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 is BACK: Join us for an extra special three day festival – this year with Santa Claus spreading holiday joy!
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!
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!!
Bundle up and join us for a cozy winter adventure all about birds! This workshop is for kids aged 5 – 12.
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.
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.
Step inside the world of The Diplomat with this special, limited-time tour at the Main House at Planting Fields!
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.
Step into a vibrant winter festival and see 200+ camellia varieties in full bloom! Explore the Camellia Greenhouse with guided tours and a chance to learn about ladybugs. In the Main House, enjoy a typewriter poet, live music, a historic Coe camellia display, curated tea tastings, and hands-on activities. A multi-sensory celebration of winter’s most elegant bloom!
Join us for an engaging, nature-focused workshop designed to introduce young explorers to the remarkable birds that call Long Island home in the winter.
Normally only offered Friday – Sunday, this tour will be offered on President's Day, Monday, Feb. 16, with a special student discount!
This special daytime edition of Creative Spirits offers guests exclusive access to the spectacular winter camellia display in the historic Camellia House, followed by a talk in the Main House by renowned horticulturist and Arboretum Director Vincent Simeone. Attendees will enjoy a self-guided stroll through the largest camellia collection under glass in the Northeast, learn about the history and cultivation of these elegant blooms, and savor a tea-based signature drink as part of this unique seasonal experience!
SOLD OUT! Explore the extensive collection of medieval and renaissance stained glass at Planting Fields!
During this walk and workshop for adults, participants will discover the travels and stories of a few of the forty-plus stained-glass panes that illuminate the historic house-museum, the Main House. Guests will be guided by Emily Leger, Planting Fields Foundation’s Collections and Exhibitions Manager, and will not only dive into the Corpus Vitrearum, an International scholarly compilation of historic glass windows, but also make their very own faux stained-glass to bring home and enjoy!
Join us for a free networking event designed to connect local educators, share resources, and highlight the many ways Planting Fields supports student learning. This year, we’re excited to spotlight our expanded accessibility initiatives, garden projects and upcoming student opportunities—including our Spring Break Natural Sensory Celebration Week!
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Join us for a unique and atmospheric combination of the flute, harp, violin, viola, and cello that shouldn’t be missed!
Step into a multi-sensory exploration of the fruits that nourish us and the stories they carry.
Planting Fields is for everyone!
Join us for a week of free, sensory-friendly exploration in celebration of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. We welcome participants of all abilities, sensory preferences, and communication styles in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Kick off Natural Sensory Celebration Week with a thoughtfully designed, sensory-inclusive exploration of food and plant science!
A gentle, sensory-rich experience designed to spark curiosity and calm! Participants will tune in to the sounds of nature through guided listening and hands-on experimentation.
Get messy, get curious, and create with all your senses! Participants of this workshop will engage in a hands-on art experience focused on creativity, sensory exploration, and self-expression.
Join us for a calm, curiosity-driven outdoor experience rooted in observation and discovery! Participants will take part in a guided hike designed to encourage exploration, observation, and connection with the natural environment.
This year, visitors are invited to experience Branches in Bloom, a new spring festival taking root at Planting Fields. Centered on the spectacular collections of magnolias and flowering cherries near the expansive lawn west of the Main House, the festival showcases hundreds of trees at the height of their bloom: an unforgettable celebration of spring in full flower!
Guests can enjoy educational displays and demonstrations, guided tours of the historic grounds, live performances, music, and family-friendly activities throughout the day. It’s a chance to slow down, explore, and fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the landscape as it awakens for the season!
Join us for a tour led by the New York State Parks team and explore the historic collection of blooming rhododendron at Planting Fields!
SOLD OUT! Join us for an immersive two-hour workshop, where participants will explore the rich history and techniques of grafting, learn how internationally acclaimed artist Sam Van Aken weaves this centuries-old practice into his artwork. Each participant will graft their own apple tree to take home and plant, creating a living connection to this unique experience!
