PARENTGUIDENEWS

Weekly Ground Force Session
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
(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

March – 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

April & May – 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
2026-05-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-20 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

Free Saturday Tours
2026-05-16 10:30 - 13:30 | NY
(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.

Music & Movement
2026-05-16 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-05-17 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-05-18 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-05-19 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-05-20 11:00 - 11:15 | Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York, 10580
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
2026-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Sugar Hill Museum, 898 St. Nicholas Avenue @ 155th Street, New York, NY, 10032, United States

Free Family Days
2026-05-16 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.

Museum Minis
2026-05-16 11:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-18 11:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-20 11:30 - 17:00 | Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York, 10580
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

Cultural Celebration SUPER SÁBADO: Nuyorican Life
2026-05-16 12:00 - 16:30 | El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10029, United States
Registration here >
(Kindly note that concert registration is separate and required)

A free, all-ages afternoon celebrating art, community, and everyday life, this cultural gathering invites families and visitors to engage with the groundbreaking photography of Sophie Rivera through hands-on, participatory experiences. Guided gallery conversations, art-making activities, movement workshops, and storytelling sessions encourage participants to explore Nuyorican visual culture through Rivera’s portraits, documentary images, experimental self-portraits, and photographs of New York City’s subway and graffiti scenes from the late 1970s—activating the museum as a space of shared learning, memory, and joy.
At 5:00 PM, continue the celebration in El Teatro with the AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA: America at 250. Register here for the concert.

Celebración Cultural SUPER SÁBADO: Nuyorican Life
2026-05-16 12:00 - 16:30 | El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10029, United States
Registro aquí >
(Tenga en cuenta que la inscripción al concierto es independiente y obligatoria)

Una tarde gratuita para todas las edades que celebra el arte, la comunidad y la vida cotidiana, esta reunión cultural invita a familias y visitantes a interactuar con la fotografía innovadora de Sophie Rivera a través de experiencias participativas. Conversaciones guiadas en galería, actividades artísticas, talleres de movimiento y sesiones de narración fomentan la exploración de la cultura visual nuyorican mediante los retratos, imágenes documentales, autorretratos experimentales y fotografías del metro y el graffiti de Nueva York de finales de la década de 1970—activando el museo como un espacio de aprendizaje compartido, memoria y alegría.
A las 5:00 PM, continúe la celebración en El Teatro con THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA: America at 250. Registro aquí para el concierto.

America 250 with the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra + Strings
2026-05-16 17:00 - 18:30 | El Teatro @El Museo, 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10029, United States
El Museo del Barrio and Belongó announce a new multi-engagement residency in 2026, bringing two of New York City’s most influential Latin American cultural institutions into closer alignment at a pivotal moment of growth for both organizations. The residency marks a significant deepening of Belongó’s presence in the East Harlem community as it advances plans for Casa Belongó, a future performing arts center to be built just blocks away. Through this collaboration, both organizations affirm a shared commitment to artistic innovation, cultural preservation, and community-driven programming that reflects the breadth of creativity from across the Americas.
In a rare collaboration the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra presents ALJO + Strings, a sweeping concert that reimagines the Latin jazz canon. The program includes never-before-heard orchestrations of works by Chico O’Farrill, new compositions by Arturo O’Farrill, and fresh arrangements that blend the power of the rhythm section with the emotional depth of string textures. This performance is presented in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s United in Sound: America at 250 festival.

Free and open to the public | RSVP required >

America 250 con la Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra + Strings
2026-05-16 17:00 - 18:30 | El Teatro @El Museo, 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10029, United States
El Museo del Barrio y Belongó anuncian una nueva residencia de múltiples compromisos en 2026, que acercará aún más a dos de las instituciones culturales latinoamericanas más influyentes de la ciudad de Nueva York en un momento crucial de crecimiento para ambas organizaciones. La residencia supone una importante profundización de la presencia de Belongó en la comunidad de East Harlem, ya que impulsa los planes para Casa Belongó, un futuro centro de artes escénicas que se construirá a pocas cuadras de distancia. A través de esta colaboración, ambas organizaciones reafirman su compromiso compartido con la innovación artística, la preservación cultural y la programación impulsada por la comunidad que refleja la amplitud de la creatividad de toda América.
En una colaboración excepcional, la Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra presenta ALJO + Strings, un concierto apasionante que reimagina el canon del jazz latino. El programa incluye orquestaciones nunca antes escuchadas de obras de Chico O’Farrill, nuevas composiciones de Arturo O’Farrill y arreglos frescos que combinan la potencia de la sección rítmica con la profundidad emocional de las texturas de las cuerdas. Esta actuación se presenta en colaboración con el festival United in Sound del Carnegie Hall: America at 250.

