(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…

Start your Recreate250 adventure! Pick up a punch card, earn points, and explore Gateway National Recreation Area.Celebrate 250 years of independence with Recreate250 at Gateway NRA. This is your designated stop to grab your punch card and earn points for recreating in the park. Every punch on your punch card helps you work towards the…

Stop for a FREE bike safety check and a map to help you safely navigate the hook!Stop for a FREE bike safety check and a map to help you safely navigate the hook!🅿️ Parking: Available at Lot B. If driving in, parking fees apply at Lot B.

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

Sunday Funday is held while we are otherwise closed to the public. We will be stuffing a baby octopus and making ocean crafts!Sunday Funday! 🐙🐙🐙***EVERY CHILD BUILDING A STUFFY NEEDS A TICKET!***For kids ages 4-10This program will be held inside the library while we are otherwise closed to the public.We will be stuffing our own…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

See the inner workings where nuclear armed Nike Hercules missiles were controlled and guided during the Cold War defense!Guided tour of the Nike Integrated Fire Control (IFC) Area will allow you to see the inner workings where nuclear armed Nike Hercules missiles were controlled and guided during the Cold War defense of the New York…

Be a part of the excitement at the accessible, family-friendly New York State World Cup community viewing event taking place at Kensico Dam Plaza. Watch a live match broadcast on giant screens, test your skills with interactive soccer and fan experiences, snap a unique photo, and enjoy free giveaways and entertainment plus delicious local food and beverages. Schedule 12:00pm:…

Join us for a fun afternoon ! We'll make mini bouquets 1-2pm. Then we will be led by Andrea Herrada in hand sewing 101 2-3pm.Join us for an afternoon of harvesting flowers and learning how the ins and out of hand sewing.

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)Woo hoo ... let's move to the music!This event will be held on the Brick Patio at the Denville Museum (next door to the library)In the event…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Three cool geode crafts in one afternoon!Tween + Teen Crafternoon: Geodes! 🎨🪨For kids ages 8-14 (attendees may be dropped off but caregivers of our 8-10 year olds will need to remain in the building)Let's dig into some GEODES! We'll have three activities: (1) Break open a geode! (2) Create watercolor and salt geode artwork! (3)…

Soul Line Dancing - a fun, physical, and social activity with J-Boogie from Step 4 Step Soul Line Dancers.

Join Ms. Ashley and Ms. Katie for an evening storytime about the Pigeon! We'll also dance and make a craft!Evening Storytime: Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! (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…

Join us virtually for an inspiring Artists TalkJoin an online discussion with innovative illustrators and writers who have mastered the art of visual storytelling. Discover the creativity, inspiration, and techniques behind their work.Featured Artists: Nick Bruel, Mike Dolce, Betsy Franco Feeney, R.H. Lola Koundakjian, Simone Kurtz, Heidi Matonis, Cate McNider, Matilda Rose, Franklin Silva, Matthew…

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

Join us as we learn about trees and make chlorophyll paintings and leaf rubbings!Wild Wonders: Leaf Rubbing! 🌞This event will be held on the Brick Patio at the Denville Museum…

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.

Sunset Yoga at Rockwood

Magician Steve Woyce joins us to "Unearth a Magical Story!" in this 45-minute family show!Unearth a Magical Story! (Ages 4-10)Our good friend Steve Woyce returns with another amazing magic show with LOTS of audience participation!Steve the Magician will make objects appear and disappear right before our very eyes, all while having us laughing the whole…

(ages 5-10) If you enjoy digging in the dirt and discovering how things grow, this interactive, hands-on gardening DIY program is for you. You’ll learn how to start plants from seeds and explore the fascinating plants blooming in our Roehm Greenhouse. We’ll take a hike around our historic property, then return to the garden to…

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 🥼🥼🥼🦠🧪Presto-changeo ... magic water!This event will be held on the Brick Patio at the Denville Museum (next door to the library)In the event of inclement weather, we will move indoorsFor…

Become a scientist for the day and discover the magic of chemical reactions and color mixing!Join us for this hands on-science program introducing young learners to the exciting world of physical and chemical changes through colorful experiments! We will learn through play and observation about how a science experiment actually works! The recommended age group…

Enjoy a slower paced walk with a Park NaturalistJoin Park Educator Joe Zarzhevsky for a guided senior-friendly hike at our Rockwood Hall section of the Preserve. This relaxed pace walk will explore the natural history and seasonal highlights of the landscape, allowing us time to pause and engage with our surroundings. We’ll spend time observing…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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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.

