Animal Adaptations Under a MicroscopeDiscover the world from a new perspective with educator, Kim Fendrich, and naturalist, Josh DiPaola in this family-friendly event.Estimate the ages of various animals using clues on their bones and scales, observe the cunning evolutionary adaptations of moth wings, and take a closer look at tick teeth and insect eyes to…
Join new and seasoned dads as we stroll together in the park.Join new and seasoned dads as we stroll together in the park. We will meet outside the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center of Branch Brook Park. It's that simple.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us on the Farm. No registration required. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who…
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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.
What could you make if you only could use purple materials? You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only in shades of purple in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Come and join this fun challenge!
Young artists will embrace the “street art” experience. In designated framed spaces on a concrete wall, visitors will draw their favorite sea creatures and ocean designs. For those who need more guidance, pre drawn fish, plants, waves will be outlined, waiting to be filled in using chalk.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
There will be musical performances featuring Neshama Carlebach, dancing, entertainment for children, arts and crafts, food vendors and much more.
Learn the stories of the enslaved.
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
Explore the world of fossils!Journey through time as we explore what kinds of plants and animals lived on Earth in the past.Program is indoors and space is limited.$4 per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have…
Join us as we take a hike through the forest to focus on the unique GEOLOGY of the area.Join our Weis educators on a hike to discover why earth rocks! We will learn how to identify rocks and minerals and see how geology shapes the natural world and our daily lives.Ages 8 and up; under…
Join us for a discussion about the incomparable RS-25 rocket engine: from Space Shuttle to Artemis!Join us live on Facebook, YouTube, or X.The Intrepid Museum will present a Virtual Astro Live program on August 18 at 3:00pm ET.NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), the vehicle that will launch astronauts on missions to the Moon and eventually…
Come one, come all and behold: the science circus is about to begin. Step into our three rings of fun as we present a series of chemistry and physics demos that explain how a bed of nails can provide a great night’s sleep or how important balance can be to a tight ropewalker. You’ll be…
Join a park ranger on a guided walking tour of the historic army post Fort Hancock!Join a park ranger on a guided walking tour of the historic army post Fort Hancock. Fun for all ages! Visitors should come prepared with water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. 1.25…
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…
Full Moon Hike: “Sturgeon Moon”Experience the Preserve after dark! Join Shayla, Hailey, and Dave for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight.We walk at a brisk pace and there will be hills; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard. Please bring water, a flashlight or headlamp,…
