Oktoberfest

Date Night: Oktoberfest – Adult Cooking Class

Grab your date and a plate of delicious German cuisine for a romantic Oktoberfest date night. Originating in Munich in the early nineteenth century, Oktoberfest is a traditional German festival featuring food, beer, and music. The festival was created to spread the Bavarian sense of gemütlichkeit—cordiality. In this hands-on cooking… Read More

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Old Growth Forest Walk with Adventure East

Join us in exploring what an ancient forest may have resembled. The Rivulet at the William Cullen Bryant Homestead is home to old growth, including ancient specimens of hemlock and a magnificent cherry tree. The Pine Loop features enormous white pines that reach heights of 150 feet – standing among… Read More

Choate Island and back beach

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

Weir River Farm Festival

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

Weir River Farm Festival

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

Beech Street Pottery

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

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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

Brece Honeycutt

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

Beech Street Pottery

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