Fall Fun at Powisset Farm
Celebrate all things autumn at historic Powisset Farm! Bring your best flannel, friends, and family for a fantastic fall day on the 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… Read More
Fall Concert: Mary Gauthier
On Thursdays this September and October, join us at Fruitlands Museum for a Fall Concert Series in the event tent. On Thursday, October 3 we welcome Mary Gauthier to the stage! “With songwriting as powerful as hers, there’s no need to go looking for qualifiers. She’s a unique, intrinsically… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – FALL SESSION
Fall is here and harvest is in full swing! It’s a great time for your preschooler to learn what our fields, barnyard, and forest have to offer. Join us on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-12:30 for a preschool drop-off series on farm animals, life cycles, plant parts, and farm fun!… Read More
Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms
Barnyard stories really come alive when you get to see the main characters in real life! Bring the kids down to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh version of story time. Explore the farmstead, visit our learning garden, see our cows, goats, and rabbits, and find a spot to play under… Read More
Choate Island Day – Self-Guided Experience
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 Bay. The island was first home to indigenous farmers and… Read More
Choate Island Day – Guided Experience (afternoon)
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 Bay. The island was first home to indigenous farmers and… Read More
Choate Island Day – Guided Experience (morning)
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 Bay. The island was first home to indigenous farmers and… 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
Urban Agriculture & Climate Fair
Urban Agriculture and Climate Fair at Nightingale Community Garden A day of hands-on demos and activities showcasing urban agriculture and climate justice work across Boston! Fun and learning for all ages. Garden and cooking demos, live animals, and resources for building a climate resilient Boston. Enjoy food for sale from… Read More
Indigenous Teachings with the Elements Film Screening
Indigenous Teachings with the Elements Film Screening at the Edgewater Food Forest Join us in the beautiful Edgewater Food Forest for a screening of a series of short films focused on the four elements, made by members of the Native Land Conservancy. This mini-documentary series, produced and directed by… Read More
Fall Concert: Harrison Goodell & Jake Swamp and the Pine
Young superstars Harrison Goodell & Jake Swamp and the Pine (Drew Zieff) will hit the Fruitlands fall stage for an incredible night of music on Thursday, September 26! Harrison Goodell Hailing from seacoast New Hampshire, singer-songwriter Harrison Goodell was raised on American staples like Tom Petty, Paul Simon, and Billy… Read More