Crane Estate Art Show & Sale: PASSION
Are you passionate about art? Come to the Crane Estate Art Show and Sale: PASSION and enjoy amazing paintings, photography, fiber art, and sculpture! During the Art Show you’ll see over 200 pieces of original artwork, student works, a funky small works gallery, unusual gifts at the Castle Hill… Read More
Crane Estate Art Show & Sale: PASSION
Are you passionate about art? Come to the Crane Estate Art Show and Sale: PASSION and enjoy amazing paintings, photography, fiber art, and sculpture! During the Art Show you’ll see over 200 pieces of original artwork, student works, a funky small works gallery, unusual gifts at the Castle Hill… Read More
Crane Estate Art Show Soiree: PASSION
Don’t miss the 22nd Annual Crane Estate Art Show Soiree! Our 2025 theme is Passion. Enjoy live performances, peruse artwork on two floors, and meet the artists. Advanced reservations required. Hors d’oeuvres and open bar included. Proceeds benefit The Trustees and the artists. Buy art during the Soiree and we’ll… Read More
deCordova by Moonlight – Corn Moon
Bring your family and friends to see deCordova’s famous sculptures transformed by the moonlight in this special after-hours tour. September’s full moon signifies the corn harvesting period, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Small group tours with deCordova’s experienced Museum Guides last 60-75 minutes. Please dress for the weather… Read More
Colorful Accordion Books
Taking inspiration from the colorful world around us, and artist Brece Honeycutt’s new accordion book installation “anything but drab,” stop by the Family Learning Center in the Fruitlands Farmhouse to make your own accordion booklet! Using a template, create your own rainbow of words and images inspired by the… Read More
Family Farm Chores at Powisset Farm
It’s morning at Powisset Farm and we have work to do! Come help us with morning farm chores in the barnyard, working side by side with our staff. This is an immersive, hands-on experience, limited to 5 helpers per morning and is perfect for… Read More
Fruitlands Fairy Forest
Calling All Woodland Fairies and Gnomes! The Fruitlands Fairy Forest is back! While living at Fruitlands, 10-year-old Louisa May Alcott wrote in her diary that she “had a lovely time in the woods with Anna and Lizzie. We were fairies, and made gowns and paper wings. I ‘flied’ the highest… Read More
Colorful Accordion Books
Taking inspiration from the colorful world around us, and artist Brece Honeycutt’s new accordion book installation “anything but drab,” stop by the Family Learning Center in the Fruitlands Farmhouse to make your own accordion booklet! Using a template, create your own rainbow of words and images inspired by the… Read More
Sheep Stroll at Weir River Farm
Come take a walk on the woolly side! Join us for a unique and unforgettable Sheep Stroll at Weir River Farm! Walk alongside our friendly flock of sheep as we explore the farm’s beautiful trails, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. Along the way, you’ll… Read More
Family Farm Chores at Weir River Farm
It’s morning at Weir River Farm, and we have work to do! Join us for our unique Family Farm Chores program held on Saturdays. Get on your muck boots: your whole family will get to be farmers together! Help feed, groom, and care for our friendly sheep, goats, pigs, and… Read More
Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm
Welcome to Weir River Farm, where you can experience life on one of the last working farms on the South Shore. In the barnyard, meet our piglets, rabbits, and other furry friends. Interact with our goats and greet our sheep. Then, consider exploring the woodland trails. Come experience all that… Read More
Fall Barnyard Buddies
Spend your Saturday morning exploring the farm and meeting our friendly animals in this program for families! Some examples of activities could be egg collecting, feeding the goats, or a farm story time. Every program ends with a visit to the Friendship Garden to help care for the plants growing. Read More