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.

Join us in celebrating America's 250th birthday!Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with our Liberty Learners 250th Family Fun Day series! How did colonists make their own medicines? Join Liberty Hall Museum’s Liberty Learners Adventure to discover how the residents of Liberty Hall cared for their health over the past 250 years. Through a mixture of natural…

Crafty fun with nature's treasures!Get crafty with nature! Kids will transform pinecones into creative, one-of-a-kind art projects while learning about how pinecones help trees grow!Class will be held in the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of Hempstead Lake State Park. $4 per child upon arrival at the front desk. No parking fees…

Join a park ranger to explore the maritime Holly Forest!Join a park ranger to explore the Holly Forest during the winter! 🌲Learn about the ecology of holly forests, the science behind its’ formation, and connect with nature! Visitors should come prepared with water, wear comfortable shoes, and dress appropriately for the weather.🥾 Distance: Walking 1.5…

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

This storytime is for ages 18 months to 3 years with Ms. Laura!Moving Up Storytime! 📚This is an active, movement-based storytime for our movers and wigglers ages 18 months to 3 yearsJoin Ms. Laura in the library's meeting room for stories, songs, and LOTS of moving around!Siblings are always welcomePlease sign up for one "ticket"…

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

This storytime is for kids ages 2 and up who can sit for one or two short books. There will still be lots of opportunities to move around!Storytime for Kids Ages 2+! 📚In this storytime, we will sit down and read one or two SHORT books togetherNever fear, there will still be lots of opportunities…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

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.

Yoga in the Gallery

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 learners will discover the fascinating animals that live, dig, and thrive beneath our feet!Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts.Class will be held in the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of Hempstead Lake State Park. $4 per…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

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.

Join us for return of this exciting series!Have you ever wondered what is behind closed doors on a regular tour? Enjoy the return of Liberty Hall's series, Wednesday Night at the Museum, for a VIP Behind the Scenes Tour. Discover what secrets lie beyond these areas that are not open to the public. Visit the…

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

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

(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,…

Enjoy the sunset over the Hudson River and the Palisades cliffs from our idyllic Rockwood Hall foundation and trails!Take in the sunset at the Rockwood Hall site of Rockefeller State Park Preserve with Park Guardian Melissa. This scenic and beautiful 3-mile hike of the grounds that once were home to William Rockefeller’s country estate offers…

Military veterans and service members can experience the Intrepid Museum after hours with a behind-the-scenes tour and catered dinner.Intrepid After Hours: Intrepid in World War IIJoin fellow current and former service members for a tour following Intrepid’s role during WWII and the updated exhibits that highlight this period of the aircraft carrier’s service. Mike Fink,…

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.

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

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 Park Educator Joe Z in a exploration on what our wild neighbors do when its cold, do a short hike, and finish off with a craft.OverviewJoin Park Educator Joe Z in a exploration on what our wild neighbors do when its cold, do a short hike, and finish off with a craft.Join Park Environmental…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Take a well-deserved pause and join us on Saturday, November 15, 2025, for our Rest and Restore yoga session led by Six of Sensate Wellness.

Native Wildflower Seed Sowing WorkshopDid you know that the middle of Winter is best time of the year to start native wildflowers from seed for your garden?Join us for this hands-on workshop with botanist Patty Butter and learn how to grow wildflowers from seed. We will discuss the ecological benefits of native wildflower gardens and…

Put your detective hats on and get ready to look for some animal clues!Join an educator on this family-friendly hike to search for the signs animals leave behind! learn how to identify tracks, and other animal clues while exploring Hempstead Lake!Please dress accordingly for the weather, wear proper foot attire for hiking, bring a water…

(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,…