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

Enjoy a morning with the family at the park!Join park Environmental Educator Joe Zarzhevsky for a cheerful morning of stories, exploration, and creativity as we welcome the changing season! We’ll begin inside the gallery with a Spring themed story time, sharing tales that celebrate growth, new life, and the return of warmer days. Afterwards, we’ll…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Put your detective hats on and get ready to look for some animal clues!Young explorers are invited to discover the hidden clues animals leave behind! Children will learn how to identify animal tracks, nests, scat, and more while building their scientific observation skills.We will meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1…

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

Join us in celebrating America's 250th birthday!Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with our Liberty Learners 250th Family Fun Day series! If you do not know what you can do for fun without your phone or the internet, come join Liberty Hall's Family Fun Day, celebrating 250 years of American History, to find out! Discover what colonists…

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.

In step with the growing season, beginner gardeners are invited to gain hands-on learning experiences at the learning garden and greenhouse.In step with the growing season, beginner gardeners are invited to gain hands-on learning experiences at the learning garden and greenhouse. In Spring unfurling, we’ll cover fundamental principles and practices of growing plants for specific…

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.…

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.

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

Spring Break ProgramHow do people and animals stay protected from wind, rain, and cold? In this hands on outdoor program, we will work together to learn the basics of shelter building using natural materials. Participants will explore what makes a good shelter, and work together using problem solving skills to build a simple lean-to shelter…

Yoga in the Gallery

Can’t make it to our Daffodil Day Festival on Sunday, April 12? Celebrate the beauty of spring at Daffodil Days, April 1-15 from 9 am to 5 pm (excludes Sunday, April 12). Wander through a breathtaking display of 50,000+ daffodils in full bloom, creating a sea of golden hues in our cherished Daffodil Bowl. In…

(ages 5-10) Come join us for a morning of picking, mixing, and tasting. We’ll head into the garden to pick fresh goodies, then mix up colorful creations in the kitchen…

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 -…

(ages 5-10) Campers attending morning session can bring their lunch and plan to stay for an additional hour of food, fun, and friends! The cost is per child. Registration is…

Spring Break ProgramGet ready to explore plants from the roots up! In this hands on program, we will learn about the different parts of a plant, and discover that many of them are foods we eat every day. Participants will identify plant parts by examining and tasting different fruit and vegetables. After learning how each…

Join us for a stroll exploring cherry blossoms and the rich history behind these beautiful blooms with Branch Brook Park Alliance.

Join us for our Opening Day!America is celebrating its 250th birthday and Liberty Hall is offering free admission for Main House tours.Light refreshments to follow.Reservations required.

Join Shayla and Hailey in the Preserve after dark for a full moon hike!Experience the Preserve after dark! Join Shayla, Hailey, and Dave for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight.We walk at a brisk pace and there will be hills; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome.Meet in the Visitor…

Can’t make it to our Daffodil Day Festival on Sunday, April 12? Celebrate the beauty of spring at Daffodil Days, April 1-15 from 9 am to 5 pm (excludes Sunday, April 12). Wander through a breathtaking display of 50,000+ daffodils in full bloom, creating a sea of golden hues in our cherished Daffodil Bowl. In…

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.…

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

(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…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

Spring Break ProgramTrees are everywhere, but how well do we really know them? In this interactive program, we’ll explore the incredible trees that call Rockefeller State Park Preserve home and discover why they’ve been so important to people throughout history. We will learn how to recognize different types of trees up close and talk about…

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Come visit us!!

MAM comes to life in this popular after-hours program. Join us for themed evenings with music, live performances, artmaking, tours, and more.

Can’t make it to our Daffodil Day Festival on Sunday, April 12? Celebrate the beauty of spring at Daffodil Days, April 1-15 from 9 am to 5 pm (excludes Sunday, April 12). Wander through a breathtaking display of 50,000+ daffodils in full bloom, creating a sea of golden hues in our cherished Daffodil Bowl. In…

(ages 5-10) Ready to go outside after a long winter? Join us at the Arboretum as we welcome Spring!!  We’ll have a fun day full of wonderful stories, crafts, games,…

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

(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…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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(ages 5-10) Campers attending morning or afternoon sessions can bring their lunch and plan to stay for an additional hour of food, fun, and friends! The cost is per child.…

Spring Break ProgramHow do animals survive in the wild? In this hands-on program, we will explore the amazing adaptations animals use to find food, stay safe, and live in their environments. Using taxidermy specimens and animal artifacts, like antlers, fur, and skulls, participants will get an up-close look at real features that help animals survive.…

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(ages 5-10) HOORAY Spring is HERE!! Let’s go outside and explore nature as flowers, trees, insects, and animals prepare for the new season. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of…

Join us for a stroll exploring cherry blossoms and the rich history behind these beautiful blooms with Branch Brook Park Alliance.

Come visit us!!

Can’t make it to our Daffodil Day Festival on Sunday, April 12? Celebrate the beauty of spring at Daffodil Days, April 1-15 from 9 am to 5 pm (excludes Sunday, April 12). Wander through a breathtaking display of 50,000+ daffodils in full bloom, creating a sea of golden hues in our cherished Daffodil Bowl. In…

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

(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…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

National Poetry Month ProgramApril is National Poetry Month! Embrace creativity and the changing seasons with Park Educator Martha on a stroll where your phone serves as your photography equipment and journal. Become inspired by nature poems and the Preserve as you capture photos and respond to writing prompts. Pair your photos and writing responses to…

Join us for a stroll exploring cherry blossoms and the rich history behind these beautiful blooms with Branch Brook Park Alliance.