Join us for an evening of traditional and old-style Irish dance and music with a performance by the quartet Eight Feet Tall and social céilí dancing for all. This participatory dance practice is a fun and simple group experience.
No experience is needed and all dances will be taught - everyone is ...
Explore the art, symbolism, and joy in creating Pysanky. The Ukrainian pysanka egg was believed to possess an enormous power not only in the egg itself, which harbored the beginning of life, but also in the symbolic designs and colors which were written upon the egg.
In this workshop, you will be ...
Bring your family and friends to see deCordova’s famous sculptures transformed by the moonlight on this special after-hours tour. January’s Wolf Moon is the first full moon of 2025. It will light the sculptures, cast shadows, and prompt you to discover new reasons to appreciate art in nature.
Smal...
Bring your family and friends to see deCordova’s famous sculptures transformed by the moonlight on this special after-hours tour. The Worm Moon is the name given to the full moon in March because it marks the time when earthworms and other invertebrates emerge from their winter dormancy and begin ...
What if Jane Austen had met Steve Jobs, and then written a play? Playwright Lauren Gunderson (The Revolutionists, Silent Sky) tells the story of Ada Byron Lovelace in this poignant pre-tech romance heralding the computer age. As the great grandmother of artificial intelligence, "Ada envisions a wh...
Investigate ideas and unique materials inspired by themes and artists on view in the Sculpture Park. Find your own approach or collaborate to construct creative works of art. Join us for a short time or the entire drop-in window. For any age and an accompanying adult - all are welcome.
This Maker...
On President’s Day, enjoy a yoga class and mindful meditation at deCordova. We will meet in the museum to activate your body and mind as a teacher from On The Mat Yoga leads vinyasa yoga surrounded by artwork.
Bring your mat and a water bottle and get ready for Namaste! For ages 13+.
Stay a while...
Looking for some movement for you and your child on President’s Day? Spend the morning as a family doing a restorative exercise. Meet at deCordova for a kiddo-friendly yoga class that weaves a rich balance between the imaginative world of the child with the distinct aspects of yoga practice that s...
Want to stay healthy this year, boost your immune system, and learn natural ways to prevent colds and the flu?
During this herbal wellness class, participants will learn simple steps you can take to help support your immune system with registered herbalist Liane Moccia. We will discuss herbs for p...
Have you ever wondered what happens in nature during the winter months? Do you have questions like, "where do certain animals go" or "why does it snow"? Join us this February school vacation for this self-guided winter themed family-friendly bundle for use along the Stevens-to-Stevens trail in Nor...
Popularized by the hit TV sitcom, Parks and Rec, "Galentine’s Day" is celebrated every year on February 13th. This special holiday celebrates the relationships between you and your best friends.
So, bring your best pals to deCordova for a fun, no-pressure painting session inspired by artwork in ...
The Powisset Kitchen will be buzzing with excitement at this special guest chef cooking class! Powisset’s master beekeeper, Pete Fryckman, is also an avid baker! In this hands-on class, Pete will show you how to incorporate honey into a variety of sweet and delectable treats. While baking, you’l...
Bring your family and friends to see deCordova’s famous sculptures transformed by the moonlight on this special after-hours tour. February’s Snow Moon is associated with renewal, purity, and new beginnings. It will light the sculptures, cast shadows, and prompt you to discover new reasons to appre...
Join us in the greenhouse to plan your garden! Powisset’s own farmer Tim will welcome you into our propagation greenhouse for an immersive session covering garden planning, seed sourcing, as well as tips on growing in greenhouses and using grow lamps. No previous experience is necessary, novices ...
It’s maple season in the Powisset Kitchen!
Join our own Chef Thi for a hands-on cooking class to celebrate maple season at Powisset Farm. You will learn how to integrate maple syrup in recipes to create exciting, delicious menu items you can make at home. On the menu: Roasted Seasonal Vegetable S...
During the cold month of February, join us in the Powisset Kitchen for cuisine that will lift your spirits and warm your soul, with farm-grown ingredients from right here! There’s nothing better for warming up on a cold winter night than a bowl of hot and hearty stew. In this hands-on class with ...
