NJBG Events

Programs are free unless otherwise noted. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Summer 2008

Download the entire NJBG calendar of events.

Download only the Summer Concert Series flyer.

July

• July 11 (Friday), 7 pm
  Concert: Red Molly. A little bit country, a little bit folk, all talent! (www.redmolly.com). Bring a lawn chair; concert moves to the Carriage House in bad weather. $3 donation requested.
  Sponsored by Robert Morrill Insurance.
• July 13 (Sunday), 12 noon-4 pm
  Skylands Manor Tours. Historic tours guided by NJBG docents. Donation: $5 adults, $3 seniors, $1 ages 6-18, under 6 free.
• July 25 (Friday), 7 pm
  Concert: The New York Exceptions. This talented 6-member group of Doo-Wop experts will rock 'n roll you with all your favorite tunes from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Bring a lawn chair; concert moves to the Carriage House in bad weather. $3 donation requested.
  Sponsored by NJBG.

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August

• August 3 (Sunday), 12 noon-4 pm
  Skylands Manor Tours. Historic tours guided by NJBG docents. Donation: $5 adults, $3 seniors, $1 ages 6-18, under 6 free.
• August 8 (Friday)
  Concert: Bob Lieve/ Lou Pallo (Jazz). Jazz, swing and familiar favorites -- an NJBG tradition! Bring a lawn chair; concert moves to the Carriage House in bad weather. $3 donation requested.
  Sponsored by Orly Steinberg of Coldwell Banker - Ringwood.
• August 22 (Friday)
  Concert: 3M Band (Rock). Acoustic rock from the 60s and 70s, and sing-alongs you'll love! Bring a lawn chair; concert moves to the Carriage House in bad weather. $3 donation requested.
  Sponsored by Liberty Subaru.

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September

• September 7 (Sunday), 12 noon-4 pm
  Skylands Manor Tours. Historic tours guided by NJBG docents. Donation: $5 adults, $3 seniors, $1 ages 6-18, under 6 free.
• September 20 & 27 (Saturday), 10 am
  [GS] Lilac Care. Come work in the Lilac Garden and get a hands-on lesson in lilac pruning, thinning, dead-heading and general lilac carefrom Dan Ryniec, Lilac Curator at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Bring gloves. Rain date: Oct. 11. Free

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October

• October 4-5 (Saturday-Sunday)
  Harvest Fest. Hayrides, pumpkin painting, food and drink, music and lots more! Manor tours Sunday 12 noon-4 pm.
• October 5 (Sunday), 12 noon-4 pm
  Skylands Manor Tours. Historic tours guided by NJBG docents. Donation: $5 adults, $3 seniors, $1 ages 6-18, under 6 free.
• October 25 (Saturday), 10 am
  [GS] Daffodil Planting. Bring the whole family and help us plant more daffodils on Daffodil Hill, where spring comes early in a burst of bright yellow. Bring gloves and small tools if you have them. No experience necessary. FREE.

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YOUR GARDEN
Come visit often for a constantly-changing display of color and bloom sure to cheer your heart. The Botanical Garden is open every day from 8 am to 8 pm Garden admission is always free. $5 per car parking fee on summer weekends and holidays. Weekday parking is free.

[GS] GARDEN SATURDAYS
Our interesting and varied program series offers you a brand-new adventure on Saturday mornings.

MANOR TOURS
...are offered on Sunday afternoons, March through November (3/2, 4/6, 5/4, 6/1, 7/13, 8/3, 9/7, 10/5, and 11/2/2008). Docents lead visitors on a descriptive tour of the beautiful and historic Manor House. $5 adults, $3 seniors $1 (6-18), Free under 6.

GIFT SHOP
Sunday afternoons from 12 noon-4 pm, April through December (weather permitting). Great gift ideas, shirts, books, garden supplies, and children's items. Credit cards accepted.

HIKE & BIKE
Always a pleasure on the Garden's many safe and beautiful hiking & biking trails.

VOLUNTEER IN THE GARDEN
NJBG volunteers help maintain the gardens, give tours, and offer many other public services. To volunteer, inquire at the office. We'd love to have you!

PLEASE REMEMBER...
Skylands is a carry-in, carry-out State Park facility. Please carry your trash and litter back out with you and dispose of it properly.

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