Christmas at Castle Hill

A Colorful Christmas at Castle Hill

Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don’t miss this year’s festival of color. Each room in our 1920s mansion is decorated with a different vibrant color scheme. Enjoy freshly baked cookies and hot chocolate, try the Crane holiday eye spy, and shop in the Castle Hill Gift… Read More

Full Moon Tours at deCordova

deCordova by Moonlight – Full Cold Moon Sculpture Tour

Bring your family and friends to see deCordova’s famous sculptures transformed by the moonlight on this special after-hours tour. December’s full Cold moon marks the end of the lunar cycle and the year. It will light the sculptures, cast shadows, and prompt you to discover new reasons to appreciate art… 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

Luminaries Solstice

Luminaria on the Greenway

Come join The Trustees Boston Waterfront Initiative (http://thetrustees.org/onewaterfront) for our FREE 4th Annual Luminaria, while we enjoy a stroll down the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway in East Boston, listen to festive holiday music, and keep warm with some delicious hot chocolate. This is an event for the whole family to… Read More

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Night Tree Celebration at Appleton Farms

Join us at Appleton for this holiday tradition to feed the animals of the forest from your own handcrafted edible ornament. We will begin the night in our historic carriage barn where we will cozy in with hot cocoa and popcorn to read the holiday classic tale “Night Tree” by… Read More

Conchords

Cancelled – deCordova Performance Series: Celebrate the Holidays with the Conchords

Join the Conchords, a dynamic six-member a cappella group, for an unforgettable evening filled with festive singing, delicious hot chocolate, and creative ornament making! Sponsored by First Parish in Concord, the Conchords blend decades of vocal experience into harmonious performances across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. From lively jazz to heartfelt… Read More

Winterlights

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

Full Moon Over Dunes

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

Full Moon Over Dunes

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

Christmas at Castle Hill

A Colorful Christmas at Castle Hill

Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don’t miss this year’s festival of color. Each room in our 1920s mansion is decorated with a different vibrant color scheme. Enjoy freshly baked cookies and hot chocolate, try the Crane holiday eye spy, and shop in the Castle Hill Gift… Read More