**New Date** deCordova Performance Series: Arias Aloft
Arias Aloft: Chromatic Join us for a magical evening of opera, musical theater, cabaret, and circus in the deCordova Sculpture Park! Spread a blanket on the ground, or bring your own chair for a wonderful, family-friendly evening. Circus 617 and Opera Untapped combine two thrilling art forms against a stunning… Read More
Sheep Stroll at Weir River Farm
Come take a walk on the woolly side! Join us for a unique and unforgettable Sheep Stroll at Weir River Farm! Walk alongside our friendly flock of sheep as we explore the farm’s beautiful trails, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. Along the way, you’ll… Read More
Discover World’s End: Shells & Shore Life
Ever wonder what’s hiding along the shores of World’s End? Join us for a hands-on beachcombing adventure as we uncover the many shells and coastal creatures along our shoreline. We’ll explore the variety of shells found here and who they belong to—from snails and clams to crabs and more—and learn… Read More
CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike
Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place… A stroll along the spine of Castle Hill, starting at the… Read More
Afternoon Tea and Tour in the Gardens
We’re delighted to welcome you back for our new Afternoon Tea and Tour experience at Long Hill! In this new and improved experience, visitors will get a brief tour of the Long Hill gardens to experience the season and then indulge in a charming assortment of tea sandwiches, freshly baked… 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
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
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
The Revolutions of The Ashley House: A Guided Tour
Discover how the ideals of liberty and justice played out in complex ways within this 18th-century homestead on a thought-provoking guided tour. This wasn’t just the home of prominent patriot John Ashley and his family, but also of the people they enslaved here. One of them, Elizabeth ‘Mum Bett’… Read More
Old Growth Forest Walk with Adventure East
Join Adventure East for a guided woodland walk at the William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington, MA. This walk explores one of Western Massachusetts’ most remarkable forest landscapes. Your naturalist guide will introduce the area’s towering white pines, ancient hemlocks, and diverse hardwoods while sharing the natural history, forest ecology,… Read More
Castle Hill Tour: Grand Stairs to Back Stairs
Do you want to see the whole house? Are you up for a deep dive into life with the Crane family and their servants? Are you curious about how the various elements of the Great House worked together? This extended tour will take you from the luxurious living quarters to… Read More
The Land Tells Our Stories Artist Workshop: Cyanotype Silk Painting with Ella Mahoney
Join us for a series of artist-led workshops at Fruitlands as part of The Land Tells Our Stories, a state-wide exhibit of outdoor sculpture. This workshop will focus on the work of Ella Mahoney and explore the silk painting techniques she uses in her outdoor installations. Moshup’s… Read More