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…
Sunday, November 15, 2026
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November 15, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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November 15, 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
Monday, November 16, 2026
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November 16, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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November 16, 2026 -Little Wonders: Connections – SOLD OUT
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November 16, 2026 -Music & Movement
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November 16, 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
Little Wonders: Connections – 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, November 17, 2026
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November 17, 2026 -Soil Stories
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November 17, 2026 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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November 17, 2026 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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November 17, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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November 17, 2026 -Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
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November 17, 2026 -Music & Movement
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…
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, November 18, 2026
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November 18, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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November 18, 2026 -Music & Movement
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November 18, 2026 -Museum Minis
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November 18, 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
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 -…
Thursday, November 19, 2026
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November 19, 2026 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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November 19, 2026 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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November 19, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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November 19, 2026 -Music & Movement
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…
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, November 20, 2026
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November 20, 2026 -Friday Storytime at the Museum
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November 20, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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November 20, 2026 -Holiday Botanical Block Printing: Cards & Gift Tags
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November 20, 2026 -Homeschool Adventures: Adaptations
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November 20, 2026 -Music & Movement
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November 20, 2026 -Museum Minis
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
Holiday Botanical Block Printing: Cards & Gift Tags
(adults and teens) Celebrate the season with creativity and handmade charm. Inspired by winter botanicals, evergreens, pinecones, and other seasonal motifs, participants will learn block-printing techniques to create custom holiday cards and gift tags. Leave with beautiful handcrafted creations ready for gift-giving and festive holiday correspondence. No experience necessary. Member Price: $65 | Non-Member Price: $70
Homeschool Adventures: Adaptations
(ages 5-12) This class is a unique opportunity for Homeschoolers to go outside and explore the wonders of nature with experienced environmental educators as their guide. Through hands-on, creative activities, students learn the science behind what they observe and experience in nature. We will be spending a good portion of our time outdoors, even if…
Saturday, November 21, 2026
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November 21, 2026 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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Featured November 21, 2026 -Featured Free Family Days
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November 21, 2026 -Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
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November 21, 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
Free Family Days
Drop in every third Saturday of the month between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to explore New York City’s oldest house together. Arrive by 1 p.m. for a unique hands-on making activity each month. Seasonal activities inside the historic house and around the gardens include scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration and hands-on activities.…