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SUMMARY:Arboretum After Hours – Friendsgiving
DESCRIPTION:(adults only – 21 yrs and up) \nGather your friends and join us for a new take on Happy Hour! \nThis is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with your chosen family. Bring your friends and get ready for a night of cozy vibes and delicious bites. \nYour support helps to ensure the Arboretum continues to be free for all! \n$20 ticket includes one drink and light bites! Cash bar. Adults only 21+. Rain or shine! \nMember | Non-Member Price: $20 \nWe cannot accommodate cancellations or rescheduling. If you’re unable to attend\, you may transfer your ticket(s) to someone else. 
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/arboretum-after-hours-friendsgiving/
CATEGORIES:Annual Adult Events,Annual Events,Arboretum After Hours,FEATURED
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SUMMARY:Holiday Botanical Block Printing: Cards & Gift Tags
DESCRIPTION:(adults and teens) \nCelebrate the season with creativity and handmade charm. Inspired by winter botanicals\, evergreens\, pinecones\, and other seasonal motifs\, participants will learn block-printing techniques to create custom holiday cards and gift tags. Leave with beautiful handcrafted creations ready for gift-giving and festive holiday correspondence. \nNo experience necessary. \nMember Price: $65 | Non-Member Price: $70
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/holiday-botanical-block-printing-cards-gift-tags/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Classes,FEATURED,Seasonal Program/Trips,Teen Progrms
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Mini-Retreat
DESCRIPTION:(for adults) \nAs the Thanksgiving holiday comes to a close\, take a little time for yourself to slow down\, reconnect with nature\, and reflect on the things you are grateful for. \nForest Bathing\, also known as Nature and Forest Therapy\, is a slow\, meditative walk in nature that encourages us to engage our senses and experience the natural world around us. Rather than focusing on where we’re going\, we take time to be present\, quiet our minds\, and appreciate the sights\, sounds\, and simple beauty of nature. \nEnjoy this spiritually and emotionally enriching experience on the beautiful grounds of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Guided by Rich Collins\, this peaceful afternoon will offer an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life\, find a moment of calm\, and explore the many ways nature can inspire a sense of gratitude and well-being. \nA few tips from Rich to make your walk more comfortable: \n\nThe walk will last for about 2.5 hours.\nWe will be moving slowly and using our senses to connect with nature so this will not be an athletic walk.\nPlease dress in layers so you can be comfortable with temperature changes.\nIf you wish\, you can bring sunscreen\, bug spray\, and/or water.\nRich will provide small mats to use when sitting.\n\nRich Collins is a Certified Guide for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT)\, based in Morristown & Barnegat Light\, New Jersey.  His company\, Friendly Territory\, specializes in Nature & Forest Therapy walks and retreats. He is a husband\, proud father and grandfather\, entrepreneur\, and daily meditator.  \nMember Price: $25 | Non-Member Price: $35 \nCancellations made more than 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund minus a 20% administrative fee. If you cancel within 48 hours of the program\, you may reschedule for another date\, but refunds are not available.
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/forest-bathing-mini-retreat-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Classes,FEATURED,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Holiday Splendor: Tour Historic Skylands and Ringwood Manor
DESCRIPTION:(adults) \nKick off the holiday season with a festive day of historic homes\, holiday markets\, and seasonal cheer! \nJoin Reeves-Reed Arboretum for a holiday day trip featuring two beautiful historic properties\, each with its own unique character and traditions. Begin at Skylands Manor at the New Jersey Botanical Garden\, a stunning Tudor Revival mansion\, where you’ll enjoy a self-guided holiday tour and time to browse the holiday market. Lunch will be available for purchase at the Skylands Market. \nThen\, head to nearby Ringwood Manor\, recently reopened following an extensive exterior restoration along with several interior restoration projects. Take a self-guided tour of the beautifully decorated manor during its Victorian Christmas celebration\, then explore the holiday market and enjoy coffee and snacks available for purchase at the recently restored historic carriage barn. \nCome along for a day filled with history\, holiday charm\, and time to enjoy the season! \nExpected Itinerary: \n9:00 AM – Board the bus at Reeves-Reed Arboretum \n10:15 AM – Arrive at Skylands Manor; Self-guided tour\, holiday market\, lunch \n12:30 PM – Board the bus \n12:45 PM – Arrive at Ringwood Manor; Self-guided tour\, holiday market\, (weather permitting\, explore the grounds)\, coffee and snacks \n2:45 pm – Bus departs to return to Reeves-Reed Arboretum \n4:00 pm – Arrive at Reeves-Reed Arboretum \nCancellation Policy: Trip tickets are non-refundable unless we can fill your spot. If a refund is issued\, a 20% administrative fee will be deducted. \nMember Price: $100 | Non-Member Price: $115
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/holiday-splendor-tour-historic-skylands-and-ringwood-manor/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Annual Adult Events,Annual Events,Annual Events 2,FEATURED,Seasonal Program/Trips
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SUMMARY:Sponsor & Decorate a Tree for our Holiday Open House!
