https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events daily 0.75 2026-11-13 https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/family-ice-fishing-day-2027 monthly 0.5 2026-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/28d9d0a8-7879-40b1-9af5-683cf9591733/family-ice-fishing-day.webp Programs & Events - Family Ice Fishing Day - Family Ice Fishing Day Sensory Garden & Play is teaming up with the Hudson River Fishermen's Association to bring ice fishing to our community! Join us at Monksville Reservoir to ice fish, connect with nature, and create lasting memories together. This is not a drop-off event. A parent or responsible adult must stay with their child for the entire experience. Weather date: Ice fishing needs snow and cold temperatures for safe ice. If the ice isn't ready, we will reschedule for February. What to wear: Please come ready for a winter adventure, with insulated jackets, waterproof boots, hats, gloves, and plenty of layers. Equipment: Ice fishing materials are included, except for ice cleats (crampons). We strongly recommend that each child bring their own pair of ice cleats for added traction and safety on slippery surfaces. Sign up with the form below, then pay through Venmo to @SGP_Chantel. In the note, add your child's name and the number of people attending. Date: Saturday, January 23, 2027 Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Monksville Reservoir, New Jersey Cost: $35 per child. Parents and guardians attend free. https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/winter-splash-party-2027 monthly 0.5 2026-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/7dacfd66-2261-49b4-87a8-af41e39ba541/A+smiling+girl+holds+the+edge+of+a+heated+indoor+pool Programs & Events - Winter Splash Party - Winter Splash Party Join us for a cozy afternoon of swimming, hot chocolate, sweet treats, and winter crafting at the Camp Shiloh Pool House! This is a family fundraiser, and every splash supports Sensory Garden & Play and helps our nature-based learning community grow. What's included: the heated indoor pool and jacuzzi, hot chocolate for each child, one sweet treat per child, and winter crafting. Sign up with the form below, then pay through Venmo to @SGP_Chantel. In the note, add your child's name and the number of people attending. An adult must accompany children. This is not a drop-off event. Date: Saturday, January 30, 2027 Time: 2:00 to 4:00 PM Location: Camp Shiloh Pool House, 753 Burnt Meadow Road, Hewitt, NJ Admission: $35 per child, $10 per adult (swimming or not) https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/kin-in-the-forest-november-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/f73f4a9c-609d-4191-9ccd-a11224657586/kin-in-the-forest-november-nature-finds.jpg Programs & Events - Kin in the Forest: November - Kin in the Forest Fall into nature with us! Autumn is a wonderful time to spend a morning in the forest with your little one. Kin in the Forest is our caregiver-and-child class for children ages 2 to 5. Little hands touch, collect, and play, curious minds wander, and families make lovely memories together. We will enjoy the season through nature play, sensory activities, and time together outdoors. Caregivers attend free. Each child must be accompanied by a caregiver, and registration is required for each child taking part. Come dressed for the weather and ready to play! Ages: 2 to 5, with a caregiver Date: Friday, November 13 Time: 10:30 to 11:30 AM Cost: $22 per child, caregivers free Location: 753 Burnt Meadow Road, Hewitt, NJ https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/kin-in-the-forest-october-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/0d6c4a77-ae5d-490a-9ff1-fa5cfd679028/kin-in-the-forest-nature-play.jpg Programs & Events - Kin in the Forest - Kin in the Forest A gentle, nature-based forest experience designed especially for our youngest forest friends and their caregivers. Come wander, play, and connect with nature through sensory experiences, open-ended play, and simple forest finds. Process over product is at the heart of this experience. Little hands are encouraged to get messy, investigate, and create at their own pace. Come dressed for the weather and ready to play! Ages: 1 to 5, with a caregiver Date: Friday, October 16 Time: 10:00 to 11:00 AM Cost: $22 per child Location: 753 Burnt Meadow Road, Hewitt, NJ https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/bilingual-storytime-stem-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/bc97087c-ba3c-43cf-bb33-a4637bd8751d/bilingual-storytime-forest-fox.jpg Programs & Events - Bilingual Storytime & STEM in Nature - Bilingual Storytime & STEM in Nature ¡Vamos al bosque! Join us for a magical afternoon inspired by The Gruffalo, where stories, nature, and imagination come together. Children will enjoy a special reading of The Gruffalo in Spanish, followed by playful, hands-on art and STEM activities designed especially for little ones. We will build, create, and wonder our way through the forest, and every child will go home with a special keepsake to remember their Gruffalo adventure. Ages: 3 to 5 Date: Friday, October 9 Time: 12:00 to 1:30 PM Cost: $35 per child Location: 753 Burnt Meadow Road, Hewitt, NJ Spots are limited! https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/not-so-spooky-slime-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/8b4c77d9-4264-4027-a3ae-0c2cece7cf64/IMG_1915.jpg Programs & Events - Not-So-Spooky Slime - Not-So-Spooky Slime Join us in the forest for a squishy, gooey, giggly Halloween adventure made especially for little hands! Children will mix, squish, stretch, and create their very own not-so-spooky Halloween slime while enjoying the magic of fall in the forest. Expect plenty of sensory play, creativity, and just the right amount of Halloween silliness, with no scary stuff here. Come dressed for a little mess and a whole lot of forest magic! Ages: 3 to 5 Date: Friday, October 23 Time: 12:00 to 1:30 PM Cost: $35 per child Location: 