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

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

Celebrate Women's History Month with us!Learn about the women who made our scientific advancements possible! Family Programs are geared for ages 6 and up!This program will take place indoors in the office building!$4 per person upon arrival, No parking fee is in effect. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are…

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is excited to announce its first art exhibition of 2025, Gardens on the Hill. This eclectic show brings together a curated selection of works from artists across the United States, including celebrated talents from New Jersey. Each artist offers a unique lens through which the garden, in all its diversity, is interpreted. This…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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…

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…

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…

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

(Ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Join us as we hike through our woodland trails and gardens. Along the way, we’ll engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to…

A New Jersey forest experienceIdentifying trees and shrubs in Winter can be challenging due the loss of leaves from deciduous species. However, there are often tree seeds left on some branches or also found near the bases of tree trunks. Join us for a walk that will traverse several habitats to identify seeds for a…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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…

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

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.

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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…

Yoga in the Gallery

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.

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…

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.

Tales on the Trails – Tree Friends Wednesday, March 12, 1:00pm -1:45pm Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Trees make our garden look beautiful, and they serve a larger purpose with wildlife. Let’s learn about the animals that make a cozy little home with the help of trees. Join us with this your little one for…

(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will get a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. Hello Winter! It is time for us to be immersed in the winter season and beyond. How do living things…

Inspired by Rembrandt, Warhol, Klimt, Demuth, young artists will free draw or paint then use gold leaf or metallics with glue to “wash” over the work.

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

(ages 5-12) Time to prepare for spring and summer! For our final Homeschool class, we will become gardeners and plant several vegetable seeds in our Square Foot Garden. This class will be held outside, so please dress appropriately. Parents are welcome to stay and experience the class, drop off, or enjoy the grounds. The cost…

A New Jersey forest experienceW inter is a great time to get outdoors and not be concerned about biting insects! Like many other creatures they are dormant and are living in their larvae or egg stage of development. We will be taking a short hike to find signs of their presence and talk about importance…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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…

Inspired by Rembrandt, Warhol, Klimt, Demuth, young artists will free draw or paint then use gold leaf or metallics with glue to “wash” over the work.

(ages 15 and up) Drop-in class.  Step into a peaceful sanctuary and immerse yourself in the calming embrace of Candlelight Mindfulness Yoga and Reiki at the Arboretum. This unique class, set beneath the soft glow of moonlight, is guided by Suzanne Henry, a skilled yogi, and Melissa Szpala, a Reiki Master. Together, they will lead…

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

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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…

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

Inspired by Rembrandt, Warhol, Klimt, Demuth, young artists will free draw or paint then use gold leaf or metallics with glue to “wash” over the work.

Holi is the Hindu Festival of Colors/Spring/Love!Holi is the Hindu Festival of Colors, marks the beginning of spring! Inspired by the colorful throwing powder, gulal, we will be creating colorful works of art to take home! All materials will be provided! This program is appropriate for ages 12 and up! $4 per person upon arrival,…

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…

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…

A New Jersey forest experienceCome out for the Blood Worm Moon at the Forest Resource Center. This is a easy 1.5 mile walk through the State Tree Farm. Dress for the weather and cancel for rain or ice.Come meet at the Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson, NJ.Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come…

(ages 5-10) As we garden throughout the growing season, it’s important to keep track of all the wonderful changes happening in the garden and take note of all the interesting creeping, crawling, fluttering, and wiggling creatures that visit. Together, we’ll create a garden journal. We will decorate and personalize our journals with various craft materials…

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

Outdoor Adventures  Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM March 15th – Seed Starting Spring is here! Celebrate the changing of the seasons by getting out in the garden. Take time to walk around the gardens and look at everything starting to sprout. Learn about what a seed needs to grow, and plant seeds to take…

Celebrate Women's History Month with us!Mary Blair was one of Disney's top animators of classic films and lead designer of, "It's a Small World." Create a multi-media collage in her iconic style, all materials will be provided!Adults only program!$4 per adult upon arrival, No parking fee is in effect. Reservations are required for all programs.…

Explore the ultimate NYC summer day camp at Oasis Day Camp in Central Park! With diverse programs & unforgettable experiences, ensure your child’s summer is incredible. Schedule an info session and tour here!

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.…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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…

What does being a hero mean to you?What does being a hero mean to you? Join us for an action-packed day celebrating all things heroic. Step into a world of adventure with family-friendly activities, performances, and special guest appearances. Come dressed as your favorite superhero, real or imagined!Timeline of performances to be announced.There will be…

Inspired by Rembrandt, Warhol, Klimt, Demuth, young artists will free draw or paint then use gold leaf or metallics with glue to “wash” over the work.

A New Jersey forest experienceFew plants stay green all Winter but this is the season that mosses are at their best. We will take a 1.5 mile hike to some moss colonies that are thriving and take a closer look at some that are common in NJ. Bring a magnifying lense, if you have one.…

Earn your Eagle required 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 all requirements listedScouts must wear their uniform.There are 4 Pre-requisites that must be done prior to the in-person class, which and we…

Celebrate St. Patricks’ day in the Lasdon studio with bracelet making. Each participant will design their own charm bracelet. Come dressed in green for special treat. For children 3 and up.

Join the Staten Island Children’s Museum and the Noble Maritime Collection Saturday, March 15 for joint programs highlighting the arts and culture of Ireland! Start at the at the Noble Maritime Collection from 2:00 – 4:00 PM for a book-signing to celebrate the publication of Ginger Sea ‘Neath the Celtic Moon, which tells the story…

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…

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…