Choate Island Day
Scroll down to find both event registration and ticket options! Spend a day with us in celebration of Choate Island – the crown jewel of the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Here deer and foxes roam through fields that once housed herds of sheep, and osprey fly over breathtaking views of Essex… Read More
Sensory-Friendly Fall Festival Hour at Weir River Farm
Join us at Weir River Farm for the Sensory-Friendly Fall Festival Hour! This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome. Participants are welcome to stay past the sensory friendly… Read More
Fall Festival at Weir River Farm
Grab your friends and family and join us at Weir River Farm for our Fall Festival! Visit with our farm animals, climb aboard a tractor, and make a farm craft! Play some fun festival games, get a farm tattoo, and enjoy live music! Shop local artisans, eco-friendly vendors, and local… Read More
13th Annual Craft Festival at Fruitlands
The Fruitlands Museum picturesque grounds, overlooking the Nashoba Valley and the New Hampshire mountains, will come alive with 57 specially selected New England Artisans. The show’s quality of craft, museum offerings, and stunning views have made the festival a popular September destination. It’s the perfect event for a fall outing… Read More
Autumnal Equinox Stargazing with the Aldrich Astronomical Society
Watch the last rays of a summer sunset disappear into the night sky as you explore the Sculpture Park and learn about the season’s celestial bodies with Aldrich Astronomical Society. Take part in self-guided activities for all ages or join one of our Tour Guides for a Lantern Tour. Gather… Read More
Drop-in Dye Demonstration
Historically, Shakers dyed their clothes a myriad of colors—blues, pinks, reds, purples and browns. Artist Brece Honeycutt will be dipping into dyepots and pulling out vibrant shades of indigo/blue, madder/red and goldenrod/yellow. Stop by to see how color is made from roots and flowers. Please feel free to drop by… Read More
Annual Urban Agriculture Fair
Calling all urban farmers, gardeners, beekeepers, composters, fruit-tree enthusiasts, climate activists, and anyone interested in learning more about urban agriculture in Boston! An annual celebration of 50+ years of grassroots urban agriculture in Boston. Learn directly from local urban farmers and gardeners who are on the ground feeding our community,… 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
13th Annual Craft Festival at Fruitlands
The Fruitlands Museum picturesque grounds, overlooking the Nashoba Valley and the New Hampshire mountains, will come alive with 57 specially selected New England Artisans. The show’s quality of craft, museum offerings, and stunning views have made the festival a popular September destination. It’s the perfect event for a fall outing… Read More
Farm Days at Appleton Farms
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with our annual Fall Celebration: Farm Days at Appleton Farms—a seasonal tradition filled with farm fun, crisp air, and colorful countryside views. Spend the day exploring all that fall has to offer on one of the oldest working farms in the country. Whether you’re looking… Read More
Castle Hill Performance: HEIST, a Magic Event at the Great House
Magicians spend years practicing moves so that you fail to notice the obvious. That is why a magician would make the perfect mastermind for a heist. Who needs a grifter, a safe cracker, or a get-away driver when you have a magician on your side. Evan can read you. He… Read More
Waterfall Hike: Bullitt Reservation to Chapel Brook with Adventure East
Come explore the local forests and waterfalls with our expert senior naturalist guide. On this Adventure you will have the opportunity to explore two astounding Trustees properties! Chapel Brook—a tributary of the South River— meanders through a dense hardwood forest before cascading over three bedrock ledges. In times of high… Read More