Guided Hikes For Kids

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Guided Hikes For Kids

Guided hikes for kids and families.

Looking for ideas to get your kids excited about hiking? We have all kinds of guided hikes across the state geared specifically for families.

From full moon hikes to explorations for families, snowy owl prowls or wildlife identification hikes– you’ll find the outdoor adventure that’s perfect for you.

Saturday, November 23

Saturday, November 23

CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join us as we explore this hidden gem of the Crane Estate at sunset!

Sunday, November 24

CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join us as we explore this hidden gem of the Crane Estate at sunset!

Friday, November 29

Friday, November 29

Celebrate Green Friday at Fruitlands

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Embrace Green Friday by exploring the beautiful Fruitlands grounds—free access from dawn to dusk for hiking, relaxing, and enjoying nature!

Saturday, November 30

CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join us as we explore this hidden gem of the Crane Estate at sunset!

Sunday, December 1

Sunday, December 1

CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join this guided family hike through the Castle Neck dunes to learn about and search for Snowy Owls - winter visitors from the north!

Saturday, December 7

CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join us as we explore this hidden gem of the Crane Estate at sunset!

Saturday, December 7

CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join this guided family hike through the Castle Neck dunes to learn about and search for Snowy Owls - winter visitors from the north!

Sunday, December 8

CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join this guided family hike through the Castle Neck dunes to learn about and search for Snowy Owls - winter visitors from the north!

Sunday, December 8

Sunday, December 8

CraneExplorer: Shipwreck Scholars

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Explore a 100 year-old shipwreck on this hike and learn how marine archeologists work to preserve coastal artifacts.

Saturday, December 14

Saturday, December 14

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

See the dunes of the Crane Wildlife Refuge cast in a whole new light and listen for nighttime sounds as you hike under the full moon.

Saturday, December 14

CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join this guided family hike through the Castle Neck dunes to learn about and search for Snowy Owls - winter visitors from the north!

Saturday, December 14

Saturday, December 14

Night Tree Celebration at Appleton Farms

Appleton Farms | Hamilton & Ipswich

Help us celebrate the holidays with our wild forest friends!

Sunday, December 15

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

See the dunes of the Crane Wildlife Refuge cast in a whole new light and listen for nighttime sounds as you hike under the full moon.

Sunday, December 15

CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join this guided family hike through the Castle Neck dunes to learn about and search for Snowy Owls - winter visitors from the north!

Saturday, December 21

CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join this guided family hike through the Castle Neck dunes to learn about and search for Snowy Owls - winter visitors from the north!

Saturday, December 21

Saturday, December 21

CraneOutdoors: Winter Solstice Hike and Fire Pit Adventure

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Come Join us for the Winter Solstice and explore Castle Hill and Cedar Point followed by the warmth of a firepit.

Sunday, December 22

CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join this guided family hike through the Castle Neck dunes to learn about and search for Snowy Owls - winter visitors from the north!

Thursday, December 26

CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join this guided family hike through the Castle Neck dunes to learn about and search for Snowy Owls - winter visitors from the north!

Friday, December 27

CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join this guided family hike through the Castle Neck dunes to learn about and search for Snowy Owls - winter visitors from the north!

Friday, December 27

Friday, December 27

Sensory-Friendly Walk and Learn: Nature's Winter Designs

Powisset Farm | Dover

Discover winter's wonder at Powisset Farm

Friday, December 27

CraneExplorer: Shipwreck Scholars

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Explore a 100 year-old shipwreck on this hike and learn how marine archeologists work to preserve coastal artifacts.

Saturday, December 28

CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join us as we explore this hidden gem of the Crane Estate at sunset!

Saturday, December 28

CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join this guided family hike through the Castle Neck dunes to learn about and search for Snowy Owls - winter visitors from the north!

Sunday, December 29

CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join this guided family hike through the Castle Neck dunes to learn about and search for Snowy Owls - winter visitors from the north!

Monday, December 30

CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join this guided family hike through the Castle Neck dunes to learn about and search for Snowy Owls - winter visitors from the north!

Tuesday, December 31

CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join this guided family hike through the Castle Neck dunes to learn about and search for Snowy Owls - winter visitors from the north!

Thursday, January 2

Thursday, January 2

Family Walk and Learn: Nature's Winter Designs

Powisset Farm | Dover

Create art inspired by the winter wonderland of Powisset Farm.

Friday, January 3

Friday, January 3

Sensory-Friendly Winter Scavenger Hunt

Rocky Woods | Medfield

Find the hidden winter treasures at Rocky Woods in this sensory-friendly scavenger hunt!

Saturday, January 25

CraneExplorer: Shipwreck Scholars

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Explore a 100 year-old shipwreck on this hike and learn how marine archeologists work to preserve coastal artifacts.

Saturday, February 8

CraneExplorer: Shipwreck Scholars

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Explore a 100 year-old shipwreck on this hike and learn how marine archeologists work to preserve coastal artifacts.

Saturday, February 8

Saturday, February 8

Owl Prowl at Rocky Woods

Rocky Woods | Medfield

Embark on a winter journey to call forth the owls!

Saturday, March 8

CraneExplorer: Shipwreck Scholars

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Explore a 100 year-old shipwreck on this hike and learn how marine archeologists work to preserve coastal artifacts.

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