# Amazing Animal Artists — Drawing and Nature Hike for Kids at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

> Event for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Wed, Nov 11 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
- Ages: ages 5-10
- Price: Member Price: $20 | Non-Member Price: $30 (per child)
- Organizer: Reeves-Reed Arboretum
- Official page: https://reeves-reed.givecloud.co/product/Amazing-Animal-Artists-Oct-28-2026/amazing-animal-artists-october-28
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

Amazing Animal Artists at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit is a class for children ages 5 to 10 that mixes art and the outdoors. In each session kids explore local New Jersey wildlife by drawing a mystery animal step by step, color their artwork, and then take a guided hike through the woods and grounds with an Environmental Educator. Upcoming sessions are Wednesday, October 28, and Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. The cost is per child, $20 for members and $30 for non-members, and registration is required because space is limited.

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