Beat the winter blues with florals, wine, charcuterie, and gals! This Galentine’s day, grab a friend or make new ones in this hands-on floral workshop and wine tasting in partnership with Marble Ridge Winery. Each participant will learn how to create a thoughtful garden-inspired floral arrangement...
During the cold month of February, join us in the Powisset Kitchen for cuisine that will lift your spirits and warm your soul, with farm-grown ingredients from right here! In this hands-on class with Chef Thi, you’ll learn to make a specially designed winter’s twilight menu of dishes to share wit...
Join us to complete our farm-grown, month-long culinary journey through Asia with a celebration of Lunar New Year!
Lunar New Year is observed in much of Asia and around the world, to mark the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Thi, you wil...
We’re taking a month-long culinary journey through Asia, and we’re bringing farm-fresh ingredients from right here at Powisset. This week we dive into dumplings! Dumplings, simple dough wrapped around a variety of fillings, are the ultimate comfort food and are staples in kitchens around the glob...
We’re taking a month-long culinary journey through Asia, and we’re bringing farm-fresh ingredients from right here at Powisset. This week’s stop is Korea! In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Thi will explore Korean cuisine, including fragrant noodle and rice dishes and Korea’s most popular food ...
We’re taking a month-long culinary journey through Asia, and we’re bringing farm-fresh ingredients from right here at Powisset. We’ll start with a tasty trip to Thailand! In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Thi will explore some of Thailand’s most beloved cuisine, including two dishes using rice...
FIDDLEHEADS WINTER MINI-SESSION 2025:
It’s wintertime on the farm! Winter is an excellent time for animal tracking, maple syrup, and lots of winter barn chores. Join us on Wednesday mornings from 9:30AM to 12:30PM for a preschool drop-off series on farm animals, life cycles, plant parts, and farm...
Grab a friend and get in the holiday spirit with this festive take on a charcuterie board!
Join Morgen of MV Cheesery as she shares tips and tricks for creating your own charcuterie chalet (charcuterie board in the shape of a house, akin to a gingerbread house)! Each pair will have an opportunity ...
Join us for Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa at Weir River Farm! Enjoy December on the Farm by meeting Santa Claus, getting your photo taken, and visiting with our furry barnyard friends! Photos with Santa taken by the photographer are included with the program, however, participants are welcome...
Deer Breakdown and Butchering with MV Ag Society and Slough Farm
Shotgun season is upon us! If you are hunting on the island this season, learn to break down and butcher your own deer at the Farm Institute with Charlie Granquist of Slough Farm. The class will demonstrate cutting, deboning, trimming, and packaging your deer.
This event is co-hosted by the Farm...
Every wiggle is celebrated at Revive Your Vibe!
Looking for something fun to do as a family over the holiday break? Move and groove with your kiddos, friends, or family in this all-ages music and movement class designed to energize your body. This is a fun, non-judgmental class set to music from a...
Sip and Shop at Fruitlands Museum Store!
Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style at Fruitlands Museum Store. Join us for a festive afternoon of last-minute shopping and merry-making.
Discover Unique Treasures: Explore our curated collection featuring one-of-a-kind gifts from talented New...
Don’t Miss Out: It’s Time to Make ’n’ Mingle!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of creativity and fun at our upcoming Paint and Sip event. Unleash your inner artist as you follow along with a talented instructor to create your very own masterpiece—all while enjoying your favorite drink - bubb...
Don’t Miss Out: It’s Time to Make ’n’ Mingle!
Gather your besties, your mom, or anyone who loves a good time and head down to Fruitlands for an unforgettable afternoon of wreath making and bubbly fun.
This is your chance to transform your home this holiday season with a stunning, handcrafted wreat...
Celebrate the season in style! Immerse yourself in the enchanting glow of candlelight as you explore The Old Manse museum, beautifully adorned for Christmas. Stroll through the historic home at your own pace and discover how residents celebrated the holidays from 1770 to 1939.
After your visit, co...
Don’t Miss Our Winter Solstice Bonfire!
Join us for an unforgettable evening on Saturday, December 21st, from 5 PM to 7 PM! Celebrate the longest night of the year with us as we light up the darkness and welcome the return of light.
