaly Spectacular! You're invited to a special Valentine's Day event at Bierman Autism Centers in Ramsey! Get ready for an up-close experience with some amazing reptiles in a sensory-safe environment. Perfect for kids of all ages! •When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 am – 12 pm •Where: 500 N Franklin Tpke Ste…

Free

Watson Adventures’ Grand Central Scramble Scavenger Hunt For Families

Grand Central Terminal 89 East 42nd Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for adults and kids 7 and up! Kids and adults work together to uncover the secrets of this amazing train station. To win, you’ll have to go nuts in the Whispering Gallery, learn a secret about the stars in the “sky”, find TV celebs in the food…

$17.50 – $21.50

Camouflage Critters – Live Animal Program

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

Camouflage Critters – Live Animal Program February 4th, 2:30PM -3:30 PM How do animals hide themselves in the wild? Why would animals need to disguise themselves? Meet and greet some fascinating creatures from Eyes of the Wild and learn how and why they use camouflage.  Fee: Families: $25/family for Members; $35/Family for Non-Members. Registration required…

Family Program: I Love NYC

Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY, United States

Happy Valentine’s Day! For this Family Program, we will take inspiration from the Times Square Love & Design Competition. This annual competition invites architecture firms to think about how a Valentine sent from the heart of Times Square could express love for everyone. We will look at the various designs for this public piece of…

$15

Outdoor Adventures – Great Backyard Bird Count

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

Outdoor Adventures – Great Backyard Bird Count Saturday, February 17th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm The Great Backyard Bird Count is a global event that takes place from Friday, February 16 through Monday, February 19 (https://www.birdcount.org). Each year, volunteers tally the birds they see in backyards, parks, and natural areas. Stop by Van Vleck House…

Valentine’s Critters: A Sensory-Safe Reptile Encounter

Bierman Autism Centers - Eatontown 40 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ, United States

Join us for a Scaly Spectacular! You're invited to a special Valentine's Day event at Bierman Autism Centers in Eatontown! Get ready for an up-close experience with some amazing reptiles in a sensory-safe environment. Perfect for kids of all ages! When: Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 am – 12 pm Where: 40 Christopher Way Suite 103…

Free

Dinosaur Detectives

Center for Science Teaching & Learning 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NY

Calling all dino detectives! Join us for a week of “Escape Room” style puzzles, brain teasers and forensic fun for the whole family! Feb. 17-25 10-4 PM (closed 2/21) Tickets are available at the door. Puzzles are free with museum entry. Visit us at www.cstl.org

$12 – $15

Keepsakes: Guatemala

6 River Terrace 6 River Terrace, New York, United States

Co-presented with Bula Arts and Culture, join us for a Saturday Family Workshop highlighting Guatemala. Create a keepsake to take home, plus an interactive live performance and storytelling by Ch’umilkaj Nicho, Tito Medina and Kevin Ortiz Lemus. Art project is designed for ages 4 and up.

Free

Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck – Yana Rodin

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

The February artist in our Visitor’s Center Tiny Gallery is Yana Rodin Yana Rodin is a former Montclairian now based in Seattle. Her work investigates a personal connection to the world: how she is both a part of it and an observer at the same time. She likes to shift the interpretation of her art…

Maple Sugaring Program

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

Our annual Maple Sugaring Program is coming! Saturday, March 2nd (rain date March 3rd) Tour Times: 10:00 – 11:00 AM 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM 12:45 – 1:45 PM 2:00 – 3:00 PM Looking for a super sweet activity the whole family will love? Don’t miss Van Vleck House & Gardens’ annual Maple Sugaring event!…

Watson Adventures’ Whodunit at the Met Family Scavenger Hunt

Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for kids 10 and up! A killer is on the loose at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it’s up to you to stop him! The killer has created a scavenger hunt that, when completed, reveals his name, the weapon he used and where he…

$35.00 – $45.00

Watson Adventures’ Grand Central Scramble Family Scavenger Hunt

Grand Central Terminal 89 East 42nd Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for adults and kids 7 and up! Kids and adults work together to uncover the secrets of this amazing train station. To win, you’ll have to go nuts in the Whispering Gallery, learn a secret about the stars in the “sky”, find TV celebs in the food…

$17.50 – $21.50

Slimefest Weekend

Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

Play with slime made by our expert Slime Chefs (aka Museum Educators) and snap a picture of the recipe to make your own at home!

Outdoor Adventures – Seed Starting

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

Outdoor Adventures – Seed Starting Saturday, March 23rd, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets and displays. Each program will focus on a specific theme, and our Van Vleck Education team will guide your family…

Garden to Table Family Class

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

Garden To Table Family Class Tuesday, March 26th, 4:00PM – 5:00PM Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water, plant, and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients found in the garden.  Appropriate for…