Join us every other week from 10 – 11am for Little Learners, a fun, hands-on program designed for children ages 2–5 and their grown-ups. Each session offers a new theme with nature stories, creative crafts, and outdoor play, perfect for making special memories together in the gardens and grounds of Planting Fields!
Step into the past with a self-guided tour of the magnificent Main House, where YOU set the pace!
Step into a bygone era with an exclusive, private group tour of the historic Main House, where you’ll be guided by one of our expert docents on a journey behind the velvet ropes to explore the home's stunning rooms up close!
This year, visitors are invited to experience Branches in Bloom, a new spring festival taking root at Planting Fields. Centered on the spectacular collections of magnolias and flowering cherries near the expansive lawn west of the Main House, the festival showcases hundreds of trees at the height of their bloom: an unforgettable celebration of spring in full flower!
Guests can enjoy educational displays and demonstrations, guided tours of the historic grounds, live performances, music, and family-friendly activities throughout the day. It’s a chance to slow down, explore, and fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the landscape as it awakens for the season!
Join us for a tour led by the New York State Parks team and explore the historic collection of blooming rhododendron at Planting Fields!
SOLD OUT! Join us for an immersive two-hour workshop, where participants will explore the rich history and techniques of grafting, learn how internationally acclaimed artist Sam Van Aken weaves this centuries-old practice into his artwork. Each participant will graft their own apple tree to take home and plant, creating a living connection to this unique experience!
The Spring 5K is back! Join us for a scenic journey through the breathtaking landscapes designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers.
Celebrate the coming of summer under the open sky at the Main House’s Cloister Garden with a captivating evening of string quartets inspired by nature and romance. This enchanting evening invites you to experience the vocal and virtuosic essence of the string quartet set against the picturesque backdrop of Planting Fields!
Step into one of the most unique gardens in the region with Arboretum Director and expert horticulturist Vincent Simeone!
Join us for a revolutionary evening where history, identity, and performance take center stage!
Join us for an enchanting evening at Planting Fields, surrounded by early summer blooms including fragrant roses, flowering perennials, and the fresh beauty of the season awakening. A Moveable Feast unfolds across the Olmsted Brothers-designed landscape, inviting guests to dine and wander throughout one of New York’s most storied garden estates. An evening of charm, atmosphere, and refined indulgence awaits.
Step into a world of elegance, ambition, and imagination in this captivating talk with Kedra Kearis, Ph.D., Associate Curator of Art and Visual Culture at Winterthur Museum, exploring how the elite women on the North Shore shaped domestic environments through the adoption of French revival styles.
The ultimate summer outdoor adventure at Planting Fields returns July 2026!
Campers will dive into nature-based play, creative arts and crafts, and sensory activities that spark curiosity and a love of the outdoors. They’ll explore gardens and woodlands, connect with plants and animals, and learn simple ways to care for nature—all while having fun, building confidence, and discovering the joy of the natural world.
The ultimate summer outdoor adventure at Planting Fields returns July 2026!
Campers will step into the role of true Junior Rangers, tackling hands-on engineering challenges, practicing conservation skills, and learning real-world ways to care for the environment. Along the way, they’ll enjoy creative arts and crafts, build nature awareness, and grow as confident, curious environmental stewards!
Ignite your child’s imagination this summer with our August Art Series! This four-class program invites young artists to explore a variety of creative techniques while celebrating nature and self-expression. Sign up for three classes and get the fourth one free! After registering for three classes, email Erin Fitzpatrick, Education Manager, at efitzpatrick@plantingfields.org to claim your free class.
Get ready for a summer adventure like no other at our Nature Play Day Festival! Where curiosity, creativity, and the great outdoors come together, this hands-on event is perfect for kids of all ages and their families. Young explorers will dive into nature through exciting activities, crafts, and endless fun in the sun.
Join us for the start of a new summer tradition as Long Island Chamber Music and Planting Fields come together for their first summer festival concert! Featuring 9 world-class string players performing iconic string orchestra works, this concert will celebrate orchestral masterworks through a conductorless, chamber-music format.
This woodwind quintet program moves between refined elegance and lively celebration, each instrument shining with its own irresistible personality.
Embrace the winter season at our annual concert event, Fireside Melodies, featuring the captivating sounds of the violin and harp!
