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October 2023

All Activities and Events are Subject to Change

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Fall Farm Fun 10 –3 pm
Sit and Squirm 9 :30 –10 :30 am
Beginner Crochet 6 :30 –8 pm
Garden Buds 10 –11 am
Flour Fridays 10 –4 pm
Branching Out: Fall 9 –10 :30 am
Fall Farm Fun 10 –3 pm
Lenape Day 12 –4 pm
Fall Fun for Littles 10 –11 am
Fall Farm Fun 10 –3 pm
Apples in Autumn 1 –3 pm
Can if you Can! 1 –3 pm
Tiny Treasures 10 –11 am
Tiny Treasures 1 :30 –2 :30 am
Garden Buds 10 –11 am
Flour Fridays 10 –4 pm
Hitch a Ride 1 –3 pm
Branching Out: Fall 9 –10 :30 am
Fall Farm Fun 10 –3 pm
Apples in Autumn 1 –3 pm
Can if you Can! 1 –3 pm
Autumn Pruning Workshop 10 –11 :30 am
Fall Farm Fun 10 –3 pm
Fall Fun for Littles 10 –11 am
Homeschool Hikers: Weasels 9 :30 –11 :30 am
Sit and Squirm 9 :30 –10 :30 am
Fall Fun for Littles 10 –11 am
Homeschool Day: Farmhouse Fire 1 :30 –3 :30 pm
Garden Buds 10 –11 am
Flour Fridays 10 –4 pm
Hitch a Ride 1 –3 pm
Strangest Things 7 –9 pm
Branching Out: Fall 9 –10 :30 am
2023 Tree Symposium 10 –2 pm
Fall Farm Fun 10 –3 pm
Apples in Autumn 1 –3 pm
Can if you Can! 1 –3 pm
Strangest Things 7 –9 pm
Fall Farm Fun 10 –3 pm
Fall Felting 6 –8 pm
Pumpkin Party 10 –11 am
Pumpkin Party 1 :30 –2 :30 pm
Homeschool Days: Power On! 1 :30 –2 :30 pm
Animal Antics: Horses 3 :30 –4 :30 pm
Garden Buds 10 –11 am
Strangest Things 7 –9 pm
Branching Out: Fall 9 –10 :30 am
Fall Farm Fun 10 –3 pm
Trail Tales 5 :30 –9 pm
Strangest Things 7 –9 pm
Fall Farm Fun 10 –3 pm
Fall Farm Fun 10 –3 pm
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Sit and Squirm 9 :30 –10 :30 am
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Fall Fun for Littles 10 –11 am
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October 2023 Events

Friday, July 7 : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Flour Fridays

All ages.Baking enthusiasts can take home a 1 lb. bag of stone ground pastry flour or cornmeal with their Cooper...

Friday, September 8 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Garden Buds

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Grab your favorite preschooler and explore the fall garden as it winds down for the...

Saturday, September 9 : 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Branching Out: Fall

Ages 6 - 14.Young gardeners can extend the gardening season for 8 weeks in the fall and learn how to put the...

Thursday, September 21 : 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Strangest Things

Ages 16 & up.Cost: $35 per personCalling all thrill seekers! Do you love the macabre and stranger side of history?...

Saturday, September 30 : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Fall Farm Fun

All ages. Fall festivities have begun at Fosterfields! Experience the Autumn season the old-fashioned way! Watch apples being pressed...

Sunday, October 1 : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Scarecrows in the Garden

All ages.Throughout the month of October, visitors can take a stroll through the gardens to see dozens of ghoulish,...

Sunday, October 1 : 8:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Photo Scavenger Hunt: Scarecrows in the Garden

All ages.The scarecrows are back! This fun, family photo scavenger hunt challenges you to look for the clues to...

Tuesday, October 3 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Plant of the Month: It’s Seed Planting Time

Ages 6 - 12.Fall is a great time to plant seeds! Explore the gardens, collect fall seeds and discover the science...

Wednesday, October 4 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Toddler Treks at the Great Swamp: Terrific Turtles

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.It's a great time to visit the forest, pond and stream to look for...

Wednesday, October 4 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Toddler Treks at the Great Swamp: Terrific Turtles

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.It's a great time to visit the forest, pond and stream to look for...

Wednesday, October 4 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Hidden Wilderness

Ages 8 - 12. Cost: $10 per child. Nature loving kids can join our Park Ranger to explore the wonders...

Wednesday, October 4 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Toddler Treks at the Great Swamp: Leaf Thief!

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.Cost: $7 per child.Who's been stealing all the colorful leaves off the trees?...

Thursday, October 5 : 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Active Seniors Hiking Group

Adults ages 50+.Join our group of active seniors for a guided hike on the trails of Pyramid and Turkey Mountains....