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Come visit us!!

Self-exploration and community connection through expressive artmaking and grounding in the garden.In this reflective and restorative open craft session, get crafty with us by working with chancletas, or flip flops, and various charms and yarns to create your own footware to serve you in a gentle stroll in the garden. As we gather around the…

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 for the weather and…

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,…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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

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***Pick up at the library on Thursday, July 23th from 2 pm to 6 pm***Sweeten UP Your Summer! (Kids of All Ages) 🍭🍫🍬Summer is sweet but these crafts are even sweeter!In this kit, you will receive:Color your own slap bracelet!Cool summer treat craft!Hand print peppermint plate craft!Sweet Summer Foam Craft!Sweet activity pages, coloring sheets, and…

***Pick up at the library on Thursday, July 23th from 2 pm to 6 pm***Tween + Teens: Lady Bug Magnet Painting! 🐞🐞🐞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 TEN ready to paint ladybug locker magnets. Decorate your locker…

Our friend Dom returns with the Super Bubble Show ... 25 minutes of bubble-mania!3:00 PM Bubble ShowFor kids of all ages!Our friend Dom returns to Denville with the Super Bubble Show!Join us for SO MANY BUBBLES, music, and lots of fun!Please note that this is a 25-minute show, so try your best to arrive on…

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Our friend Dom returns with the Super Bubble Show ... 25 minutes of bubble-mania!3:30 PM Bubble ShowFor kids of all ages!Our friend Dom returns to Denville with the Super Bubble Show!Join us for SO MANY BUBBLES, music, and lots of fun!Please note that this is a 25-minute show, so try your best to arrive on…

Create Your own Botanical Prints Using the Alchemy of CyanotypeCyanotype is a cameraless photography practice widley populated in the 1840s by botanist Anna Atkins to document botanical specimens. Since, it has become an archival process in art and science circles alike. Join us to learn the cyantype process yourself and contribute to an artistic archive…

Share your own personal corn connection as we share stories and meaning behind this important foodway.Inviting all maize / corn lovers!Join us around the table and in the garden to spend time thinking about the cultural, spiritual and political significance of maize throughout the Americas. Together, look to the history and gather stories of when…

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,…

(adults and teens 14 yrs+) Introducing Watercolor Florals & Greetings, where you’ll explore a new skill in a relaxed and enjoyable class. Build a strong foundation in watercolor painting through essential brushwork and color-mixing techniques. Perfect for complete beginners, this class provides hands-on practice painting botanical, fruit, and floral motifs. You’ll learn how to transform…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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Come visit us!!

Have your leashed pup become a B.A.R.K. Ranger and learn how to be a steward to the environment.🐶🏖️ 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 how to be a steward…

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…

(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…

Join us for a C.A.S.T. for Kids fishing event celebrating children with special needs, supporting families and building community connectionRegistration required on C.A.S.T. for Kids Website: https://castforkids.org/event/swanlake/We are honored to host a fantastic event to encourage fishing and outdoor recreation with our partners at C.A.S.T. for Kids! The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation enriches the lives…

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

(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.

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

One of Sandy Hook's most historic structures will be open to the public! Made possible by the Army Ground Forces Association.The Army Ground Forces Association is a volunteer membership Park Philanthropic Partner performing restoration projects and interpreting Battery Gunnison/New Battery Peck in WWII-era uniform. Visitors are invited to see projects in progress and learn about…

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,…