DESCRIPTION:(children & adults) \nCalling local businesses\, organizations\, families\, schools\, and scout groups! \nSponsor a tree\, bring your creativity\, and help us fill Reeves-Reed Arboretum with holiday cheer! Decorated trees will be featured at our Holiday Open House\, where visitors can vote for their favorites. \nOn Sunday\, December 6\, 2026\, we will be holding our annual Holiday Open House\, and we invite YOU to help make it a success! \nSTEP 1: Sign up to sponsor and decorate a tree! RRA will provide and set up the trees\, you just need the decorations. The deadline to register is December 1. We will have a limited number of trees\, so don’t wait to sign up. \nSTEP 2: Decorate! Gather your family\, friends\, or colleagues and come to the Arboretum on Saturday\, December 5\, 10 am – 2 pm to create your display. Be creative\, there will be prizes! \nSTEP 3: Return on Sunday\, December 6 with your two complimentary tickets for the Holiday Open House to enjoy the fun! Sip ‘n Shop at our Holiday Market for unique gifts\, holiday décor\, delicious treats\, and more! Explore the Winter Story Walk\, Candy Cane Lane\, and make a Winter Craft. Enjoy Live Holiday Carolers and of course touring the trees and voting for your favorite one! Tickets for the Holiday Open House are $10 for adults\, children under 12 are free. \nSTEP 4: After the event\, you are welcome to take your tree home or remove the decorations and leave it on the Arboretum grounds. We can use the trees to make mulch or use the branches to protect our beds from frost during the winter months. Details in FAQ below. \nAnswers to frequently asked questions: \n\nTrees are approximately 5-6 feet tall and are in stands. If you choose to string lights\, please make sure they are battery operated since electricity is not available on the grounds.\nIt is recommended that ornaments be able to withstand rain/snow and are secure in case of windy conditions.\nBalloons and candles are not permitted.\nAdditional items/props can be placed under or near your tree.\nGet creative! Some previous themes have included: Wordle\, Goats\, Sports\, Cooking\, etc.\nEach tree will have an assigned number\, the title of your tree\, and the name of your group/business.\nYou will receive further details about the decorating sessions via email a few days before 12/5.\nFirst and second place prizes will be awarded. Winners will be notified within a day or two of the event\, and we will post the winning trees on social media.\nIf you are taking your tree home after the event on Sunday\, it can be removed from the stand and taken between 4 – 4:30 pm. If you are coming back for the tree\, please remove it by 4 pm Wednesday 12/9.\nIf you are not keeping the tree\, all decorations\, props\, etc. must be removed after the event ends between 4 – 4:30 pm or by 4 pm Wednesday 12/9.\n\nSPONSOR PRICING: Nonprofits/Families/School and Scout Groups $125; Corporate/Businesses $150 \nIMPORTANT: Please indicate in the details box on the check-out page that this donation is for Sponsoring a Festival Tree. Please also indicate the name of your group/family/business/organization. \nClick here to pay your sponsor fee. \nNeed additional tickets for the event? Click here.  Tickets will also be available at the door for purchase. \nThank you for supporting our non-profit public gardens\, grounds\, and environmental education programs! \nHAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Please contact Jackie Kondel at j.kondel@reeves-reedarboretum.org.
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/sponsor-decorate-a-tree-for-our-holiday-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Annual Events,Annual Events 2,Arboretum After Hours,FEATURED
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T110000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House 2026
DESCRIPTION:(all ages) \nCome celebrate the holidays with community\, cheer\, and a little magic — only at Reeves-Reed Arboretum! \nOur Holiday Open House is the perfect way to kick off the season with something for everyone in the family! \nEvent Highlights: \n\nSip & Shop Holiday Market – Discover unique boutique vendors offering unique gifts\, holiday décor\, delicious treats\, and more. Enjoy a complimentary holiday cocktail while you shop!\nFestival of Trees – Tour the grounds and enjoy festive trees decorated by area businesses and organizations. Be sure to vote for your favorite!\nCookies\, Cocoa & Photos with Santa – Skip the mall and capture the moment with Santa in historic Wisner House surrounded by nature. Enjoy complimentary cookies and hot cocoa. (Advance registration and fee required. Click here.)\nKids & Family Activities – Bundle up and explore the Woodland Winter Story Walk\, Candy Cane Lane\, and make a Winter Craft.\nFestive Carolers – Delight in live holiday music as you soak up the seasonal spirit.\nHoliday Raffle – Enter to win a lifetime family membership to Reeves-Reed Arboretum – the perfect gift that keeps on giving!\n\nMember Price: $10 | Non-Member Price: $10 | Children under 12: free
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/holiday-open-house-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Annual Adult Events,Annual Events,Annual Events 2,Arboretum After Hours,FEATURED,Seasonal Programs,Special Events,Teen Progrms
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