Family Cow Connection at Appleton Farms
Immerse your family in the heartwarming experience of being up close and personal with one of our favorite farm animals – cows! Cuddle, brush, and sit with our hand-raised cows at Appleton Farms. Visit our scenic and historic farm and enjoy Family Cow Connection session with our two Jersey Dairy… Read More
Fall Fun Story Hour Pop-Ups: Fall Colors
Join us throughout September and October and explore the natural world through stories, crafts, and fun fall activities in a landscape that inspired writers and environmentalists! Stop by the historic site for a free pop-up story hour where we’ll read nature inspired children’s books and do a simple craft together!… Read More
Fruitlands Fairy Forest
Calling All Woodland Fairies and Gnomes! The Fruitlands Fairy Forest is back! While living at Fruitlands, 10-year-old Louisa May Alcott wrote in her diary that she “had a lovely time in the woods with Anna and Lizzie. We were fairies, and made gowns and paper wings. I ‘flied’ the highest… Read More
Fruitlands Fairy Forest
Calling All Woodland Fairies and Gnomes! The Fruitlands Fairy Forest is back! While living at Fruitlands, 10-year-old Louisa May Alcott wrote in her diary that she “had a lovely time in the woods with Anna and Lizzie. We were fairies, and made gowns and paper wings. I ‘flied’ the highest… Read More
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show is BACK! This year with more pumpkins, more fun, and an expanded schedule! Explore our famous gardens as we transform Naumkeag into a celebration of autumn with over 1,500 jack-o-lanterns, hundreds of mums, pumpkins and countless gourds – most of which were grown right… Read More
Farm Explorers at Weir River Farm
Weir River Farm is full of barnyard fun! Meet our friendly goats, pigs, and all of the animals in the barnyard. We invite your little farmers to experience life in the barnyard up close and participate in age-appropriate activities and adventures on the farm. Farm Explorers is recommended for… Read More
Colorful Accordion Books
Taking inspiration from the colorful world around us, and artist Brece Honeycutt’s new accordion book installation “anything but drab,” stop by the Family Learning Center in the Fruitlands Farmhouse to make your own accordion booklet! Using a template, create your own rainbow of words and images inspired by the… Read More
Coskata-Coatue Natural History Tour
Join our expert guides on this over-sand vehicle beach tour and learn about the fascinating flora and fauna at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Experience beautiful and unique habitats including salt marshes, the barrier beach system, and the marine environment. Learn how sea level rise and more frequent and severe storms threaten… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – FALL SESSION
*ONLY A FEW OPENINGS LEFT! REGISTER TODAY!* FIDDLEHEADS FALL SEMESTER 2025: Fall is here and harvest is in full swing! It’s a great time for your preschooler to learn what our fields, barnyard, and forest have to offer. Join us on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-12:30 for a preschool… Read More
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show is BACK! This year with more pumpkins, more fun, and an expanded schedule! Explore our famous gardens as we transform Naumkeag into a celebration of autumn with over 1,500 jack-o-lanterns, hundreds of mums, pumpkins and countless gourds – most of which were grown right… Read More
Barnyard Story Hour at Weir River Farm
Barnyard stories really come to life when you get to meet the main characters up close and personal! Bring the kids to Weir River Farm for our farm fresh version of ‘story time.’ Explore the barnyard and meet our barnyard friends such as Pepper the goat and Primrose the pig. Read More
deCordova by Moonlight – Hunter's Moon
Bring your family and friends to see deCordova’s famous sculptures transformed by the moonlight in this special after-hours tour. October’s full moon commemorates the hunting season, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Small group tours with deCordova’s experienced Museum Guides last 60-75 minutes. Please dress for the weather with… Read More