Free First Thursdays
MAM comes to life in this popular after-hours program. Join us for themed evenings with music, live performances, artmaking, tours, and more.
Free
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Montclair Art Museum 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ, United States
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Selecting Trees That Thrive in Urban and Suburban Landscapes: Free + 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU)
(adults) Guest Speaker: Vincent Simeone, Horticulturist, Lecturer, and Garden Writer Selecting the right tree for the right location in urban and suburban settings can be surprisingly challenging. These environments place unique demands on plants, and only certain species and cultivars truly thrive in parks, traffic medians, streetscapes, and naturalized areas. In this lecture, Vincent Simeone…
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Friday Storytime at the Museum
Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ, United StatesMuseum 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…
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Friday Woodland Restoration Session
(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,…
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Park Photography, Poems, and Prose
Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United StatesNational Poetry Month ProgramApril is National Poetry Month! Embrace creativity and the changing seasons with Park Educator Martha on a stroll where your phone serves as your photography equipment and journal. Become inspired by nature poems and the Preserve as you capture photos and respond to writing prompts. Pair your photos and writing responses to…
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Story Time/ Music and Movement
Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New YorkStory 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
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Music & Movement
Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New YorkInteractive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
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Museum Minis
Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New YorkMusic, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
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Birdwatching with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society
Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United StatesBirdwatch with experts from Saw Mill River Audubon Society and contribute to global bird count data!
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Spring is for the Birds – Part 1
(adults and teens 13 yrs+) Migration season is in full swing, and colorful migrants are flitting through the Arboretum’s forest and gardens, singing to attract mates. Many of them are small and speedy, so it helps to go out with a seasoned guide like ours who can teach you the tricks to identifying birds by…
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Early Morning Opening: Sea Signals: Communication Aboard
Intrepid Museum West 46th Street, New York, NY, United StatesEarly Morning Openings are for children with autism or sensory sensitivities and their families before the Museum opens to the public!Early Morning OpeningThe Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism or sensory sensitivities (ages 3-18) and their families before the Museum opens to the public! Families receive a sensory bag with interactive…
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Science in Bloom! Children’s Program(8 and up), $4 per child upon arrival
Environmental Education and Resiliency Center 880 Lake Dr, West Hempstead, NY, United StatesDiscover the amazing hidden details in the world around you!What if your every day nature walks could turn you into a real scientist, uncovering secrets hidden in the plants all around you? Kids will explore and identify plants in bloom, while practicing the art of scientific observation!We will meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency…
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Weekly Ground Force Session
(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,…
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Weekly Ground Force Session
(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,…
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Story Time/ Music and Movement
Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New YorkStory 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
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Free Saturday Tours
(all ages) Enjoy a Free Guided Tour of the Arboretum Free guided tours of the Arboretum are offered most Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, from April 18 through October 17. Tours begin at the Visitors Center. No reservations are required and tours are on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals who would like…
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Music & Movement
Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New YorkInteractive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
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Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
Sugar Hill Museum 898 St. Nicholas Avenue @ 155th Street, New York, NY, United States -
Guided Garden Tours
Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United StatesCome visit and take a Guided- Garden tour!
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ConEd Family Days
Morris-Jumel Mansion 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us at the Mansion for our family programming! Each second Saturday of the month from 1-3 PM, families and visitors of all ages can participate in a fun hands-on activity during our ConEdison Family Day. Information for All Family Day Programs These workshops will be held outside of Morris-Jumel Mansion on the bluestone patio,…