This enchanting Winter Solstice Bonfire is the perfect opportuni...
The winter solstice is a time to be gentle on the body, exercise self-reflection, and set intentions for the upcoming 2025 year. Join Mandy Lubas and Kristen Harte from Holistic Therapies 4Life and honor the tradition of the solstice with a gentle yoga practie, sound healing (including a gong and ...
Get into the merry spirit at this hands-on workshop!We'll start this workshop with a quick tutorial of different techniques for making your wreath using natural materials such as grapevine wreath bases and foraged greens. It will then be your turn to get to work creating your own wreath! We will ...
Every day has a full list of barnyard chores we need to accomplish to make sure our farmyard friends are happy and healthy. Let’s get to work!
Join us for our special, hands-on Family Farm Chores program. Get on your muck boots - your whole family will get to be farmers together! Help care for our...
Join the Conchords, a dynamic six-member a cappella group, for an unforgettable evening filled with festive singing, delicious hot chocolate, and creative ornament making!
Sponsored by First Parish in Concord, the Conchords blend decades of vocal experience into harmonious performances across Mass...
Take a pause from the hustle and bustle this holiday season and join us for a Christmas Afternoon Tea inside the decorated historic Sedgwick house at Long Hill. Enjoy seasonal flavors and Christmas ambiance with teas, savories, and sweets with friends and family. We are excited to partner with Vi...
Celebrate the winter season by creating your own winter wreath led by Long Hill’s horticulturist, Kristyn Stogner! During this workshop, participants will learn techniques for making their wreath using natural materials foraged from the Long Hill gardens.
We will provide participants with one 12” ...
Join us for a fun-filled family workshop where you’ll craft a stunning holiday wreath from a variety of textured evergreen boughs! Guided by a talented instructor, your family will learn easy and exciting wreath-making techniques. Then, dive into the creative process together, using natural materi...
Don’t miss the inaugural Winter Wonderland at Fruitlands, the ultimate kickoff to our Artisan Market weekend!
Transforming our outdoor patio into a dazzling winter paradise, we’ll have a spectacular holiday tree and a festive atmosphere that you simply can’t resist! Join us for an unforgettable ev...
Connect with your child and spend the morning as a family to celebrate the coming New Year. We will meet in the museum for a kiddo-friendly yoga class that weaves a rich balance between the imaginative world of the child with the distinct aspects of yoga practice that support mindfulness, self-reg...
Get ready for the New Year with a yoga class and mindful meditation at deCordova. After a busy holiday season, recenter yourself and embark on a goal-setting practice.
We will meet in the museum to activate your body and mind as a teacher from On The Mat Yoga leads vinyasa yoga surrounded by artw...
Transform your home this holiday season with a stunning, handcrafted wreath that you’ll create from an array of lush evergreen boughs! Join us for an inspiring workshop led by a skilled instructor, who will share essential techniques for crafting a beautiful festive wreath. Once you’ve learned the...
Investigate ideas and unique materials inspired by themes and artists on view in the Sculpture Park. Find your own approach or collaborate to construct creative works of art. Join us for a short time or the entire drop-in window. For any age and an accompanying adult - all are welcome.
This Maker...
Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of shopping at the deCordova Store. Discover a curated selection of unique gifts from top-notch local vendors and artists. Featuring live music, delicious food and drink, community spirit, and the joy of discovering the perfect gift, this event guarantee...
Our friends at Privateer Rum, born and raised in Ipswich Mass (ahoy!), are hosting a holiday mixology series to warm your soul and invigorate your mind with (rum) knowledge.
In these classes, we’ll put a spin on three classic cocktails using Privateer Rum varieties. Join us to learn the science ...
Join us for a beautiful hike to Cedar Point to celebrate the Winter Solstice! Winter at the Crane Estate has much to offer, and while just about everybody on the North Shore has probably been to Crane Beach, Cedar Point is a much less-explored part of the property. Offering maritime scrub forest, ...
Welcome to the Sensory-Friendly hour of Winterlights at the
Bradley Estate!What makes
this time "Sensory-Friendly?"Join us for a gentle, less crowded, supported experience geared
towards individuals with sensory needs. Each time slot will have a smaller
number of tickets available, meaning you'll ...
