Join a park ranger to learn more about the seals that visit Sandy Hook.This program won’t put you to sleep! Join a park ranger to learn more about the seals that visit Sandy Hook. Visitors will walk away knowing about seal identification, habitat, diet, and sleep habits of seals. After the indoor program, we will…
This storytime is for ages 18 months to 3 years with Ms. Laura!Moving Up Storytime! 📚This is an active, movement-based storytime for our movers and wigglers ages 18 months to 3 yearsJoin Ms. Laura in the library's meeting room for stories, songs, and LOTS of moving around!Siblings are always welcomePlease sign up for one "ticket"…
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Join us as we hike through our woodland trails and gardens. Along the way, we’ll engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to…
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
This storytime is for kids ages 2 and up who can sit for one or two short books. There will still be lots of opportunities to move around!Storytime for Kids Ages 2+! 📚In this storytime, we will sit down and read one or two SHORT books togetherNever fear, there will still be lots of opportunities…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
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.
Ms. Megan will share food-themed books, dancing, and a craft!Tasty Tuesday: Books for Foodies! (Ages 2-6) 🍕🥦🥨🧁🍌🥩🧀Each week, Ms. Megan will share different books about food for a mixed-age preschool audienceListen to stories perfect for foodies, sing songs, engage in skills-building activities, and -- of course! -- danceEach storytime will end with a food-themed craft…
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
(families with children ages 5 and up) February marks the beginning of maple sugaring season. Join us as we tap the Arboretum’s maple trees in preparation for the season’s sap flow. Families will learn the hows and whys of tapping trees and gain hands-on experience by helping with the process. The cost is per child.…
Yoga in the Gallery
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…
This is a sit-down storytime and craft with Ms. Ashley for our older preschoolers as well as kids who can sit and listen to longer stories.Storytime and Craft for Kids Ages 3+! 📚This is a sit-down storytime with Ms. Ashley for our older preschoolers as well as kids who can sit and listen to at…
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. Register early since…
