For Indigenous Peoples' weekend, Wave Hill's family art table turns to corn: kids learn how Indigenous cultures used it as food and as an art material, then make their own corn husk dolls. A storytime reads When the Shadbush Blooms by Carla Messinger and Susan Katz, a picture book about a Lenape family through the seasons. If you want a hands-on, meaningful morning with kids in a riverside garden, this is it.
What to expect
A drop-in craft session inside Wave Hill House, no registration needed, with staff guiding kids through the dolls and time to explore the gardens afterward. The storytime in the Gund Theater welcomes all ages, and the grounds overlook the Hudson River and the Palisades.
Good to know
- Metro-North's Hudson Line to Riverdale is the closest train; check Wave Hill's site for shuttle options.
- No registration is needed; drop in during the session.
- Wave Hill House has a power-assist accessible entrance, an elevator and an all-gender accessible restroom.
- The craft is free once you are on the grounds.
- Pair it with the Indigenous-led birding walk or walking tour the same weekend.
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Common questions
Do I need to register for the corn husk doll project?
No, registration is not required.
What book is read at storytime?
When the Shadbush Blooms by Carla Messinger and Susan Katz.
Where does it take place?
In Wave Hill House, with storytime in the Gund Theater.
