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, 10:30 AM – 12:30 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.
Come visit us!! As we celebrate our Silver Jubilee!
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
(for adults) Forest Bathing, also known as Nature and Forest Therapy, is a slow, meditative walk in nature that takes a holistic view of the physiological, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual benefits of connecting deeply with the natural world. This practice engages the senses rather than the intellect, helping to calm the mind and restore balance.…
At Lumina, a magical light experience at Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard in North Salem, visitors can stroll through a dazzling trail illuminated by over half a million lights, where festive sights include a music-synchronized Nutcracker display and a whimsical Gingerbread City brought to life by The Sugarplops—tiny, mischievous bakers hard at work behind glowing…
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,…
Local author Michael Reggiani joins us to read his book, "Welcome to Loch Ness!" We'll also have a mini art lesson, book giveaway + craft!Welcome to Loch Ness! (Ages 3-8)Siblings are welcome, too!Local author Michael Reggiani will read his new book, "Welcome to Loch Ness," the story of Chester N. Lossmon the 3rd, a "monster"…
¡Hola Coquís! Join Coquí Club, our bilingual program specially designed for El Museo del Barrio’s youngest visitors! Led by our museum educators, this interactive experience includes storytelling, gallery exploration, and a hands-on art-making activity. Don’t forget to wear your Coquí crowns and get ready for a morning full of creativity and fun! Perfect for children…
Join the holiday fun!Candy canes, gumdrops, and peppermint sticks, oh my! Children get to build and decorate a unique gingerbread house, a perfect treat for the start of the holiday season. We provide all the materials, including lots of candy and icing, and you go home with a great gingerbread house creation to enjoy throughout…
(ages 4 and up with an adult) Grab your map and sense of adventure! Families will search high and low on the Arboretum grounds to solve clues and learn about the many ways people celebrate the holidays. Families can check in at the Wisner House anytime between 10am and 1pm to receive their map and…
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.
Come visit us!! As we celebrate our Silver Jubilee!
¡Hola Coquís! Join Coquí Club, our bilingual program specially designed for El Museo del Barrio’s youngest visitors! Led by our museum educators, this interactive experience includes storytelling, gallery exploration, and a hands-on art-making activity. Don’t forget to wear your Coquí crowns and get ready for a morning full of creativity and fun! Perfect for children…
Join the holiday fun!Candy canes, gumdrops and peppermint sticks, oh my! Children get to build and decorate a unique gingerbread house, a perfect treat for the start of the holiday season. We provide all the materials including lots of candy and icing, and you go home with a great gingerbread house creation to enjoy throughout…
(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,…
