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

Saturday April 26 and Sunday April 27, 2025 Join us for Art in the Park, a vibrant two-day celebration of creativity and community at Goffle Brook Park in Hawthorne, NJ! This free event promises fun for the whole family, with live music, art activities, vendor shopping, food trucks, a beer garden, and fascinating park tours.…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

Find the ideal summer day camp program for your child at Oasis Day Camp at LIU Post! Situated on Long Island, NY, our camp provides a diverse range of programs guaranteeing unforgettable summer memories. Secure a spot for an informative session and camp tour today, ensuring your camper enjoys an extraordinary summer experience! Schedule an…

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…

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…

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 join our educators to learn about gardening and plant seeds of your own. Engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening our connections to each other and…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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…

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 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!

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

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

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, 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.

(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly classes.  Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is per child. Registration…

Join us for Macramé (Youths). From pillows to blankets to handbags, Yamilka Castellanos will instruct students how to create their very own macramé masterworks. By the end of this class, students will have mastered the various knot techniques and sophisticated cord designs that make up the art of macramé. Register today to save your spot.

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

(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,…

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…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

(ages 5-12) This week, we will celebrate May Day – the European festival that marks the beginning of summer! We will learn about the many holiday traditions, create our very own flower and leaf crowns, and dance around the maypole. Classes will be held almost entirely outside, even in light rain, so please dress appropriately.…

Join us for Teen Drawing Class. Experienced artist and educator, Jamie Wandel will guide students through various hands-on exercises and experimentation as they explore the possibilities of value and contrast. In this class, students will complete the course having enhanced their shading skills. Register today to save your spot.

(ages 5-10) We’ll discover weavers of the animal world and craft our own woven works! The natural world is our inspiration and the source of our materials in this new afterschool offering! Through noticing the beauty, variety, and resourcefulness of nature, we’ll connect to our own uniqueness and creativity! The cost is per child. Registration…

MAM comes to life in this popular after-hours program. Join us for themed evenings with music, live performances, artmaking, tours, and more.

Members’ Preview evening: Thursday, May 1st, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Public sale:  Friday, May 2nd & Saturday, May 3rd, 9:00 AM – 4:00PM Sunday, May 4th 10:00 AM – 4:00PM Trees and shrubs purchased at our February online sale may be picked up during the Spring Plant Sale near the Turner Greenhouse. Interested in…

Thursday, May 1st, Members’ Preview evening Friday, May 2nd – Sunday, May 4th Public sale Times and details to be confirmed. Trees and shrubs purchased at our February online sale may be picked up during the Spring Plant Sale. Interested in volunteering to help us prepare for the Spring Plant Sale? Please sign up HERE.…

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…

(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,…

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.

Join us for an enriching outdoor painting workshop where every student creates their own unique masterpiece. Set against the inspiring backdrop of Lasdon Park & Arboretum, this En Plein Air experience—named for the French phrase meaning “in the open air”—offers a serene and stimulating environment to ignite your creativity. Under the guidance of Sarah Miller Totten, an accomplished painting…

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…

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…

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It’s not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN…

(families with children ages 3 and up) Explore the Arboretum when the gardens and grounds are alive with the sights and sounds of spring! 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 magnifying glass (please…

Members’ Preview evening: Thursday, May 1st, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Public sale:  Friday, May 2nd & Saturday, May 3rd, 9:00 AM – 4:00PM Sunday, May 4th 10:00 AM – 4:00PM Trees and shrubs purchased at our February online sale may be picked up during the Spring Plant Sale near the Turner Greenhouse. Interested in…

Thursday, May 1st, Members’ Preview evening Friday, May 2nd – Sunday, May 4th Public sale Times and details to be confirmed. Trees and shrubs purchased at our February online sale may be picked up during the Spring Plant Sale. Interested in volunteering to help us prepare for the Spring Plant Sale? Please sign up HERE.…

(ages 5-10) Rescheduled from May 3 to May 10 If you like digging in the dirt and finding out how things grow, this interactive, hands-on garden program is for you. You’ll learn how to start plants from seeds and discover the interesting things in bloom in our Roehm Greenhouse. We’ll take a hike around our…

Urban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a walking tour that will focus on the history and highlights of the Lasdon Arboretum. Stops will include examining the William and Mildred Lasdon Memorial Garden, the magnolia trees, lilacs, conifers and azalea garden in addition to learning about the history of the Lasdon main house. Registration required.

In honor of Arbor Day, Lasdon is giving away native trees. Come to the welcome center between 10 and 12 to get yours. First come first serve until supplies run out. One tree per house hold.

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! 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,…

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!

(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 19 through October 18. 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…

Find the ideal summer day camp for your child at Oasis Day Camp in Dobbs Ferry! Nestled in picturesque Westchester County, NY, our camp offers a diverse range of programs designed to create unforgettable summer memories. Schedule an informational meeting and camp tour below to ensure your camper’s summer is nothing short of extraordinary. Schedule…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

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…

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…