(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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

A restorative yoga practice overlooking the Hudson.

(ages 5-10) As the summer growing season winds down, join us in the garden to harvest colorful vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers from our Square Foot Garden. Afterward, we’ll head to the Historic Wisner House to transform our harvest into a delicious treat. Don’t miss the final gardening program of the season—come celebrate the harvest…

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

Avast! Pirates have come to the library and are ready to have some fun!Preschool Pirate Party! (Ages 2-6) 🏴‍☠️🦜⚓Mr. Quinn, Ms. Ashley, and Ms. Katie are ready to walk the plank with you this week. Come have some fun and be a pirate! ARRRGH!We'll have LOTS of dubloons, eye patches, hook hands, 'cannon balls', music,…

It's Monarch Butterfly migration season! Learn about these fascinating creatures through art and educational outdoor games.It's Monarch Butterfly migration season! Learn about Monarch Butterflies,their life cycles, and why they're so important for our plants and ecosystems!We will meet in the lobby of the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of Hempstead Lake State…

Garden to Table Summer Sessions: Wednesday Mornings, 10:30am – 11:30am  August 19 – Lemonade & Watermelon Salad Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Kitchen Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water, plant, and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients…

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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Slow down, breathe, allow your senses to open, listen to the messages from nature.Join us with certified Forest Therapy Guide Lori Klamner to explore how the concept of bathing in the essence of the forest and forest bathing can be integrated right here in our community garden spaces in our very urban landscapes. Together, we'll…

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

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Come visit us!!

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

Come visit us!!

Come visit us!!

Work with materials and metaphors from the sea & find your creative flowDeepen into the vastness that is the sea to work with both material and metaphor of the ocean to reaquaint with your creativity and find flow. Together we'll work with natural materials such as shells and driftwood as well as upcycled materials to…

Create Your Own Charm Bracelet Made of Beautifully Fragrant Roses!Did you know that the Latin word for rosary is rosarium, meaning "gardland of roses"? Centuries ago, people were practicing the craft of turning rose petals into clay to create beads for their rosaries. Borrowing from this tradition, we will create our own rose beads to…

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…

Try out our e-trike and e-push wheelchair!Register for a timeslot at : www.calendly.com/rsppadaptivehikingDiscover the beauty of the Preserve through our adaptive e-mobility equipment! Each session includes personalized training on our electric trike or e-push wheelchair, followed by a guided hike around Swan Lake. Whether you've been curious but unsure, or simply didn't know this equipment…

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.

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Join us around the garden table for cooking, sharing, and storytelling through the harvest of the seasonJoin us for CSA Supper Club for collaborative cooking, recipe-sharing, and conversations around the table as we explore the cultural, ecological, and personal dimensions of food.Cool down with a refreshing agua fresca (drink) made with cooling herbs and fruits…

Gather around the campfire, and enjoy an evening of stories, songs, learning, laughter, and meaningful connection under the evening sky.Join us for a night of fun and educational activies around a roaring campfire! Our Park Rangers will be there to entertain you with stories, poems, and sing-a-longs. Located at our campsite near Fort Wadsworth Beach,…

(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…

(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as the season 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 up. Borrow a magnifying glass (please remember…

A family friendly wildlife walk!Bring the whole family and discover the fascinating world of birds! Join park educator Joe Zarzhevsky for a beginner friendly bird walk as we explore local trails in search of resident and migratory birds. Along the way, we’ll learn how to use binoculars, identify birds by sight and sound, and uncover…

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

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…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

A celebration of bees, blooms, and the many relationships alive in our garden!Join The Hort at the Greenhouse & Education Center at the Bee Jubilee featuring the New York Flower Show™, an afternoon celebrating bees and the flowering plants that sustain them. Explore the garden at your own pace, get an up-close look at bees…

Visit Philipsburg Manor every Saturday from July 11 to September 5 to explore history through fun activities, such as harvesting wheat, learning about pollination and other wildlife, exploring waterways, creating ceramics, and playing old-fashioned games. Each week has a new theme: July 11: Barnyard Bash July 18: Fabric & Fashion July 25: Hive & Honey August…

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

Tour monarch butterfly habitat at Rockwood Hall and learn about their life cycle while spotting specimens!Explore the habitat of monarch butterflies with Shayla and Hailey on this family-friendly hike at Rockwood Hall!Learn about the monarch life cycle and their incredible transcontinental migration, why their numbers are in decline, and what we can do to help…

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Weeksville Green Market returns on August 22, 12- 5 p.m. 

Join a park ranger to look for plants, birds, butterflies, and more!🌳🦅🦋 🌻Look for plants, birds, butterflies, and more. Walk through the Bird Loop Trail to view native and non-native plants as well as the birds that call Sandy Hook home. Reserve on Eventbrite.👟 1 mile over uneven sand and dirt.