Museum Minis
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Embrace the changing of the seasons! Join us for this special seasons themed story time and craft for kids!Join us for this special seasons themed story time and craft (ages 6 and up). We will be reading some stories about the changing of the seasons, and making our own take home crafts as we celebrate…
Explore an officer’s home at Fort Hancock, follow clues left behind, and work together to solve the mission.Step into a WWII era home and follow the clues left by a missing lieutenant. As you move through each room, you'll investigate objects, test ideas, and collaborate to solve a series of interconnected puzzles. Your collective insight…
Join Shayla and Hailey in the Preserve after dark for a full moon hike!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…
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to experience the many wonders of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Hike woodland trails and gardens. Engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and inspire a love of the outdoors. Stories, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening our…
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.
Foster your creativity by journaling in a serene natural landscape with writing instructor Nicole Butterfield!
Soul Line Dancing - a fun, physical, and social activity with J-Boogie from Step 4 Step Soul Line Dancers.
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…
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.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
A restorative yoga practice overlooking the Hudson.
Let's shell-abrate our friends with fins!Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents through short stories, walks, and hands-on activities.Class will be held in the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of Hempstead Lake State Park. $4 per child upon arrival at the front desk. No vehicle…
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
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is…