753 Burnt Meadow Road, Hewitt, NJ Spots are limited! https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/island-explorers-pop-up monthly 0.5 2026-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/e3faf8b9-da7b-488a-8a4c-df2978e0f305/SGP_OceanGuardian_Certificate_v3_1.png Programs & Events - Moana Island Explorers Adventure — A Kids-Only Pop-Up - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/aa4a47df-85c7-4b92-8179-40e6f95f9ea1/Moana_Island_Adventure_Flyer.png Programs & Events - Moana Island Explorers Adventure — A Kids-Only Pop-Up - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/sgp-fishing-derby monthly 0.5 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/7f1edcaf-7e80-4f6f-add1-557e5688fa1f/Saturday%2C+May+2nd.jpg Programs & Events - SGP Fishing Derby - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/sgp-forest-hike-heated-pool-party-fundraiser monthly 0.5 2026-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/643352d5-8a61-4ab8-bdcd-8af9dd8e3c32/Pool+party.png Programs & Events - SGP Forest Hike & Heated Pool Party Fundraiser - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/slime-in-nature monthly 0.5 2026-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/8b4c77d9-4264-4027-a3ae-0c2cece7cf64/IMG_1915.jpg Programs & Events - Slime in Nature - Slime in Nature This hands-on slime lab blends simple science with open-ended sensory play. Children will explore textures, patterns, and natural materials found beneath our feet while mixing, stretching, and creating slime inspired by the outdoors. This playful experience encourages curiosity, experimentation, and a deeper connection to the natural world. Ages: 2–6 Date: February 9 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: 101 Skyline Lakes Drive, Skyline Lakes, Ringwood, NJ https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/owl-pellet-discovery monthly 0.5 2026-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/1767379213786-00D4EAYHJ47YMZYUR023/pellets-look-like-clumps-of-poo.webp Programs & Events - Owl Pellet Discovery - Make it stand out https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/winter-solstice-yoga-geodesic-dome monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/7a98bbbf-908e-400b-916a-48b47e9a69ab/FullSizeRender.JPEG Programs & Events - ‍♀️Winter Solstice Yoga (Adults Only) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/-wild-out-days-nov-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/6d93cf12-05be-4653-964d-97f7037525ed/IMG_5807-1.jpg Programs & Events - Wild Out Days (WOD) – When Public School is Out, We’re Here! (CLOSED) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/hike-and-lights monthly 0.5 2025-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/e6cb5a6e-fbc3-4a55-9875-ad0543c1f351/IMG_0055.jpg Programs & Events -  HIKE & LIGHTS: A Magical Forest Night - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/winter-camp-festivities monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/b60e20c4-159e-4538-a891-3b9be4014685/IMG_9414.jpg Programs & Events - ❄️ Winter Camp Festivities - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/pumpkin-decorating-contest monthly 0.5 2025-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/1758648300901-GLXD3FC5YW2TTRU02TZL/IMG_9416.jpg Programs & Events - Pumpkin Decorating Contest - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/free-spooky-sensory-play monthly 0.5 2025-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/51c354a9-3e79-4c05-8561-138bef4e5e29/IMG_9413.jpg Programs & Events - Free Spooky Sensory Play (Closed) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://sensorygardenandplay.com/programs-events/-wild-out-days monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/6d93cf12-05be-4653-964d-97f7037525ed/IMG_5807-1.jpg Programs & Events - Wild Out Days (WOD) – When Public School is Out, We’re Here! 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They appear to be participating in a color-themed event or activity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/221dc989-196a-444e-8ab0-30c3c4c0c62a/IMG_5793.jpeg Summer Camp Children playing with slime on a red and blue blanket outdoors in a forest setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/f9fb982a-a27f-4c2c-9e3a-ec941a1cc9c9/IMG_5839.jpeg Summer Camp Children playing in a forest setting with leaves on the ground. One child in a bright orange shirt and green rain boots is smiling and leaning toward the camera, while other children in the background interact near a fallen log. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/4fe0a4ba-00a3-421f-bcb7-80aa3063a0f6/IMG_5925.jpeg Summer Camp Children playing outdoors, a girl in pink with face paint and holding a decorated balloon, surrounded by other kids in a forest setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/3edb6734-f089-4aa1-9e82-b6f3b2c4df3b/IMG_5958.jpeg Summer Camp Person and child smiling while holding a fish near a pond, surrounded by greenery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/c556799a-a85d-4f7e-8271-db2674444934/IMG_6188.jpeg Summer Camp Children playing in a shallow creek in a wooded area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/906567d8-9b59-4f32-b332-9c8822aef0b2/IMG_6189.jpeg Summer Camp Children roasting marshmallows over a campfire in a wooded outdoor setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/b66860f0-7dd4-4473-837a-9ac3df43578c/IMG_6192.jpeg Summer Camp Children playing with colored balls and a plastic sled outdoors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/0f27f1f7-3191-4efa-890f-69078e5d4ba8/IMG_6574.jpeg Summer Camp Young child sitting outdoors, holding a small object on a string, wearing a pink tie-dye shirt and black shorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612988275ab6252030fcb46f/1eb539df-5134-499f-b40f-a0fe1d6d513b/IMG_6655.jpeg Summer Camp A young woman holds a smiling child in a white plastic bin under a canopy in a forested area. 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