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  • Campfire Friends

    (for families with children ages 5 and up)  Campfire Friends returns this Fall! If you love to sing camp songs, eat s’mores, and make new friends, then this 1-hour program is perfect for you and your family! Our Environmental Educators will guide you on a nighttime hike as we explore the arboretum using all our…

  • Friday Storytime at the Museum

    Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ, United States

    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…

  • Close-up of a dip pen and nibs resting on layered calligraphy practice sheets with elegant cursive writing.

    Beginner Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    (adults and teens 14 yrs+) Introducing the Elegant Basics of Modern Calligraphy, where you’ll explore a new skill in a relaxed and enjoyable class. Grounded in traditional ink and nib techniques, you’ll learn how to use an oblique pen and develop a strong foundation in pointed pen calligraphy. Through live demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll…

  • Story Time/ Music and Movement

    Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

    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

    $14
  • Castle-like stone building visible through leafless trees in a green park, winter landscape short distance away.

    Gothic Market Weekend

    Lyndhurst 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY, United States

    The Market features an eclectic mix of spooky oddities, curated antiques, gothic jewelry, and witchy wares. Timed entry to the historic mansion allows guests to take in seasonal and spirited decorations while strolling through this breathtaking landmark home. Seasonal food offerings will also be available to satisfy your autumnal cravings. For more information, visit https://lyndhurst.org/events/gothic-market-weekend/…

    $29.00 – $35.00

  • Music & Movement

    Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

    Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

    Free

  • Museum Minis

    Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

    Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

    Free
  • Historic photo collage of a coastal defense battery with two large artillery guns and sailors on a fortified emplacement.

    On-Target: Fort Hancock Firepower

    Mortar Battery Middletown Township, NJ, United States

    Stop by and discover the people, history, and innovations that helped defend New York Harbor through Fort Hancock’s coastal defenses.Discover how soldiers relied on teamwork to operate Fort Hancock’s powerful defenses. Stop by to explore Sandy Hook’s history through hands-on activities highlighting the fort’s coastal defenses through time.

  • Poster-style collage for 'Harbor Defense Lantern Tour' showing three film-strip frames with WWII soldiers at a fort and harbor displays.

    Harbor Defense Lantern Tour

    Fort Hancock Museum 28 Kearney Road, Highlands, NJ, United States

    Take a walk that includes several seacoast gun batteries of Fort Hancock, highlighting the restored Battery Gunnison/New Peck Battery.Take a walk with volunteer living historians in uniform as World War II coast artillery soldiers from the park’s philanthropic partner, Army Ground Forces Association (AGFA). Visit several seacoast gun batteries of Fort Hancock and explore the…

  • Colorful illuminated dragon lantern float with red head, yellow mane, and multi-colored scales at night festival.

    Autumn Glow Festival

    Glen Island Park Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle, NY

    A glowing Glen Island Park is coming to the Westchester waterfront this fall as the Autumn Glow Festival transforms New Rochelle into a brightly lit waterfront wonderland. The limited-time evening event merges traditional Chinese lantern artistry with modern LED displays along the shores of Long Island Sound. Visitors will step into a dazzling escape with…

    $16.99
  • Teacup with yellow tea on a floral saucer, surrounded by autumn leaves on a weathered wooden surface.

    Afternoon Tea – SOLD OUT

    11:30 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 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…

  • Squirrel perched on a log amid autumn leaves, lips slightly parted as it nibbles or licks its paws.

    Fall Discovery Weekends

    (families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as the season 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 up. Borrow a magnifying glass (please remember…

  • Story Time/ Music and Movement

    Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

    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

    $14
  • Group of people in historical military costumes at an outdoor fair, with display boards and a beige backdrop.

    REV FEST 250

    Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Cross River, New York, United States

    REV FEST 250 brings the American Revolution to life during Westchester County’s signature event commemorating the nation’s 250th. Through the stories of patriots, loyalists, and those caught in between, the festival offers a deeper understanding of the people, choices, and conflicts that shaped the birth of a nation. Explore authentic Continental and British Army encampments, meet…

    free

  • Music & Movement

    Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

    Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

    Free
  • Green garden hose coiled near the exterior wall with a faucet above, autumn leaves scattered on a concrete patio.

    Gardening Series: Winterizing Your Garden (18 & Up), $4 per person

    Environmental Education and Resiliency Center 880 Lake Dr, West Hempstead, NY, United States

    Join us for the seventh and final class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the seventh and final installment of a new year-long gardening series that guides you through every season of growing your own food at home! After planning and planting in your garden throughout the year, we'll discuss how to prepare…