(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.

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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.

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.

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

Join us virtually for an inspiring Animators TalkJoin an online discussion with visionary animators and learn how they transform ideas into compelling stories through motion, character, and design.Featured Animators:Ryan EhrenkauferAshley GerstRichard ThompsonGuest Interviewer: Historian, John Patrick SchutzCost: FreeLink to register : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5zFGPS-USMKFhoPasA1mwg?fbclid=IwY2xjawSrULdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3UEp4c0ZSckhPdUNWSVNrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmMQ26SZMVhKlCOnns6fGQP8h7SWnEbaWPgQJgD7PRqyvMQAEG5aVI5gKqBP_aem_BNYaA7NMRln7IkZZ46VjFg#/registration

This ranger-led night pollinator walk will explore the park’s unique ecosystem after dark.Join a ranger for an evening walk and discover the fascinating world of nighttime pollinators. Explore the park's unique ecosystem after dark and learn every species play an important role in nature.🥾 Distance: Walking 1 mile🎟️ Admission: Free!🅿️ Parking: Sandy Hook Lighthouse

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

Join Shayla and Hailey in the Preserve after dark for a full moon hike!Experience the Preserve after dark! Join Shayla, Hailey, and Dave for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight.We walk at a brisk pace and there will be hills; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome.Meet in the Visitor…

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 us for the opportunity to meet our ambassador turtles and learn about what it takes to care for reptiles!Join us for the opportunity to meet our ambassador turtles! In this program, young learners will be introduced to the fascinating world of reptiles, and learn what an ambassador animal is. We'll learn about how reptiles…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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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 visit us!!

Come visit us!!

Military veterans and service members can experience the Intrepid Museum after hours with a behind-the-scenes tour and catered dinner.Intrepid After Hours: PhotographyJoin fellow current and former service members for a photography workshop on the flight deck, led by veteran teaching artists from the Josephine Herrick Project. Learn the basics of photography and improve your skills…

Working with Heart Medicine of Cacao & The Cacao Tree in Mayan CosmovisionJoin us to learn about the cacao tree, exploring more deeply the sacred medicine of this plant pre-colonization by also learning about the Mayan Cosmovision through exploring the Mayan energy of the day. Together, we'll enjoy the plant medicine that is cacao, honor…

(adults and family) The Vintage Vibe Tribe will bring fresh yet timeless energy to the gardens this summer, blending beloved jazz standards with retro-inspired takes on modern favorites—think the elegance of Ella Fitzgerald meets the bold flair of Lady Gaga. Featuring vocalist Casey Sky, alongside Kenny Tam on piano and Joe Peterson on upright bass,…

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

(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.

Harness the light! Cast rainbows! And find flow working with pressed flowers and upcycled materialsCreate your own light catchers and craft with community. Work with pressed flowers from the garden and upcycled materials to disrupt the wastestream and find flow. All materials provided. Your Facilitator: Wilhelmina Grant-CooperWilhelmina Grant-Cooper is a Harlem-based visual artist, arts instructor,…

(ages 16 and up) With the NYC skyline as a backdrop, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find great paddling in the Meadowlands. The many creeks, sweeping through grassy hills and phragmites, offer an ecological system of tidal waters, where wading birds and other wildlife forage for food in the mud flats at low tide. This…

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,…

Join us in the JBWR Pollinator Garden to care for the garden and perform routine maintenance.Love gardening but don’t have the space or resources? This is a great opportunity to get your hands in the soil while supporting your local ecosystem and community. There will also be an opportunity to sign up as a regular…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Come visit us!!

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

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…

(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

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…

Nature Explorers June 27, July 18, August 1 & 15, 10:30AM – 12:30PM Introducing our new family program, Nature Explorers. This is a free program offered on select Saturdays. Each session will be host to a different garden or nature inspired activity such as, planting in our Kitchen Garden, creating and adding to a community art…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

The Neuberger Museum of Art, SUNY Purchase, partners with Westchester County Government to present The Declaration Distributed: Westchester County’s Holt Broadside of 1776, a special exhibition centered around New York State’s historic adoption and distribution of the Declaration of Independence. The exhibit will run from July 4 through December 20, 2026, and features Westchester County…

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…