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Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
2026-04-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-14 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Can’t make it to our Daffodil Day Festival on Sunday, April 12? Celebrate the beauty of spring at Daffodil Days, April 1-15 from 9 am to 5 pm (excludes Sunday, April 12). Wander through a breathtaking display of 50,000+ daffodils in full bloom, creating a sea of golden hues in our cherished Daffodil Bowl.
In an effort to preserve and replenish this stunning floral showcase ensuring its beauty for years to come, we will be collecting a $10 per person entry fee during this time. This entry ticket includes access to the Daffodil Bowl, entire grounds, and the current Wisner House art exhibit that is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm. Reeves-Reed Arboretum members and children under 10 are free.
Don’t miss this annual celebration of nature’s renewal – bring your friends and family for a picture-perfect springtime stroll!
Member Price and Children under 10: $0 | Non-Member Price: $10
Registration: We highly recommend registering in advance. This will expedite check-in and ensure entry during this busy time. Please have your confirmation email with you or on your phone when you arrive. If the entry cost is a barrier, please contact us at info@reeves-reedarboretum.org to inquire about donor-supported entry tickets.
Photography: All visitors and photographers must stay on the marked trails! Please note that amateur photography, including personal cell phone photography is allowed. Professional Photography, Social Media Influencer, and Portrait Photography require a permit and must be booked in advance. Click here for details.
Parking: Street parking only is available. Reeves-Reed Arboretum is located within a suburban neighborhood so please respect the parking regulations posted and the property of our neighbors. Please carpool during this busy season if possible. Thank you!
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.

Friday Storytime at the Museum
2026-04-10 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
2026-04-10 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.

Story Time/ Music and Movement
2026-04-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-14 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
2026-04-10 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-04-11 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-04-12 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-04-13 11:00 - 11:15, 2026-04-14 11:00 - 11:15 | Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York, 10580
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Floral Workshop: Springtime Succulent Wreath
2026-04-10 11:00 - 13:00 | NY
(adults)
Welcome spring into your home with a succulent wreath. Experience the satisfaction of creating a wreath that will grow over the season. You will create a moss-based wreath and fill it with gorgeous succulents.
In this workshop, you will learn tips about seasonal blooms and various techniques for arranging them. All experience levels are welcome. Classes run approximately 2 hours. Prices include all florals and vases. Tools will be provided for use during the workshop.
Member Price (RRA Member Coupon RRA226): $160 | Non-Member Price: $175
Click here to register.
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This workshop is hosted by Daica Skrobala, owner and floral designer of Polycarp Flowers, a studio florist based in Summit, NJ. Daica is a graduate of NYU and the New York Botanical Garden Floral Design Program, and she is also a member of the Summit Garden Club.

Museum Minis
2026-04-10 11:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-12 11:30 - 17:00 | Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York, 10580
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

Forest Bathing Mini-Retreat
2026-04-11 09:30 - 12:00 | NY
(for adults)
Forest Bathing, also known as Nature and Forest Therapy, is a slow meditative walk in nature that takes a holistic view of the physiological, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual benefits to be derived from an embodied contact with nature and aims to engage humans through their senses, not their intellects. Forest Bathing can be viewed as an effective strategy to maintain and boost immune strength in human beings.
Enjoy this spiritually and emotionally enriching experience on the beautiful grounds of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Rich Collins will be the guide for this wonderful morning in nature.
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.

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.
Member Price: $25 | Non-Member Price: $35
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.

Weekly Ground Force Session
2026-04-11 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.

Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Sugar Hill Museum, 898 St. Nicholas Avenue @ 155th Street, New York, NY, 10032, United States

Guided Garden Tours
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Come visit and take a Guided- Garden tour!

Daffodil Plein Air Painting Workshop
2026-04-11 11:00 - 13:00 | NY
(adults and teens 16 yrs+)
Experience the joy of painting outdoors during the height of daffodil season at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in this plein air painting workshop led by artist Eric Alexander Santoli. Surrounded by sweeping spring color, participants will work directly from the landscape, capturing the beauty and energy of the Arboretum in bloom.
The workshop will focus on rapid, alla prima (one-sitting) painting techniques, helping artists interpret the landscape efficiently while responding to changing light and weather conditions. Instruction will emphasize developing strong compositions, effective use of color theory, and confident decision-making when working outdoors.
This special program also coincides with Reeves-Reed Arboretum being featured in an upcoming episode of Eric’s new public television series, Eric En Plein Air.
Open to all experience levels. All watercolor supplies are included; however, participants are welcome to bring their own materials and mediums if they prefer. Participants are encouraged to bring a camping chair with a cup holder and an easel, if they have one.
In the case of inclement weather, the program will be postponed to a rain date on Saturday, April 18, from 11 am–1 pm. Students will be notified of any program changes due to weather.
The cost is per person. Registration is required, so be sure to register early as space is limited.
Member Price: $70 | Non-Member Price: $85
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.

ConEd Family Days
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, NY, 10032, United States
Join us at the Mansion for our family programming! Each second Saturday of the month from 1-3 PM, families and visitors of all ages can participate in a fun hands-on activity during our ConEdison Family Day.

