(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

Learn about spotted lanternfly ecology and strategies for mitigating their impact on the Hudson Valley!Come learn with Rockefeller State Park Preserve staff Collin Sugrue and Martha Bierut as they share about spotted lantern fly ecology and their prevalence in New York. Then, join them as they count spotted lantern flies in on-site traps and learn…

Summer Solstice Forest Bathing & Sound HealingCelebrate the summer solstice during this special event co-hosted by certified forest therapist, Cindy Olsen. Enjoy a mindful stroll in the woods and connect…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

Catch the World Cup action live with fellow fans at this free waterfront watch party!Match: Spain vs Saudi ArabiaTime: Sunday, June 21, from 12pm - 2pmJoin the Intrepid Museum at Pier 86 for a free outdoor World Cup watch party, amidst stunning NYC skyline and Hudson River views. Food and drinks will be available for…

Catch the World Cup action live with fellow fans at this free waterfront watch party!Match: Belgium vs IranTime: Sunday, June 21, from 3pm - 5pmJoin the Intrepid Museum at Pier 86 for a free outdoor World Cup watch party, amidst stunning NYC skyline and Hudson River views. Food and drinks will be available for purchase…

Explore Sandy Hook’s Revolutionary history, from lighthouse raids to the Monmouth retreat, and end with a ranger guided lighthouse climb. Learn about patriot raids on the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the embarkation of the British Army from Sandy Hook after the Battle of Monmouth, and other interesting stories involving Sandy Hook during the American Revolution. After…

An International Yoga Day Event!Join Instructor Shivani Singh as we welcome the first official day of summer and honor the global practice of yoga! Relieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement while enjoying a sunset overlooking the Hudson, Tappan Zee bridge, and NYC in the distance.Photo courtesy of Martha BierutAppropriate for all…

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

Join Ms. Hannah, Ms. Laura + Mr. Q for music, stories + instruments! Held at the Denville Museum Brick Patio (next door to the library).Music + Movement! (Ages 2-6)It's our first Music + Movement of the summer!This event will be held on the Brick Patio at the Denville Museum (next door to the library)In the…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Catch the World Cup action live with fellow fans at this free waterfront watch party!Match: Argentina vs AustriaTime: Monday, June 22, from 5pm - 7pmJoin the Intrepid Museum at Pier 86 for a free outdoor World Cup watch party, amidst stunning NYC skyline and Hudson River views. Food and drinks will be available for purchase…

Catch the World Cup action live with fellow fans at this free waterfront watch party!Match: France vs IraqTime: Monday, June 22, from 5pm - 7pmJoin the Intrepid Museum at Pier 86 for a free outdoor World Cup watch party, amidst stunning NYC skyline and Hudson River views. Food and drinks will be available for purchase…

Participants will learn how to harvest and dry herbs, and how to prune a variety of plants for continued growth.In step with the growing season, beginner gardeners are invited to gain hands-on learning experiences at the learning garden and greenhouse. In the beggining of Summer, we’ll cover fundamental principles and practices of growing plants for…

Join Ms. Ashley and Ms. Katie for an evening storytime about some sleepy sea creatures. We'll also dance and make a craft!Evening Storytime: An Ocean of Dreams! (Kids of All Ages) 😴Join Ms. Ashley and Ms. Katie for this Evening Storytime intended for kids of all ages!Held in the library's meeting room.Join us for a…

Join a park ranger to look for plants, birds, butterflies, and more!🌳🦅🦋 🌻Join a park ranger to look for plants, birds, butterflies, and more! Walk through the meadow and into the forested Bird Loop Trail at Sandy Hook!👟 1 mile or so. Be prepared to walk through sand with some elevation gain, with our final…

Catch the World Cup action live with fellow fans at this free waterfront watch party!Match: Norway vs SenegalTime: Monday, June 22, from 8pm - 10pmJoin the Intrepid Museum at Pier 86 for a free outdoor World Cup watch party, amidst stunning NYC skyline and Hudson River views. Food and drinks will be available for purchase…

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 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

It's our first day learning about the great outdoors and making an all-natural craft with Ms. Ashley and Ms. Katie! Held at the Museum PatioWild Wonders: Learn + Craft!This event will be held on the Brick Patio at the Denville Museum (next door to the library)THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT; we will, however,…

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.

