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Open Studio: Drawing and Painting

Four 2-hour classes. Join local artist, Jen Polillo for this weekly Open Studio artist community. Build upon your drawing and painting skills, establish a structured weekly practice, and receive individualized guidance to help you reach your goals. Bring your supplies and what you're working on, or work from a still-life set-up in the studio. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced artists are welcome! Pre-registration is required. Ages 18+ *Some non-consumable materials will be available.

Coil Woven Coasters at Whitehall

One 2-hour session. Learn the process of coil weaving and create one-of-a-kind coasters. Open to beginners and experienced artists. Everyone can successfully create a finished piece. Additional $10 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+ This workshop takes place at The Whitehall Recreation Center.

Intro To Art Journaling

Six 1½-hour classes. Art journaling is a visual diary where you can creatively express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, memories and emotions through any type of art form you enjoy. Join us for this class where the instructor will take you on a journey of self-expression with weekly prompts using many different techniques and media! Additional $25 material fee. Ages 16+

Mini Haunted House

Three 2-hour classes. Make your own mini haunted house to display this season using upcycled materials. Start by designing and constructing a cardboard house and covering it with paper clay. Finish your spooky design by adding embellishments made of natural materials. Additional $15 material fee. Ages 16+

Mini Haunted House

Three 2-hour classes. Make your own mini haunted house to display this season using upcycled materials. Start by designing and constructing a cardboard house and covering it with paper clay. Finish your spooky design by adding embellishments made of natural materials. Additional $15 material fee. Ages 16+

WEAVING

One 3-hour session. Open Studio for beginning and experienced weavers to work on floor looms. Table top looms also available. If new to the Weaving Studio, please call (302) 995-7661 before registration to ensure there is a loom available. Ages 18+

You + Me + Art - Ages 6-10

One 2-hour class. Join us for a creative night out with your budding artists! Caregivers and children will share in creating a masterpiece alongside one another while exploring art in a fun and imaginative environment. Each class will feature a new holiday or seasonal project and an opportunity to explore a different art form (see themes below). There must be at least one caregiver per child. Additional $10 material fee. Ages 6-10 with a caregiver. Themes: 9/21 - Spooky Terrarium 10/5 - Polymer Clay Monster Pumpkins 11/2 - Autumn Sunset Mosaic 11/16 - Clay Seussical Christmas Tree

Family Art Days at Whitehall

Join us on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm for an art lesson and guided art project. A new art project will be offered each session and the materials are included (see upcoming themes below)! $5 per participating child. Preregistration is preferred. Ideal for children ages 6+ and their families! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Themes: 10/7 - Yayoi Kusama 3-D Pumpkins 11/4 - View Through the Keyhole

You + Me + Art - Ages 1-5

One 2-hour class. Join us for a creative morning out with your budding artists! Caregivers and children will share in creating a masterpiece alongside one another while exploring art in a fun and imaginative environment. Each class will feature a new holiday or seasonal project and an opportunity to explore a different art form (see themes below). There must be at least one caregiver per child. Additional $10 material fee. Ages 12 months - 5 with a caregiver. Themes: 9/16 - Clay Dino Handprint 10/7 - Trick or Treat Smell My Feet Canvas Painting 11/4 - Handprint Turkey Canvas Painting

Hand Built Ceramic Wall Pockets

One 2-hour class. Explore basic hand-building pottery techniques like slab, coil and pinching. Use these techniques to create your own functional hanging wall pocket to display fresh or dried flowers. Because pieces will need to be fired, participants will be notified when pieces are ready to be picked up. Materials are included in the cost of class. Ages 18+

Mandala Art Retreat

One 3-hour classes. Spend an afternoon with artist Vidya Shyamsundar taking a deep breath, slowing down and creating art. Each participant will paint a colorful Mandala following the basic guidelines and using your creativity to make your own unique piece. While painting listen to meditative music and sip a cup of hot chai. The class begins with a short introduction and presentation on Mandala Art. All materials included. Ages 18+

Glassblowing At Glasgow Park

One 1-hour session. Join us in beautiful Glasgow Park and work with a resident glass artist to blow your own glass piece with McFadden Art Glass’s Mobile Glassblowing Studio. Each participant will be directly involved in the glassblowing process to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Choose from the following glass project options: pumpkin, flower, ornament, drinking cup. Each time slot is an hour long and is limited to five people. Projects must cool and can be picked up at Glasgow Park’s Frazer House on a later date. Please note this program runs outside and is dependent on weather. If there is inclement weather in the forecast, participants will be notified, and the class must be rescheduled. Ages 18+

