(adults only – 21 yrs and up) Gather your friends and join us for a new take on Happy Hour! Wind down after work while taking in our breathtaking gardens, nature trails and art exhibits, all located on an historic estate in Summit, NJ. Ticket includes one drink and light bites. Cash bar. Rain or shine! …
Join local artist Libby Norris for a one-hour watercolor class. No experience necessary and all materials will be provided!Tween + Teen Watercolor Class! 🎨For kids ages 10-16 (please note that this is a drop-off event)Local artist Libby Norris will lead this one-hour watercolor classNo experience necessary!All materials will be provided and there will be step-by-step…
Join Weeksville Heritage Center, Creative Urban Alchemy, and the Beam Center to unveil Osisi Obodo, a new modular shade and gathering structure, on Thursday, June 25.
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is pleased to present Féminin Pluriel, a solo exhibition by Québec-based artist Pascale Bouchard. This exhibition highlights Bouchard’s distinctive encaustic practice, in which pigmented beeswax and heat are used to create richly textured works of art. Rooted in themes of transformation, memory, and the symbolic power of the feminine, her work draws deeply…
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, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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 stop by our B.A.R.K. Ranger table to learn how you and your furry friends can responsibly enjoy Sandy Hook to the fullest!🐶🏖️ Come stop by our B.A.R.K. Ranger table to learn how you and your furry friends can enjoy Sandy Hook to the fullest!🐕🦺 Have your leashed pup become a B.A.R.K. Ranger and learn…
Enchanted Evenings, a series of twilight events at Philipsburg Manor featuring live music, storytelling, dancing, magic, and hands-on traditions. The special series runs on select dates from June 6 through July 18. Events include: • Sheep, Shepherds, and Spindles in Sleepy Hollow (June 6): Enjoy live sheep-herding demonstrations by a master shepherd, interactive fiber crafts,…
New for 2026, Historic Hudson Valley presents a high-energy, immersive telling of Rip Van Winkle’s tale at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside. Move from scene to scene as the story unfolds around you, join in the festivities and enjoy beverages and light bites. Experience the event on weekends from May 23 through July 26.
MEMBERS ONLY! Summer is a beautiful time of year to camp out! So why not join us for our members-only campout on Friday, June 26? Pitch your tent, grab your sleeping bag, and settle in for a special evening on the grounds of the Arboretum. Enjoy live entertainment, guided night hikes, and, of course, s’mores!…
Explore Fort Wadsworth after sunset on our Lantern Tour! Rangers will lead you through the dark rooms and passages of Fort Tompkins.Explore Fort Wadsworth after sunset on our Lantern Tour! Rangers will lead you through the dark rooms and passages of Fort Tompkins. Along the way, you will learn about the history of the fort…
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…
(adults and teens) Join us for Connection to Nature Yoga with Bailey Van Schaick, set amid the vibrant beauty of the Azalea Garden at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. This all-levels class invites you to reconnect—with your body, your breath, and the natural world—through a gentle, grounding flow inspired by the rhythms of nature and the energy of…
Plant trees in your local state park!Dedicate a tree to a loved one at our Preserve for our country's milestone anniversary! Join our Stewardship Team to help recuperate our most important environmental restoration site. Enjoy the morning by the beautiful Pocantico River and plant a tree in your name or dedicate a tree to a…
(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return for the Spring! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as autumn brings amazing changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and older. Borrow a…
Learn nature watercolor technique with expert instructor Ann Johann!
Come join us for Saturday stories in the Library Meeting Room!Saturday Storytime! 🌻Summer Saturday Storytime in the Library Meeting Room!For all preschool ages! 📚Siblings are welcome, too!Come join us in the library meeting room for stories, songs, and lots of fun!Since this is a mixed-age storytime, we will do our best to feature activities suitable…
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
