Week of Events
Afternoon Tea
11:30 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:30pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Afternoon 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…
Week 5: Awesome Adventures
(rising 1st to 2nd grade) Let’s GO OUTSIDE! Fall in love with nature as we become “nature detectives” by exploring the Arboretum using all five senses. This hands-on camp offers plenty of opportunities to learn by doing. Sensorimotor activities, nature play, scientific discoveries, creative arts, hiking, survival skills, and scavenger hunts are just a few…
Week 5: Lunch Buddies – Awesome Adventures
(rising 1st and 2nd grade) 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: July 14 – July 18 Time: 12:00…
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…
Sunday, July 13, 2025
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July 13, 2025 -Forest Bathing Mini-Retreat
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July 13, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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July 13, 2025 -Nature’s Tapestry
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July 13, 2025 -Music & Movement
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July 13, 2025 -SpookyFest
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July 13, 2025 -Spooky Fest
Forest Bathing Mini-Retreat
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/ 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…
Nature’s Tapestry
Nature’s Tapestry Improvisational Quilts by Carolyn McKibbin Reeves-Reed Arboretum is pleased to announce our latest art exhibition, Nature’s Tapestry—a vibrant collection of improvisational quilts by local artist Carolyn McKibbin. In…
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.…
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…
Monday, July 14, 2025
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July 14, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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July 14, 2025 -Music & Movement
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July 14, 2025 -Museum Minis
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July 14, 2025 -Yoga and Sound Bath
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…
Yoga and Sound Bath
(for adults) Join us for a peaceful outdoor experience combining a yoga flow and immersive Sound Bath in a serene garden setting. Surrounded by nature, you’ll move through a grounding…
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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July 15, 2025 -Soil Stories
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July 15, 2025 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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July 15, 2025 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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July 15, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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July 15, 2025 -Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
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July 15, 2025 -Music & Movement
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.…
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…
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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July 16, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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July 16, 2025 -Music & Movement
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July 16, 2025 -Museum Minis
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July 16, 2025 -Museum Minis
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July 16, 2025 -Sahara Moon
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…
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.
Sahara Moon
(all ages) We are excited to welcome back Sahara Moon to our Sounds of a Summer Night 2025 concert series! Sahara Moon is a singer-songwriter and artist from the NJ shore and is currently based in Nashville. Her soulful sound incorporates a mix of jazz, folk, and blues; similar to Norah Jones. She has shared…
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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July 17, 2025 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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July 17, 2025 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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July 17, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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July 17, 2025 -Music & Movement
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July 17, 2025 -YogaSix 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
YogaSix in the Garden
(for adults) Join YogaSix at Reeves-Reed Arboretum! Come enjoy an energizing, one-hour outdoor yoga class with YogaSix at the beautiful Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, these all-levels classes are designed to leave you feeling strong, balanced, and refreshed. Please arrive 15 minutes before class. Class begins promptly at 5:45…
Friday, July 18, 2025
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July 18, 2025 -Friday Storytime at the Museum
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July 18, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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July 18, 2025 -Prospect Park Wellness Walk
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July 18, 2025 -Friday Woodland Restoration Session
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July 18, 2025 -Music & Movement
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July 18, 2025 -Museum Minis
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July 18, 2025 -SpookyFest
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July 18, 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
Prospect Park Wellness Walk
Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk.
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, 10:30 AM – 12:30 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, July 19, 2025
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July 19, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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July 19, 2025 -Weekly Ground Force Session
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July 19, 2025 -Free Saturday Tours
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Featured July 19, 2025 -Featured Free Family Days
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July 19, 2025 -Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
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July 19, 2025 -Music & Movement
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July 19, 2025 -SpookyFest
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July 19, 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
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…
Free Family Days
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.…
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…