Welcome to the Sensory-Friendly hour of Winterlights at Stevens-Coolidge
House & Gardens! See the gardens
aglow with your favorite enchanting light displays. A fun event for the whole family to ring in
the winter season!What makes this time "Sensory-Friendly?"Join us for a gentle, less
crowded, ...
Discover the winter wonders of Rocky Woods!
Where do the animals live in the winter? How do frogs and turtles survive when the pond freezes? What can we see with the leaves off the trees?
Join us as we explore forest and pond see the changes occurring at Rocky Woods during the winter months. We ...
Join us to find artistic inspiration in winter’s wonderland!
Winter’s landscape looks barren and plain - but is it? Can we find art supplies in winter’s stark landscape? December’s Walk and Learn will take us into the fields and gardens to look for patterns and designs in the natural world, as w...
Join us to find artistic inspiration in winter’s wonderland!
Winter’s landscape looks barren and plain - but is it? Can we find art supplies in winter’s stark landscape? December’s Walk and Learn will take us into the fields and gardens to look for patterns and designs in the natural world, as w...
Bring your young chefs to the Powisset Kitchen for a fun and immersive cooking class! Chef Clarisse, who teaches our popular adult classes focused on French cuisine, leads this hands-on class all about making the classic crepe. Whether sweet or savory, crepes are an iconic and beloved French dish,...
Founders Circle Night - Winterlights at Naumkeag 2024
Private event for Founder's Circle Members! Please use Parking Zone A instructions for this event on December 12th.Winterlights is back! Join us for a magical outdoor experience at Naumkeag as it sparkles with thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the whole family for...
Founders Circle Night - Winterlights at Stevens-Coolidge 2024
Join us on Thursday, December 12th for a private event for Founders Circle Members!Winterlights is back! Join us for a magical outdoor experience at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, and see the gardens aglow with your favorite enchanting light displays, as well as, some fun and exciting additions...
Founders Circle Night - Winterlights at The Bradley Estate 2024
Join us on Thursday, December 12 for a private event for Founders Circle Members!Get ready for Winterlights! Join us at The Bradley Estate for a magical outdoor light show, blending exciting new displays with all beloved classics. It's the perfect family outing for a safe, festive adventure. Treat...
Winterlights is back! Join us for a magical outdoor experience at Naumkeag as it sparkles with thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the whole family for a fun and safe outdoor experience. Winterlights runs Wednesday through Sunday each week from the Friday after Than...
Winterlights is back! Join us for a magical outdoor experience at Naumkeag as it sparkles with thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the whole family for a fun and safe outdoor experience. Winterlights runs Wednesday through Sunday each week from the Friday after Than...
Winterlights is back! Join us for a magical outdoor experience at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, and see the gardens aglow with your favorite enchanting light displays, as well as, some fun and exciting additions to this years display. A fun event for the whole family to ring in the winter seas...
Get ready for Winterlights! Join us at The Bradley Estate for a magical outdoor light show, blending exciting new displays with all beloved classics. It's the perfect family outing for a safe, festive adventure. Treat yourself to handcrafted desserts and warm up with a cup of hot cocoa or cider wh...
Winterlights is back! Join us for a magical outdoor experience at Naumkeag as it sparkles with thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the whole family for a fun and safe outdoor experience. Winterlights runs Wednesday through Sunday each week from the Friday after Than...
As year-end approaches, bring beauty and light to the darkest days of winter. Watch the last rays of sunset disappear into the night sky as you explore the Sculpture Park and learn about the season’s celestial bodies with Aldrich Astronomical Society. Take part in self-guided activities for all a...
Enjoy an evening of true stories told live. Eight storytellers will entertain and touch your heart. Tonight’s theme: “Promise”
Fruitlands Museum and The Trustees, in collaboration with Fugitive Productions, is hosting “Hillside Stories,” a new offering of “True Stories Told Live.” Join us for a fa...
Join us for a family-friendly solstice stroll on the shortest day of the year!We’ll mark the winter solstice by gathering at Deerfoot Barn, reflecting on the end of the season and prepare our wishes for the coming year. After writing our individual wishes, we will carry them with us on a leisurely...
