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The Great Nature Play Day: A Summer Family Festival

Get ready for a summer adventure like no other at our Nature Play Day Festival – where curiosity, creativity, and the great outdoors come together! Perfect for kids of all ages and their families, this hands-on event invites young explorers to dive into nature through exciting activities, fun crafts, and endless fun in the sun.

Landscape Painting

Take in the beauty of Planting Fields and be inspired by the landscapes all around you! This workshop for kids 5 – 12 is led by Planting Fields Foundation and One River Art & Design in Manhasset.

Monthly Meditations

Join us for free Monthly Meditation sessions! Whether you're an experienced meditator or someone new to mindfulness, these sessions will offer a gentle yet profound way to quiet your thoughts, release stress, and experience the deep stillness that comes from aligning with the natural world.

Vivaldi Celebration at Planting Fields

Join us for an unforgettable live performance of Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons", featuring award-winning violinist Bela Horvath in partnership with Chamber Players International. Whether you're a classical music lover, nature enthusiast, or just need an excuse to slow down and enjoy a beautiful day outside — this is for you. Bring your blanket, grab your crew, and let yourself be swept into the sounds of spring rains, summer breezes, and autumn leaves.

Little Learners: Butterflies

Join us for a fun story time all about butterflies:  their bright colors, fluttery wings, and magical transformations!

First Fridays: Beyond the Bird Blinds

Did you know that Planting Fields is home to hundreds of birds?

Join us for a lesson on birds and birding from the North Shore Audubon Society, learn about W.R.'s love of ornithology, and view the inside of the Posh Bird Blind!

The 11th Annual Golf Classic

Join us for a day of sport, fun, and philanthropy at the beautiful Mill River Club. All proceeds benefit the Planting Fields Foundation’s mission to preserve the historic 409-acre Olmsted Brothers-designed estate and provide enriching educational programs.

Creative Spirits: An Evening with 2025 Catalyst Artist Sam Van Aken

Join us for an unforgettable evening with contemporary artist Sam Van Aken, Planting Fields Foundation’s 2025 Catalyst artist. Renowned for creating multi-fruit-bearing trees through the centuries-old art of grafting, Van Aken will present The Planting Fields Stand—a bold project blending innovation, ecology, and history. Guests will enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Main House, the second-floor exhibition featuring Van Aken’s cyanotypes and herbarium specimens, plus a complimentary cocktail to toast the evening!

The Planting Fields Stand: Exhibition Opening

Join us for the opening of "The Planting Fields Stand" by 2025 Catalyst artist, Sam Van Aken! This exhibition opening celebrates The Planting Fields Stand, a living artwork of fruit trees that tells the story of this remarkable landscape. Enjoy an afternoon outdoors with crafts, seasonal treats, artist talks, and more as we explore the intersection of art, history, and horticulture.

Monthly Meditations

Join us for free Monthly Meditation sessions! Whether you're an experienced meditator or someone new to mindfulness, these sessions will offer a gentle yet profound way to quiet your thoughts, release stress, and experience the deep stillness that comes from aligning with the natural world.

First Fridays: The Making of the Main House, From Estate to Museum

Step inside for a fascinating tour led by Collections and Exhibitions Manager, Emily Leger and Michael D. Coe Archivist Marie Penny, that uncovers the incredible journey of this historic home – from being a beloved family residence, to becoming a college campus, and finally, the cherished house museum that we know today.

Notes in Nature: Mosaic of Miniatures

Enjoy enchanting chamber music in the magnificent Great Hall of the Main House at Planting Fields! More details for this concert coming soon.

World Peace Prayer Day

Join us for a transformative day of reflection, unity, and spiritual renewal as we gather to celebrate the 2nd World Peace Prayer Day, led by H.E. Gegye Yongyal Rinpoche, the 3rd Reincarnate Buddhist Master.

This special event will begin with traditional sacred prayers and peace vows, setting the intention for harmony across the globe!

Halloween Spooktacular Fall 5K

Get ready to lace up and hit the scenic trails at Planting Fields amid the vibrant colors of autumn for our 5th Annual 5K Walk/Run, a festive fall tradition for all ages and fitness levels!

Deck the Halls 2025

Kick off the holiday season at one of Long Island’s most special celebrations!

Notes in Nature: Fireside Melodies

Embrace the winter season at this intimate concert inside the cozy and charming Great Hall of the Main House at Planting Fields, featuring the music of Bach, Vivaldi, as well as holiday favorites!!