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The Whaling Museum presents Museum Adventure Activity: Secrets & Spies

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Cold Spring Harbor, NY

July – August | Kids 7+ Drop In During Gallery Hours 11:00 – 4:00PM Join the fight for independence as you follow in the footsteps of the daring Long Island…

Camel Chat

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 11:00 AM—11:15 AM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Camel Chat: Sundays at 11:00 am – 11:15 am. Embark on a journey through the desert with the “Camel…

Garden Tea Tastings (11:00 AM)

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Portland, OR

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Dig Deeper

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 11:00 AM—1:30 PM · Naples, FL

@ Join Garden staff for a chat about a different topic every day. Learn about what we do and how we do it, and start seeing the Garden from a new perspective.…

Ride With Olympic Gold Medalist Nick Baumgartner

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Iron River, MI

Ride With Olympic Gold Medalist Nick Baumgartner December 27, 29 & 31, 2026 This is more than a day on the mountain—it’s an opportunity to ride alongside an…

Eagle Presentation

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 11:30 AM—12:00 PM · Chula Vista, CA

Join us at Eagle Mesa for a presentation about our bald & golden eagles! Learn about these two non-releasable raptors, like what they eat, why they reside at…

Weekend Bubbly Brunch✨

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 11:30 AM—2:30 PM · East Amwell Township, NJ

Elevate your weekends with Brunch at the Winery Savor a leisurely brunch surrounded by vineyard views. Our menu features a wide selection of Spanish-inspired…

Mini Masterpieces

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 11:30 AM—12:00 PM · Lakeland, FL

Broad art prompts leave room for creativity to bloom! Make something uniquely yours. Join us in Design Park on the first floor. Program designed for children…

Daily Otter Feeding

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 12:00 PM—12:10 PM · Stamford, CT

Daily Otter Feedings Come say hi to Sadie and Ron, our two river otters! Our otter feedings are daily at 1 pm, and switch to noon upon November’s time change…

Nature Detectives Weekends in November and December

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 12:00 PM—5:00 PM · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sundays: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Embark on a wild adventure through I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit and explore the fascinating…

Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 12:00 PM—4:00 PM · Norristown, PA

Elmwood Park Zoo extends its gratitude to our loyal Norristown residents by offering FREE zoo admission on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month. All…

Plant Sunday

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 12:00 PM—4:00 PM · Denver, CO

Trade, buy and learn about plants with Abe

Story Time!

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 12:00 PM · St Paul, MN

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Wildlife Surprise

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 12:30 PM—1:00 PM · Chula Vista, CA

Visit the Living Coast Discovery Center to learn about the diverse range of species that inhabit it, including moon jellies, chuckwallas, snakes, owls, and…

Highlights Tour

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Orlando, FL

Sundays, 1 pm Enjoy a docent-led tour of the “Highlights of the Collection.” Free with paid gallery admission.

Family Day at IPBCo

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM—6:00 PM · Orlando, FL

House Tours

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Evanston, IL

Step into the home of Former U.S. Vice President, ambassador to Great Britain, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Charles Gates Dawes. Charles Gates Dawes’…

Tour of the Galleries

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Worcester, MA

Free with Museum admission Travel around the world through 5,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week, exploring…

Ladies of Liberty Hall Tour

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Union, NJ

From Susan Livingston, daughter of Governor Livingston, whose daring exploits saved Liberty Hall from the British during the Revolutionary War, to Abbe, an…

Gardener Chat

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM · Saint Paul, MN

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely…

Tennessee Farm Table

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM—1:30 PM · Bristol, TN

The Tennessee Farm Table is a weekly radio show featuring the people of the state of Tennessee who produce, prepare and preserve foods and agricultural…

Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Louisville, KY

Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For…

Garden Party

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Defiance, MO

acoustic rockabilly and country twang

Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 PM)

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Portland, OR

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Volunteer Opportunity: Festival of Trees (Afternoon Shift)

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · South Kingstown, RI

Help us bring the Festival of Trees to life! Volunteer for a three-hour shift, support the garden, enjoy the festivities, and receive a complimentary…

Gorilla Program

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 1:30 PM · St Paul, MN

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como’s gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Shark & Ray Presentation

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:00 PM · Chula Vista, CA

Visit the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the diverse range of species that inhabit it, including leopard sharks, bat rays, diamond rays, shovelnose…

Panther Prowl

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 2:00 PM—2:30 PM · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Florida panthers are endangered and critical to Florida’s ecosystem. This augmented reality experience allows you to connect the Florida panther and…

Last Sunday Poetry

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Oklahoma City, OK

On the last Sunday of every month, poets gather in the Garden Café to share their work. Meetings begin with a presentation by a featured poet and conclude with…

Drop-In Public Tour

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Asheville, NC

Join volunteer educators or Museum staff for an interactive tour exploring the Museum’s history and Collection. Discovering Art in Asheville tours focus on a…

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