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Museum Minis
2026-06-17 11:35 - 12:05 (America/New_York) | Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York, 10580
Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach.
Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months – 30 months
Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.

Tales on the Trails – Magic of Moths
2026-06-17 13:00 - 13:45 | Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, 07042, United States
Tales on the Trails
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM -1:45 PM
Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds
June 17th – Magic of Moths
What’s flying around the gardens? Is it a butterfly or could it be a moth? Learn about moths at this month’s Tales on the Trails.
Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a story, then continues with a walk and concludes with a simple craft or activity. All programs focus on the theme listed. A parent or caregiver must accompany each child. Programs will be held outdoors, weather permitting.
Sponsored by The Albert Payson Terhune Foundation
Fee: $10/class per child for Members / $15/class per child for General Public
Registration required by 1 day prior to each class

Storytime at Barnes & Noble
2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Barnes & Noble, 112 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, NJ, 07039, United States
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!

Kids Art Classes at the Museum
2026-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ, United States
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 art with you!

Weekly Ground Force Session
2026-06-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00
(age 14+, age 12-13 with adult)
Join Our Horticulture Team!
Help maintain and enhance the beauty of our gardens and grounds all year long—spring, summer, fall, and even winter! Volunteer indoors or outdoors alongside our horticulturists to support the care and upkeep of our landscape. Tasks vary by session and may include weeding, mulching, watering, and more.
Ground Force Sessions:

Thursdays

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Saturdays

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

What to Bring & Wear:

Long pants, long socks, and sturdy closed-toe shoes

Insect repellent, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle

Rain gear if light rain is expected—we work in drizzle!

Registration is required to receive updates in case of cancellations or schedule changes. Please register at least 24 hours before each session.
We will supply gloves as well as all other tools and materials. For your safety, all tools and gloves are washed and sanitized. Please meet at the barn in our parking lot. If the session is cancelled due to inclement weather or any other reason, we will contact you. First-time volunteers must bring a completed Volunteer Waiver form to their first volunteer session.

Register here.

Story Time/ Music and Movement
2026-06-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York, 10580
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

Music & Movement
2026-06-18 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-06-19 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-06-20 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-06-21 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-06-22 11:00 - 11:15 | Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York, 10580
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Féminin Pluriel, a solo exhibition by artist Pascale Bouchard
2026-06-19
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 from floral imagery and organic forms, evoking both the fragility and resilience of the natural world.
A curated selection of artist-designed objects and garments inspired by the Féminin Pluriel series will be available for purchase, and a live demonstration of Bouchard’s encaustic technique will be scheduled this fall at the Arboretum.
The exhibition will be on view from June 2 through October 31 in the Wisner House.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm unless closed for a private event. Please check here for updated hours.
All works in this exhibition will be for sale, and the artist will donate 30% of all sales to the Arboretum.

Friday Storytime at the Museum
2026-06-19 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Due to weather or staffing shortages, the program may be canceled without advance notice. To confirm on the day of the event, please call 201/656-2240, or contact us at info@hobokenmuseum.org.
Tips and Guidelines for making Storytime successful:

If your child is crying or having a difficult time, please take him or her outside so as not to disturb the others and try to come back another time.
If your child is not being gentle with another child, please separate the children and make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Cell phones are fine for taking pictures of your child, but not for talking on or texting.
All the adults are role models for the children. If they see you sitting and listening to the story, they will too. If they see you talking or texting, they won’t.
Please enjoy your food AFTER Storytime, not during, and take any cups or wrappers with you.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Friday Woodland Restoration Session
2026-06-19 10:00 - 12:00
(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, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle

Rain gear if light rain is expected—we work in drizzle!

Registration is required to receive updates in case of cancellations or schedule changes. Please register at least 24 hours before each session.
We will supply gloves as well as all other tools and materials. For your safety, all tools and gloves are washed and sanitized. Please meet at the barn in our parking lot. If the session is cancelled due to inclement weather or any other reason, we will contact you. First-time volunteers must bring a completed Volunteer Waiver form to their first volunteer session.

Register here.

