(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.

Daydreaming in the clouds? This fun pastime actually helps power real citizen science!Look up and explore the sky! Participants will learn how to observe, identify, and count clouds, while discovering what they can tell us about the weather. Using the GLOBE Observer app, we will collect real time data and contribute to real NASA science!Please…

Join us at the Intrepid Museum to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride at our Inclusive Pride Family Day!Sunday, May 31 | 1:00pm-4:00pm ETCelebrate Pride at the Intrepid Museum with a day of hands-on art, storytelling and community. Families of all ages and identities are invited to explore the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to space science as…

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.

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…

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

Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance

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 -…

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…

Join us for the opening reception of “Peace in Destruction: Art from Rikers Island,” presented by Groundswell at Weeksville Heritage Center.

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…

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,…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

(adults) Let your creativity flow with amazing tropical blooms. Expect to work with birds of paradise, ginger, parrots, orchids, heloconian, and monstera leaves. In this workshop, you will learn tips about seasonal blooms and various techniques for arranging them. All experience levels are welcome. Classes run approximately 2 hours. Prices include all florals and vases.…

Foster your creativity by journaling in a serene natural landscape with writing instructor Nicole Butterfield!

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

On June 4th, Black & Free: Pleasure Histories will bring together film, performance, and storytelling to trace the legacies of Black queer and trans life through pleasure, resistance, and self-expression.

On June 4th, Black & Free: Pleasure Histories will bring together film, performance, and storytelling to trace the legacies of Black queer and trans life through pleasure, resistance, and self-expression.

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.

(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

(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,…

Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance

(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.

Join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 AM to 6 PM for the 5th annual Black Man’s Health Festival at Weeksville!