Happenings

  1. Events
  2. Happenings

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

First Fridays: A Palette of Petals

Join us for a spring stroll to the Margaret Sullivan Heather Garden! Embrace the flower-filled grounds as you're guided to the restored garden by Planting Fields Foundation's Director of Horticulture, Donna Moramarco!

Little Learners: Bug Safari

Join us for a buzzing adventure as we read, explore, and discover fun facts about the creepy crawlers around us!

Natural Sensory Celebration Week

Join us for a week of free inclusive fun and exploration as we celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month at Planting Fields! This FREE week of scavenger hunts is open to visitors of all abilities and ages, including community groups, adults and families with neurodivergent children, as well as individuals.

Wednesday Workshops for Kids: Natural Sensory

In this inclusive nature-based workshop, children ages 5 – 12 with various sensory needs and processing differences will have the chance to explore Planting Fields through a safe, accessible, and engaging lens while enjoying nature and all it has to offer! Activities will include garden exploration, nature learning, and exercise.

Sensory Art Adventure 

Join us for a calming and engaging art adventure designed to spark creativity through touch, color, and texture with partners One River School of Art & Design!

Immersive Art Experience

Step into a world where art and nature collide! Under the expert guidance of a professional artist and educator, students will elevate their creativity, experimenting with mixed media techniques to craft a stunning, nature-inspired masterpiece.

Little Learners: Earth Day

In honor of Earth Day, join us for a heartwarming and fun-filled experience as we explore the importance of reusing, reducing, and recycling in a way that’s perfect for young minds!

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.

Protect Our Parks Workshop

This Earth Day, bring your young nature-lover to Planting Fields for an exciting, hands-on workshop filled with fun, learning, and creativity! Designed for children ages 5 – 12, this action-packed experience will inspire kids to become true environmental champions. 

Arbor Day Festival 2025

Join us for the annual Arbor Day Festival on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 from 10am – 4pm as we celebrate the importance of trees and environmental conservation. Hosted by Planting Fields Foundation and New York State Parks, this two-day celebration promises a weekend of family-friendly fun!

First Fridays: Through the Stained-Glass

Explore the extensive collection of medieval and renaissance stained glass at Planting Fields with Emily Leger, Planting Fields Foundation’s Collections and Exhibitions Manager!

Little Learners: Busy Bees

In this exciting journey into the world of bees, young learners will discover how these tiny but mighty creatures help our environment flourish. Embark on a buzzing adventure with your little ones and create lasting memories in this hands-on, interactive experience!

Wednesday Workshops for Kids: Framing Flowers

Unplug and connect with nature in this exciting, hands-on workshop that features the flowers of Planting Fields! Designed for ages 5 – 12, participants will embark on an exploration of the Main Greenhouse and gardens, craft their very own flower frame keepsake, and go home with a special gift!

Creative Spirits: An Evening with Witold Rybczynski

Step into the captivating architectural world of Planting Fields and experience an unforgettable after-hours event with renowned author and historian, Witold Rybczynski! Enjoy a specialty cocktail and explore the Main House.

A Moveable Feast 2025

Join us for an enchanting spring evening surrounded by vibrant blooms of azaleas, cherry blossoms, rhododendrons, peonies, dogwoods, magnolias, lilacs, and more, set amidst the idyllic Olmsted Brothers-designed gardens at Planting Fields!

Little Learners: Flowers

Get ready for a blooming adventure that will create memories to cherish forever as you and your little one explore the vibrant world of flowers! In this hands-on experience, you'll uncover the magic behind how flowers grow and the important role they play in our environment.

Spring 5K 2025

Join us for the Spring 5K: Get ready to lace up your shoes for a breathtaking experience through the stunning Olmsted Brothers-designed landscapes at Planting Fields!

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.

Little Learners: Wonderful Water

Get ready to dive into the wonders of water with your little ones in this Little Learners program! We’ll explore how water moves, flows, and helps plants and animals thrive.

First Fridays: Among the Arbor, Love at Planting Fields

Join us for an enchanting tour, led by Director of Horticulture, Donna Moramarco and Michael D. Coe Archivist Marie Penny! Learn about the care that goes into maintaining the Rose Arbor and Rose Walk, discover one of the great love stories of Planting Fields, and have the opportunity to view the newly restored Tea House!

Little Learners: Dirt Discovery

Join us for an exploration of the magic beneath our feet: soil! Come ready to dig, create, and explore the wonders of dirt through fun, hands-on discovery and make forever memories with your little ones!  

Wednesday Workshops for Kids: Fun in the Sun

n this sun-inspired experience, young explorers will dive deep into the incredible ways the sun shapes our world. From energizing our planet to helping us keep track of time, the sun is more powerful than we think, and this workshop brings its wonders to life!