Museum Minis
2026-06-19 11:30 - 17:00, 2026-06-21 11:30 - 17:00 | Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York, 10580
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

Discovery Weekends
2026-06-20 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-21 09:00 - 15:00
(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 magnifying glass (please remember to return it once you’re done), grab an interactive activity guide, and head out to see what wonders, big and small, await. There may be a surprise, a clue to follow, a mystery to solve, a chance to create, and always an engaging nature activity. Each weekend is a new discovery!
Each weekend is a new discovery!
Member Price: Free | Non-Member Price: Free

Yoga in the Park (FREE)
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Prudential Concert Grove, Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, NJ, 07107, United States
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance

Free Saturday Tours
2026-06-20 10:30 - 13:30
(all ages)

Enjoy a Free Guided Tour of the Arboretum

Free guided tours of the Arboretum are offered most Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, from April 18 through October 17. Tours begin at the Visitors Center. No reservations are required and tours are on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals who would like to learn more about the current season’s highlights. Limit of 7 people per tour. Anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No groups. Tours last approximately 30-45 minutes.

Saturday Garden Tours may be suspended on days with excessive heat. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
2026-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Sugar Hill Museum, 898 St. Nicholas Avenue @ 155th Street, New York, NY, 10032, United States

Free Family Days
2026-06-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, United States
Drop in every third Saturday of the month between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to explore New York City’s oldest house together. Arrive by 1 p.m. for a unique hands-on making activity each month.
Seasonal activities inside the historic house and around the gardens include scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration and hands-on activities.
Family Day is open to everyone. Activities are designed for families with kids ages 4 to 10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No reservation required. Groups of 8 or more must contact us ahead of time at programs@wyckoffmuseum.org.

Forest Bathing Summer Solstice – SOLD OUT
2026-06-20 18:00 - 20:30
(for adults)
The Summer Solstice is a momentous occasion that transcends cultural boundaries, reminding us of our connection to nature’s rhythms and the cosmos. As the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, it symbolizes the apex of light and warmth, ushering in months of growth and abundance. It is an invitation to pause and reflect on the cycles of life and the interconnectedness of all living beings.
Embracing this celestial event encourages mindfulness, gratitude, and a profound sense of astonishment, all benefits derived from Forest Bathing. What better way to celebrate this auspicious day than with a Forest Bathing walk at the Arboretum as we renew our connection to the natural world. Limited availability, so book your place soon at this very special event.
A few tips from Rich to make your walk more comfortable:

The walk will last for about 2.5 hours. We will be moving slowly and using our senses to connect with nature so this will not be an athletic walk.
Please dress in layers so you can be comfortable with temperature changes.
If you wish, you can bring sunscreen, bug spray, and/or water.
Rich will provide small mats to use when sitting.
The walk will be postponed in the event of inclement weather.

Member Price: $25 | Non-Member Price: $35
Rich Collins is a Certified Guide for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT), based in Morristown & Barnegat Light, New Jersey. His company, Friendly Territory, specializes in Nature & Forest Therapy walks and retreats. He is a husband, proud father and grandfather, entrepreneur, and daily meditator.

Week 3: BOLD Arts Dance and Nature Camp
2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-06-26 09:00
(rising 1st to 5th grade)
Since the summer of 2016, BOLD Arts and Reeves-Reed Arboretum have partnered to offer an exciting week of dance, arts, and nature programs driven by creative kids.
This week-long summer camp is designed for children who enjoy being outdoors, dancing, exploring, and expressing their creativity. Together, children create original performances inspired by themes such as Flowers, the Ocean, the Enchanted Forest, Jane Goodall, New Jersey nature, and more.
Join us this summer as we create dances, artwork, and music inspired by the seasons.
The program is led by NYC teaching artists and takes full advantage of the beautiful grounds of Reeves-Reed Arboretum.
Dates: June 22 – June 26
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Members: $430| Non-Members: $480
Member registration begins Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Non-member registration begins Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

Urban Garden 101 - Harvesting and Drying Herbs & Pruning for Growth
2026-06-22 17:30 - 19:00 | The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, 10031, United States
Participants will learn how to harvest and dry herbs, and how to prune a variety of plants for continued growth.

In step with the growing season, beginner gardeners are invited to gain hands-on learning experiences at the learning garden and greenhouse. In the beggining of Summer, we’ll cover fundamental principles and practices of growing plants for specific urban green spaces, preparing soil, designing a garden suitable for each gardener’s specific needs, regenerative and climate-wise gardening, starting seeds, proper planting techniques, and basic plant care. Gardeners in this course will contribute to collective beds in our learning garden as well as tend seedlings to take to their own urban green spaces.
In this class participants will harvest lettuce, spinach,mint,and root vegetbales.
Required Texts and Resources: No texts are required. Optional supplemental readings will be given for each class.
Registration: Each track is limited to 16 participants per session. We ask that you kindly register prior the start of the cohort. Urban Gardening 101 is most suited for adults, and we kindly ask participants with children to consider one of our other weekly free family-friendly programs instead.
