Halloween On The Hill

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 family days

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

WRF barnyard

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

Fun at Notch Biergartens at Chestnut Hill Farm

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 Hike

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

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

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

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

Mass Oyster Project

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

Corn husk creations

CraneExplorer: Corn Husk Creations

Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day by learning about Native American culture and crafting with us at The Crane Estate. Crane educators will share Indigenous stories and a fun craft learned from our collaborator Anne Jennison, an Abenaki storyteller and traditional performer. Learn about wampum, turtle island, the three sisters, and the… Read More

fall woods

Fall Foliage Hike at Chesterfield Gorge with Adventure East

October can be the most beautiful time of year for exploring the local forests of New England. We have carefully chosen the best scenic Trustees of Reservations properties for optimal foliage viewing. Go on an adventure with a knowledgeable guide who can help you identify all the wild wonders of… Read More