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

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

Birdwatch with experts from Saw Mill River Audubon Society and contribute to global bird count data!

(school age children and parents) On this important day of service, families are invited to stop by the Stackhouse Education Center to create Valentine cards that will be delivered to clients of SAGE Eldercare to brighten their day. This in-person drop-in event allows us to gather as a community in service of others. We’ll provide…

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

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service. Join us for a volunteer event!Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service. In honor of the day, join us for a litter cleanup along the lakeshore and possible…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Experience postural therapy in this virtual class with Joey Zimet.Start your day with movement!Get energized in this virtual session with postural therapist, Joey Zimet, and learn exercises to improve posture and function.The class will incorporate unique standing, sitting, and floor exercises that are gentle and easily adapted to fit your needs.These methods are well-studied and…

A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.

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…

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!

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

Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Ms. Megan will share food-themed books, dancing, and a craft!Tasty Tuesday: Books for Foodies! (Ages 2-6) 🍕🥦🥨🧁🍌🥩🧀Each week, Ms. Megan will share different books about food for a mixed-age preschool audienceListen to stories perfect for foodies, sing songs, engage in skills-building activities, and -- of course! -- danceEach storytime will end with a food-themed craft…

Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

Yoga in the Gallery

This is a sit-down storytime and craft with Ms. Ashley for our older preschoolers as well as kids who can sit and listen to longer stories.Storytime and Craft for Kids Ages 3+! 📚This is a sit-down storytime with Ms. Ashley for our older preschoolers as well as kids who can sit and listen to at…

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

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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.

Baby Group is a traditional lapsit during which we share stories and songs with our littlest patrons and their caregivers.Winter Baby Group! 📚Baby Group is a traditional lapsit during which Ms. Chris will share stories and songs with our littlest patrons and their caregiversDesigned for our friends ages 6 months and upIntroduce your little one…

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…

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!

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

Join Ms. Chris and Ms. Ashley for a painting-filled morning full of artistic winter magic!Winter Painting Party! 🎨🖌️❄️We'll be unleashing our inner preschool Picassos!This event will be held in the library meeting roomPlease join Ms. Chris and Ms. Ashley for a winter painting party! We are planning to do stamp painting with washable paint, mural…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

(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,…

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- 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

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Team Blue vs Team Green! Join us for Capture the Flag (glow in the dark edition!) and a pizza dinner! Grades 6+ only.Teen Night: Capture the Flag! 🚩This event is for our friends in grades 6-10Held in the library AFTER closing, so we have the whole building to ourselves!Join us for a fun night with…

Early Morning Openings are for children with autism or sensory sensitivities and their families before the Museum opens to the public!Early Morning OpeningThe Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism or sensory sensitivities (ages 3-18) and their families before the Museum opens to the public! Families receive a sensory bag with interactive…

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

Ms. Gwen from Culture Tatertots returns with a fun Chinese heritage program! Learn about lion dancing through drumming + puppet making!Chinese Lion Dancers! (Kids Ages 3-8)Ms. Gwen from Culture Tatertots returns to Denville with another fun program featuring Chinese heritage!Ms. Gwen will teach us about an amazing aspect of Chinese culture ... lion dancing! We'll…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Discover the fascinating science of squirrels!Discover the fascinating science of squirrels! Join us at Hempstead Lake State Park to help collect data for Project Squirrel, a citizen science initiative with a goal of understanding tree squirrel ecology. Please dress accordingly for the weather, wear proper foot attire for hiking, bring a water bottle and a…

Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

Liberty Hall has been FROZEN over by Queen Elsa and her icy powers!Join us at this FROZEN-themed event to make a craft, play games, and warm up with our delicious hot chocolate bar and sweet treats! A special guest will also make an appearance, so come dressed as your favorite character!Recommended for ages 3 to…

Reading, Q&A, and Signing with Author Rekha GibbonsSnow date 1/25. Join us in welcoming Rekha Gibbons for a special reading, Q&A,and signing for her new book, Marathon Mindset: Antidote to Burnout by TranslatingElite Endurance into Corporate Resilience. The book explores a groundbreakingnew framework that uses the neurobiological strategies used by marathon runnersto solve the crisis…

(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,…