Evergreens Everywhere: Children (ages 6+), $4 per child upon arrival
Environmental Education and Resiliency Center 880 Lake Dr, West Hempstead
Week of Events
Early Bird Special at Westfair Swim Camp
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Explore the Cosmos at Hudson River Museum
Take a trip through space in the Hudson River Museum’s Planetarium exploring everything from the mysteries of the moon and the search for life beyond Earth, to the stories that shape our stars.
Explore the Cosmos at Hudson River Museum
Take a trip through space in the Hudson River Museum’s Planetarium exploring everything from the mysteries of the moon and the search for life beyond Earth, to the stories that shape our stars.
Explore the Cosmos at Hudson River Museum
Take a trip through space in the Hudson River Museum’s Planetarium exploring everything from the mysteries of the moon and the search for life beyond Earth, to the stories that shape our stars.
Explore the Cosmos at Hudson River Museum
Take a trip through space in the Hudson River Museum’s Planetarium exploring everything from the mysteries of the moon and the search for life beyond Earth, to the stories that shape our stars.
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Explore the Cosmos at Hudson River Museum
Take a trip through space in the Hudson River Museum’s Planetarium exploring everything from the mysteries of the moon and the search for life beyond Earth, to the stories that shape our stars.
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Explore the Cosmos at Hudson River Museum
Take a trip through space in the Hudson River Museum’s Planetarium exploring everything from the mysteries of the moon and the search for life beyond Earth, to the stories that shape our stars.
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Explore the Cosmos at Hudson River Museum
Take a trip through space in the Hudson River Museum’s Planetarium exploring everything from the mysteries of the moon and the search for life beyond Earth, to the stories that shape our stars.
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Sunday, February 9, 2025
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February 9, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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February 9, 2025 -Evergreens Everywhere: Children (ages 6+), $4 per child upon arrival
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February 9, 2025 -Music & Movement
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February 9, 2025 -Winter Village and Holiday Market
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February 9, 2025 -Access Family Program: Life in Space (Children)
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February 9, 2025 -Access Family Program: Life in Space (Teens & Adults)
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February 9, 2025 -SpookyFest
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February 9, 2025 -Spooky Fest
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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
Evergreens Everywhere: Children (ages 6+), $4 per child upon arrival
Even when leaves fall we can rely on our evergreen plants to add a little bit of color during the winter.Even when leaves fall we can rely on our evergreen plants to add a little bit of color during the winter. We will learn about the species that are found in the park and will…
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting…
Access Family Program: Life in Space (Children)
The Intrepid Museum offers Access Family Programs for children with developmental disabilities and their families!Access Family Programs (Children ages 5-17)The Intrepid Museum offers programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and…
Access Family Program: Life in Space (Teens & Adults)
The Intrepid Museum offers Access Family Programs for teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their families and friends!Access Family Programs (Teens & Adults)The Intrepid Museum offers programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families on select Sundays during regular Museum hours. Families take a guided, interactive tour of the Museum and can participate…
SpookyFest
The scare is back! Spookyfest 2024 features a VERY scary haunted woods. For the younger set, Spookyfest offers an Enchanted Walk with the new Mystical Garden, a beautiful, fanciful place. Kids will also enjoy Face Painting, The Glow Tent, Fortune Telling, Crafts and more! Meet friendly characters, and take lots of pictures. Music will fill…
Spooky Fest
The scare is back with new family friendly attractions at Spooky Fest 2024 presented by The Center for Science. Experience jump scares with zombies and scary monsters along the quarter-mile Haunted Woods Walk. Watch out for the flesh-eating dinosaurs as well. Children can explore the new Mystic Garden in the enchanted walk area for a…
Monday, February 10, 2025
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February 10, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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February 10, 2025 -Music & Movement
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February 10, 2025 -Winter Village and Holiday Market
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February 10, 2025 -Museum Minis
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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February 11, 2025 -Soil Stories
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February 11, 2025 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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February 11, 2025 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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February 11, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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February 11, 2025 -Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
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February 11, 2025 -Music & Movement
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February 11, 2025 -Winter Village and Holiday Market
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February 11, 2025 -Yoga in the Gallery
Soil Stories
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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…
Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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/ Music and Movement
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
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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February 12, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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February 12, 2025 -Music & Movement
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February 12, 2025 -Winter Village and Holiday Market
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February 12, 2025 -Museum Minis
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February 12, 2025 -Museum Minis
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February 12, 2025 -Connect2Care Free Lunch & Learns
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February 12, 2025 -Sound Healing (4 pm)
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February 12, 2025 -Sound Healing (5:30pm)
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February 12, 2025 -Full Moon Hike: “Snow Moon”
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
Museum Minis
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 -…
Connect2Care Free Lunch & Learns
Make 2025 your healthiest year yet, right in the heart of Brooklyn’s Backyard! Join a free Connect2Care lunch and learn.
