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

Turn a simple notebook into a creative quest!Get in touch with your creative side as you observe and connect with the natural world. Document plants, animals, and landscapes using sketches, notes, and reflections. No prior experience needed! This is a great activity for teens or adults.We will meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to learn about the amazing trees living at the arboretum. Hike woodland trails and 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…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

You will learn how to harvest Spring crops.You will also plant flowers for the bouquet bed.Participants will leave with Flower knowledge.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. 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…

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.

Sunset Yoga at Rockwood

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.

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.

Come stargaze in the Preserve after dark with Rockland Astronomy Club!Peer into the cosmos with Vinny Coulehan of the Rockland Astronomy Club.View the night sky through a telescope and observe Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and more!Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard.Bring water and a flashlight or headlamp with a red setting. Dress warmly and bring a…

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

Ticket information and request seats here >    Through lively movement, music, and radiant costumes, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company brings the enduring traditions of Puebla—past and present—to life for audiences of all ages. The performance celebrates the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, when a small Mexican force triumphed against overwhelming odds, and honors the…

Información de boletos y solicitud de asientos aquí >    A través de movimientos vibrantes, música y vestuarios radiantes, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company da vida a las tradiciones perdurables de Puebla—pasadas y presentes—para públicos de todas las edades. La presentación celebra la Batalla de Puebla del 5 de mayo de 1862, cuando una pequeña fuerza mexicana triunfó contra probabilidades abrumadoras, y honra el valor y la resiliencia que ayudaron a redefinir la historia en las Américas.  Ideal para educadores que buscan enriquecer sus planes de estudio, esta presentación ofrece a los estudiantes una exploración atractiva de temas como tradiciones indígenas, historia,…

(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,…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

(adults) Celebrate Mother’s Day with two (2) heartfelt floral arrangements made with love! This workshop is perfect for creating a thoughtful, personalized gift for a special person or for bonding with your child over floral design. In this workshop, you will learn tips about seasonal blooms and various techniques for arranging them. All experience levels…

Ticket information and request seats here >    Through lively movement, music, and radiant costumes, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company brings the enduring traditions of Puebla—past and present—to life for audiences of all ages. The performance celebrates the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, when a small Mexican force triumphed against overwhelming odds, and honors the…

Información de boletos y solicitud de asientos aquí >    A través de movimientos vibrantes, música y vestuarios radiantes, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company da vida a las tradiciones perdurables de Puebla—pasadas y presentes—para públicos de todas las edades. La presentación celebra la Batalla de Puebla del 5 de mayo de 1862, cuando una pequeña fuerza mexicana triunfó contra probabilidades abrumadoras, y honra el valor y la resiliencia que ayudaron a redefinir la historia en las Américas.  Ideal para educadores que buscan enriquecer sus planes de estudio, esta presentación ofrece a los estudiantes una exploración atractiva de temas como tradiciones indígenas, historia,…

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

(adults) Guest Speaker: Vincent Simeone, Horticulturist, Lecturer, and Garden Writer Selecting the right tree for the right location in urban and suburban settings can be surprisingly challenging. These environments place unique demands on plants, and only certain species and cultivars truly thrive in parks, traffic medians, streetscapes, and naturalized areas. In this lecture, Vincent Simeone…

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 necessary. Ground Force Sessions: Fridays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM What to Bring & Wear: Long pants, long socks, and sturdy closed-toe shoes Insect repellent,…

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…

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!

(adults and teens 13 yrs+) Migration season is in full swing, and colorful migrants are flitting through the Arboretum’s forest and gardens, singing to attract mates.  Many of them are small and speedy, so it helps to go out with a seasoned guide like ours who can teach you the tricks to identifying birds by…

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

(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,…

Discover the amazing hidden details in the world around you!What if your every day nature walks could turn you into a real scientist, uncovering secrets hidden in the plants all around you? Kids will explore and identify plants in bloom, while practicing the art of scientific observation!We will meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency…

(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,…

(all ages) Enjoy a Free Guided Tour of the Arboretum Free guided tours of the Arboretum are offered most Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, from April 18 through October 17. Tours begin at the Visitors Center. No reservations are required and tours are on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals who would like…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Come visit and take a Guided- Garden tour!

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,…