Harvest Market at Appleton Farms
Join us in a celebration of the Harvest season at our annual Harvest Market! Our Harvest Market features a true celebrational bounty of Appleton’s organic produce accompanied by hand crafted gifts from local area artisans. The Appleton culinary team will feature festive offerings with sweet & savory treats available… Read More
Crane Estate Art Show & Sale: SEIZE THE MOMENT
Seize the moment! Come to the Crane Estate Art Show and Sale to see amazing paintings, photography, fiber art, and sculpture in a stellar setting! 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… Read More
Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms
Every day brings a full list of barnyard chores to keep our farmyard friends happy and healthy—so let’s get to work! Join us for our special, hands-on Family Farm Chores program. Grab your muck boots and farm together as a family! Help care for our rabbits, goats, cows, chickens, and… Read More
Crane Estate Art Show Soiree: SEIZE THE MOMENT
Don’t miss the 23rd Annual Crane Estate Art Show Soiree! Our 2026 theme is Seize the Moment, inspired by Jeff Whittum’s outstanding sculpture Osprey Hunter, winner of the 2025 People’s Choice Award. Enjoy live music, peruse artwork on two floors, and meet the artists. Advanced reservations required. Hors d’oeuvres and… Read More
Korean Classics: Adult Cooking Class
Get ready to spice up your cooking repertoire with a delicious taste of Korea! In this hands-on cooking class, we’ll dive into the bold, craveable flavors of Korean cuisine, starting with fiery-sweet tteokbokki, featuring chewy rice cakes tossed in a rich, gochujang-spiked sauce. Next, we’ll build the ultimate bibimbap, layering… Read More
Homeschool Scholars: Stories of the Farm & Coast
Join us in October & November for weekly homeschool programs exploring the stories of The Crane Estate & Appleton Farms. Participants will learn the stories of the many people & animals who have lived here over the years from Indigenous farmers & fishers, to European colonists, to local & invasive… Read More
Teen Test Kitchen – Korean Food
Join us for Teen Test Kitchen! As the leaves begin to change and the days get a little cooler, we’re inviting teen chefs into the Powisset Kitchen for an afternoon of cooking. Have you ever tried Korean food? This is the perfect time to try it! Get ready to… Read More
Homeschool Adventures: Session 2
Young explorers are invited to join us in October & November for a 4-part homeschool series that will get them active & moving with nature adventures, exercise, and outdoor skill building. While exploring Appleton Farms & the Crane Estate, participants complete active adventures & design challenges that will exercise both… Read More
The Making of a Museum: A Fruitlands Story
Fruitlands, a museum created by Clara Endicott Sears, offers an immersive tour that delves into the lives of remarkable individuals and the fascinating objects that make it unique. Clara’s insatiable passion for collecting, history, education, and preservation led to the establishment of Fruitlands Museum. Join knowledgeable guides as they lead… 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
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show Early Hours
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show is BACK! This year with more pumpkins, more fun, and an expanded schedule. Explore our famous gardens as we transform Naumkeag into a celebration of autumn with over 1,500 jack-o-lanterns, hundreds of mums, pumpkins and countless gourds – most of which were grown right here… Read More
Boo in the Barnyard at Powisset Farm
Did you know barnyard animals love Halloween too?! Join us on Halloween for this special children’s Trick or Treat event at Powisset Farm. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes and share their festive looks with the goats, sheep, chickens, and pigs in the Powisset Barnyard. Decorate a Halloween… Read More