(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…

(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- 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

Sunday Funday is held while we are otherwise closed to the public. We will be stuffing a baby bull and making ranch-themed crafts!Sunday Funday! 🐂🐂👨‍🌾🐄🐄***EVERY CHILD BUILDING A STUFFY NEEDS A TICKET!***For kids ages 4-10This program will be held inside the library while we are otherwise closed to the public.We will be stuffing our own…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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Take a guided tour of this once top-secret missile site and meet veterans who worked on the Cold War-era Nike Air Defense System.Guided tour of the Nike Integrated Fire Control (IFC) Area will allow you to see the inner workings where nuclear armed Nike Hercules missiles were controlled and guided during the Cold War defense…

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Come visit us!!

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

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

Play bingo for REAL prizes, including Squishmallows, LEGO sets, Pokemon cards, assorted squishies, hair chalk + more!Tw/een Bingo for REAL Prizes!For kids ages 8-14 (attendees may be dropped off but caregivers of our 8-10 year olds will need to remain in the building)Play bingo for amazing, REAL, cool prizes, including LEGO sets, Squishmallows, hair chalk,…

Soul Line Dancing - a fun, physical, and social activity with J-Boogie from Step 4 Step Soul Line Dancers.

A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.

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…

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…

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

Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Celebrate the NPS birthday! Explore unique NPS sites connected by the Atlantic Ocean, with a lecture that brings the parks to life.Celebrate the National Park Service’s birthday and embark on a visual journey and learning expedition. Explore unique sites that are protected by the National Park Service and connected by the Atlantic Ocean. 🎟️ Admission:…

A restorative yoga practice overlooking the Hudson.

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 outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

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.

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Come visit us!!

Inspired by plant ally butterfly pea, we'll tune into all that is blue and beautiful."Tea is an act complete in its simplicity. When I drink tea, there is only me and the tea. The rest of the world dissolves." — Thich Nhat HanhJoin us for a moment to slow down for a reflective evening of…

(adults and family) RRA is installing a new accessible entry gate, and construction will be taking place on-site. There will be no vehicle access to RRA. Please park on the street and walk in for the concert. Thank you for your understanding! Sound Bite is a talented local band from Northern New Jersey, bringing energy…

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…

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!

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

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Get your groove on with free Zumba moves outdoors and good vibes all around!

What Stories Do Our Gardens Tell? How Will We Keep These Stories Alive?“The whole world will become a home to all of us, or none of us can hope to live on it, peacefully. But much of the American dream mistakenly supposes that, like a tree, we will grow and flourish, standing in one place...”—…

Transform cyanotypes with kitchen scraps and herbs, revealing the hidden stories carried by everyday meals.Explore the world of cyanotype toning with kitchen scraps and culinary herbs from the garden as we learn how to transform the ingredients of everyday meals into photographic traces from meaningful food memories. Together, we'll begin in the garden to create…

Our ongoing film series, Weeksville Watchnight, returns Thursday, August 27th, from 6-9 pm with host Juju Bae.

Our ongoing film series, Weeksville Watchnight, returns Thursday, August 27th, from 6-9 pm with host Juju Bae.

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…

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

(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,…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

Explore the origins stories of CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture)as we unpack and taste test the foods inside.Join us for CSA Supper Club for collaborative cooking, recipe-sharing, and conversations around the table as we explore the cultural, ecological, and personal dimensions of food.Gather around our garden table for a community supper where simple food creates space…

Take a guided moonlit walk along Fisherman’s Trail. Explore Sandy Hook’s shifting sands, tides, wildlife, history, and people.Take an evening guided walk along Fisherman’s Trail as the moon rises over Sandy Hook. Follow Sandy Hook in motion, moving through sand, tides, history, wildlife, and people, until everything meets at the peninsulas changing edge.🚶‍♂️‍➡️🚶‍♀️‍➡️3 miles on…

Join Shayla and Hailey in the Preserve after dark for a full moon hike!Experience the Preserve after dark! Join Shayla, Hailey, and Dave for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight.We walk at a brisk pace and there will be hills; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome.Meet in the Visitor…

Explore Fort Wadsworth after sunset on our Lantern Tour! Rangers will lead you through the dark rooms and passages of Fort Tompkins.Explore Fort Wadsworth after sunset on our Lantern Tour! Rangers will lead you through the dark rooms and passages of Fort Tompkins. Along the way, you will learn about the history of the fort…

Get ready to learn the basics of pickleball and have a blast at this free clinic!

(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…

(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- 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 outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance

Enjoy a morning with the family at the park!

(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…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Visit Philipsburg Manor every Saturday from July 11 to September 5 to explore history through fun activities, such as harvesting wheat, learning about pollination and other wildlife, exploring waterways, creating…

Join us for the fifth class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the fifth installment of a new year-long gardening series that guides you through every season of growing your own food at home! From planning and planting to harvesting and soil care, you'll gain practical hands-on skills and confidence to grow fresh,…

One of Sandy Hook's most historic structures will be open to the public! Made possible by the Army Ground Forces Association.The Army Ground Forces Association is a volunteer membership park philanthropic partner performing restoration projects and interpreting Battery Gunnison/New Battery Peck in WWII-era uniform. Visitors are invited to see projects in progress and learn about…

(ages 16 and up) The Passaic River meanders through some of the busiest sections of New Jersey. You wouldn’t know it here though. Its slow current and flood prone waters mean many are reluctant to build close to its banks, allowing nature to thrive. Hawks, herons, egrets and turtles are plentiful along the wooded shores…