Discover a harmonious adventure for the whole family in our 45-minute family yoga session! Immerse yourselves in a playful blend of stretching, mindfulness, and laughter, fostering wellness and bonding. Included with admission.Guest Artist Series sponsored by
Bilingual Program: Spanish & English El faro de Sandy Hook; Why is Sandy Hook Lighthouse so special?The Sandy Hook peninsula is rich in maritime and military history. The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States, is the most significant historic structure on the peninsula. Come learn about everything that makes Sandy…
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…
Do you believe in magic? Do you believe in fairies and other magical creatures? Invite them into your home with a magical fairy garden!Note: Due to extreme weather conditions, the new date of this workshop is Monday, August 12Do you believe in magic? Do you believe in fairies and other enchanted creatures? You can invite…
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.
Learn how meadows are created and how they support the wildlife.Meadows play a very important role in the ecosystem. You may find birds, insects, small animals, and a wide variety of plants. Learn how meadows are created and how they support the wildlife. Join a park ranger for a stroll around the meadow where you…
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!
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…
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…
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…
Special Program for Home-Schooled Students – 9:30 AM Tuesdays starting June 13, 2023 | 9:30 AM Elementary Education (6-12 years old) Interested in history and what life was like for children 6 through 12 years of age during the early 1900s? How about understanding what an Arboretum is and learning about the beautiful trees…
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 one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before!
Our Garden Tales Class now has a new name and time! Explore our Edible Garden through nature stories with our Storybook Gardening class! This class combines the love of reading with gardening and environmental science. Let’s make stories come to life and become a junior garden and citizen scientist along the way. Perfect activity for…
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…
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
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.
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
