A New Jersey forest experienceW inter is a great time to get outdoors and not be concerned about biting insects! Like many other creatures they are dormant and are living in their larvae or egg stage of development. We will be taking a short hike to find signs of their presence and talk about importance…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
Inspired by Rembrandt, Warhol, Klimt, Demuth, young artists will free draw or paint then use gold leaf or metallics with glue to “wash” over the work.
(ages 15 and up) Drop-in class. Step into a peaceful sanctuary and immerse yourself in the calming embrace of Candlelight Mindfulness Yoga and Reiki at the Arboretum. This unique class, set beneath the soft glow of moonlight, is guided by Suzanne Henry, a skilled yogi, and Melissa Szpala, a Reiki Master. Together, they will lead…
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…
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.
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
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…
Inspired by Rembrandt, Warhol, Klimt, Demuth, young artists will free draw or paint then use gold leaf or metallics with glue to “wash” over the work.
Holi is the Hindu Festival of Colors/Spring/Love!Holi is the Hindu Festival of Colors, marks the beginning of spring! Inspired by the colorful throwing powder, gulal, we will be creating colorful works of art to take home! All materials will be provided! This program is appropriate for ages 12 and up! $4 per person upon arrival,…
The scare is back! Spookyfest 2024 features a VERY scary haunted woods. For the younger set, Spookyfest offers an Enchanted Walk with the new Mystical Garden, a beautiful, fanciful place. Kids will also enjoy Face Painting, The Glow Tent, Fortune Telling, Crafts and more! Meet friendly characters, and take lots of pictures. Music will fill…
The scare is back with new family friendly attractions at Spooky Fest 2024 presented by The Center for Science. Experience jump scares with zombies and scary monsters along the quarter-mile Haunted Woods Walk. Watch out for the flesh-eating dinosaurs as well. Children can explore the new Mystic Garden in the enchanted walk area for a…
A New Jersey forest experienceCome out for the Blood Worm Moon at the Forest Resource Center. This is a easy 1.5 mile walk through the State Tree Farm. Dress for…
11:30 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:30pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Afternoon 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…
Take a trip through space in the Hudson River Museum’s Planetarium exploring everything from the mysteries of the moon and the search for life beyond Earth, to the stories that shape our stars.
(ages 5-10) As we garden throughout the growing season, it’s important to keep track of all the wonderful changes happening in the garden and take note of all the interesting creeping, crawling, fluttering, and wiggling creatures that visit. Together, we’ll create a garden journal. We will decorate and personalize our journals with various craft materials…
Outdoor Adventures Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM March 15th – Seed Starting Spring is here! Celebrate the changing of the seasons by getting out in the garden. Take time to walk around the gardens and look at everything starting to sprout. Learn about what a seed needs to grow, and plant seeds to take…
