Calendar of Public Events

From family hikes to adult workshops to children’s programs to special events, you’ll find something for everyone at White Memorial. Scroll down to view our Calendar of Events. See something you like? Click on it for a larger view. To register, click the link at the bottom of the program description. If you need to cancel your registration for a program, please refer to our Cancellation/Refund Policy.

The 43rd Annual Family Nature Day Raffle Ticket Sale
The raffle will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Family Nature Day – Saturday, September. 27, 2025. Good luck! There are only 3000 tickets available so your chances of winning […]

An Evening with South Lake Jazz
Saturday, August 16, 2025 Bring a picnic and BYOB. Settle down for a sultry summer evening of soothing jazz standards from the American Songbook and more. Gershwin, Porter, Monk, Gillespie...Nobody […]

Museum Children Free Week
August 17 - 23, 2025 Courtesy of Tara and Arthur Diedrick Honoring Ann and Arthur Diedrick. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.

STAR PARTY!!!!!
Friday, August 22, 2025 This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society. Weather permitting, there will be star gazing […]

Beaver Fever Talk and Walk with Gerri Griswold
Saturday, August 23, 2025 Gather in the Museum at dawn’s early light for coffee and muffins in front of our spectacular Beaver Lodge and learn a bit about North America’s […]

Meet Our Riveting Reptiles! with Colleen Harrak
Saturday, August 23, 2025 FOR ALL AGES! Experience up-close encounters with our reptilian residents, such as Peaches the Honduran Milk Snake and Rocky the Box Turtle. We’ll teach participants just […]

Pajama Parade!
Friday, August 29, 2025 You don’t have to be a kid to participate in this fun event! Put on your favorite jammies and take an easy stroll (geared towards kids) […]

Loving Haight with Gerri Griswold
Saturday, August 30, 2025 Pack a snack and some water! Explore this beautiful piece of property that is laced with babbling brooks, towering trees, a bevy of birds, and a […]
Labor Day
Monday, September 1, 2025 Offices and Museum Closed
Fresh Start Hiking Club
Tuesdays: January 7, February 11, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, and December 2, 2025 Hop out of […]