Outdoor Recreation

Things to do This Weekend

Looking for something to do in Massachusetts this weekend? Here are some highlights across the state.

This weekend is full of history, culture, and music with The Trustees. Check out events across the state to join in on the fun!  

Long Hill in Beverly is partnering with the Japan Society of Boston for a special Celebrate Japan! event on Saturday. Honor the culture of Japan and learn how Long Hill is connected to Japanese artifacts and plantings. Included in the General Admission is origami making, a Yukata try-on booth, the Taiko Drumming Performance, and a bi-lingual story time. To learn even more about the culture in a hands-on experience, register for the Ikebana Demonstration, Bonsai Demonstration, or Suminagashi Workshop.   

For our music lovers, there are many concerts and events that you can attend this weekend. Head to deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln on Friday night to see The Suitcase Junket in the deCordova Performance Series. The park will also host Arias Aloft on Sunday for an evening of opera, musical theater, cabaret, and circus. In Andover, join Seth Glier for Scenic Songs: A Hiking Concert at Charles W. Ward Reservation. Hike the trail and hear a fully unplugged acoustic concert that combines music, community, and nature for a unique experience.  

Head to the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Rail Trail in Boston on Saturday morning for the Waterfront On Wheels: Educational Site Tour. Learn about the history of East Boston and the effects of climate change with The Friends of Mary Ellen Welch Greenway and The Trustees Boston Waterfront Initiative. This inclusive and fun event welcomes all members of the community.  

Looking to connect with nature? Fruitlands Museum in Harvard hosts Watercolor Nature Immersion with Nadine Mazzola on Saturday morning. This event welcomes students of all levels of experience to create a series of watercolors exploring themes inspired by nature.   

Things to do This Weekend

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