Week of Events
Afternoon Tea
11:30 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 2:30pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Afternoon Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered a menu of fine teas and infusions. Your choice of tea will be brewed to perfection. Once everyone is settled in, the tiers…
Fall Discovery Weekends
(families with children ages 3 and up) Explore the Arboretum when the gardens and grounds are alive with the sights and sounds of spring! 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 magnifying glass (please…
Fall Discovery Weekends
(families with children ages 3 and up) Explore the Arboretum when the gardens and grounds are alive with the sights and sounds of spring! 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 magnifying glass (please…
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, October 25, 2026
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October 25, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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October 25, 2026 -Music & Movement
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October 25, 2026 -Museum Minis
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
Monday, October 26, 2026
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October 26, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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October 26, 2026 -Little Wonders: Halloween Fun!! – SOLD OUT
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October 26, 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
Little Wonders: Halloween Fun!! – SOLD OUT
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to experience the many wonders of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Hike woodland trails and gardens. Engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and inspire a love of the outdoors. Stories, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening our…
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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October 27, 2026 -Soil Stories
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October 27, 2026 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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October 27, 2026 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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October 27, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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October 27, 2026 -Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
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October 27, 2026 -Music & Movement
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October 27, 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.…
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
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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October 28, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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October 28, 2026 -Oaks and Acorns: Pumpkins
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October 28, 2026 -Music & Movement
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October 28, 2026 -Museum Minis
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October 28, 2026 -Amazing Animal Artists
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
Oaks and Acorns: Pumpkins
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is…
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 -…
Amazing Animal Artists
(ages 5-10) Each week, children will explore local New Jersey wildlife by creating step-by-step drawings of a mystery animal. Afterward, they’ll color their artwork and enjoy a guided hike through…
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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October 29, 2026 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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October 29, 2026 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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October 29, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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October 29, 2026 -Music & Movement
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October 29, 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.…
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
Friday, October 30, 2026
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October 30, 2026 -Friday Storytime at the Museum
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October 30, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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October 30, 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…
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
Saturday, October 31, 2026
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October 31, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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October 31, 2026 -Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
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October 31, 2026 -Music & Movement
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October 31, 2026 -Museum Minis
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