Happenings

Free July Scavenger Hunt! July 4 – July 27 Free, no registration required! All site-wide   Celebrate Independence Day all July-long with a self-guided scavenger hunt across the grounds of Planting Fields! Each stop reveals a story of independence, resilience, and the natural world—woven through our historic landscape. Your Goal: Find 5 stops (see image to left!), collect a letter at each one, and unscramble the mystery word. Then return to the Visitor Center (open Friday – Sunday from 10am – 4pm) and enter the word into our alphabet-lock box to claim your prize: a vintage Planting Fields postcard! (1.....Read More

This summer, give your child the ultimate outdoor adventure at Planting Fields, with Junior Rangers Summer Camp! Packed with fun, creativity, and hands-on learning, this camp is designed to ignite a lifelong love for the natural world.

Join us for a fun-filled gardening adventure. Don’t miss out on this hands-on, nature-packed experience! 

Wednesday Workshops for Kids: Draw in the Garden Wednesday, July 16 4 – 6pm Ages 5 – 12 $25 per child Located at the Education Center     Discover the beauty and color of the flowers and plants in bloom at Planting Fields! This unique program invites children to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of blooming flowers and plants. Participants will embark on a creative journey through the Sensory Garden, using all their senses to connect with nature. With their own Nature Journal in hand, they’ll explore the beauty of the garden, sketching and drawing the flora around them......Read More

Be among the first to experience the enchantment of the newly restored Tea House at Planting Fields – one of the site’s most beloved landmarks! This exclusive, after-hours event offers a rare opportunity to explore the conservation of the Tea House, with expert insight from the Senior Conservator, Kelly Caldwell of EverGreene Architectural Arts. 

This summer, give your child the ultimate outdoor adventure at Planting Fields, with Junior Rangers Summer Camp! Packed with fun, creativity, and hands-on learning, this camp is designed to ignite a lifelong love for the natural world.

Get ready for a fun-filled adventure as we explore the wonders of pond life!

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.

Get your hands messy and your creativity flowing in this hands-on sculpture class with our partners, One River School of Art and Design!

Get ready for a wild adventure into the world of animals that come alive at night! Join us for an exciting Little Learners program for ages 2 – 5.

Celebrate YOU! This workshop for ages 5 – 12 will bring them on a exploration of the Main House, discovering fascinating portraits and more! Then they'll create their very own masterpiece – of themselves!

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.

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.

Don’t miss this fun-filled day of fresh air, discovery, and hands-on fun!

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.

Join us for an unforgettable live performance of Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons", featuring award-winning violinist Lorenzo Mazzamuto and Grammy-nominated conductor Maestro Enrico Fagone, 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.

Join us for a day of sport, fun, and philanthropy at the beautiful Mill River Club. This year’s event expands to include a Pickleball Tournament alongside our beloved Golf Classic. All proceeds benefit the Planting Fields Foundation’s mission to preserve the historic 409-acre Olmsted Brothers-designed estate and provide enriching educational programs.

An exclusive after-hours evening with 2025 Catalyst artist Sam Van Aken!

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.

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