Glassblowing At Glasgow Park

One 1-hour session. Join us in beautiful Glasgow Park and work with a resident glass artist to blow your own glass piece with McFadden Art Glass’s Mobile Glassblowing Studio. Each participant will be directly involved in the glassblowing process to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Choose from the following glass project options: pumpkin, flower, ornament, drinking cup. Each time slot is an hour long and is limited to five people. Projects must cool and can be picked up at Glasgow Park’s Frazer House on a later date. Please note this program runs outside and is dependent on weather. If there is inclement weather in the forecast, participants will be notified, and the class must be rescheduled. Ages 18+

Glassblowing At Glasgow Park

One 1-hour session. Join us in beautiful Glasgow Park and work with a resident glass artist to blow your own glass piece with McFadden Art Glass’s Mobile Glassblowing Studio. Each participant will be directly involved in the glassblowing process to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Choose from the following glass project options: pumpkin, flower, ornament, drinking cup. Each time slot is an hour long and is limited to five people. Projects must cool and can be picked up at Glasgow Park’s Frazer House on a later date. Please note this program runs outside and is dependent on weather. If there is inclement weather in the forecast, participants will be notified, and the class must be rescheduled. Ages 18+

Glassblowing At Glasgow Park

One 1-hour session. Join us in beautiful Glasgow Park and work with a resident glass artist to blow your own glass piece with McFadden Art Glass’s Mobile Glassblowing Studio. Each participant will be directly involved in the glassblowing process to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Choose from the following glass project options: pumpkin, flower, ornament, drinking cup. Each time slot is an hour long and is limited to five people. Projects must cool and can be picked up at Glasgow Park’s Frazer House on a later date. Please note this program runs outside and is dependent on weather. If there is inclement weather in the forecast, participants will be notified, and the class must be rescheduled. Ages 18+

Printmaking And Nature

Four 2-hour classes. Explore the beauty of the natural world using a variety of printmaking techniques in this easy and enjoyable class. Printmaking has been around since ancient times as not only an artform but also as a scientific tool to record plants for research. In printmaking, an image is created on one surface and then transferred to paper, like using a stamp or a stencil. In this class you will learn different printmaking processes, such as relief and monotype, while creating pictures of landscapes, flowers, insects and other nature themes. If you love learning new skills and want to be a part of a creative community engaged in making and sharing, then this class is for you! Additional $20 material fee. Ages 18+

WEAVING

One 3-hour session. Open Studio for beginning and experienced weavers to work on floor looms. Table top looms also available. If new to the Weaving Studio, please call (302) 995-7661 before registration to ensure there is a loom available. Ages 18+

Open Studio: Drawing and Painting

Four 2-hour classes. Join local artist, Jen Polillo for this weekly Open Studio artist community. Build upon your drawing and painting skills, establish a structured weekly practice, and receive individualized guidance to help you reach your goals. Bring your supplies and what you're working on, or work from a still-life set-up in the studio. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced artists are welcome! Pre-registration is required. Ages 18+ *Some non-consumable materials will be available.

Intro To Art Journaling

Six 1½-hour classes. Art journaling is a visual diary where you can creatively express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, memories and emotions through any type of art form you enjoy. Join us for this class where the instructor will take you on a journey of self-expression with weekly prompts using many different techniques and media! Additional $25 material fee. Ages 16+

Mini Haunted House

Three 2-hour classes. Make your own mini haunted house to display this season using upcycled materials. Start by designing and constructing a cardboard house and covering it with paper clay. Finish your spooky design by adding embellishments made of natural materials. Additional $15 material fee. Ages 16+

CLAY “IT’S JUST A BUNCH OF HOCUS POCUS!” MAGIC BOOK

One 2-hour class. Create the mysterious and magical Booooooooook from a certain Halloween classic using clay! Caregivers and children will share in creating a masterpiece alongside one another while exploring art in a fun and imaginative environment. Get into the SPIRIT of the season and join us for this Spooky class! There must be at least one caregiver per child. Additional $10 material fee. Ages 8+ with a caregiver.

