7 events found.
Week of Events
Week 1: Animal Friends – SOLD OUT
pre-k–k (4-5 years old) Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my! Discover the amazing animals that live in special biomes around the world and explore how they have adapted to their habitats. Crafts, games, and songs about our animal friends are endless during the first week of camp! Dates: June 9 – June 13 Time:…
Week 1: Lunch Buddies – Animal Friends
pre-k–k (4-5 years old) Lunch Buddies returns this summer! Campers attending morning sessions (9am-12pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay for an additional hour of food, fun and friends! Please note that Lunch Buddies is for the whole week and cannot be prorated daily. Dates: June 9 – June 13 Time: 12:00 PM…
Cream Tea
11:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Cream Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered a menu of fine teas and infusions. Your choice of tea will be brewed to perfection. Once everyone is settled in, the tiers will arrive…
El Museo Gala 2025
El Museo’s 2025 Gala will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at The Pool in the iconic Seagram Building. The evening will honor Tony Bechara, whose invaluable contributions to El Museo and the Latino art community have shaped our institution for decades. This signature event raises essential funds for El Museo del Barrio’s exhibitions,…
Fusion Afternoon Tea
11:30 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:30pm Experience the beauty of Summer at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, whilst enjoying a finely curated Afternoon Tea, this time with a South Asian twist. We’ll be spicing up our regular offering of tasty sandwiches, scones and desserts. On arrival, you’ll be given a menu with fine teas from around the…
Sunday, June 8, 2025
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June 8, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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June 8, 2025 -Music & Movement
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June 8, 2025 -Museum Minis
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June 8, 2025 -SpookyFest
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June 8, 2025 -Spooky Fest
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…
$14
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.…
$22 – $27
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…
$22 – $27
Monday, June 9, 2025
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June 9, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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June 9, 2025 -Music & 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
$14
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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June 10, 2025 -Soil Stories
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June 10, 2025 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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June 10, 2025 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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June 10, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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June 10, 2025 -Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
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June 10, 2025 -Music & Movement
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June 10, 2025 -Museum Minis
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June 10, 2025 -Museum Mile Festival
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…
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
$14
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Museum Mile Festival
Join us for a night of fun at the 47th Annual Museum Mile Festival at El Museo del Barrio! Explore the exciting spring exhibitions including Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form, a landmark monographic exhibition exploring the work of the late Afro-Brazilian sculptor, writer, cultural advocate and spiritual leader Mestre Didi (Salvador, 1917-2013), as well as Candida…
free
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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June 11, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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June 11, 2025 -Yoga in the Park (FREE)
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June 11, 2025 -Music & Movement
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June 11, 2025 -Museum Minis
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
$14
Yoga in the Park (FREE)
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
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.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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June 12, 2025 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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June 12, 2025 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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June 12, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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June 12, 2025 -Weekly Ground Force Session
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June 12, 2025 -Music & Movement
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June 12, 2025 -Museum Minis
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June 12, 2025 -Beginner’s Guide to the Wonder of Trees
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June 12, 2025 -Grounding In The Garden
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…
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
$14
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…
Beginner’s Guide to the Wonder of Trees
(for adults) Are you passionate about trees but don’t necessarily know a lot about them? If so, then this hands-on, beginner-level class is for you! In it, we will learn basic facts about trees, such as tree identification, how to determine the age of a tree, tree and leaf anatomy, the many processes of trees,…
Grounding In The Garden
(for adults) Get Grounded with Us! The Healing Arts GALLERY is excited to participate with Reeves-Reed Arboretum! Grounding in the Gardens is a beautiful way to start your journey to calm. If you’re looking to decompress and connect with your inner wisdom, don’t miss this opportunity to experience yoga, Reiki, and sound healing, all focused on activating and…
Friday, June 13, 2025
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June 13, 2025 -Friday Storytime at the Museum
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June 13, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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June 13, 2025 -Friday Woodland Restoration Session
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June 13, 2025 -Friday Woodland Restoration Session
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June 13, 2025 -Music & Movement
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June 13, 2025 -Arts & Minds at El Museo del Barrio
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June 13, 2025 -SpookyFest
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June 13, 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
$14
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…
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…
Arts & Minds at El Museo del Barrio
Interactive Gallery Tour with Daniela at El Museo del Barrio focusing on the Candida Alvarez exhibition. Join Arts & Minds teaching artist, Daniela, to explore El Museo del Barrio’s exhibition, Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop in Spanish. Program is free, but registration is required. Register here >. Arts & Minds partners with museums to bring…
free
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…
$22 – $27
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…
$22 – $27
Saturday, June 14, 2025
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June 14, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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June 14, 2025 -Weekly Ground Force Session
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June 14, 2025 -Yoga in the Park (FREE)
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June 14, 2025 -Free Saturday Tours
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June 14, 2025 -Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
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June 14, 2025 -Music & Movement
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June 14, 2025 -Museum Minis
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June 14, 2025 -ConEd Family Days
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June 14, 2025 -SpookyFest
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June 14, 2025 -Spooky Fest
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
$14
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…
Yoga in the Park (FREE)
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
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…
ConEd Family Days
Join us at the Mansion for our family programming! Each second Saturday of the month from 1-3 PM, families and visitors of all ages can participate in a fun hands-on activity during our ConEdison Family Day. Information for All Family Day Programs These workshops will be held outside of Morris-Jumel Mansion on the bluestone patio,…
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…
$22 – $27
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…
$22 – $27