A fun Halloween afternoon for children. Kids can enjoy animal presentations, a ghostly garden, games, spooky story time, our creepy critter trail, and a special puppet presentation.

Families and children ages 2-7 years old

Children $20 Adults $10

1-4pm

*Rain Date Sunday, October 26th 1p- 4p

Visit Sweetbriar to meet and learn about some of our resident owls. We will embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night and call some owls. Meet behind the main house and check in.   Wear bug spray and bring a flashlight just in case.

*Must have tickets to attend this event. Unfortunately, no walk ins permitted for this event*

Open to anyone ages 5y and up

$20.00 pp

Tips for attending an Owl Prowl:

1) Arrive at 62 Eckernkamp Dr, Smithtown, NY 11787 ** Gate will open between 7:15pm-7:30pm**

2) Proceed to park in either the roundabout in front of the house or make a left when entering the facility and park in the far-left parking lot

3) Walk up to the house's main door and then turn right and follow the sidewalk pathway to the back of the house. You will arrive at the back deck of the house surrounded by benches

4) Owl Prowl hosts will greet you at the backdoor to check-in

5) Event will proceed outside unless other circumstances arise

Enjoy eerie animal presentations, a ghostly graveyard, creepy games, scary music, and spooky night trails.

Great for ghouls 7 years and up.

Food Truck refreshments available for purchase!

10/17 Box Car Burgers, 10/18 Krazy Knish

Both days treats and coffee will be available too

6pm-9pm

No refunds - this is a fundraiser event. Rain Dates will be announced

🎃🕸️TIPS FOR YOUR VISIT🕸️🎃

Here are some tips for your visit…..

Load up your ticket email before you get to Sweetbriar, the service is spotty. Show your ticket(s) on your phone for entry. If you can’t find your email, we will also have a list.

Gates will open at 6pm, you do not need to show up early. People usually spend about an hour and a half at this event.

Eerie trail and Terror Tunnel will open when it gets dark. They just wouldn’t be as great in the daylight.

Wear a costume, come see a staff member if you’d like to enter in our costume contest. Make sure to leave your phone number for us to call you if you win!

Bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car and drive slow please.

House will be closed, port-o-pottys and sinks are available.

Please carpool, it’s better for the environment and it will make it easier for our wonderful Sweetbriar Volunteers to park everyone. There is train station parking about a mile from the nature center.

We have vendors selling snacks and food. Bring your appetite! Sweetbriar takes cash, cards and apple pay.

IF YOU ARE DROPPING OFF TEENAGERS. Please remind your children that this is an event to raise money for the animals at the center. Stealing items, destroying props, and being destructive will not be tolerated and we will ask them to leave.

Enjoy eerie animal presentations, a ghostly graveyard, creepy games, scary music, and spooky night trails.

Great for ghouls 7 years and up.

Food Truck refreshments available for purchase!

10/17 Box Car Burgers, 10/18 Krazy Knish

Both days treats and coffee will be available too

6pm-9pm

No refunds - this is a fundraiser event. Rain Dates will be announced

🎃🕸️TIPS FOR YOUR VISIT🕸️🎃

Here are some tips for your visit…..

Load up your ticket email before you get to Sweetbriar, the service is spotty. Show your ticket(s) on your phone for entry. If you can’t find your email, we will also have a list.

Gates will open at 6pm, you do not need to show up early. People usually spend about an hour and a half at this event.

Eerie trail and Terror Tunnel will open when it gets dark. They just wouldn’t be as great in the daylight.

Wear a costume, come see a staff member if you’d like to enter in our costume contest. Make sure to leave your phone number for us to call you if you win!

Bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car and drive slow please.

House will be closed, port-o-pottys and sinks are available.

Please carpool, it’s better for the environment and it will make it easier for our wonderful Sweetbriar Volunteers to park everyone. There is train station parking about a mile from the nature center.

We have vendors selling snacks and food. Bring your appetite! Sweetbriar takes cash, cards and apple pay.

IF YOU ARE DROPPING OFF TEENAGERS. Please remind them that this is an event to raise money for the animals at the center. Stealing items, destroying props, and being destructive will not be tolerated and we will ask them to leave.

Get ready for a hands-on, interactive experience designed especially for homeschool families! In this engaging session, students will be introduced to a fascinating variety of the animal kingdom—including amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. You will discover just how diverse—even surprising—the animal kingdom can be.

This program runs two age-specific sessions simultaneously, allowing content and activities to be tailored for each group. Please select the age group that best fits your child at registration.

🦋 Program Highlights:

• Meet live reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and more

• Explore our interactive Rainforest room

• Hands-on, age-appropriate learning stations

📚 Age Groups:

• Ages 2–5y: Introductory, hands-on, and sensory-focused activities

• Ages 6–up: In-depth exploration, science-focused discussion, and discovery challenges

🎟 Pricing:

• Adults: $5 each (ticket required)

• Children (age 2+): $12 each

• Children under 2: Free (must stay with parent at all times)

👉 Please Note:

• Tickets are required for all adults and children over age 2

• Siblings under 2 may attend free, but must remain with a parent

• Programs may be combined or canceled for low enrollment (full refunds issued)

• No refunds for no-shows

• Please check your email and our website the day before the program for updates

Come join us for an amazing adventure into the Animal Kingdom!

Join us at the brewery for some drinks and animal visits. Call the brewery for more information.

(631) 250-9545

At The St James Brewery

430 Route 25a, Saint James, NY 11780-1705

Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds our Birds of Prey and tells you about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. You’ll be seeing and learning about our Bald Eagle, our Turkey Vultures, our owls, hawks and many more.