Catch the World Cup action live with fellow fans at this free waterfront watch party!Match: Portugal vs UzbekistanTime: Tuesday, June 23, from 1pm - 3pmJoin the Intrepid Museum at Pier 86 for a free outdoor World Cup watch party, amidst stunning NYC skyline and Hudson River views. Food and drinks will be available for purchase…

Catch the World Cup action live with fellow fans at this free waterfront watch party!Match: England vs GhanaTime: Tuesday, June 23, from 4pm - 6pmJoin the Intrepid Museum at Pier 86 for a free outdoor World Cup watch party, amidst stunning NYC skyline and Hudson River views. Food and drinks will be available for purchase…

Sunset Yoga at Rockwood

Meet six new animal friends in just 45 minutes! Held at Denville Town Hall (1 St. Mary's Place).Unique Creatures Live Animal Show! (Ages 3-10)Our friends from Unique Creatures will be visiting us with SIX animal friends!While we can't guarantee a specific selection of animals, we will most likely be meeting some reptile friends (turtle 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

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

Join Ms. Megan, Ms. Katie, and Mr. Quinn for hands-on preschool science fun! Held next door at the Denville Museum Brick Patio.Preschool on the Patio 🥼🥼🥼It's our first preschool science session of the summer!This event will be held on the Brick Patio at the Denville Museum (next door to the library)In the event of inclement…

Summer is here! Let's learn about how the season is changing around us!Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents through short stories, walks, and hands-on activities.Class will be held in the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of Hempstead Lake State Park. $4 per child upon…

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 - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.

(adults and family) Ryan Hernandez began his musical journey in Huntington Beach, California, studying with acclaimed blues musician Walter Trout. After moving to New Jersey in 2010, he immersed himself in the New York metro jazz scene, performing with the New Jersey Youth Jazz Orchestra alongside artists such as Christian McBride, Jon Faddis, and Stefon…

Baby Group is a traditional lapsit. We share stories and songs with our littlest patrons and their caregivers. We'll go inside if raining.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 upSiblings are…

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

(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,…

Bring your favorite stuffed friend for a check up! We'll listen to stories AND have our stuffies get a prescription for good health!Teddy Bear Clinic (Ages 2-6) 🧸🧸🧸Bring your favorite stuffed friend for a "medical check up," listen to stories, and make a fun craft!This event will be held on the Brick Patio at the…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

***Pick up at the library on Thursday, June 25th from 2 pm to 6 pm***Pride Crafts! (Kids of All Ages) 🌈🌈🌈June is Pride Month, when we celebrate all the different types of families in our community. It's also a great time to remind everyone to be kind to each other! Love always wins!In this kit,…

***Pick up at the library on Thursday, June 25th from 2 pm to 6 pm***Ice Cream Crafts! (Kids of All Ages) 🍦🍦🍦For obvious reasons -- it's delish! -- we all scream for ice cream. 😊In this kit, you will receive:Paper ice cream sundae craft ... yum!Paper plate ice cream cone craftTemporary tattoosVinyl stickerMagic scratch ice…

***Pick up at the library on Thursday, June 25th from 2 pm to 6 pm***Tween + Teens: Summer Wreaths! 🌞🌞🌞This kit is for kids ages 8-13. Orders for younger children will be cancelled.Each order will receive instructions and all the supplies to make TWO small summer wreaths (designs vary and will be selected at random)!Crafts…

***Pick up at the library on Thursday, June 25th from 2 pm to 6 pm***Tween + Teens: Pride Charm Bracelets! 🌈🌈🌈This kit is for kids ages 8-13. Orders for younger children will be cancelled.Each order will receive instructions and all the supplies to make ONE bracelet!Crafts can be picked up on THURSDAY, June 25th from…

