Designing for Delight: A Garden Tour of Naumkeag
Explore stunning terraces and garden rooms with sweeping views of the Berkshire Hills as our passionate garden guides share the stories behind the creation of this iconic estate. These popular tours take visitors beyond the blooms to focus on the fascinating history of the Choate family, the vision of landscape… Read More
Passport to the Past: Stevens-Coolidge Guided House Tour
Discover the stories behind the walls of one of North Andover’s historic gems. Join us for a guided tour of Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, a Colonial Revival treasure that reflects early 20th-century elegance and global influence. Once the summer home of Helen Stevens Coolidge and John Gardner Coolidge—a diplomat and… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Sunset Kayak in the Crane Wildlife Refuge
There are few places on the North Shore that more reliably enjoy spectacular sunsets than the back side of Crane Beach, overlooking Essex Bay. On this outing into the… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Sunset Kayak in the Crane Wildlife Refuge
There are few places on the North Shore that more reliably enjoy spectacular sunsets than the back side of Crane Beach, overlooking Essex Bay. On this outing into the… Read More
Summer Concert Series: The Concord Band
The Concord Band Returns to Fruitlands for Its 41st Summer Season! Join us on the concert lawn this summer as the beloved Concord Band returns to the Fruitlands Outdoor Stage for its 40th season of live music under the stars. Bring a picnic, enjoy… Read More
Designing for Delight: A Garden Tour of Naumkeag
Explore stunning terraces and garden rooms with sweeping views of the Berkshire Hills as our passionate garden guides share the stories behind the creation of this iconic estate. These popular tours take visitors beyond the blooms to focus on the fascinating history of the Choate family, the vision of landscape… Read More
Castle Hill Picnic Concert: VOODOO LOUNGE: The Rolling Stones Tribute
Make the most of summer with a Castle Hill Picnic Concert! Each Thursday, June 25 – August 27 and Wednesdays, July 15 and July 22, will feature a different family-friendly band performing on Castle Hill’s Grand Allee. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and set up on the lawn. Read More
Hull FireFly Storytelling at Weir River Farm
Join us for Hull FireFly Storytelling at Weir River Farm! Modeled after The Moth Story Hour on NPR radio, this live storytelling program invites participants to share a 3-5 minute, true story, spoken to an assembled group of friends, family and strangers. Feel free to share a story of your… Read More
Full Moon Hike at World's End
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 with a World’s End guide. Enjoy an hour-long hike to the top of… Read More
deCordova by Moonlight – Strawberry Moon
Bring your family and friends to see deCordova’s Sculpture Park transformed by the moonlight on this special after-hours tour. June’s Strawberry Moon signals the harvest season, representing joy and celebration. As it illuminates the landscape, casting dramatic shadows and highlighting new details, you may find fresh ways to experience and… Read More
Full Moon Hike
Join Ranger Robert for a guided Full Moon Hike at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Held during each full moon, this 1.5-hour evening adventure follows the tractor path to the top of Hurlburt’s Hill under the light of the moon. Along the way, participants will experience the Cobble after dark while learning about… Read More
Full Moon Creatures of the Night Hike at Lyman Reserve
Join us for a magical Full Moon Creatures of the Night Hike as we explore the fascinating world of nocturnal wildlife! Under the glow of the full moon, we’ll explore Lyman Reserve and discover the nocturnal wildlife that call this place home—from the stealthy owl to the chorus… Read More