Soil Stories
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
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.
(ages 5-10) An extra special afternoon tea program just for kids! Join us as we welcome our special guest, Richard Wright, owner of the ‘The Secret Tea Room’ as he hosts a special tea just for kids. Richard will demonstrate the process of making freshly baked scones and delicious autumn tea. Participants will enjoy a…
11:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Cream Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered a menu of fine teas and infusions. Your choice of tea will be brewed to perfection. Once everyone is settled in, the tiers will arrive…
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.
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 - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.
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 one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before!
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…
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.
(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,…
Foster your creativity by journaling in a serene natural landscape with writing instructor Nicole Butterfield!Commune with nature while honing your creative writing skills with instructor Nicole Butterfield. Allow the natural beauty of our Preserve to lend itself to creative output in this relaxing and reflective evening class.Max: 15 people. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle.Photo…
Use herbs, seeds, and dried garden treasures to make a gratitude-filled table piece.What has rooted in you this year? What are you still calling in?As the growing season settles into quiet, we’ll gather in the greenhouse to honor all the plants that bloomed, seeded, and those that continue to offer their textures, colors, and stories,…
(adults only – 21 yrs and up) Join us for After Hours in the historic Wisner House at the Arboretum “Friendsgiving Edition” featuring our decadent PIE BAR with expertly curated cocktail and wine pairings. From classic pumpkin to apple crumble, each slice is perfectly matched with seasonal sips that’ll make your taste buds sing. This is…
Crónicas del Absurdo, a mesmerizing film by director Miguel Coyula, unmasks the contradictions underlying the social and political dynamics of today’s Cuba, so often invisible to casual visitors. The film’s narrative is assembled primarily from clandestine audio recordings. The screening will be followed by a discussion between the film’s associate producer David Leitner and artist…