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  • Little Learners: Owls

    Join us for a feathered adventure all about owls – it'll be a hoot! Little Learners is for ages 2 – 5.

  • 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.

  • Little Learners: Pumpkins

    From curly vines to growing gourds, join us on a sensory-rich experience that brings the fall season to life! This program is for ages 2 – 5.

  • 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!

  • Trick or Treat Tours

    Bring your little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes for a spooktacular self-guided Trick or Treat adventure inside the historic Main House!

  • 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!

  • Murder Mystery Halloween Party – An Old Hollywood Whodunnit

    SOLD OUT! Welcome to the stately home of Sir Warren Peace, where the champagne sparkles, the stories don’t add up, and someone in this elegant crowd has gone too far. Join us for this immersive murder mystery experience at the Main House!

  • First Fridays: Trailblazers, A Habitat and History Hike

    Join Sustainability Coordinator Rebecca Slagle on a foliage hike through our woodland trails. We'll share insights into the ecological significance of the forest and the rich history of the land!

  • Little Learners: Fall Leaves

    Join us as we welcome autumn through storytelling, creativity, and outdoor exploration! This is a program for ages 2 – 5.

  • Little Learners: Animal Homes

    Create special memories with your little one during a cozy nature adventure all about animal homes! this program is part of the Little Learners series and is for children ages 2 – 5.

  • Holiday Display at the Main Greenhouse

    Holiday Display at the Main Greenhouse On view Saturday, Dec. 6 – Monday, Jan. 12 10am – 3:45pm Closed on Tuesdays Free, no registration required   Step into the warmth of the Main Greenhouse, where our tropical oasis is transformed for the holidays. Brilliant poinsettias, vibrant greenery, and seasonal accents create a lush, immersive escape—an unexpected world of color and life amid the winter chill. Wander through this enchanting display and let the beauty and serenity of the season surround you!

  • Deck the Halls 2025

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

  • Holiday House Tours

    There’s no place like the Main House at Planting Fields for the holidays! Step inside this magnificent 65-room historic house-museum and experience the season at its most enchanting: where history, nature, and imagination come together in dazzling displays of holiday décor.

  • Home for the Holidays

    Home for the Holidays is BACK: Join us for an extra special three day festival – this year with Santa Claus spreading holiday joy!

  • Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

    Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Friday, Dec. 12 5:30 – 8pm Free, no registration required Location: The Camellia House, Haybarn   Join us for Long Island State Park's Annual Tree Lighting at Planting Fields! Enjoy carolers and the lighting of the tree outside the Camellia House at 6pm and visit Santa at the Haybarn until 7:30pm. The grounds are free to explore until 8pm - don't miss the Main Greenhouse's Holiday Display. Make the evening even more memorable and join in the festivities at Home for the Holidays at the Main House – get tickets now!

  • Notes in Nature: Fireside Melodies

    SOLD OUT! 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!!

  • Little Learners: Winter Birds

    Celebrate the feathered visitors of the colder months with a special story time focused on winter birds! This program is part of the Little Learners series and is for children ages 2 – 5.

  • First Fridays: Living Legacies, An Exclusive Curator-Led Tour with Marie Penny

    Experience a behind-the-scenes look at Planting Fields Foundation's exhibitions with a presentation on "Legacy of Landscape: Innocenti–Webel’s Designs for the Coes" and the history of our gallery spaces, followed by a curator-led tour exploring the connections between art, landscape, and history.

  • First Fridays: Under Glass

    Discover the Camellia House at Planting Fields!

    Join Sustainability Coordinator Rebecca Slagle and Michael D. Coe Archivist Marie Penny to explore over 200 blooming camellias, the historic planthouse designed by the Olmsted Brothers, and the fire that once threatened this treasured collection. Learn camellia-growing traditions, see modern hardy varieties outdoors, and get tips for your own garden.