Pardon our appearance as we transform the Main House into a place of holiday magic! Join us on various days thoughout December for exclusive holiday events and tours. Click here for more details!

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Coe Hall: Designing Nature Inside and Out

  Travel back to the 1920s and explore the Gold Coast estate of English immigrant W.R. Coe, and his wife, American heiress Mai Rogers Coe! Learn about the Coe Family, their staff, and the artists and architects who designed this historic home and surrounding landscape.  Tour-goers will be guided throughout the house by a docent and be immersed in evocative interiors that'll transport them to a different time and place. Made to look as if it stood for centuries, the architecture and design of Coe Hall is a showcase of artistry and craftsmanship that features a distinctly American aesthetic through whimsical interior decoration by Elsie.....Read More

Holiday House Tours

Tour Coe Hall, transformed into a place of holiday wonder and spirit! Select dates and times.

Winter Birding 101 Workshop

Winter Birding 101 Workshop Sunday, December 22 10am – 12pm Ages 5 – 12. $25 per child. Located at Planting Fields Foundation's Education Center at the historic Laundry Building     Discover everything you need to know about birds at the Winter Birding 101 Workshop. Participants will learn birding basics, how birds survive over the winter, and how we can help support them on their migration journeys! They’ll also make their very own bird feeder to bring home and a handmade native bird identification guide, with a special surprise!    This is a drop-off program. Guardians are encouraged to stay.....Read More

First Fridays: Winter Wellness Walk

Explore the Main House like never before and discover the the wellness legacy of the Coes as we address their health challenges and innovative solutions, explore the site to find core Olmstedian landscape concepts, and discuss the benefits of winter and the warmth of the Main Greenhouse! 

Little Learners: Let it Snow

Parks are for everyone – even our littlest learners! Join us as we explore the wonders of winter with "The Snow Show" by Carolyn Fisher and a snow-inspired craft! This program is for ages 2 – 5.

Notes in Nature: Wit and Wisdom

Delight in music by Mozart, Bruch, Esmail, Beethoven and Dohnanyi inside the magnificent Great Hall of the Main house at Planting Fields!

Wednesday Workshops: Winter Wellness

This exciting drop-off workshop for kids (aged 5 – 12) combines fitness, creativity, and healthy habits in a way they’ll love. Participants will embark on an outdoor winter fitness quest, learning fun exercises and routines to keep them active and energized.

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First Fridays: Camellias and the Coes

Push the winter blues away! Be mesmerized by the largest collection of camellias under glass in the entire Northeast at Planting Fields. You'll explore the history of camellias, and the Coe family that imported them, be surrounded by over 200 blooming camellias as you are led by expert horticulturist and Planting Fields Arboretum Director, Vincent Simeone.

Little Learners: Life Cycles

Ready to watch nature come to life? Let’s get growing! Join us for a fun-filled adventure where science, nature, and creativity come together. Join us for this life-cycle and garden-based Little Learners program!

Wednesday Workshops for Kids: Letter Writing Workshop

oin us to unlock the secrets of letter-writing and time travel back over 100 years! In this hands-on workshop, participants will meet a real-life archivist, dive into a thrilling scavenger hunt through the Main House, and discover the magic of writing by hand! This is part of the Wednesday Workshops for Kids series.

Little Learners: Animal Sounds

In this hands-on Little Learners experience, we’ll explore the fascinating world of animal sounds – from the calls of birds to the chatter of forest creatures! You’ll be amazed by the sounds all around us and learn how animals communicate in their natural habitats. 

Notes in Nature: Emotional Landscapes

Delight in music by Beethoven, Brahms, Davidson, and Still inside the magnificent Great Hall of the Main House at Planting Fields!

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!

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!

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.

Notes in Nature: Fireside Melodies

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!!