Information for All Family Day Programs
These workshops will be held outside of Morris-Jumel Mansion on the bluestone patio, or in the 18th Century Kitchen. Adults are required to remain with their children during the entire workshop. Masks are optional for all museum visitors. Attendees may visit the museum for free on a different day using our Family Day ticket code.

Art Exhibit: Chromatic Terrain by Greg Navratil
2026-04-12 | NY
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is pleased to present Chromatic Terrain: Contemporary Landscapes by Greg Navratil, an immersive exhibition showcasing works by Oregon-based painter Greg Navratil. Known for his rich and vibrant acrylic paintings that balance abstraction with perceptual realism, Navratil’s art captures the essence of the natural world with expressive paint strokes that transcend direct representation.
Based in a renovated historic schoolhouse studio near Seaside, Oregon, set amid woods and gardens that the artist likens to his own “Giverny”, Navratil pushes the potential of color and form. His process always begins in nature: he ventures into lush landscapes, photographing scenes that later become the basis of his paintings. Up close, brushstrokes may seem spontaneous, but from a distance the eye assembles familiar forms of trees, leaves, and flowers. The result is a series of dynamic and vivid compositions that balance abstraction and realism.
Chromatic Terrain features a captivating group of Navratil’s works that explore color and pattern in nature, reflecting the Arboretum’s evolving garden palette as the grounds transition from winter dormancy into spring.
The exhibition will be on view through May 10, 2026. A reception will be held on February 8th from 11 am – 12:30 pm, with Curator Frank Juliano representing the artist to talk about his works. This event is free and open to the public. Register here to attend the reception.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm unless closed for a private event. Please check here for updated hours.
All works are for sale, and the artist generously agrees to donate 30% of each sale to the Arboretum.
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.

Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
2026-04-12 09:00 - 17:00 | NY
Can’t make it to our Daffodil Day Festival on Sunday, April 12? Celebrate the beauty of spring at Daffodil Days, April 1-15 from 9 am to 5 pm (excludes Sunday, April 12). Wander through a breathtaking display of 50,000+ daffodils in full bloom, creating a sea of golden hues in our cherished Daffodil Bowl.
In an effort to preserve and replenish this stunning floral showcase ensuring its beauty for years to come, we will be collecting a $10 per person entry fee during this time. This entry ticket includes access to the Daffodil Bowl, entire grounds, and the current Wisner House art exhibit that is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm. Reeves-Reed Arboretum members and children under 10 are free.
Don’t miss this annual celebration of nature’s renewal – bring your friends and family for a picture-perfect springtime stroll!
Member Price: $0 | Non-Member Price: $10
Registration: We highly recommend registering in advance. This will expedite check-in and ensure entry during this busy time. Please have your confirmation email with you or on your phone when you arrive. If the entry cost is a barrier, please contact us at info@reeves-reedarboretum.org to inquire about donor-supported entry tickets.
Photography: All visitors and photographers must stay on the marked trails! Please note that amateur photography, including personal cell phone photography is allowed. Professional Photography, Social Media Influencer, and Portrait Photography require a permit and must be booked in advance. Click here for details.
Parking: Street parking only is available. Reeves-Reed Arboretum is located within a suburban neighborhood so please respect the parking regulations posted and the property of our neighbors. Please carpool during this busy season if possible. Thank you!
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.

Daffodil Day Festival 2026 — SOLD OUT & NO WALK-INS
2026-04-12 11:00 - 15:00 | NY
This event is SOLD OUT.
Daffodil Day is a decades-old tradition in Summit, when visitors to the Arboretum have the opportunity to enjoy one of the largest daffodil collections in New Jersey—over 50,000 bulbs in bloom in the Arboretum’s glacially carved Daffodil Bowl!
The day’s activities include spring-themed games and crafts, a story trail, music, food, market vendors, our current art exhibit, and, of course, the Green Goats.
Staggered entry times are available at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm. Please be sure to sign up for your preferred time slot, as changes will be based on availability. Advanced ticket purchase is required. This event is rain or shine. No refunds.
Member registration begins Tuesday, February 24 at 9:00 am. Non-member registration begins Tuesday, March 10 at 9:00 am.
Member Price (children under age 3): Free | Non-Member Price: $15
Please note: registration for Family-level members is limited to immediate family only. Individual and Senior-level members are entitled to one entry, and Dual-level members are entitled to two entries.
Parking reminder: The Arboretum parking lot will be closed during this event, but on-street parking is available. Please adhere to all posted parking signs and allow ample time for parking and walking to the Arboretum.
Bicycle racks are also available if you choose to bike over!
Questions? Please contact Marilyn Wirtz at 908-273-8787 ext. 1010 or m.wirtz@reeves-reedarboretum.org.
Please consider donating to the Daffodil Bowl. Each $25 gift ensures the purchase and planting of 10 daffodil bulbs to add to our breathtaking display. To participate, please click here or use QR code below.

Thank you to our Title Sponsor.

Thank you to our In-Kind Sponsor.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble
2026-04-14 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
2026-04-14 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
2026-04-14 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.