Mini Haunted House

Three 2-hour classes. Make your own mini haunted house to display this season using upcycled materials. Start by designing and constructing a cardboard house and covering it with paper clay. Finish your spooky design by adding embellishments made of natural materials. Additional $15 material fee. Ages 16+

WEAVING

One 3-hour session. Open Studio for beginning and experienced weavers to work on floor looms. Table top looms also available. If new to the Weaving Studio, please call (302) 995-7661 before registration to ensure there is a loom available. Ages 18+

Free Creative Art Saturday at The Art Studio

Create a fun art project with a local artist at The Art Studio. We are located at 310 Kiamensi Road Wilmington, DE 19804. Call (302) 995-7661 for more information. See below for themes. Registration is not required. Ideal for children ages 6+, adults and families! All children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE Themes: 9/9 - Initial Paper Mosaic 10/14 - Yayoi Kusama 2D Pumpkins 11/11 - Tissue-Stained Glass

Hand Built Ceramic Halloween Witch/Wizard Hat

One 1½-hour class. Learn fundamental hand-building techniques and build your own holiday decoration! No experience needed. Because pieces will need to be fired, participants will be notified when pieces are ready to be picked up. Materials included in the cost of class. Ages 6-12

Beginning Wheel Throwing

Six 2.5-hour classes. Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups and bowls in an exciting and encouraging environment. Step by step instruction. Additional $30 materials fee due to instructor. Ages 18+

Intermediate Drawing

Four 2-hour classes. This is a course that will expand your skills to draw what you see. Working from still life objects, the course will teach the various techniques for drawing surface textures, transparencies, shadow and composition. If you’ve ever wanted to explore additional and unique drawing techniques then this is the course for you! Bring any size sketch pad and a pencil to the first class. *No Class 10/30 Ages 16+

Printmaking And Nature

Four 2-hour classes. Explore the beauty of the natural world using a variety of printmaking techniques in this easy and enjoyable class. Printmaking has been around since ancient times as not only an artform but also as a scientific tool to record plants for research. In printmaking, an image is created on one surface and then transferred to paper, like using a stamp or a stencil. In this class you will learn different printmaking processes, such as relief and monotype, while creating pictures of landscapes, flowers, insects and other nature themes. If you love learning new skills and want to be a part of a creative community engaged in making and sharing, then this class is for you! Additional $20 material fee. Ages 18+

WEAVING

One 3-hour session. Open Studio for beginning and experienced weavers to work on floor looms. Table top looms also available. If new to the Weaving Studio, please call (302) 995-7661 before registration to ensure there is a loom available. Ages 18+

Open Studio: Drawing and Painting

Four 2-hour classes. Join local artist, Jen Polillo for this weekly Open Studio artist community. Build upon your drawing and painting skills, establish a structured weekly practice, and receive individualized guidance to help you reach your goals. Bring your supplies and what you're working on, or work from a still-life set-up in the studio. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced artists are welcome! Pre-registration is required. Ages 18+ *Some non-consumable materials will be available.

Funky Steampunk Pendent & Earrings with Halloween Flair

One 3-hour class. Learn how to construct a pendant and dangle earrings made from gears, keys and other charms. Earrings tend to be rather long and very funky and very suited for Halloween costuming. Materials are included in the cost of the class. All levels welcome. Ages 16+

Hand Built Ceramic Dish with Custom Transfer Paper

One 2-hour class. First, build a functional pottery piece using introductory hand building techniques like slab rolling and pinching. Then, create your own transfer paper to decorate your hand built ceramic dish. Items will be picked up at a later date due to the firing process. Materials are included in the cost of class. Ages 16+

Intro To Art Journaling

Six 1½-hour classes. Art journaling is a visual diary where you can creatively express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, memories and emotions through any type of art form you enjoy. Join us for this class where the instructor will take you on a journey of self-expression with weekly prompts using many different techniques and media! Additional $25 material fee. Ages 16+

Mini Haunted House

Three 2-hour classes. Make your own mini haunted house to display this season using upcycled materials. Start by designing and constructing a cardboard house and covering it with paper clay. Finish your spooky design by adding embellishments made of natural materials. Additional $15 material fee. Ages 16+

Mini Haunted House

Three 2-hour classes. Make your own mini haunted house to display this season using upcycled materials. Start by designing and constructing a cardboard house and covering it with paper clay. Finish your spooky design by adding embellishments made of natural materials. Additional $15 material fee. Ages 16+