Gratis y abierto al público | Se requiere confirmación de asistencia >

The Real Housewives of NJ: Early American Women and their Kitchen Gardens
2026-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Join us for an afternoon with Lesley Parness!

Lesley Parness, “The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Early American Women and their Kitchen Gardens” at Liberty Hall. As one of our many America 250th anniversary events, learn the role women played as horticulturists and healers in early America. Discover the importance of gardens in early America through Lesley’s pictures, presentation, and unique teaching style. This is a lecture-style event with a Q&A session at the end. Guests will also have time to wander the herb and formal gardens after the light refreshments are served.
Light refreshments served.
Reservations required

Little Wonders: Sharing Time with Friends and Nature – SOLD OUT
2026-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
(ages 0-3 with an adult)
Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators as we picnic under the trees. We’ll play cooperative games, visit the flowers, sing, dance, and laugh the day away. All the while exploring the many wonders of nature in Springtime …… like how the grass feels beneath our bare feet.
The cost is per child. Registration is required, so be sure to register early as space is limited.
Member Price: $20 | Non-Member Price: $30
Email us at info@reeves-reedarboretum.org to be added to the waitlist if the class is sold out.
Notice: Due to ongoing construction for the Path for All project, Arboretum parking will be unavailable Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please use street parking during these hours. Handicap parking will remain available.

Garden to Table – Fruit & Veggie Critters
2026-05-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, 07042, United States
Garden to Table
Mondays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
May 18 – Fruit & Veggie Critters
We will be preparing some adorable and delicious Fruit & Veggie Critters, and learn about the insects living in our gardens.
Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water, plant, and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients inspired by the garden. Appropriate for children ages 4 and up but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sponsored by
Fee: $15/class per child for Members / $20/class per child for General Public
Registration required by 1 day prior to each class

Storytime at Barnes & Noble
2026-05-19 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
2026-05-19 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!

Soil Stories
2026-05-19 10:00 - 13:00 | The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, 10031, United States
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.

Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
2026-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 | The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, 10031, United States
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.

Cream Tea – SOLD OUT
2026-05-20 | NY
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 with freshly baked scones, jam, homemade clotted cream, scrumptious sandwiches, and a sweet treat.
In the last part of the service, you’ll be offered a complimentary glass of Prosecco, a Mimosa, or sparkling lemonade. We hope you will join us!
This event is for adults and children ages 13+. Seatings are 90 minutes, and registration is required. If you prefer Sun Porch seating, please purchase tickets for 11:30 am or 12:00 pm.
A 10% gratuity for your server is included in tea pricing.
Groups larger than 8 people, please email Richard at richard@secrettearoom.us for booking information.
Member Price: $40 | Non-Member Price: $50
DIETARY AND SEATING REQUESTS: Please put notes in the participant’s box on the checkout page about dietary restrictions or seating requests. If you are seated on your own, please let us know. A gluten-free option is available with prior notice. We are not able to accommodate a dairy-free or vegan diet. In warmer weather months, please indicate if you would prefer seating outdoors. All requests must be communicated to us 48 hours before the event.
CANCELLATIONS: We are unable to accommodate cancellations or rescheduling. If you find you are no longer able to attend your scheduled event, you may transfer your ticket(s) to another person(s) to attend instead. Please notify both the Arboretum Office Manager and Secret Tea Room host listed below so we can update the ticket name(s) for event check-in.
Arboretum Office Manager, Marilyn, m.wirtz@reeves-reedarboretum.org.
Tea Room Host, Richard, richard@secrettearoom.us

Museum Minis
2026-05-20 11:35 - 12:05 | 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.
