Week of Events
Week 9: Budding Scientists – SOLD OUT
(rising 1st to 2nd grade) Why do objects float in water? How are lava lamps made? What can you use to create invisible ink? Campers will discover the answers to these questions and more as we dive into the amazing world of science! We’ll conduct experiments, play science games, transform vegetables into new colors, and,…
Week 9: Lunch Buddies – Budding Scientists
(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: August 11 – August 15 Time: 12:00…
Sunday, August 10, 2025
-
August 10, 2025 -Forest Bathing Mini-Retreat
-
August 10, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
-
August 10, 2025 -Nature’s Tapestry
-
August 10, 2025 -Music & Movement
-
August 10, 2025 -SpookyFest
-
August 10, 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 class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
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 addition to wall-hung works, the exhibition features functional quilted pieces, including wearables, pillows, and clothing. McKibbin’s quilts capture the beauty of nature through organic forms,…
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, August 11, 2025
-
August 11, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
-
August 11, 2025 -Music & Movement
-
August 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
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
-
August 12, 2025 -Soil Stories
-
August 12, 2025 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
-
August 12, 2025 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
-
August 12, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
-
August 12, 2025 -Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
-
August 12, 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. 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
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
-
August 13, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
-
August 13, 2025 -Music & Movement
-
August 13, 2025 -Museum Minis
-
August 13, 2025 -Museum Minis
-
August 13, 2025 -Simple Gifts
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
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.
Simple Gifts
(all ages) Simple Gifts will bring folk music to the garden this summer, introducing us to at least 12 bluegrass instruments! A spoons-playing workshop will take place before the concert, and spoon players will be included in a concert song. Simple Gifts has played at major venues including the Smithsonian, National Theatre, Lincoln Theater, Bethel…
Thursday, August 14, 2025
-
August 14, 2025 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
-
August 14, 2025 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
-
August 14, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
-
August 14, 2025 -Weekly Ground Force Session
-
August 14, 2025 -Music & Movement
-
Featured August 14, 2025 -Featured Animal Encounters at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery
-
August 14, 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
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,…
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, August 15, 2025
-
August 15, 2025 -Friday Storytime at the Museum
-
August 15, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
-
August 15, 2025 -Prospect Park Wellness Walk
-
August 15, 2025 -Friday Woodland Restoration Session
-
August 15, 2025 -Music & Movement
-
August 15, 2025 -Museum Minis
-
August 15, 2025 -SpookyFest
-
August 15, 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, August 16, 2025
-
August 16, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
-
August 16, 2025 -Weekly Ground Force Session
-
August 16, 2025 -Free Saturday Tours
-
Featured August 16, 2025 -Featured Free Family Days
-
August 16, 2025 -Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
-
August 16, 2025 -Music & Movement
-
Featured August 16, 2025 -Featured Gazillion Bubble Show: Sensory Saturday
-
August 16, 2025 -SpookyFest
-
August 16, 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.…
Gazillion Bubble Show: Sensory Saturday
In partnership with KultureCity®, Sensory Saturday offers a modified version of our award-winning bubble show, ensuring a safe, joyful experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities. All the awe. Just a little softer. All the fun, just a gentler feel. Aug 16th at 4:30 PM Sept 20th at 4:30 PM Oct 18th at 4:30 PM Nov 15th…
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…