(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…

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…

Welcome all mothers to Lasdon Park, Westchester’s Public Garden! Join one of the gardeners for a morning stroll to admire the flowering plants here. Take an hour for yourself and see our native garden. Stroll among the lilacs! Meet at the Entrance Kiosk at the top of the parking lot.

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…

Something for Every Garden! Browse a wide variety of beautiful, healthy plants online, then pick up your order during our in-person sale.

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Come visit us!! As we celebrate our Silver Jubilee!

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

UPDATE: The sign-up sheet is now full. There is no waitlist. The Gardens will be open on Sunday but area parking will be impacted by the large crowd registered for the concert on the lawn. The concert is weather-dependent and will not be rescheduled. ——- New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players return to our terrace stage!…

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.…

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…

(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators as we share a picnic together, play cooperative games, and join in a rhythm circle. We’ll also hike woodland trails, explore flower gardens and engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. The cost is per…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Learn the skills to grow your own veggies, make herbal medicines, support wildlife, or simply to green-the-in-between!

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…

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.

(ages 10-13, current 4th-8th graders) Calling All Youth Climate Activists! Join our new weekly after-school club to create local climate solutions and become the next climate change leaders! Through five sessions and hearing from local environmental guest speakers, you will develop the tools to form a climate solution project that benefits your community. This program…

Military veterans and service members can experience the Intrepid Museum after hours with a behind-the-scenes tour and catered dinner.Intrepid After Hours: Stories from the Flight DeckJoin fellow current and former…

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…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Come visit us!! As we celebrate our Silver Jubilee!

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,…

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…

(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,…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Come visit us!! As we celebrate our Silver Jubilee!

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

(ages 5-12) For our last Homeschool class, we will get our hands dirty and learn about the many microorganisms and insects in our Arboretum soils. We will discover the world of composting and how you can start your own at home! Classes will be held almost entirely outside, even in light rain, so please dress…

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) Can we capture spring’s color and exuberance in art?  Let’s experiment with mixed media and see! 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…

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…

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…

(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…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Come visit us!! As we celebrate our Silver Jubilee!

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! 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.…

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…

(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…

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…

Outdoor Adventures  Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM May 17th – Garden Critters Explore the lively world of the garden above and below the soil at Outdoor Adventures. Together we will look for garden critters and learn how our gardens make for the perfect home for them. Your family will learn about the outdoor world through…

(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…

(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…

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.

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…

Come visit us!! As we celebrate our Silver Jubilee!

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

Join us for a vibrant day filled with rhythm, movement, culture, and creativity inspired by our exhibitions, Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form and Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop. Experience the spirit…

Learn the skills to grow your own veggies, make herbal medicines, support wildlife, or simply to green-the-in-between!

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.…

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…