Cherry Blossom Season: Historic & Horticulture Walking Tour
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Art Exhibit: Chromatic Terrain by Greg Navratil
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is pleased to present Chromatic Terrain: Contemporary Landscapes by Greg Navratil, an immersive exhibition showcasing works by Oregon-based painter Greg Navratil. Known for his rich and vibrant acrylic paintings that balance abstraction with perceptual realism, Navratil’s art captures the essence of the natural world with expressive paint strokes that transcend direct representation. Based…
Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
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,…
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
Cherry Blossom Season: Historic & Horticulture Walking Tour
Join us for a stroll exploring cherry blossoms and the rich history behind these beautiful blooms with Branch Brook Park Alliance.
Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
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,…
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: We LOVE Spring Flowers!! – SOLD OUT
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to experience the many wonders of Spring. Hike woodland trails and gardens. Engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening our connections to each other…
Urban Garden 101: Plant & Transplant Vegetables, Direct Seed flowers
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…
Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
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,…
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.
Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
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/ 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
Cherry Blossom Season: Historic & Horticulture Walking Tour
Join us for a stroll exploring cherry blossoms and the rich history behind these beautiful blooms with Branch Brook Park Alliance.
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 -…
Cherry Blossom Season: Historic & Horticulture Walking Tour
Join us for a stroll exploring cherry blossoms and the rich history behind these beautiful blooms with Branch Brook Park Alliance.
Oaks and Acorns: Daffodils, Daffodils All Around Us!
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is…
Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
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…
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…
Cherry Blossom Season: Historic & Horticulture Walking Tour
Join us for a stroll exploring cherry blossoms and the rich history behind these beautiful blooms with Branch Brook Park Alliance.
Cherry Blossom Season: Historic & Horticulture Walking Tour
Join us for a stroll exploring cherry blossoms and the rich history behind these beautiful blooms with Branch Brook Park Alliance.
Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
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…
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
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…
Floral Workshop: Springtime Succulent Wreath
(adults) Welcome spring into your home with a succulent wreath. Experience the satisfaction of creating a wreath that will grow over the season. You will create a moss-based wreath and fill it with gorgeous succulents. In this workshop, you will learn tips about seasonal blooms and various techniques for arranging them. All experience levels are…
Daffodil Days 2026 (April 1-15)
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…
Forest Bathing Mini-Retreat
(for adults) 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 and aims to engage humans through their senses, not their intellects. Forest Bathing can be…
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…
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
Daffodil Plein Air Painting Workshop
(adults and teens 16 yrs+) Experience the joy of painting outdoors during the height of daffodil season at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in this plein air painting workshop led by artist Eric Alexander Santoli. Surrounded by sweeping spring color, participants will work directly from the landscape, capturing the beauty and energy of the Arboretum in bloom. The…
ConEd Family Days
Join us at the Mansion for our family programming! Each second Saturday of the month from 1-3 PM, families and visitors of all ages can participate in a fun hands-on activity during our ConEdison Family Day. Information for All Family Day Programs These workshops will be held outside of Morris-Jumel Mansion on the bluestone patio,…