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THIS WEEK:
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NOT SO SPOOKY SKELETONS
October 26
It's spooky
season so let's learn about skeletons! Examine multiple models to
discover similarities and differences between them. Then head outside to
find hidden bones and piece them together to uncover which animal they
came from.
Dig into
the spookiness here!
Cost: $8 per
child. Preregistration required.
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STRANGEST THINGS
October 27 & 28
Last call
for all the thrill seekers! Do you love the macabre and stranger
side of history? Join us for a night of horrifying historic
happenings at Historic Speedwell.
Click to
learn more if you dare!
Cost: $45
per person. Preregistration required.
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TEENY TINY TRAIL TALES
October 28
Families
with small children will enjoy a guided walk full of silly and
nature-themed tales told by costumed storytellers along the decorated
trails of the Great Swamp. Wear your own costume! Make sure to sign up
for your time slot in advance! Check it
out!
Cost: $5 per
person. Preregistration is required.
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TRAIL TALES
October 28
Hear silly,
slightly spooky and nature-themed tales told by costumed storytellers
along the decorated, glowing nighttime trails of the Great Swamp. Time
slots every 15 minutes starting at 5:30. Sign up in advance for a slot -
they fill up quickly! Learn more!
Cost: $10
per person. Preregistration is required.
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FALL FARM FUN
October 28 and 29
It’s the last weekend for pumpkins at Fosterfields! Enjoy fall
activities like watching apples being pressed into cider, wagon rides, and
much more…learn about
the event here!
Cost: Cost: $15 per person, children 2 & under are FREE.
Preregistration is recommended.
DO ANIMALS WEAR COSTUMES?
October 30
Dress up in
your Halloween costume and come learn about how animals' fancy
"attire" helps them survive in nature! Touch real fur, feathers
and more! Adults are welcome to stay or drop off. Learn more
here!
Cost: $7 per
child. Preregistration is required.
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HIDDEN WILDERNESS
November 1
Travel the
trails, look in the streams and find what's exciting and alive in the
wilderness areas of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum. All set to explore the
wonders of nature?
Click here
to learn more….
Cost: $10
per child. Preregistration required.
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Spotlight On:
 APPLE CIDERING FOR
LITTLES
November 3, 11 and 19
Enjoy an apple cidering story, and fun activities before you
help press apple cider. Taste homemade cider at the end! Get more
information here.
Cost: $7 per
child. Preregistration required.
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 CIVIL WAR WEEKEND
November 4 & 5
Civil War
Weekend is back at Fosterfields! Join NJ's 2nd brigade as they host a
reenactment weekend. Witness the historic skirmishes, camp set-ups,
and more enacted during this family-friendly event. Learn more
here.
Cost: $10 per person, children 2 & under are FREE.
Preregistration is required.
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 APPLE CIDERING DEMOS
November 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, and 25
Find out why
you’ve been looking at apples upside down your whole life and help make
fresh apple cider by hand with an old-fashioned cider press. Taste
homemade cider at the end! Find out
details here.
Cost: $5 per person. Preregistration required.
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 S'MORE FUN TRAIL
RUN & 1-MILE FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK
November 12
The S’more
Fun Trail Run features a chip-timed 5k race or a 1-mile family fun
run/walk at Central Park of Morris County’s cross-country course. After
your run, stop by the campfire to warm up and roast some marshmallows! Learn more about the
event here.
Cost: $30 per person. Preregistration is required.
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Look What’s Coming:
 PHOTO SCAVENGER
HUNT: LEAF ME ALONE
November 1-November 30
Leaves are
falling and waiting to be found. Look for the sizes, shapes, and colors.
What can you find throughout the gardens?
Find out
more about this event!
Cost: $10 per family or group of 6.
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HOLIDAY GIFT WORKSHOP: SPA DAY ESSENTIAL
OILS
November 2
In this
hands-on workshop we will be making Sugar Scrub, Bath Salts and a
Relaxing Rub for holiday gift giving. A gift bag will be supplied.
Learn more
about the activity here.
Cost: $35
per person. Preregistration required.
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NATURAL DYEING 101: STUNNING SCARVES
November 4
Join us to
explore the world of plant-sourced dyes! Ready to make a natural dyed
scarf?
For
details, click here.
Cost: $35
per person. Preregistration required.
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