Pre-K – K (4-5 years old)             Let’s get “down in the dirt” and learn from the ground up what it takes to grow and care for the magnificent plants at the Arboretum. Have fun mixing soil, sowing seeds, watering gardens, and planting trees, flowers, and vegetables—you get the idea! The best way to learn…
Pre-K – K (4-5 years old)        Lunch Buddies returns this summer! Campers attending morning sessions (9am-12pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay for an additional hour of…
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.…
(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…
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.
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is pleased to present FĂ©minin Pluriel, a solo exhibition by QuĂ©bec-based artist Pascale Bouchard. This exhibition highlights Bouchard’s distinctive encaustic practice, in which pigmented beeswax and heat are…
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…
(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, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM What to Bring & Wear: Long pants, long socks, and sturdy closed-toe shoes Insect repellent,…
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.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Catch the World Cup action live with fellow fans at this free waterfront watch party!Match: Switzerland vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaTime: Thursday, June 18, from 3pm - 5pmJoin the Intrepid Museum at Pier 86 for a free outdoor World Cup watch party, amidst stunning NYC skyline and Hudson River views. Food and drinks will be available…
Join us for a fun night of pizza, movies, and crafting! Grades 6+ only.Teen Night: Movie Night! 🎬🍕This event is for our friends in grades 6-10Held in the library AFTER closing, so we have the whole building to ourselves!Join us for a fun, calm night with a movie, crafts, and pizza!We will be watching the…
Sunset ranger-led tour of Fort Hancock exploring 250 years of Sandy Hook’s defense history.Walk the grounds of Fort Hancock, a National Historic Landmark on a ranger-led tour exploring 250 years of Sandy Hook’s role in national and coastal defense. Discover how the park continues to serve the public while enjoying sunset views along the bay!…
(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…
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
(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,…
Enjoy a slower paced walk with a Park NaturalistJoin Park Educator Joe Zarzhevsky for a guided senior-friendly hike at our Rockwood Hall section of the Preserve. This relaxed pace walk will explore the natural history and seasonal highlights of the landscape, allowing us time to pause and engage with our surroundings. We’ll spend time observing…