WEAVING

One 3-hour session. Open Studio for beginning and experienced weavers to work on floor looms. Table top looms also available. If new to the Weaving Studio, please call (302) 995-7661 before registration to ensure there is a loom available. Ages 18+

Intro to Clayprinting

One 6-hour class. Ready to experience something completely different? Learn how Mitch Lyons' unique printmaking process changed the way clay can be used. You will be working from a slab of clay, adding layers of colored clay slips, pastels, textures, and imagery. From this the monoprints will be pulled. Even if you’ve never worked with clay or know nothing about printmaking, you’ll be excited to learn how to pull your very own clay monoprints. All levels welcome. Additional $30 material fee. Ages 18+ Student supply list (optional): apron, cottage cheese/yogurt plastic containers for slip, any textures or stencils, etc. you would like to use.

Painting with Friends - Radiant Patterns

One 2-hour class. Spend an afternoon painting and chatting with friends. We will explore creating radiant patterns together. All skill levels are welcome! Additional $5 material fee due to the instructor. Ages 16+

Beginning Wheel Throwing

Six 2.5-hour classes. Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups and bowls in an exciting and encouraging environment. Step by step instruction. Additional $30 materials fee due to instructor. Ages 18+

Intermediate Drawing

Four 2-hour classes. This is a course that will expand your skills to draw what you see. Working from still life objects, the course will teach the various techniques for drawing surface textures, transparencies, shadow and composition. If you’ve ever wanted to explore additional and unique drawing techniques then this is the course for you! Bring any size sketch pad and a pencil to the first class. *No Class 10/30 Ages 16+

Sew Your Own Felt Succulent Mini Garden

One 2½-hour session. Make a garden that will stay green year-round. Learn to make your own patterns and sew wool blend felt succulents and arrange them into a small planter. Additional $10 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+

Printmaking And Nature

Four 2-hour classes. Explore the beauty of the natural world using a variety of printmaking techniques in this easy and enjoyable class. Printmaking has been around since ancient times as not only an artform but also as a scientific tool to record plants for research. In printmaking, an image is created on one surface and then transferred to paper, like using a stamp or a stencil. In this class you will learn different printmaking processes, such as relief and monotype, while creating pictures of landscapes, flowers, insects and other nature themes. If you love learning new skills and want to be a part of a creative community engaged in making and sharing, then this class is for you! Additional $20 material fee. Ages 18+

Sew Your Own Felt Succulent Mini Garden

One 2½-hour session. Make a garden that will stay green year-round. Learn to make your own patterns and sew wool blend felt succulents and arrange them into a small planter. Additional $10 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+

WEAVING

One 3-hour session. Open Studio for beginning and experienced weavers to work on floor looms. Table top looms also available. If new to the Weaving Studio, please call (302) 995-7661 before registration to ensure there is a loom available. Ages 18+

Open Studio: Drawing and Painting

Four 2-hour classes. Join local artist, Jen Polillo for this weekly Open Studio artist community. Build upon your drawing and painting skills, establish a structured weekly practice, and receive individualized guidance to help you reach your goals. Bring your supplies and what you're working on, or work from a still-life set-up in the studio. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced artists are welcome! Pre-registration is required. Ages 18+ *Some non-consumable materials will be available.

Beyond Beginner's Watercolor

Four 2-hour classes. Explore the use of light, shadow and color to create forms using watercolors. Previous experience required. Additional $30 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+

Intro To Art Journaling

Six 1½-hour classes. Art journaling is a visual diary where you can creatively express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, memories and emotions through any type of art form you enjoy. Join us for this class where the instructor will take you on a journey of self-expression with weekly prompts using many different techniques and media! Additional $25 material fee. Ages 16+

WEAVING

One 3-hour session. Open Studio for beginning and experienced weavers to work on floor looms. Table top looms also available. If new to the Weaving Studio, please call (302) 995-7661 before registration to ensure there is a loom available. Ages 18+

Connecting Generations: Make Your Own Bowl

One 1½-hour class. Try something new and experience art with your family and friends. Create your own wheel thrown bowl from start to finish while enjoying time together. Learn the basics of the potter’s wheel from centering to forming in this fun and encouraging environment. Our skilled instructor will be there to help every step of the way. After the student has created their piece, the instructor will mark glaze color choice. Materials are included in the cost of class. Because pieces will need to be fired, participants will be notified when pieces are ready to be picked up. Adults and ages 12+ with a Caregiver.