Mix up your holiday parties masterfully with French-inspired food and drink!
This special class with Chef Thi and Chef Clarisse features hands-on experiences and demonstrations, designed to elevate your holiday cuisine for gatherings of all types. You’ll learn how to make Crudité with Beurre Pomma...
Learn to make the perfect game-day food - soft pretzels! Getting the gang together to watch the game or hosting a game night party? Soft pretzels are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. And what’s a soft pretzel without a fantastic dip? In this hands-on class with Chef Thi, you’ll make Homemade Soft Pret...
Join us for Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa at Long Hill! Enjoy the beauty of December at Long Hill by meeting Santa Claus, having your photo taken with him, and exploring our wintery grounds with fun holiday-inspired activities.During this program, we’ll have a photographer on hand with experi...
Bring your family and friends to see deCordova’s famous sculptures transformed by the moonlight on this special after-hours tour. December’s full Cold moon marks the end of the lunar cycle and the year. It will light the sculptures, cast shadows, and prompt you to discover new reasons to appreciat...
deCordova Sculplture Park and Museum is pleased to present a musical performance with Antje Duvekot and Goodnight Moonshine.
Antje has won some of the top songwriting awards including the Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, the prestigious, Kerrville (TX) "Best New Folk Award...
Join us for a festive celebration of the desserts of the season! Across every culture and country when holidays are celebrated, you can be sure it will include good company, great food, and desserts! This hands-on class with Chef Thi will provide you with time-saving delicious dessert ideas to sh...
Prepare the perfect Polish pierogi at Powisset!
An iconic staple of Polish food, the history of the humble pierogi goes back to legends from Eastern Europe in the 13th century. While the true origins are unknown, these pillows of dough filled with savory or sweet ingredients have been a favorite i...
Decorate your Thanksgiving tablescape with seasonal flowers in our Thanksgiving Floral Centerpiece Workshop in partnership with Marble Ridge Winery. Join us for this hands-on floral workshop and wine tasting in preparation of Thanksgiving celebrations. Centerpieces will incorporate seasonal hues a...
Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don’t miss this year’s festival of color. Each room in our 1920s mansion is decorated with a different vibrant color scheme.
Enjoy freshly baked cookies and hot chocolate, try the Crane holiday eye spy, and shop in the Castle Hill Gift...
This fee supports the ongoing maintenance of Armstrong-Kelley Park to ensure a unique and special backdrop for your special event. It covers the use of the property and grounds for a small ceremony and professional photography for a 2 hour event.$250 per permit - the event may last no more than 2 ...
Winterlights is back! Join us for a magical outdoor experience at Naumkeag as it sparkles with thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the whole family for a fun and safe outdoor experience.
Due to the age of the site and its steep and uneven terrain, Naumkeag is not...
Bird Park is owned and managed by The Trustees. This member-supported nonprofit conservation organization preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts, and works to protect special places across the state. Bird Park may ...
This fee supports
the ongoing maintenance of Appleton Farms to ensure a
unique and special backdrop for your images. It covers the use of the property
and grounds for professional portrait photography for the booked allotment of
time.
* Please note that an active Trustees
Membership at the Fa...
Discover this ruggedly beautiful coastal environment where deer, raptors, and shorebirds play. Explore sand dunes and small coastal forests, salt marsh and tidal ponds, on 16 miles of trails and sand roads.
Immerse your family in the heartwarming experience of being up close and personal with one of our favorite farm animals - cows! Cuddle, brush, and sit with our hand-raised cows at Appleton Farms. Visit our scenic and historic farm and enjoy Family Cow Connection session with our two Jersey Dairy C...
Come meet, cuddle, brush, and sit with our hand-raised cows at Appleton Farms! The mild heart rate and warm body temperature of the cows induces a slowing of our own heart rate, as well as the release of Oxytocin, our social bonding hormone. Visit our scenic and historic farm and enjoy an hour-lon...
Many who fought for liberty and independence from Great Britain also enslaved other people – a contradiction that is at the heart of the American Revolution. At the Old Manse, we see this contradiction embodied in the life of William Emerson, “Patriot Preacher” and slave holder. We also see it dee...
