Happenings

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!

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.

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!

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 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!

I Love My Park Day Saturday, May 3 9am – 12pm Rain or shine FREE   Please note that this program is through Parks and Trails NY and you will be directed to their site for registration.    Join us for I Love My Park Day at Planting Fields! Be part of New York State’s largest single-day volunteer event as we join thousands across the state to celebrate and care for our parks, historic sites, and public lands. Help us get Planting Fields ready for the season—roll up your sleeves and pitch in for a day of community, connection, and.....Read More

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!

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.

Celebrate the publication of Planting Fields: A Place on Long Island with us at this free event! Meet contributors to the publication and enjoy the history and wonder of Planting Fields!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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 music by de Falla, Price, Bartok, and Dvorak in the picturesque Cloister Garden at the Main House!

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.

Celebrate LGBTQ+ identity, art, and community in full bloom at our annual Pride Pride Festival, a joyful event with literary voices and hands-on creativity under the summer sky.

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!  

Join us in celebrating the opening of Legacy of Landscape: Innocenti – Webel’s Designs for the Coes!

In 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!

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.

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.