Beginning Wheel Throwing

Six 2.5-hour classes. Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups and bowls in an exciting and encouraging environment. Step by step instruction. Additional $30 materials fee due to instructor. Ages 18+

Intermediate Drawing

Four 2-hour classes. This is a course that will expand your skills to draw what you see. Working from still life objects, the course will teach the various techniques for drawing surface textures, transparencies, shadow and composition. If you’ve ever wanted to explore additional and unique drawing techniques then this is the course for you! Bring any size sketch pad and a pencil to the first class. *No Class 10/30 Ages 16+

Ice & Indigo Dyeing Class

Two 2-hour classes. First learn how to ice dye. Create a one-of-a-kind pattern, creating unique works of beauty that you can wear or display around your home. Each piece of fabric is graced with subtle color changes and stunning contrasts as the ice melts and carries the dye into the cloth. In the second class learn how to indigo dye. The fabric first comes out of the dye bath bright green and turns to deep blue right before your eyes. Dye and choice of 1 item per day to dye is provided. Bring your own additional cotton/linen items to dye, if desired (no larger than a t-shirt). Additional $40 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+

Printmaking And Nature

Four 2-hour classes. Explore the beauty of the natural world using a variety of printmaking techniques in this easy and enjoyable class. Printmaking has been around since ancient times as not only an artform but also as a scientific tool to record plants for research. In printmaking, an image is created on one surface and then transferred to paper, like using a stamp or a stencil. In this class you will learn different printmaking processes, such as relief and monotype, while creating pictures of landscapes, flowers, insects and other nature themes. If you love learning new skills and want to be a part of a creative community engaged in making and sharing, then this class is for you! Additional $20 material fee. Ages 18+

Ice & Indigo Dyeing Class

Two 2-hour classes. First learn how to ice dye. Create a one-of-a-kind pattern, creating unique works of beauty that you can wear or display around your home. Each piece of fabric is graced with subtle color changes and stunning contrasts as the ice melts and carries the dye into the cloth. In the second class learn how to indigo dye. The fabric first comes out of the dye bath bright green and turns to deep blue right before your eyes. Dye and choice of 1 item per day to dye is provided. Bring your own additional cotton/linen items to dye, if desired (no larger than a t-shirt). Additional $40 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+

WEAVING

One 3-hour session. Open Studio for beginning and experienced weavers to work on floor looms. Table top looms also available. If new to the Weaving Studio, please call (302) 995-7661 before registration to ensure there is a loom available. Ages 18+

Black and White Film Photography

Four 2½-hour classes. Learn and practice documentary, landscape, and portrait film photography. Additional $20 fee covers chemical use only. Students responsible for their own film and paper costs. Class includes open studio time on Thursdays from 6:30-9 p.m. Ages 18+ *Please note students should have a film camera. The instructor asks for students to bring a completed roll of black and white film on the first day of class to develop. Tri-X 400 is the preferred type of film. *No class 11/21 & 11/23

Farmers Market

Farmers Market

Farmers Market

Farmers Market

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Happy Hour Yoga

What could be better than a flow yoga practice followed by a glass of wine? Rockwood’s happy-hour yoga pairs your favorite pastimes into the beginning of a terrific weekend. Let go of the work-week stress with this double layer of mindfulness and relaxation. Please bring a mat and/or towel, water & blocks if you use them. Ages 21+.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Mayhem & Murder

90-minute murder mystery inside Rockwood Museum

Painting the Garden: Adults

Adults of all experience levels will study elements of Rockwood’s famous gardens as inspiration for original watercolor paintings.

Historic Structures Walking Tour

Take a rare walk back in time to learn how the existing and lost structures of Rockwood completed a working estate of food production, animal husbandry, household utilities, transportation and other 19th century challenges

Kids & Family Yoga

Rockwood Park & Museum is hosting yoga sessions for children and families.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Mayhem & Murder

90-minute murder mystery inside Rockwood Museum

Guided Meditation

Meditation is a thoughtless awareness involving a calm body and quiet mind. There are many approaches to meditation. In these sessions we will explore some of the many ways to facilitate meditation.