Uncover the hidden stories of The Old Manse on this thrilling tour that takes you to the historic third-floor attic! While the 254-year-old museum is renowned for its famous writers, philosophers, and Revolutionary War heroes, we’ll dive into the lives of those who stayed in this intriguing space—...
Home to Two Revolutions – From the American Revolution of 1775 through the literary revolution of the mid-19th century, on this house tour we share the stories of Manse residents, both the famous and the lesser-known, who influenced and responded to the 19th century social, political and cultural ...
Come enjoy a restorative yoga class and mindful meditation at deCordova. We will meet in the museum to activate your body and mind as a teacher from On The Mat Yoga leads vinyasa yoga surrounded by artwork. Bring your mat and a water bottle and get ready for Namaste! For ages 13+.Stay a while afte...
Coastal views with a side of shipwreck! Participants will be guided on a hike from the Casino to Steep Hill Beach, while learning about local nautical history, including the role of Fox Creek Canal and Robinson Boat Yard in the area’s shipbuilding legacy, and the fascinating tale of the schooner A...
Every day has a full list of barnyard chores we need to accomplish to make sure our farmyard friends are happy and healthy. Let's get to work!Join us for our special, hands-on Family Farm Chores program! Get on your muck boots - your whole family will get to be farmers together! Help feed our rabb...
Discover our special barnyard animals! Visit with our Angora rabbits, Nubian goats, dairy cows, beef cattle, pigs, sheep and our friendly flock of heritage chickens and ducks. This friendly (and often very curious!) crew of animals will take center stage as we learn about what makes them so unique...
Join us for a special evening hike, illuminated by the Full Moon!
At this unique hiking experience, we will open after hours for you to enjoy a tranquil evening walk under a full moon, or near-full moon as it waxes or wanes. Your guide will lead you along the farm trails as we take in views of the...
Join us for a special evening hike to see whoooo might be out and about in the dark winter woods! Our owl prowl will be guided by Trustees Ranger Tim, a ranger and naturalist who was recipient of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s “Outstanding Park Interpreter” award.Be ...
This high tide is royalty! Here’s your chance to see the king....tide that is. Join us for a hike to learn about extreme high tides, known as king tides, which are happening more often due to environmental change. These extreme tides have a variety of impacts on coastal infrastructure, including r...
There’s no better excuse to explore Cedar Point—the western-most part of the Crane Estate—than a hike at sunset. This two-hour adventure in a lesser-known part of the property has it all… A stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of the Great HouseA hike down the Woodland Trail leading to...
Join us as we end our farm-grown, month-long culinary journey through Asia with a feast in honor of Lunar New Year!Lunar New Year is celebrated in much of Asia and around the world, to mark the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year. In this hands-on class, couples will learn together...
In Italy, pasta is a staple of restaurant menus and Nonna’s kitchens.Join Chef Thi in the Powisset Kitchen for this hands-on class and become an expert at making your own fresh pasta at home! We’ll make Carbonara with seasonal vegetables and bacon and a Kale and Mushroom Cannelloni. Molto delizios...
Join us for a special evening hike, illuminated by the Full Moon!
At this unique hiking experience, we will open after hours for you to enjoy a tranquil evening walk under a full moon, or near-full moon as it waxes or wanes. Your guide will lead you along the farm trails as we take in views of the...
Enjoy the Northeast’s most spectacular beach and follow trails through a landscape of sand dunes and salt marsh. Passes are released every other Thursday at noon for the upcoming 2 weeks. Passes are non-refundable except for property closure.
Nature Play Urbana - Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library
Curated for preschoolers, Nature Play Urbana offers free, nature-themed fun in partnership with the Boston Public Library in Egleston. Join us for storytelling, sensory crafts, and seasonal exploration this winter and spring. Each bilingual session (English & Spanish) introduces a new nature theme...
Step back in time and embark on a journey through a breathtaking colonial home, beautifully transformed for the holiday season! Uncover the enchanting tales woven into its rich history during this captivating 45-minute tour.Imagine standing in a house built in 1770, gazing out at the very battlefi...
