(adults only) Join us for a delightful day exploring two of New Jersey’s hidden gems: Cross Estate Gardens and Willowwood Arboretum. This scenic Somerset Hills tour features lush formal and native gardens and historic trees of Cross Estate, an early twentieth-century landscape characteristic of the Arts and Crafts period, then continues to the serene and…
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world are a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project each week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is per child. Registration is…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months -…
(ages 5-10) Do you miss cooking with your friends in the Arboretum’s historic Wisner House kitchen? Well, join us for a special afternoon of baking as we make, taste and experience the delicious scents and flavors of Autumn. Member Price: $35 | Non-Member Price: $45
More Than a Show — It’s a Global Phenomenon It’s part science, part spectacle, and all sensational. Gazillion Bubble Show is the most unbubblievable show in the world! Bubble lovers of all ages are delighted with an incredibubble experience, awashed with a bubble tide, and perhaps even find themselves INSIDE a bubble. Mind-blowing bubble magic,…
Join us for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. We will introduce your little…
Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some…
(age 14+, age 12-13 with adult) Join Our Horticulture Team! Help maintain and enhance the beauty of our gardens and grounds all year long—spring, summer, fall, and even winter! Volunteer indoors or outdoors alongside our horticulturists to support the care and upkeep of our landscape. Tasks vary by session and may include weeding, mulching, watering,…
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
(ages 5-10) The gardens are especially beautiful as summer turns to fall! We’ll create unique art using the light, shadow, and shapes around us! The natural world is our inspiration and the source of our materials in this new afterschool offering! Through noticing the beauty, variety, and resourcefulness of nature, we’ll connect to our own…
(adults only – 21 yrs and up) Gather your friends and join us for a new take on Happy Hour! Wind down after work while taking in our breathtaking gardens, nature trails and art exhibits, all located on an historic estate in Summit, NJ. Ticket includes one drink and light bites. Cash bar. Rain or shine!…
More Than a Show — It’s a Global Phenomenon It’s part science, part spectacle, and all sensational. Gazillion Bubble Show is the most unbubblievable show in the world! Bubble lovers of all ages are delighted with an incredibubble experience, awashed with a bubble tide, and perhaps even find themselves INSIDE a bubble. Mind-blowing bubble magic,…
Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Friday at 10:00 am. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, and…
Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk.
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
(age 14+, age 12-13 with adult) Join Our Horticulture Team! Volunteers will reestablish existing trails, plant native trees, identify and remove invasives, as well as other tasks. No experience is necessary. Ground Force Sessions: Fridays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM What to Bring & Wear: Long pants, long socks, and sturdy closed-toe shoes Insect repellent,…
