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Creative Spirits: An Evening with 2025 Catalyst Artist Sam Van Aken

Join us for an unforgettable evening with contemporary artist Sam Van Aken, Planting Fields Foundation’s 2025 Catalyst artist. Renowned for creating multi-fruit-bearing trees through the centuries-old art of grafting, Van Aken will present The Planting Fields Stand—a bold project blending innovation, ecology, and history. Guests will enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Main House, the second-floor exhibition featuring Van Aken’s cyanotypes and herbarium specimens, plus a complimentary cocktail to toast the evening!

The Planting Fields Stand: Exhibition Opening

Join us for the opening of "The Planting Fields Stand" by 2025 Catalyst artist, Sam Van Aken! This exhibition opening celebrates The Planting Fields Stand, a living artwork of fruit trees that tells the story of this remarkable landscape. Enjoy an afternoon outdoors with crafts, seasonal treats, artist talks, and more as we explore the intersection of art, history, and horticulture.

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.

Monthly Meditations

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.

First Fridays: The Making of the Main House, From Estate to Museum

Step inside for a fascinating tour led by Collections and Exhibitions Manager, Emily Leger and Michael D. Coe Archivist Marie Penny, that uncovers the incredible journey of this historic home – from being a beloved family residence, to becoming a college campus, and finally, the cherished house museum that we know today.

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!

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.

Deck the Halls 2025

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

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.