Celebrate Native American Heritage Day by hiking to Wigwam Hill in the Castle Neck Dunes and learning about the history and culture of the Pawtucket people. The Crane Estate is home to dozens of archaeological sites and we are excited to be collaborating with MA state archaeologists to continue le...
Decorate your door with a gorgeous holiday wreath, created from a variety of textural evergreen boughs all foraged from our historic farm property! Join us in our historic barn where we will demonstrate a simple technique for making your wreath. You will then have the opportunity to make your wrea...
Barnyard stories really come alive when you get to see the main characters in real life! Bring the kids down to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh version of story time. Explore the farmstead, visit our learning garden, see our cows, goats, and rabbits, and find a spot to play under a shady tree in...
Join us at Appleton for this holiday tradition to feed the animals of the forest from your own handcrafted edible ornament. We will begin the night in our historic carriage barn where we will cozy in with hot cocoa and popcorn to read the holiday classic tale “Night Tree” by Eve Bunting alongside ...
Membership is required to purchase a seasonal Crane Beach
Horse Trailer permit. To renew or purchase a Membership, click here.
Between October 1 and March 31, we welcome horses for riding
on Crane Beach. All horses must arrive in a trailer with a current Crane Beach
Horse Permit. Permits are ...
Connect with your child and spend the morning as a family. We will meet in the museum for a kiddo-friendly yoga class that weaves a rich balance between the imaginative world of the child with the distinct aspects of yoga practice that support mindfulness, self-regulation and joy. Your instructor ...
Powisset Farm’s popular annual Holiday Lighting will return for the sixth year, with a new twist. This season, the event evolves from a haybale tree lighting to the delightful first-ever lighting of the Powisset Holiday Pig Wagon, reflecting the long history of the beloved local farm. The public i...
Join us to celebrate the winter solstice at a special dinner in the farmhouse. The term “solstice” comes from the Latin words sol (Sun) and sistere (to stand still). As we move into the darker months, we turn toward stillness through comfort and warmth, which for us at Powisset Farm means good foo...
Why do the kids get to have all the holiday fun? Join us for a grown-up day of gingerbread and carousing. Our Farmhouse bakers will lead as you construct and decorate festive gingerbread houses to celebrate the winter season. Construction material will include house-made gingerbread baked with our...
Join us for a Full Moon Hike at World's End! During this unique hiking experience, we invite you to stay after our gates have closed to enjoy a tranquil evening walk under the light of the moon. A World’s End guide will lead participants on an hour-long hike along our century-old cart paths. We wi...
On this stunning DCR property at Belle Isle Marsh, we will have a FREE monthly birdwatching walk at Belle Isle Marsh, Boston's last remaining salt marsh. We will watch the wave of migratory birds call this place home throughout the seasons and learn about climate change and the importance of salt ...
Wide-open coastal sites are the location of choice for wintering Snowy Owls; common perches are dunes and salt hay staddles. In winters past, these owls have been frequent visitors to the Crane Wildlife Refuge.Join us for a family snowy owl prowl as we hike the dunes in search of these magnificent...
CraneExplorer events are designed to appeal to the little ones* while giving their parents a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Crane Estate. These hikes cover less ground to accommodate smaller strides and have more frequent stops to look, listen, and learn from our CraneOutdoors guides...
Wide-open coastal sites are the location of choice for wintering Snowy Owls; common perches are dunes and salt hay staddles. In winters past, the owls have been frequent visitors to the Crane Wildlife Refuge.Join us as we hike the dunes in search of these magnificent birds. Unlike most owls, snowy...
Ever wanted to know what a farmer's life is like? Find out at Appleton Farms for one or more of our "Farmer for a Day" drop-off programs! In the holiday week before New Year's, we'll be exploring a farmer's life through authentic barnyard chores, fun-filled farm adventures, and traditional crafts....
This holiday season, give a gift from the sea! Beach treasures make beautiful holiday ornaments, jewelry, and keepsakes. Join this workshop to take a beach walk to collect coastal treasures and then make some coastal crafts with our educators. Bring your own shells and beach treasures and we will ...