Below the Stairs and In the Attics: The Servants' Tour

This tour will expand visitors’ understanding of this thriving estate and farm and will reinterpret the spaces used by servants located within Rockwood Mansion.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Flow Yoga: Tuesday AM

Tuesday morning Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Making Art in the Mansion

Participants of all backgrounds and ability will work in a wide variety of artistic media including graphite, pastel, watercolor ad colored pencil inside Rockwood Museum’s famed interior galleries!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

The Revisionists: A Haunted Victorian Walk at Rockwood

Haunted ghost stories with Victorian scenes, told over 90 minutes touring through Rockwood’s gardens by night.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Mayhem & Murder

90-minute murder mystery inside Rockwood Museum

Growing at Rockwood: The Garden Tour

Join Rockwood staff for a tour of the estate’s 170-year old gardens.

The Revisionists: A Haunted Victorian Walk at Rockwood

Storytelling at its finest is back at Rockwood for three weekends in October.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Mayhem & Murder

90-minute murder mystery inside Rockwood Museum

Rockwood Paranormal Reveal

This program reveals the most recent paranormal happenings at Rockwood Mansion with the use of photographic, video evidence, unexplained experiences, and answering questions about the paranormal.

The Bachelor Collectors: The Arts of Rockwood

Join Rockwood’s Director, Ryan Grover, through a highlights tour of the museum’s fine and decorative art collections.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Flow Yoga: Tuesday AM

Tuesday morning Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Full Moon Yoga: Hunters Moon

Join yoga instructor Maryann Quinn for a relaxing hour of nocturnal yoga that will help to restore peace and tranquility, indoor or outdoor based on weather.

The Revisionists: A Haunted Victorian Walk at Rockwood

Storytelling at its finest is back at Rockwood for three weekends in October.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Painting the Garden: Kids

Kids of all experience levels will study elements of Rockwood’s famous garden landscapes as inspiration for original watercolor paintings.

The Revisionists: A Haunted Victorian Walk at Rockwood

Storytelling at its finest is back at Rockwood for three weekends in October.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Rockwood Paranormal Experience

This is Rockwood's classic Paranormal Program to investigate the mansion from the unfinished attic to the decayed basement through the highly polished living spaces in between. Guests will be instructed how to use sophisticated paranormal equipment to be central to the investigation. Visiting investigators will learn how instrument results relate to those who may have once lived or worked at Rockwood. Attendees must be able to traverse many stairs throughout the museum. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Hike & Brunch: Wild Edibles 2

Launching the next group of this year’s wooded adventures and great brunches! Rockwood’s visitors will continue to enjoy a dynamic line-up of guest speakers for the seasonal Hike & Brunch program. In the spring and fall, guest lecturers take brunch-crowds on a 60-90 minute walk/hike through Rockwood and its adjoining parks to dig into variety of natural topics. The themed brunches are provided by Prime Hospitality ad always feature our signature bloody-marys. From mushrooms to minerals this schedule will delight every palette and interest.

Kids Day at Rockwood

This specialized tour is a fun and super-informal way to learn about Rockwood Museum-an 1850s mansion, garden, and farm.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Flow Yoga: Tuesday AM

Tuesday morning Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Painting the Garden: Kids

Kids of all experience levels will study elements of Rockwood’s famous garden landscapes as inspiration for original watercolor paintings.

Yappy Hour at Rockwood Park

FREE gathering for dog lovers in parks-featuring British Invasion tunes by the Harris Circle and others featuring a cash bar.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Poetry in the Mansion: Haunted Words

David P. Kozinski, Rockwood’s Poet in Residence, will read and talk a bit about great spooky poems by Edgar Allan Poe and other masters of the macabre, along with some of his own work.

The Revisionists: A Haunted Victorian Walk at Rockwood

Storytelling at its finest is back at Rockwood for three weekends in October.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Old Rockwood or Fall Colors Private Portrait Shoots

Private costumed photography sessions inside Rockwood’s famous interiors.

The Revisionists: A Haunted Victorian Walk at Rockwood

Storytelling at its finest is back at Rockwood for three weekends in October.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Rockwood Paranormal Experience

This is Rockwood's classic Paranormal Program to investigate the mansion from the unfinished attic to the decayed basement through the highly polished living spaces in between. Guests will be instructed how to use sophisticated paranormal equipment to be central to the investigation. Visiting investigators will learn how instrument results relate to those who may have once lived or worked at Rockwood. Attendees must be able to traverse many stairs throughout the museum. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.

Flow Yoga: Tuesday AM

Tuesday morning Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English style garden to surround the quintessentially spook-tacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll-if you dare-and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night!

Haunted Trails of Rockwood

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170 year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday.