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Week of Events
Week 10: Greatest Hits! – SOLD OUT
Pre-K – K (4-5 years old) It’s teacher’s choice! Join us for a fun-filled week of our Educators’ all-time favorite activities. Each day will have a new and exciting topic, with the very best games and crafts that we have to offer. This “Greatest Hits” week will surely be great fun for all! Dates:…
Week 10: Lunch Buddies – Greatest Hits!
Pre-K-K (4-5 year olds) Lunch Buddies returns this summer! Campers attending morning sessions (9am-12pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay for an additional hour of food, fun and friends! Please note that Lunch Buddies is for the whole week and cannot be prorated daily. Dates: August 17 – August 21 Time: 12:00 PM…
Féminin Pluriel, a solo exhibition by artist Pascale Bouchard
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is pleased to present Féminin Pluriel, a solo exhibition by Québec-based artist Pascale Bouchard. This exhibition highlights Bouchard’s distinctive encaustic practice, in which pigmented beeswax and heat are used to create richly textured works of art. Rooted in themes of transformation, memory, and the symbolic power of the feminine, her work draws deeply…
Sunday, August 16, 2026
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August 16, 2026 -Discovery Weekends
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August 16, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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August 16, 2026 -Music & Movement
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August 16, 2026 -Museum Minis
Discovery Weekends
(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/ Music and Movement
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
$14
Monday, August 17, 2026
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August 17, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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August 17, 2026 -Music & Movement
Story Time/ Music and Movement
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
$14
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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August 18, 2026 -Soil Stories
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August 18, 2026 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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August 18, 2026 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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August 18, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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August 18, 2026 -Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
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August 18, 2026 -Music & Movement
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August 18, 2026 -Museum Minis
Soil Stories
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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…
Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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/ Music and Movement
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
$14
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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August 19, 2026 -Let’s Get Growing! Tastes in the Garden
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August 19, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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August 19, 2026 -Yoga in the Park (FREE)
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August 19, 2026 -Music & Movement
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August 19, 2026 -Museum Minis
Let’s Get Growing! Tastes in the Garden
(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/ Music and Movement
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
$14
Yoga in the Park (FREE)
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
Museum Minis
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.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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August 20, 2026 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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August 20, 2026 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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August 20, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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August 20, 2026 -Music & Movement
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August 20, 2026 -Museum Minis
Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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…
Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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/ Music and Movement
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
$14
Friday, August 21, 2026
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August 21, 2026 -Friday Storytime at the Museum
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August 21, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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August 21, 2026 -Music & Movement
Friday Storytime at the Museum
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/ Music and Movement
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
$14
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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August 22, 2026 -Discovery Weekends
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August 22, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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August 22, 2026 -Yoga in the Park (FREE)
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August 22, 2026 -Free Saturday Tours
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August 22, 2026 -Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
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August 22, 2026 -Music & Movement
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August 22, 2026 -Museum Minis
Discovery Weekends
(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/ Music and Movement
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
$14
Yoga in the Park (FREE)
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
Free Saturday Tours
(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…