There’s no better excuse to explore Cedar Point—the western-most part of the Crane Estate—than a hike at sunset. This two-hour adventure in a lesser-known part of the property has it all…
A stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of the Great House
A hike down the Woodland Trail leadin...
Join us for the Annual Fruitlands Museum Holiday Artisan Market on Saturday and Sunday, December 7 - 8. At this festive holiday market, shop for your family and friends while supporting local artisans. Find vendors spread through the museum shop building and Wayside Gallery, shop high quality hand...
Join a deCordova Guide for a tour through the Park. Each tour is a lively conversation about artists, art-making processes, materials, and deCordova’s rich history. Ask about your favorite sculpture, new acquisition, or the history of campus - from the glaciers cutting the landscape to how Julien ...
Transformed and illuminated by the glow of the full moon, the beach and dunes of Castle Neck are a stunningly beautiful landscape. To experience this special place at this magical time, join us for a unique hiking experience.We'll start with the beauty of a sunset while taking an evening walk alon...
Walk the trails of World’s End, especially “Bird Alley” and “The Valley,” searching for spring bird sounds and activity. Positioned in Hingham Bay, World’s End offers an attractive green oasis for birds flying along the coast. Poor weather conditions and unfavorable fronts often force birds to mak...
Help us ring in the New Year with a celebratory winter bonfire! Warm your hands by the fire, sip hot drinks, enjoy dinner or a warm snack from The Sausage Guy and Mom on the Go food trucks, and grab a drink from Vitamin Sea. If you have one, instead of throwing out your Christmas tree, bring it al...
Take a respite from the holiday rush and have tea in the Great House at Castle Hill. Enjoy teas, savories, and sweets with friends or family. You'll be served by costumed staff as if the Crane family were here in 1929. Tour the Great House festively decorated for the holidays first and then sit do...
It’s 1929 and you’ve just arrived after a long journey to see the Great House at Castle Hill and to visit your friends, the Crane family, of Crane plumbing fame. You are greeted at the door by household staff and your adventure as a “Guest of the Cranes” begins. A tour through the house will show ...
Pricing The fees schedule is as follows: $150/session (2 hours) weekend/holiday $100/session (2 hours) weekday Sessions may be booked 7 days a week and are subject to availability. These fees support the mission of The Trustees and help to preserve and maintain the land, natural habitat, and s...
Discover this ruggedly beautiful coastal environment where deer, raptors, and shorebirds play. Explore sand dunes and small coastal forests, salt marsh and tidal ponds, on 16 miles of trails and sand roads.
Discover this ruggedly beautiful coastal environment where deer, raptors, and shorebirds play. Explore sand dunes and small coastal forests, salt marsh and tidal ponds, on 16 miles of trails and sand roads.
The purchase of an OSV permit also entitles you to a complimentary Family-level Trustees Membership.Remember, your permit will be available for you to pick up when the Wauwinet Gatehouse opens for the season. Please bring your email receipt and your 4×4 registered vehicle to the Gatehouse as the p...
This is our most Instagram-able tour experience and a particular treat for those interested in the architecture of the Great House and its surrounding property. You’ll gain insight into the architectural choices made by David Adler as he designed and built the Great House, the second home the Cran...
All
permits purchased online will be available for pick-up at Mytoi
Gatehouse. Please
select today's date on the calendar when purchasing the permit, and bring this
confirmation email, your oversand vehicle, registration, and required
driving tools (shovel, tow rope,
full spare tire, pressure gau...
The Crane Estate is owned and managed by The Trustees of Reservations, a member-supported nonprofit conservation organization that preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts, and works to protect special places across ...
Join New Marlborough artist and NEGSI member, Nanci Worthington as she guides you through nature journaling sessions at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Nanci will teach you how to observe nature and your surroundings and capture what you see, hear and feel on paper.This group is for everyone– self proclaime...
Discover this ruggedly beautiful coastal environment where deer, raptors, and shorebirds play. Explore sand dunes and small coastal forests, salt marsh and tidal ponds, on 16 miles of trails and sand roads.
Rolling hills and rocky shorelines offer sweeping views of the Boston skyline, while tree-lined carriage paths designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted make delightful walking trails.