Explore at Your Own Pace: Self-Guided Tours of the Main House
Step into the past with a self-guided tour of the magnificent Main House, where YOU set the pace!
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Behind the Velvet Ropes: Guided Tours of the Main House
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!
Across 409 Acres: Golf Cart Landscape Tour
Discover Planting Fields like never before! See our site from a new perspective on a 90-minute, expert-guided golf cart adventure that takes you beyond the ordinary garden stroll. Glide through historic vistas, uncover hidden gems of Olmsted-inspired design, and soak in the seasonal beauty across our 409 acres.
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.
Wednesday Workshops for Kids: Leaf Hunters
Join us for a hands-on autumn exploration as children hunt for the perfect fall leaves at Planting Fields!
Little Learners: Woodland Creatures
Step into the forest and meet the furry, feathered, and sometimes hidden animals that call it home!
First Fridays: Holiday Magic at the Main House
Learn how we transform the Main House into a place of pure holiday magic!
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.
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!
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!!
Wednesday Workshops for Kids: Winter Birding
Bundle up and join us for a cozy winter adventure all about birds! This workshop is for kids aged 5 – 12.
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.