(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return for the Spring! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as autumn brings amazing changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and older. Borrow a…

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 for an afternoon with Lesley Parness!Lesley Parness, "The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Early American Women and their Kitchen Gardens" at Liberty Hall. As one of our many America 250th anniversary events, learn the role women played as horticulturists and healers in early America. Discover the importance of gardens in early America through…

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 as we picnic under the trees.  We’ll play cooperative games, visit the flowers, sing, dance, and laugh the day away. All the while exploring the many wonders of nature in Springtime …… like how the grass feels beneath our bare feet. The cost…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

Garden to Table Mondays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM May 18 – Fruit & Veggie Critters We will be preparing some adorable and delicious Fruit & Veggie Critters, and learn about the insects living in our gardens.   Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that…

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.

Sunset Yoga at Rockwood

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, 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.

(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…

Join us for an herbal tea ceremony, and sound-bowl meditation.Join us for a moment to slow down for a reflective evening of tea, and sound. Grounding in our herbal tea of the evening of hibiscus, mint, and butterfly pea, we'll begin the evening learning how to welcome these plants into our bodies through a tea…

Baby Group is a traditional lapsit during which we share stories and songs with our littlest patrons and their caregivers.Spring 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 upThis week storytime will…

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 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,…

(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.

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***Pick up at the library on Thursday, May 21st from 2 pm to 6 pm***Memorial Day Crafts! (Kids of All Ages) 🔴⚪🔵Memorial Day -- in addition to being the unofficial start of summer -- is a day to remember all the members of our armed forces who gave their lives protecting our nation.In this kit,…

***Pick up at the library on Thursday, May 21st from 2 pm to 6 pm***You Look Grape! Crafts for National Grape Day! (Kids of All Ages) 🍇🍇🍇May 27th is National Grape Day! This bunch of crafts will make your day grape!In this kit, you will receive:Grape popsicle craft ... let's get ready for summer!Build-a-grape paper…

***Pick up at the library on Thursday, May 21st from 2 pm to 6 pm***National Paper Airplane Day Crafts! (Kids of All Ages) 🛫🛫🛫National Paper Airplane Day is May 26th! Let's get soaring!In this kit, you will receive:Paper airplane and popsicle stick craft ... you'll be making a propeller plane!DIY paper pilot hat to color,…

***Pick up at the library on Thursday, May 21st from 2 pm to 6 pm***Tween + Teens: Patriotic Wreath! 🔴⚪🔵This kit is for kids ages 8-13. Orders for younger children will be cancelled.Each order will receive all of the stickers and supplies to make ONE patriotic wreath (designs vary and will be given at random)…

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Honing in on the Art of Observation through Botanical Illustration with Colored Pencils“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” - Rachel Carson Join us in the garden and greenhouse to hone your observational skills and learn to work with colored pencils to…

(adults only – 21 yrs and up) Gather your friends and join us for a new take on Happy Hour! Wind down after work or a long day while enjoying our breathtaking spring gardens, scenic nature trails, and the historic charm of Wisner House—all set on a beautiful estate in Summit, NJ. Your ticket includes one…

Colorful, Spring White Chocolate Coins Filled and Embellished with Medicinal and Edible FlowersWhen considering garden to table meals, have you thought about integrating edible flowers? In this session, participants will work with white chocolate and an array of medicinal plant powders such as butterfly pea, rose, and matcha to create white chocolate mendiants that help…

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…

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,…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

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Come visit us!!

Enjoy a night out in the woods with a Park Educator!As daylight fades, a whole new world comes alive. Join us for an evening exploration of nocturnal wildlife and discover the animals that are most active after dark. We'll begin with a brief indoor presentation in the art gallery, where participants will learn about the…

(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return for the Spring! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as autumn brings amazing changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and older. Borrow a…

Learn nature watercolor technique with expert instructor Ann Johann!

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,…

(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…

Get ready to explore the park in a brand new way!Join us for a fun and interactive program centered around New York State Parks’ Explorer Club Activity Book! Designed for young explorers and their families, this program invites participants to unplug and dive into nature through hands-on activities, games, and discovery. While out on the…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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Come visit us!!

Take a well-deserved pause and join us for our Rest and Restore yoga session led by Six of Sensate Wellness.

For many years the U.S. Army defended America's major harbors and sounds from enemy warships and warplanes.For many years the U.S. Army defended America's major harbors and sounds from enemy warships and warplanes. Learn how Fort Hancock at Sandy Hook defended New York Harbor with a variety of different weapons from 1898 into the modern…

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New for 2026, Historic Hudson Valley presents a high-energy, immersive telling of Rip Van Winkle’s tale at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside. Move from scene to scene as the story unfolds around you, join in the festivities and enjoy beverages and light bites. Experience the event on weekends from May 23 through July 26.

View the light show of fireflies after dark in the PreserveThe fireflies are out en masse and they put on a spectacular show this time of year! We'll set out just before sunset and meander through open meadows as the fireflies awaken from their slumber and begin to display their love language. Meet in the…