Week of Events
Sunday, May 18, 2025
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May 18, 2025 -Discovery Weekends
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May 18, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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May 18, 2025 -Gardens on the Hill & Zone IV GCA Artist Showcase
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May 18, 2025 -Music & Movement
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May 18, 2025 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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Featured May 18, 2025 -Featured Oasis Day Camp LIU Post Information Sessions
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May 18, 2025 -SpookyFest
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May 18, 2025 -Spooky Fest
Discovery Weekends
(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…
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
Gardens on the Hill & Zone IV GCA Artist Showcase
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…
Oasis Day Camp LIU Post Information Sessions
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…
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, May 19, 2025
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May 19, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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May 19, 2025 -Music & Movement
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May 19, 2025 -Museum Minis
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May 19, 2025 -Urban Gardening 101: Green-the-In-Between Track (Mondays)
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
Urban Gardening 101: Green-the-In-Between Track (Mondays)
Learn the skills to grow your own veggies, make herbal medicines, support wildlife, or simply to green-the-in-between!
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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May 20, 2025 -Soil Stories
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May 20, 2025 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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May 20, 2025 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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May 20, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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May 20, 2025 -Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
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May 20, 2025 -Music & Movement
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May 20, 2025 -Youth Climate Leaders Program
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Featured May 20, 2025 -Featured Oasis Day Camp Central Park Information Sessions
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 one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before!
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.
Youth Climate Leaders Program
(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…
Oasis Day Camp Central Park Information Sessions
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!
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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May 21, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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May 21, 2025 -Zone IV ‘Gardens on the Hill’ Flower Show
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May 21, 2025 -Music & Movement
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May 21, 2025 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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May 21, 2025 -Museum Minis
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May 21, 2025 -Museum Minis
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May 21, 2025 -Macramé (Youths)
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
Zone IV ‘Gardens on the Hill’ Flower Show
(for adults) The Summit Garden Club (SGC) invites the public FREE of charge to experience a day filled with beauty, creativity, and education at The Garden Club of America’s (GCA) Zone IV Flower Show, Gardens on the Hill. The Flower Show will feature floral design, horticulture, and photography. The educational focus showcases the benefits that…
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 - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.
Macramé (Youths)
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.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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May 22, 2025 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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May 22, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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May 22, 2025 -Weekly Ground Force Session
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May 22, 2025 -Music & Movement
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May 22, 2025 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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May 22, 2025 -Teen Drawing Class
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 one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before!
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
Weekly Ground Force Session
(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,…
Teen Drawing Class
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.
Friday, May 23, 2025
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May 23, 2025 -Friday Storytime at the Museum
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May 23, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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May 23, 2025 -Gardens on the Hill & Zone IV GCA Artist Showcase
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May 23, 2025 -Gardens on the Hill & Zone IV GCA Artist Showcase
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May 23, 2025 -Friday Woodland Restoration Session
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May 23, 2025 -Music & Movement
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May 23, 2025 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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May 23, 2025 -Museum Minis
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May 23, 2025 -SpookyFest
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May 23, 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
Gardens on the Hill & Zone IV GCA Artist Showcase
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…
Gardens on the Hill & Zone IV GCA Artist Showcase
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…
Friday Woodland Restoration Session
(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,…
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, May 24, 2025
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May 24, 2025 -Discovery Weekends
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May 24, 2025 -Spring Wreathmaking: Adult Program (ages 18+), $4 per adult upon arrival
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May 24, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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May 24, 2025 -Weekly Ground Force Session
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May 24, 2025 -Free Saturday Tours
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May 24, 2025 -Music & Movement
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May 24, 2025 -Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
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May 24, 2025 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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May 24, 2025 -SpookyFest
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May 24, 2025 -Spooky Fest
Discovery Weekends
(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…
Spring Wreathmaking: Adult Program (ages 18+), $4 per adult upon arrival
Come showcase the beauty of flowers as well as your creativity!Come showcase the beauty of flowers as well as your creativity by joining us for our first ever Spring Wreathmaking program. Program capacity is 10 people. New 14inch grapevine wreaths and decorating items will be provided.$4 per person upon arrival, $8 parking fee may be…
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
Weekly Ground Force Session
(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,…
Free Saturday Tours
(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…
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…