Thursday, October 5 : 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Sit and Squirm

Ages 3 - 6.Cost: $8 per child.We sit or squirm for a story, snack and hands-on activity.  Contact:...

Thursday, October 5 : 1:30 PM - 12:15 AM

Home School Days: Rhododendrons and Redwoods

Ages 6-12Unplug, observe and let's get exploring! Students will wander to parts of the garden not often seen....

Thursday, October 5 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Awesome Oaks & Acorns

Ages 5 & up with an adult.The trails are covered with fallen acorns! Where did they come from and why...

Thursday, October 5 : 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fall Lecture Series

Ages 16 & up.Cost: FREE.Join us for bi-weekly talks and discusions on history and science topics that have...

Thursday, October 5 : 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Beginner Crochet

Ages 12 & up.Come out to Fosterfields and learn the basics of crochet! Hook and yarn provided. Cost: $15...

Friday, October 6 : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Little Farm Friends: Harvest Helpers

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Cost: $10 per child. See the gardens at Fosterfields and help with farm chores!...

Saturday, October 7 : 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Lenape Day

All ages.Our annual Lenape Day event is back! Join members of the Ramapough Lenape Tribe to learn all about...

Saturday, October 7 : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

BSA Plant Science Workshop

BSA Scouts ages 11 & up. Cost: $25 per scout. The crazy and amazing world of plants comes alive...

Sunday, October 8 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Hoo-ray for Owls for Littles

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult. Enjoy a fun owl-themed story and a walk on the trails to look for...

Sunday, October 8 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Hoo-ray for Owls for Littles

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult. Cost: $7 per child.Enjoy a fun owl-themed story and a walk on the...

Sunday, October 8 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Fall Fun for Littles

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.Cost: $7 per child.Autumn is here! Have fun learning about the signs of fall...

Sunday, October 8 : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Let’s Start a Rock Collection!

Ages 6 - 11. Rocks are fascinating and fun to collect! Learn from a geologist where to look for and how...

Sunday, October 8 : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Apples in Autumn

Ages 6 - 12.Cost: $8 per person.Get into the Fall spirit with an afternoon of harvest-themed activities at the Cooper...

Sunday, October 8 : 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Let’s Start a Rock Collection!

Ages 6 - 11. Cost: $15 per child.Rocks are fascinating and fun to collect! Learn from a geologist where to...

Sunday, October 8 : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Amiguitos de Speedwell: Speedwell’s Little Friends

Ages 6 - 12.Cost: $8 per person.Historic Speedwell has lots of animal inhabitants. Learn about the wildlife here in Morristown and...

Sunday, October 8 : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Can if you Can!

Ages 6-12Cost: $8 per personCome help us with our Fall harvest and learn the importance of canning and pickling...

Monday, October 9 : 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Day off with Nature: Awesome Owls!

Ages 6 - 10.Spend your day off discovering all there is to know about owls! Find out why we give a...

Tuesday, October 10 : 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Homeschool Days: Stream Study

Ages 6 - 12.The creatures that live in the mud at the bottom of a stream can tell you a lot...

Tuesday, October 10 : 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Homeschool Days: Stream Study

Ages 6-11Cost: $15 per childThe creatures that live in the mud at the bottom of a stream can tell...

Wednesday, October 11 : 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Fall Migration Bird Walk

Adults.Naturalist, Bill Lynch will lead us on a search for late fall migrants, soaring raptors and skulking sparrows. This...

Wednesday, October 11 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tiny Treasures

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Cost: $10 per child/adult pair.There are many big trees in the garden...

Thursday, October 12 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Toddler Treks at Pyramid Mountain: Terrific Turtles

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.Toddler Treks are back at Pyramid Mountain! It's a great time to visit the...

Thursday, October 12 : 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Home School Days: Treerrific Trees

Ages 6 - 12.Cost: $15 per child.The garden has many leaves and flowers you wish you could save and keep...

Friday, October 13 : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Hitch a Ride

All ages. Cost: Included with price of admission. Take a wagon ride around the farm and see...

Saturday, October 14 : 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Sunshine Yoga for Kids: Monster Mash

Ages 4 - 7.An awesome class for kids who want to play games, use their imaginations and have FUN! Each class...

Saturday, October 14 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Kids in the Wild: Worst Case Scenario

Ages 8-13Cost: $10 per child.Join us to get into the woods, learning different outdoor skills, meeting other like-minded...

Saturday, October 14 : 10:00 PM - 11:30 AM

Autumn Pruning Workshop

AdultsCost: $20 per personBruce Crawford, Manager of Horticulture, will cover the pruning basics for the fall, as well as...

Sunday, October 15 : 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Geology of Northern NJ, Part 2

Adults.Because of its unique location and its history of glaciation, New Jersey has some fascinating geology to explore. Join...

