Week of Events
Gazillion Bubble Show
More Than a Show — It’s a Global Phenomenon It’s part science, part spectacle, and all sensational. Gazillion Bubble Show is the most unbubblievable show in the world! Bubble lovers of all ages are delighted with an incredibubble experience, awashed with a bubble tide, and perhaps even find themselves INSIDE a bubble. Mind-blowing bubble magic,…
Afternoon Tea – SOLD OUT
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…
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…
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…
Gazillion Bubble Show
More Than a Show — It’s a Global Phenomenon It’s part science, part spectacle, and all sensational. Gazillion Bubble Show is the most unbubblievable show in the world! Bubble lovers of all ages are delighted with an incredibubble experience, awashed with a bubble tide, and perhaps even find themselves INSIDE a bubble. Mind-blowing bubble magic,…
Gazillion Bubble Show
More Than a Show — It’s a Global Phenomenon It’s part science, part spectacle, and all sensational. Gazillion Bubble Show is the most unbubblievable show in the world! Bubble lovers of all ages are delighted with an incredibubble experience, awashed with a bubble tide, and perhaps even find themselves INSIDE a bubble. Mind-blowing bubble magic,…
Gazillion Bubble Show
More Than a Show — It’s a Global Phenomenon It’s part science, part spectacle, and all sensational. Gazillion Bubble Show is the most unbubblievable show in the world! Bubble lovers of all ages are delighted with an incredibubble experience, awashed with a bubble tide, and perhaps even find themselves INSIDE a bubble. Mind-blowing bubble magic,…
Sunday, October 26, 2025
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October 26, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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October 26, 2025 -Nature’s Tapestry
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October 26, 2025 -Music & Movement
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October 26, 2025 -Museum Minis
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October 26, 2025 -SpookyFest
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October 26, 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
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, October 27, 2025
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October 27, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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October 27, 2025 -Little Wonders: Happy Halloween! – SOLD OUT
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October 27, 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
Little Wonders: Happy Halloween! – SOLD OUT
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Enjoy guided hikes along woodland trails, water the gardens, feed the fish, and engage in active nature play designed to spark your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities…
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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October 28, 2025 -Soil Stories
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October 28, 2025 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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October 28, 2025 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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October 28, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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October 28, 2025 -Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
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October 28, 2025 -Music & Movement
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October 28, 2025 -Museum Minis
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, October 29, 2025
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October 29, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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October 29, 2025 -Music & Movement
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October 29, 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
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, October 30, 2025
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October 30, 2025 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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October 30, 2025 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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October 30, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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October 30, 2025 -Weekly Ground Force Session
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October 30, 2025 -Music & Movement
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October 30, 2025 -Museum Minis
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,…
Friday, October 31, 2025
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October 31, 2025 -Friday Storytime at the Museum
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October 31, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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October 31, 2025 -Nature’s Tapestry
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October 31, 2025 -Homeschool Adventures: Meaningfully Connecting with the Natural World
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October 31, 2025 -Friday Woodland Restoration Session
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October 31, 2025 -Music & Movement
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October 31, 2025 -SpookyFest
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
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,…
Homeschool Adventures: Meaningfully Connecting with the Natural World
(ages 5-12) Using the “sit-spot” method of observation and inquiry, we will practice becoming one with nature. Learning to utilize all our senses, we will study all facets of the plants and trees around us, learning to connect with and ultimately respect all of nature’s creations. Our journey will be recorded in our own nature…
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.…
Saturday, November 1, 2025
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November 1, 2025 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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Featured November 1, 2025 -Featured Open House at Ability School
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November 1, 2025 -Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
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November 1, 2025 -Music & Movement
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November 1, 2025 -Museum Minis
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November 1, 2025 -Closing Reception: Nature’s Tapestry
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
Closing Reception: Nature’s Tapestry
Join us at Reeves-Reed Arboretum for a celebratory closing reception of Nature’s Tapestry, an exhibition that weaves together art, gardens, and sustainability. Meet featured artist Carolyn McKibbin, who will share insights into her improvisational quilting practice, inspired by the textures and rhythms of gardens. Out on the Arboretum grounds, we invite the public to explore…