Week of Events
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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
Celebrate National Dinosaur Day!
Celebrate National Dinosaur Day!
To celebrate this special dino day, children will make Lasdon’s unique “Paleo-pouch” then excavate a dinosaur to put in it. They can wear their “Paleo-pouches” during a guided tour of the Dinosaur Trail in which they will be able to touch real dinosaur fossils including dino poo! 6 children max. Ages 6 and up. Registration…
Music & Movement
Garden Highlights Tour
Garden Highlights Tour
Please join one of the gardeners for a one hour walking tour of the plants of Lasdon Park, Westchester’s Public Garden. See seasonal flowering in our garden collections which include flowering and fruiting shrubs and trees, native plants, annuals and perennials. Rain or shine, meet at the Kiosk entrance at the top of the parking…
Celebrate National Dinosaur Day!
Celebrate National Dinosaur Day!
To celebrate this special dino day, children will make Lasdon’s unique “Paleo-pouch” then excavate a dinosaur to put in it. They can wear their “Paleo-pouches” during a guided tour of the Dinosaur Trail in which they will be able to touch real dinosaur fossils including dino poo! 6 children max. Ages 6 and up. Registration…
Passaic River/Great Swamp Paddle
Passaic River/Great Swamp Paddle
Kayak Tour on the Passaic River (ages 8 and up with an adult- see below) Bordering the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, this section of the Passaic River offers beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. As the river twists and turns, you’ll feel truly connected to nature and immersed in the refuge’s serene atmosphere. Led by…
SpookyFest
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
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…
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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
Music & Movement
Museum Minis
Urban Gardening 101: Green-the-In-Between Track (Mondays)
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!
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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
Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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!
Soil Stories
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
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…
Music & Movement
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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
Yoga in the Park (FREE)
Yoga in the Park (FREE)
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
Music & Movement
Museum Minis
Museum Minis
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.
Weekly Ground Force Session
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,…
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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
Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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!
Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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…
Music & Movement
Free First Thursdays
Free First Thursdays
MAM comes to life in this popular after-hours program. Join us for themed evenings with music, live performances, artmaking, tours, and more.
Friday Woodland Restoration Session
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,…
Friday Storytime at the Museum
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/ 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
Music & Movement
Museum Minis
SpookyFest
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
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…
Weekly Ground Force Session
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,…
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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
Yoga in the Park (FREE)
Yoga in the Park (FREE)
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
Free Saturday Tours
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…
Oasis Day Camp Central Park Information Sessions
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!
Music & Movement
Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
Urban Gardening 101: Gardening for Healing Track (Saturdays)
Urban Gardening 101: Gardening for Healing Track (Saturdays)
Learn the skills to grow your own veggies, make herbal medicines, support wildlife, or simply to green-the-in-between!
Spooky Fest
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…
SpookyFest
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…
ART in the Garden 2025
ART in the Garden 2025
The gardens of Reeves-Reed Arboretum will come to life with an evening of spectacular music, captivating art installations, and delicious cuisine as we celebrate our highly anticipated annual fundraiser, ART in the Garden.