Amity Island 5k & Fun Run
Registration live here! Join us for the 10th Annual Amity Island 5K & Fun Run! Amity means friendship and we love running with our friends! Join us on Sunday, August 2, for a 5K race in Katama. The course starts and finishes at The Farm Institute and is… Read More
Roaring Twenties Lawn Party
Don’t miss the party of the summer! You’ll find jazz musicians on 2 stages, antique autos, a vintage fair, flappers and dandies, and picnickers galore. Explore the formal gardens, compete in contests, take a dance lesson, participate in a fashion parade, and enjoy a drink at the Bootlegger’s Garden featuring… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point
There’s no better excuse to explore Cedar Point—the western-most part of the Crane Estate—than a hike at sunset. This two-hour adventure in a lesser-known part of the property has it all… A stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of the Great House A hike down the Woodland Trail leading to… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Kayak Historic Fox Creek
The Great Marsh—the largest contiguous salt marsh in New England—is not only brimming with fascinating natural history, it is also home to a rich cultural history. Nowhere is this more evident than in the meandering waters of Fox Creek. Connecting the tidal estuaries of the Essex River basin and the… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Kayak Adventure on the Castle Neck River
One of the best ways to enjoy the natural beauty of the Massachusetts North Shore is kayaking the placid waters of the Great Marsh—the largest continuous stretch of salt marsh in New England, extending from Cape Ann to New Hampshire. The Castle Neck peninsula on the Crane Estate is a… Read More
Scenic Songs: A Hiking Concert with Sweet Petunia
Calling all hiking enthusiasts and music lovers! The Trustees and Passim are thrilled to collaborate for the 2026 Scenic Songs series, bringing Passim’s renowned folk music to The Trustees’ special places across Massachusetts. Join us on the trail with some of your favorite performing artists for guided… Read More
Barnyard Buddies at Powisset Farm
Morning has arrived at Powisset Farm, and our barnyard buddies are ready to welcome you! Join our livestock staff each Saturday morning in the barnyard for a fun, interactive barnyard experience. Roll up your sleeves and meet the animals who call Powisset Farm home. Along the way, you’ll learn how… Read More
Whimsical Fairy StoryWalk®
Celebrate the magic of the Garden to Garden Trail as each page of Backyard Fairies by Phoebe Wahl unfolds along the path, inviting young imaginations to discover an enchanting world where fairies, flowers, woodland creatures, and hidden garden treasures come to life. Along the way, keep an eye… Read More
Whimsical Fairy StoryWalk®
Celebrate the magic of the garden with our Whimsical Fairy StoryWalk® adventure for the whole family! Stroll through the gardens as each page of Backyard Fairies by Phoebe Wahl unfolds along the path, inviting young imaginations to discover an enchanting world where fairies, flowers, woodland creatures, and hidden garden… Read More
Pick Your Own Sunflowers
Come tour the Farm Institute’s one-acre sunflower field! Pick-your-own sunflowers are available now through mid-August. Each family admission includes up to five guests and a total of a dozen sunflower stems per group. Additional sunflowers are available for purchase on site, $2/stem. Pre-registration encouraged as buckets & clippers are limited. Read More
Roaring Twenties Lawn Party
Don’t miss the party of the summer! You’ll find jazz musicians on 2 stages, antique autos, a vintage fair, flappers and dandies, and picnickers galore. Explore the formal gardens, compete in contests, take a dance lesson, participate in a fashion parade, and enjoy a drink at the Bootlegger’s Garden featuring… Read More
Geology Walk at World's End
If you think you know all of the history of World’s End, step back in deep time to look for evidence of the ancient igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary bedrock, as well as volcanoes, submarine mudslides, and mountainous rivers within this portion of the 400 million year old Boston Basin. We… Read More