Monday, October 16 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Awesome Oaks & Acorns

Ages 5 & up with an adult.Cost: $7 per child.The trails are covered with fallen acorns! Where did they...

Tuesday, October 17 : 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Homeschool Hikers: Weasels

Ages 8 & up with  an adult.Cost:$15 per child.This program for older homeschoolers features a hike on the...

Tuesday, October 17 : 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Limestone Quarry Hike for Adults

Adults.Cost: $10 per personWhat better way to spend a Tuesday afternoon? This 3.5 mile hike on Turkey Mountain will visit...

Tuesday, October 17 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Not so Spooky Skeletons

Ages 7 - 11.Cost: $8 per child.It's spooky season, so let's learn all about skeletons! Examine animal skeleton...

Wednesday, October 18 : 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Searching for Sparrows

Adults.Cost: Attend for freeWhile most of the colorful warblers have headed south for the winter, many new species...

Thursday, October 19 : 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Homeschool Day: Farmhouse Fire

Ages 6 - 12 with an adult. Cost: $10 per child. Learn about the fiery past of the Fosterfields Farmhouse....

Friday, October 20 : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Hitch a Ride

All ages.Take a wagon ride around the farm and see the sights! Learn some history of the farm and...

Friday, October 20 : 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Start the Weekend Family Hike

Ages 7 & up with an adult.Cost: $7 per person.The week is finally over! Start your weekend right with...

Friday, October 20 : 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Strangest Things

Ages 16 & up.Cost: $45 per personCalling all thrill seekers! Do you love the macabre and stranger side of history?...

Saturday, October 21 : 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide

AdultsCost: $20 per person. Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness and wellness promotion in the gardens...

Saturday, October 21 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Wild Animal Experts: Bats

Ages 6-10Cost: $10 per child.Saturday mornings are a great time to take a nature walk and discover new...

Saturday, October 21 : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2023 Tree Symposium

AdultsCost: $50 per member, $60 per non-member.The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in partnership with the Northeast Region of the...

Sunday, October 22 : 9:30 AM - 11:59 PM

Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide

AdultsCost: $20 per person. Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness and wellness promotion in the...

Sunday, October 22 : 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Catch a Falling Star: Orionids Meteor Shower

Ages 8 & up with an adult.Cost: $15 per person.This weekend in October is the best time to see...

Monday, October 23 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Puddle Jumpers: Bats!

Ages: 5 to 7Cost: $7 per child.Are bats really as spooky as everyone thinks? Find out with a story, walk...

Tuesday, October 24 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Adventures in STEM: Stormy Weather

Ages 6-10Cost: $10 per childIn this series, young scientists will explore different parts of the natural world through experiments...

Tuesday, October 24 : 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fall Felting

AdultsCost: $10 per personJoin us for some spooky felting fun! Learn the basics of felting, and make a cute...

Wednesday, October 25 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Pumpkin Party

Ages 3-5 with an adult.Who doesn't like pumpkins? Just in time for the end of the spooky season,...

Wednesday, October 25 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Awesome Animal Artists

Ages 5-10Learn to draw a NJ native animal and create your own masterpiece! Guess the animal of the month...

Thursday, October 26 : 1:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Homeschool Days: Power On!

Ages 6-12Cost: $10 per childHow is it possible to move a two ton rocket into space? How did...

Thursday, October 26 : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Toddler Treks at Pyramid Mountain: Leaf Thief!

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.Cost: $7 per child.Who's been stealing all the colorful leaves off the trees?...

Thursday, October 26 : 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Animal Antics: Horses

All ages.Cost: $7 per childContact: For more information, call 973.326.7645 Register here

Friday, October 27 : 1:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Little Farm Friends: Pumpkin Pick ‘n’ Paint!

Ages 3-5 with an adultCost: $10 per childVisit the pumpkin patch at Fosterfields and pick your favorite! See the...

Saturday, October 28 : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Teeny Tiny Trail Tales

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.Families with small children will enjoy a guided walk full of silly and nature-themed tales...

Saturday, October 28 : 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Trail Tales

Ages 6 & up with an adult. Hear silly, slightly spooky and nature-themed tales told by costumed storytellers along the...

Sunday, October 29 : 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Glacial Erratic Hike: Strenuous

AdultsCost: $10 per personHike to see the three massive glacial erratics on Pyramid Mountain. Be ready for steep and...

Monday, October 30 : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Fall Farm Fun

All ages.Cost: $15 per person, children 2 & under are FREE.Experience the Autumn season the old-fashioned way! Watch apples...

Monday, October 30 : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Do Animals Wear Costumes?

Ages 5 to 7Cost: $7 per childDress up in your Halloween costume and come learn about how animals' fancy "attire" helps...

All Activities and Events are Subject to Change