Sound Healing (4 pm)
Sound HealingJoin Dayna Gralla for a therapeutic and restorative sound healing experience.Envelop yourself in the sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a variety of soothing instruments as you allow your mind to drift from an active state to a relaxed and meditative state.Please bring a pillow, blanket, and/or yoga mat, and arrive 10-15 minutes…
Sound Healing (5:30pm)
Sound HealingJoin Dayna Gralla for a therapeutic and restorative sound healing experience.Envelop yourself in the sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a variety of soothing instruments as you allow your mind to drift from an active state to a relaxed and meditative state.Please dress warmly and bring a pillow, blanket, and yoga mat, and…
Full Moon Hike: “Snow Moon”
Full Moon Hike: “Snow Moon”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 Center courtyard. Please bring water, a flashlight or headlamp,…
Thursday, February 13, 2025
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February 13, 2025 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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February 13, 2025 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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February 13, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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February 13, 2025 -Music & Movement
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February 13, 2025 -Winter Village and Holiday Market
Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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…
Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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/ Music and Movement
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
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
Friday, February 14, 2025
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February 14, 2025 -Friday Storytime at the Museum
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February 14, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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February 14, 2025 -Music & Movement
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February 14, 2025 -Winter Village and Holiday Market
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February 14, 2025 -Day of Love in Prospect Park
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February 14, 2025 -Museum Minis
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February 14, 2025 -Walk with the Light of Your Life
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February 14, 2025 -SpookyFest
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February 14, 2025 -Spooky Fest
Friday Storytime at the Museum
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/ Music and Movement
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
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
Day of Love in Prospect Park
Tie the knot on Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year at a milestone event in Brooklyn’s Backyard!Tie the knot on Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year at a milestone event in Brooklyn’s Backyard! At the Day of Love in Prospect Park, 50 couples will say “I Do” at the…
Walk with the Light of Your Life
Walk with the Light of Your LifeThis Valentine’s Day, celebrate love with the light of your life - whether that’s your partner, friend, child, or pet, all are welcome!Take an…
SpookyFest
The scare is back! Spookyfest 2024 features a VERY scary haunted woods. For the younger set, Spookyfest offers an Enchanted Walk with the new Mystical Garden, a beautiful, fanciful place. Kids will also enjoy Face Painting, The Glow Tent, Fortune Telling, Crafts and more! Meet friendly characters, and take lots of pictures. Music will fill…
Spooky Fest
The scare is back with new family friendly attractions at Spooky Fest 2024 presented by The Center for Science. Experience jump scares with zombies and scary monsters along the quarter-mile Haunted Woods Walk. Watch out for the flesh-eating dinosaurs as well. Children can explore the new Mystic Garden in the enchanted walk area for a…
Saturday, February 15, 2025
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February 15, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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Featured February 15, 2025 -Featured Free Family Days
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February 15, 2025 -Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
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February 15, 2025 -Music & Movement
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February 15, 2025 -Winter Village and Holiday Market
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February 15, 2025 -Scientists at Heart: Animal Study: Ages 12+ $4 per participant upon arrival
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February 15, 2025 -Scout Program – Animals!
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February 15, 2025 -Family Animal Program – Animals and Their Habitats
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February 15, 2025 -SpookyFest
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February 15, 2025 -Spooky Fest
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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 Family Days
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.…
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
Scientists at Heart: Animal Study: Ages 12+ $4 per participant upon arrival
Join us for a lesson on one of the most important organs. Learn about animal hearts and view a dissection.Join us for a lesson on one of the most important organs. Learn about animal hearts and view a dissection.This program is designed for ages 12 and up.$4 per participant upon arrival. $8 parking fee may…
Scout Program – Animals!
Scout Program – Animals! Saturday, February 15th, 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM OR 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM We are excited to announce our second Scouting Saturday event! Scouts looking to earn their animal-themed badges, look no further and join us for an afternoon learning about wild animals and their unique habitats. There will be…
Family Animal Program – Animals and Their Habitats
February 15th, 3:30-4:30 PM Join us for a winter afternoon learning about animals and their habitats. Meet some fascinating creatures from Eyes of the Wild and discover the characteristics and adaptations that help them survive in their natural environments. Fee: Families: $30/family for Members; $40/Family for Non-Members. Registration required HERE. Sponsored by
SpookyFest
The scare is back! Spookyfest 2024 features a VERY scary haunted woods. For the younger set, Spookyfest offers an Enchanted Walk with the new Mystical Garden, a beautiful, fanciful place. Kids will also enjoy Face Painting, The Glow Tent, Fortune Telling, Crafts and more! Meet friendly characters, and take lots of pictures. Music will fill…
Spooky Fest
The scare is back with new family friendly attractions at Spooky Fest 2024 presented by The Center for Science. Experience jump scares with zombies and scary monsters along the quarter-mile…