***Pick up at the library on Thursday, June 25th from 2 pm to 6 pm***Happy Birthday America! (Kids of All Ages) ❤️🤍💙A party in the U.S. of YAY! 🎂🥳In this kit, you will receive:Patriotic dog foam magnet craftPatriotic stickers!Paper bag handprint eagle puppet craftPatriotic crown to color and wear!New Jersey I SpyHappy Birthday America coloringPatriotic…

(adults only – 21 yrs and up) Gather your friends and join us for a new take on Happy Hour! Wind down after work while taking in our breathtaking gardens, nature trails and art exhibits, all located on an historic estate in Summit, NJ. Ticket includes one drink and light bites. Cash bar. Rain or shine! …

Join local artist Libby Norris for a one-hour watercolor class. No experience necessary and all materials will be provided!Tween + Teen Watercolor Class! 🎨For kids ages 10-16 (please note that this is a drop-off event)Local artist Libby Norris will lead this one-hour watercolor classNo experience necessary!All materials will be provided and there will be step-by-step…

Join Weeksville Heritage Center, Creative Urban Alchemy, and the Beam Center to unveil Osisi Obodo, a new modular shade and gathering structure, on Thursday, June 25.

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…

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.

Come stop by our B.A.R.K. Ranger table to learn how you and your furry friends can responsibly enjoy Sandy Hook to the fullest!🐶🏖️ Come stop by our B.A.R.K. Ranger table to learn how you and your furry friends can enjoy Sandy Hook to the fullest!🐕‍🦺 Have your leashed pup become a B.A.R.K. Ranger and learn…

Enchanted Evenings, a series of twilight events at Philipsburg Manor featuring live music, storytelling, dancing, magic, and hands-on traditions. The special series runs on select dates from June 6 through…

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…

Explore Fort Wadsworth after sunset on our Lantern Tour! Rangers will lead you through the dark rooms and passages of Fort Tompkins.Explore Fort Wadsworth after sunset on our Lantern Tour! Rangers will lead you through the dark rooms and passages of Fort Tompkins. Along the way, you will learn about the history of the fort…

(adults and teens) Join us for Connection to Nature Yoga with Bailey Van Schaick, set amid the vibrant beauty of the Azalea Garden at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. This all-levels class invites…

(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…

Plant trees in your local state park!Dedicate a tree to a loved one at our Preserve for our country's milestone anniversary! Join our Stewardship Team to help recuperate our most important environmental restoration site. Enjoy the morning by the beautiful Pocantico River and plant a tree in your name or dedicate a tree to 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,…

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

Come join us for Saturday stories in the Library Meeting Room!Saturday Storytime! 🌻Summer Saturday Storytime in the Library Meeting Room!For all preschool ages! 📚Siblings are welcome, too!Come join us in the library meeting room for stories, songs, and lots of fun!Since this is a mixed-age storytime, we will do our best to feature activities suitable…

(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…

Enjoy a morning with the family at the park!Join Park Educator Joe for a cheerful morning of stories, exploration, and creativity in the early summer! We’ll begin inside the gallery with a summer story time with tales that celebrate the energy of the season. Afterwards, we’ll head outside for a nature walk to explore the…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Are you too young to volunteer but still want to help out? This is the program for you! This session, we will be making cards for sick kids.Kids' Kindness Club! (Ages 5+) ☺️☺️☺️Are you too young for formal volunteering but would like to help out your community? This is the program for you!In this session…

Join us for the fourth class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the fourth installment of a new year-long gardening series that guides you through every season of growing your own food at home! From planning and planting to harvesting and soil care, you'll gain practical hands-on skills and confidence to grow fresh,…

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

Learn about Ticks at the Preserve!Once temperatures creep above 40 degrees Fahrenheit, ticks go questing in search of a bloodmeal! Come learn all about ticks from Park Educator Martha, who has a backround in tick disease ecology research. The program will cover the life cycle of New York's ticks, their role in our local ecology,…

Join a park ranger on the bayside to go seining to catch various marine species and discover what calls the bay its home!Join a park ranger on the bayside to go seining – dragging a large net with two poles on each end through the water – to catch various marine species and discover what…