Foundations and History at Ward Reservation
Join local historian and author Jane Cairns for this walk and learn about the early history of a piece of Andover that is now part of the Ward Reservation. The stone foundations on the southern edge of the Reservation near Tucker Road continue to spark interest and curiosity. Jane’s talk… Read More
Barn to Run Trail Race
Part of the Barn to Run Trail Race Series, the Powisset Farm Trail Run includes running the trails of the farm and through Noanet Woodlands. There are four race distances to choose from and your entry fee includes a great race on a well-marked course, plus swag, race photos, awards… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon
Transformed and illuminated by the glow of the full moon, the beach and dunes of Castle Neck are a stunningly beautiful landscape. To experience this special place at this magical time, join us for a unique hiking experience. We’ll start with the beauty of a sunset while taking an evening… Read More
Dog Halloween Costume Contest at deCordova!
The Dog Halloween Costume Contest at deCordova is a “pawfect” opportunity for pups and their parents to show off their festive attire! All well-behaved dogs (and their owners) are welcome to enter the costume contest. Please bring your dog on leash and only bring dogs who can get along… Read More
Castle Hill Tour: Guest of the Cranes
It’s 1929 and you’ve just arrived after a long journey to see the Great House at Castle Hill and to visit your friends, the Crane family, of Crane plumbing fame. You are greeted at the door by household staff and your adventure as a “Guest of the Cranes” begins. A… Read More
An Afternoon of Poetry
Join the New England Poetry Club amidst the beautiful landscape of the Fruitlands hillside for an afternoon of poetry sharing their work in a setting steeped in literary history. Founded in 1915, the New England Poetry Club has long championed poets with ties to… Read More
Halloween in the Morning Mist
Celebrate Halloween at deCordova with your little one! Spend a crisp fall morning with your family in the Sculpture Park and complete gently-ghoulish activities designed for preschoolers and toddlers. Work with educators to explore spiders through a collaborative rope web installation and sculptures inspired by the 8-legged arachnids. Read More
Full Moon Hike at Notchview with Adventure East
Join Adventure East for an enchanting Full Moon Hike at Notchview in Windsor, MA, where the mystical energy of the full moon illuminates our path and fosters a sense of community. This approximately three hour hike features mostly flat terrain with beautifully groomed trails nestled among red spruce and northern… Read More
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show is BACK! Explore our famous gardens as we transform Naumkeag into a celebration of autumn with over a thousand jack-o’-lanterns, hundreds of mums, pumpkins and countless gourds – most of which were grown right here at Naumkeag. Hot cider and fall treats will be… Read More
Halloween on the Hill 2026
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 2,000 hand-carved themed jack-o-lantern pumpkins, larger-than-life Halloween decorations, and immersive… 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
Closing Reception – Seashores and Garden
Join us from 1-3PM for a closing reception to “Seashores and Gardens,” a one-woman-exhibit by award winning oil painter and Massachusetts local Mary Rose O’Connell. This exhibition at the Wayside Gallery consists of a curated selection of oil paintings of New England’s crashing coastlines, for which Mary Rose is especially… Read More