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Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa

This event has sold out. Join us for Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa at Long Hill! Enjoy the beauty of December at Long Hill by meeting Santa Claus, having your photo taken with him, and exploring our wintery grounds with fun holiday-inspired activities. During this program, we’ll have a photographer on… Read More

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Christmas at the Manse

Step back in time and embark on a journey through a breathtaking colonial home, beautifully transformed for the holiday season! Uncover the enchanting tales woven into its rich history during this captivating 45-minute tour. Imagine standing in a house built in 1770, gazing out at the very battlefield where the… Read More

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CraneOutdoors: King Tide Hike

This high tide is royalty! Here’s your chance to see the king….tide that is. Join us for a hike to learn about extreme high tides, known as king tides, which are happening more often due to environmental change. These extreme tides have a variety of impacts on the coast, including… Read More

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Winterlights at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens

Winterlights is back! Join us for a magical outdoor experience at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, and see the gardens aglow with your favorite enchanting light displays, as well as, some fun and exciting additions to this years display. A fun event for the whole family to ring in the winter… Read More

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Winterlights at Naumkeag

Winterlights is back! Join us for a magical outdoor experience at Naumkeag as it sparkles with thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the whole family for a fun and safe outdoor experience. Winterlights runs Wednesday through Sunday each week from the Friday after Thanksgiving through the first… Read More

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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

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CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

CraneExplorer events are designed to appeal to the little ones* while giving their parents a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Crane Estate. These hikes cover less ground to accommodate smaller strides and have more frequent stops to look, listen, and learn from our CraneOutdoors guides. Not just… Read More

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CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl

Wide-open coastal sites are the location of choice for wintering Snowy Owls; common perches are dunes and salt hay staddles. In winters past, these owls have been frequent visitors to the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Join us for a family snowy owl prowl as we hike the dunes in search of… Read More