PARENTGUIDENEWS

Little Wonders: Sharing Time with Friends and Nature – SOLD OUT
2026-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Story Time/ Music and Movement
2026-05-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-23 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
2026-05-18 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-05-19 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-05-20 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-05-21 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-05-22 11:00 - 11:15 | Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York, 10580
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Museum Minis
2026-05-18 11:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-20 11:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-22 11:30 - 17:00 | Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York, 10580
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

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, 2026-05-21 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, 2026-05-21 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.

Weekly Ground Force Session
2026-05-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Arboretum After Hours
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
(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!
Member | Non-Member Price: $20
We cannot accommodate cancellations or rescheduling. If you’re unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket(s) to someone else.

Friday Storytime at the Museum
2026-05-22 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
2026-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | NY
(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.

Free Saturday Tours
2026-05-23 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.
