# Oaks and Acorns: Geckos > Program for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Ongoing - Dates: Starts Wed, Nov 11 - Where: Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901 - Ages: Ages 3–5 - Price: Check official pricing - Organizer: Reeves-Reed Arboretum - Official page: https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/event/oaks-and-acorns-morn-geckos-nov-11-2026/ - Last checked: Fri, Oct 30 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/oaks-and-acorns-geckos--listing-34d90c906dd7bde17d692c0b ## About Oaks and Acorns is a weekly adult-and-child nature class at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, with this session themed around geckos. Preschoolers and their grown-ups take nature hikes, read stories and make a one-of-a-kind project together with an environmental educator. The classes aim to build wonder, respect and love for the natural world from an early age. It suits three- to five-year-olds who enjoy time outdoors. Registration is required and space is limited. ## Similar picks in New York - [Oaks and Acorns: Owls — Reeves-Reed Arboretum (Ages 3–5)](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/oaks-and-acorns-owls-reeves-reed-arboretum-ages-3-5--listing-19bfa175e6c958ae13caa00b) — Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit · Ages 3–5 · From $30 · checked Oct 30. 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