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  • Silhouette of a child reaching toward the moon against a night sky with circular star trails around them.

    Oaks and Acorns: The Magnificent Moon

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child classes. Take nature hikes, read…

  • Butterfly with orange and black wings on pink and white flowers in a green garden backdrop.

    Oaks and Acorns: Beautiful Butterflies

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child classes. Take nature hikes, read…

  • Passaic River/Great Swamp Paddle – SOLD OUT

    Kayak Tour on the Passaic River (All ages, 15 & under must be accompanied by an adult, children ages 8-12 years must share a tandem kayak with an adult) Bordering Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, this section of the Passaic River boasts beautiful scenery and plenty of wildlife. You’ll feel at one with nature as…

  • The Ryan Hernandez Jazz Trio Summer Concert

    (adults and family) Ryan Hernandez began his musical journey in Huntington Beach, California, studying with acclaimed blues musician Walter Trout. After moving to New Jersey in 2010, he immersed himself…

  • Great American Backyard Campout

    MEMBERS ONLY! Summer is a beautiful time of year to camp out! So why not join us for our members-only campout on Friday, June 26? Pitch your tent, grab your sleeping bag, and settle in for a special evening on the grounds of the Arboretum. Enjoy live entertainment, guided night hikes, and, of course, s’mores!…

  • Smiling girl in a pink shirt holding a leaf of lettuce in a garden field of greens.

    Let’s Get Growing! Our Edible Garden

    (ages 5-10) If you enjoy digging in the dirt and discovering how things grow, this interactive, hands-on gardening DIY program is for you. You’ll learn how to start plants from…

  • Hands cupping moist soil with several earthworms visible in the dirt grip by green-sleeved arms.

    Let’s Get Growing! Creatures in the Soil

    (ages 5-10) If you enjoy digging in the dirt and discovering how things grow, this interactive, hands-on gardening DIY program is for you. You’ll learn how to start plants from…

  • Singer-songwriter performs outdoors at dusk, playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone, surrounded by red balloons and flowers.

    Ginger Winn Summer Concert

    (adults and family) Ginger Winn is a songwriter, musician, and producer from Charleston, South Carolina, now based in the Hudson Valley of New York. Her music is dreamy and wistful—both…

  • Wooden planter filled with fresh herbs—basil, rosemary, and a silver Artemisia—sitting on a gravel surface.

    Let’s Get Growing! Garden DIY

    (ages 5-10) If you enjoy digging in the dirt and discovering how things grow, this interactive, hands-on gardening DIY program is for you. You’ll learn how to start plants from…

  • Three musicians perform together: a female singer with a vintage mic center, a bassist to the left, and a pianist to the right, with the 'Vintage Voce Tribe' logo at the bottom.

    The Vintage Vibe Tribe Summer Concert

    (adults and family) The Vintage Vibe Tribe will bring fresh yet timeless energy to the gardens this summer, blending beloved jazz standards with retro-inspired takes on modern favorites—think the elegance…

  • Four girls stand around a lush vegetable garden, looking closely at the leafy greens while a supervising adult watches nearby in a sunny backyard garden setting.

    Let’s Get Growing! Garden Palooza

    (ages 5-10) If you enjoy digging in the dirt and discovering how things grow, this interactive, hands-on gardening DIY program is for you. You’ll learn how to start plants from…

  • Three silver upcycled can planters with cartoon faces and yellow noses, filled with green plants and yellow marigolds on a wooden surface.

    Let’s Get Growing! Creativity in the Garden

    (ages 5-10) If you enjoy digging in the dirt and discovering how things grow, this interactive, hands-on gardening DIY program is for you. You’ll learn how to start plants from…

  • Kids decorating mini pizzas with fresh toppings at a picnic-style pizza bar.

    Let’s Get Growing! Tastes in the Garden

    (ages 5-10) As the summer growing season winds down, join us in the garden to harvest colorful vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers from our Square Foot Garden. Afterward, we’ll head…

  • Six adults posing by a lake with autumn trees; two guitarists on the ends and a woman in the center holding a microphone.

    Sound Bite Summer Concert

    (adults and family) Sound Bite is a talented local band from Northern New Jersey, bringing energy and passion to every performance. Their diverse repertoire spans decades of Classic and Alternative Rock, featuring crowd favorites that appeal to music lovers of all ages. Sound Bite delivers a memorable live music experience that keeps audiences singing along…

  • Singer-songwriter performs outdoors at dusk, playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone, surrounded by red balloons and flowers.

    Ginger Winn Summer Concert

    (adults and family) We apologize for having to cancel the Ginger Wynn concert on July 15 due to the weather. We are pleased to announce that the concert has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 2. Ginger Winn is a songwriter, musician, and producer from Charleston, South Carolina, now based in the Hudson Valley of New…

  • Child in a gray sleeveless shirt and cap reaches out a pink bubble wand as a rainbow arches across a bright sky behind green foliage.

    Oaks and Acorns: Rainbows

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is…

  • Child in a gray sleeveless shirt and cap reaches out a pink bubble wand as a rainbow arches across a bright sky behind green foliage.

    Oaks and Acorns: Rainbows

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is…

  • Child in a colorful swimsuit standing at the shoreline as waves splash around. The ocean and distant beachgoers are blurred in the background.

    Little Wonders: Goodbye Summer – SOLD OUT

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to experience the many wonders of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Hike woodland trails and gardens. Engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and inspire a love of the outdoors. Stories, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening our…