Wisdom Keeping: Abenaki Stories and Storytelling Traditions
Traditional Native American storyteller and historian of European and Abenaki heritage, Anne Jennison will give a performance of Traditional Abenaki stories at Appleton Farms in Ipswich, MA. Appleton Farms sits on part of the land also known as Agawam, within the traditional lands of the Pennacook Abenaki confederacy. The Abenaki… Read More
Oktoberfest at Minton
An Oktoberfest biergarten in the community garden! Enjoy local brews, live music, and Halloween activities for the whole family in the Minton Stable garden in JP. Drinks: Roundhead Brewery, a Hyde Park based Latino owned brewery, will be pour local brews with their mobile beer garden! Food: Dominican style empanadas… Read More
Fall Foliage Walk through Whitney and Thayer Woods
Join experienced Trustees staff on an easy to moderate 2.5 mile hike through Whitney and Thayer Woods. Starting from Weir River Farm and looping through Whitney and Thayer Woods, this hike will take approximately 1.5 hours. During the hike enjoy the crisp fall air while strolling through the beautiful woodlands… Read More
Halloween on the Hill 2025
This October, the gardens at Long Hill come alive with Halloween magic! Join us for Halloween on the Hill, an enchanting outdoor experience filled with glowing jack-o’-lanterns, creative seasonal displays, and family-friendly frights. Wander our woodland trail lined with over 1,500 hand-carved themed jack-o-lantern pumpkins, larger-than-life Halloween decorations, hundreds of… Read More
Fall Fun at Powisset Farm
Join us every Saturday and Sunday in October to enjoy a classic New England fall day at the farm featuring hayrides, live music, a climbing haystack, scenic walking trails, a Story Walk, fall scavenger hunt, and a visit to see the barnyard animals. Enjoy farm-fresh food, hot and cold cider, wine and craft beer, and other seasonal treats available… Read More
Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm
Welcome to Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm! 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. It’s Halloween at Weir… Read More
Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm
It’s Halloween at Weir River Farm! Wear your costume and meet Petunia the pig, Betty the sheep, Pepper the goat, and many more barnyard friends! Take part in a festive scavenger hunt, create a seasonal craft, and enjoy a sweet treat. After your visit to the Barnyard, hike the woodland… Read More
Halloween on the Hill 2025
This October, the gardens at Long Hill come alive with Halloween magic! Join us for Halloween on the Hill, an enchanting outdoor experience filled with glowing jack-o’-lanterns, creative seasonal displays, and family-friendly frights. Wander our woodland trail lined with over 1,500 hand-carved themed jack-o-lantern pumpkins, larger-than-life Halloween decorations, hundreds of… Read More
Halloween on the Hill 2025
This October, the gardens at Long Hill come alive with Halloween magic! Join us for Halloween on the Hill, an enchanting outdoor experience filled with glowing jack-o’-lanterns, creative seasonal displays, and family-friendly frights. Wander our woodland trail lined with over 1,500 hand-carved themed jack-o-lantern pumpkins, larger-than-life Halloween decorations, hundreds of… Read More
Halloween on the Hill 2025
This October, the gardens at Long Hill come alive with Halloween magic! Join us for Halloween on the Hill, an enchanting outdoor experience filled with glowing jack-o’-lanterns, creative seasonal displays, and family-friendly frights. Wander our woodland trail lined with over 1,500 hand-carved themed jack-o-lantern pumpkins, larger-than-life Halloween decorations, hundreds of… Read More
Crane Coastal Lecture: Restoring Oysters & Our Coastal Marine Habitat
Join us for a lecture and Q&A, to learn about the important habitat restoration work of the Massachusetts Oyster Project, which works to restore oyster reefs, recycle shells, and engage communities in protecting our coastal waters. Oysters naturally filter and clean the ocean while creating critical habitat for marine life. Read More
Art of Presence: Family Yoga at deCordova
Bring the whole family for Art of Presence: Family Yoga, a playful and engaging outdoor yoga experience at deCordova Sculpture Park. Surrounded by art and nature, families will move, stretch, and breathe together in a fun and welcoming environment. These interactive sessions encourage creativity, mindfulness, and… Read More