How much: $10 per adult / $5 per child (Under 12y)

Biweekly Thursday evening garden meet-up. Bring your garden gloves, snacks, and whatever else to our evening garden meetup.

We’ll be pulling weeds, socializing, and more.

Hopefully, we’ll also be planting friendships!

Recommended for adults and families with children 12y and up.

No cost

Meet at the gazabo in the volunteer garden. Bring water or a reusable cup/bottle.

Weather permitting, check Facebook and/or website for cancellations.

Thursday 9/4 – 6pm-8pm

Thursday 9/18 – 5:30pm-7:30pm

Thursday 10/2 – 5pm-6:30pm (last day)

Visit Sweetbriar to meet and learn about some of our resident owls. We will embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night and call some owls. Meet behind the main house and check in.   Wear bug spray and bring a flashlight just in case.

*Must have tickets to attend this event. Unfortunately, no walk ins permitted for this event*

Open to families with children ages 5y and up

$20.00 pp

Sold Out? Check out our next Owl Prowl Monday, October 20th!

Tips for attending an Owl Prowl:

1) Arrive at 62 Eckernkamp Dr, Smithtown, NY 11787 ** Gate will open between 7:15pm-7:30pm**

2) Proceed to park in either the roundabout in front of the house or make a left when entering the facility and park in the far-left parking lot

3) Walk up to the house's main door and then turn right and follow the sidewalk pathway to the back of the house. You will arrive at the back deck of the house surrounded by benches

4) Owl Prowl hosts will greet you at the backdoor to check-in

5) Event will proceed outside unless other circumstances arise

Discover the fascinating world of insects, butterflies, and their amazing relatives in this interactive homeschool program designed for curious young minds! Students will meet live creatures up close, explore the Butterfly Vivarium filled with fluttering butterflies, meet live animals and take a guided nature walk through our garden to search for insects in their natural habitat.

This program runs two age-specific sessions simultaneously, allowing content and activities to be tailored for each group. Please select the age group that best fits your child at registration.

🦋 Program Highlights:

• Meet live insects and related creatures

• Explore the Butterfly Vivarium with live butterflies

• Garden walk and insect discovery activity

• Hands-on, age-appropriate learning stations

📚 Age Groups:

• Ages 2–5y: Introductory, hands-on, and sensory-focused activities

• Ages 6–up: In-depth exploration, science-focused discussion, and discovery challenges

🎟 Pricing:

• Adults: $5 each (ticket required)

• Children (age 2+): $12 each

• Children under 2: Free (must stay with parent at all times)

👉 Please Note:

• Tickets are required for all adults and children over age 2

• Siblings under 2 may attend free, but must remain with a parent

• Programs may be combined or canceled for low enrollment (full refunds issued)

• No refunds for no-shows

• Please check your email and our website the day before the program for updates

Come join us for a buzzing adventure into the miniature world of insects and butterflies!

Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds our Birds of Prey and tells you about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. You’ll be seeing and learning about our Bald Eagle, our Turkey Vultures, our owls, hawks and many more.

How much: $10 per adult / $5 per child (Under 12y)

Biweekly Thursday evening garden meet-up. Bring your garden gloves, snacks, and anything else you’d like to our evening garden meetup.

We’ll be pulling weeds, socializing, and more.

Hopefully, we’ll also be planting friendships!

Recommended for adults and families with children 12y and up.

No cost

Meet at the gazebo in the volunteer garden. Bring water or a reusable cup/bottle.

Weather permitting, check Facebook and/or website for cancellations.

Thursday 9/4 – 6pm-8pm

Thursday 9/18 – 5:30pm-7:30pm

Thursday 10/2 – 5pm-6:30pm (last day)

Come on over to Sweetbriar to see our wonderful Turkey Vultures for Turkey Vulture awareness weekend.  Participants will meet some of their friends and learn all about these local birds through games and activities. Create a cool turkey vulture craft to take home.

Families are welcome. $15 per child $5 per adult

Tickets are Nonrefundable and cannot be credited

Biweekly Thursday evening garden meet-up. Bring your garden gloves, snacks, and whatever else to our evening garden meetup.

We’ll be pulling weeds, socializing, and more.

Hopefully, we’ll also be planting friendships!

Recommended for adults and families with children 12y and up.

No cost

Meet at the gazabo in the volunteer garden. Bring water or a reusable cup/bottle.

Weather permitting, check Facebook and/or website for cancellations.

Thursday 9/4 – 6pm-8pm

Thursday 9/18 – 5:30pm-7:30pm

Thursday 10/2 – 5pm-7pm (last day)

Visit Sweetbriar to meet and learn about some of our resident owls. We will embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night and call some owls. Meet behind the main house and check in.   Wear bug spray and bring a flashlight just in case.

*Must have tickets to attend this event. Unfortunately, no walk ins permitted for this event*

Open to families with children ages 5y and up

$20.00 pp

Tips for attending an Owl Prowl:

1) Arrive at 62 Eckernkamp Dr, Smithtown, NY 11787 ** Gate will open between 7:15pm-7:30pm**

2) Proceed to park in either the roundabout in front of the house or make a left when entering the facility and park in the far-left parking lot

3) Walk up to the house's main door and then turn right and follow the sidewalk pathway to the back of the house. You will arrive at the back deck of the house surrounded by benches

4) Owl Prowl hosts will greet you at the backdoor to check-in

5) Event will proceed outside unless other circumstances arise