Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us on the…

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

Happy first day of Fall! Celebrate the start of Fall with an educator!We will take a short hike, talk about the changes we will see in nature during this time of year, and create a Fall-inspired craft.Family programs are geared for ages 6 and up.$4 per person upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect.Space…

What could you make if you only could use purple materials?  You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister for your first taste of fall! As trees shed their leaves, celebrate the autumnal equinox with a tree tale, craft, and a walk in the woods. This program will involve a short hike, so please dress appropriately for the weather.  Members: $10; Non-Members $15 (includes materials fee)  One ticket per…

Sensory Celebration Family Event Sunday, September 22, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Rain Date & Time: Saturday, October 5th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM This annual event invites you to explore the Van Vleck Gardens using your senses as your guide. Activity stations throughout the gardens are self-paced, optional and focus on using our senses…

Join us for this new program!Travel through the preserve's unique history on a guided biking tour. All participants must bring their own bike and helmet!$ 4.00 per person upon arrival.…

Scouts BSA - Environmental Science Merit Badge!Taught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training.Scouts MUST bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster with…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…

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

What could you make if you only could use purple materials?  You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…

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 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

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

What could you make if you only could use purple materials?  You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Garden to Table Class Tuesday in September, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM September 24 – Recipe: No Bake Applesauce Cookie Dough October 17 – Recipe: Pumpkin Hummus November 7 – Recipe: Spinach Kale Bites   December 12 – Recipe: Peppermint Tea Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden…

Sunset Yoga at Rockwood

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…

Typical parenting practices that work for non-anxious kods make things worse for anxious children and teens. Children who struggle with anxiety are missing out on opportunities (and so are your…

Typical parenting practices that work for non-anxious kods make things worse for anxious children and teens. Children who struggle with anxiety are missing out on opportunities (and so are your families). What's worse is that without intervention child anxiety gets worse and children with unaddressed anxiety are vulnerable to developing depression, behavior problems, and poor…

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

The South Orange Downtown Farmers Market returns for its 33rd season on Wednesday, June 5th in the Sloan St. Lot (across from the NJ Transit station) and will continue weekly on Wednesdays from 2-7 PM through October 30th, rain or shine. Shop for Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, bread, meats, pickles, olives, soups, homemade ice…

What could you make if you only could use purple materials?  You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…

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

What could you make if you only could use purple materials?  You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only in shades of purple in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Come and join this fun challenge!

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…

More and more, our kids are anxious, afraid to make mistakes, and deeply upset when things don’t go their way. Our kids are refusing to try, and shutting down when things get hard. What‘s a parent to do? In this fun, interactive workshop, we will: - Rethink the idea of resilience - Learn a full…

Kick back, relax and enjoy a movie night on the South Lawn! Film classics will be shown on our jumbo screen starting at sunset on the last Thursdays of the month from May to September. Enjoy pop-up experiences from our retailers and restaurants that will be taking place prior to the start of the movie…

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

What could you make if you only could use purple materials?  You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only in shades of purple in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Come and join this fun challenge!

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

Astronomy Nights feature fun-filled and educational experiences for the whole family!Important information: This is not a ticket into the museum. You do not need to bring this the night of the program. This is just for a reminder for Astronomy Night. It is not a ticket.Free Fridays are back! The Intrepid Museum is once again…

Astronomy Nights feature fun-filled and educational experiences for the whole family!Important information: This is not a ticket into the museum. You do not need to bring this the night of the program. This is just for a reminder for NASA Explore Days Astronomy Night. Once registered you can bypass the main line and enter at…

Take a guided hike around sunset!Take a guided hike around sunset through the Preserve to see what kind of wildlife are out and about. Be prepared to hike 2-3miles. Dress…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…

Starting Saturday, September 21st, 2024 | 11:00AM–12:00PM EDT | EEA’s Carriage House, 1st Floor Kids Art Programs Fantastic Art Time, is a children’s art exploration class with artist and teacher, Kenneth Jackson. This fun-filled hour-long class is packed with tons of art exploration. Students discover new ways to paint and draw, working with multiple mediums…

Tiny Songbirds – Making Music with Little Musicians (All Ages) Saturday, September 28, 2024   |  9:30-10:30 AM   Age Group: All Ages Cost: $25 per session or $100 for series   ENROLL IN TINY SONGBIRDS   About the workshop Tiny Songbirds is an interactive concert that will have you and your little one singing, moving,…

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

Join us to learn about the life and work of American artist Charley Harper.Join us to learn about the life and work of American artist Charley Harper. Known for his…

What could you make if you only could use purple materials?  You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only in shades of purple in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Come and join this fun challenge!

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Let's celebrate!Join us as we kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month with a fiesta! Get ready for a celebration filled with live music, colorful dance, and a variety of activities showcasing the vibrant cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean.Bring your own blanket or chair, savor tasty treats from our food trucks, learn the choreography…

Have you ever wondered where the legends of fairies and unicorns come from?Join us for a discussion on folklore and its relationship to nature and a scavenger hunt.$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect on weekdays.Please meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center at Field 1 of Hempstead Lake State…

We invite you to join us at our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness and take a moment for you! Open to all ages and skill levels, and no rsvp required. Simply show up and join us for a rejuvenating yoga experience. *Space is limited and offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that doors close 10 minutes after the class begins, so do plan to arrive on time.

@ Join us for our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness. We invite you to join us in this movement practice, and revitalize yourself in the beautiful communal restorative energy of the class. Rest and Restore Yoga is for everyone of all ages, bodies & skill level. All classes are free…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…