Halloween in the Morning Mist
Celebrate Halloween at deCordova with your little one! Spend a crisp fall morning with your family in the Sculpture Park and complete gently-ghoulish activities designed for preschoolers and toddlers. Work with educators to explore spiders through a collaborative rope web installation and sculptures inspired by the 8-legged arachnids. Read More
Dog Halloween Costume Contest at deCordova!
The Dog Halloween Costume Contest at deCordova is a “pawfect” opportunity for pups and their parents to show off their festive attire! All well-behaved dogs (and their owners) are welcome to enter the costume contest. Please bring your dog on leash and only bring dogs who can get along… Read More
Castle Hill Tour: Grand Stairs to Back Stairs
Do you want to see the whole house? Are you up for a deep dive into life with the Crane family and their servants? Are you curious about how the various elements of the Great House worked together? This extended tour will take you from the… Read More
Cancelled – Harvest Wreath Making with Derby Farms
Celebrate the beauty of the season with a hands-on fall wreath–making workshop at deCordova, led by the floral design experts from Derby Farms. Using an array of autumnal blooms, textured foliage, and seasonal accents, you’ll craft a unique wreath to bring warmth and color to your home. Whether you’re preparing… Read More
Spotlight Talk with a Curator
Join The Trustees Associate Curator of Native American Art, Tess Lukey, member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah, for a Spotlight Talk in the Wayside Gallery. Tess will share an artwork from the Fruitlands Museum Native American collection, explain its significance and her research as work is underway… Read More
Native Plant Walk & Milkweed Fiber Spinning
Join Native Nature Educator & Artist Elizabeth James-Perry on a plant walk on the trails at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, followed by a milkweed fiber processing demonstration. Participants will learn about culturally-important Indigenous woodland and coastal plants in the northeast. Autumn is a great time to use colorful… Read More
Nature Journaling with Nanci Worthington
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 proclaimed naturalists, bird… Read More
Fall Fun Story Hour Pop-Ups: Pumpkins Everywhere!
Join us throughout September and October and explore the natural world through stories, crafts, and fun fall activities in a landscape that inspired writers and environmentalists! Stop by the historic site for a free pop-up story hour where we’ll read nature inspired children’s books and do a simple craft together!… Read More
Haunted Fables from the Gables
Join Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills in the gloomy shadow of his Concord haunts! The famous author performs his most frightening tales, as well as the terrifying works of fellow writer, Edgar Allan Poe. Stories include The House of the Seven Gables,… Read More
Christmas at the Manse
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 tour. Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas as you discover how New Englanders crafted new traditions and… Read More
Art of Presence: Family Yoga at deCordova
Need to get out of the house? Try the Art of Presence: Family Yoga, a playful and engaging yoga experience at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. Families will move, stretch, and breathe together in a fun and welcoming environment. These interactive sessions encourage creativity, mindfulness, and… Read More
Christmas at Castle Hill: A Nod to Nature
Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don’t miss this year’s event celebrating the beauty of the natural world. You’ll see birds, flowers, snowflakes and more as you view 18 spaces decorated for the holidays. Go at your own pace and learn from interpeters stationed in rooms. Read More