Hiking

Intro to the Outdoors: A Beginner’s Outdoor Exploration & Skill-Building Workshop

Ready to start your outdoor journey—but not sure where to begin? Join us for a welcoming, beginner-friendly session designed to build your confidence, comfort, and connection with the outdoors. We’ll kick things off at Weir River Farm in our Studio classroom with an interactive workshop covering the basics: what to… Read More

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Family Pumpkin Fairy House Building

In this hands-on, family-friendly workshop, we’ll work together using natural materials, pressed flowers, and your imagination to create a fall pumpkin fairy house! Each ticket includes 1 pumpkin per child & their adult helper, fairy house materials (moss, twigs, pebbles, acorns, leaves, tree base, etc.), guided instruction, creative inspiration, apple… Read More

Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms

Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms

Join us for open and free programming and demonstrations every Saturday! Meet the animals of Appleton, learn about why farmers keep animals, and the role they play alongside us on the farm. These rotating family-friendly farm education sessions are for all ages- kids and adults alike! Information is geared towards… Read More

Language of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community

Join Jeremy Mohawk, Language Teacher for the Stockbridge-Munsee Community for an engaging exploration of the Mohican and Munsee languages and the worldviews they carry. This interactive session invites participants to experience the language through their senses and connect deeply with the cultural knowledge and values embedded in each word. Read More

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Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus

Step into a sweet winter wonderland and join Mrs. Claus for a cozy, hands-on cookie decorating workshop perfect for kids and families! Decorate festive holiday cookies with colorful icing, sprinkles, and cheerful toppings—plus enjoy holiday crafts, festive music, and a warm hello from the North Pole’s favorite hostess. Workshop Includes:… Read More

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Winter Cookie Decorating Workshop

Join us for a cozy winter adventure where stories and sweets come together! We’ll start with a winter-themed story that explores the magic of the season—snowflakes, animals in hibernation, and how nature changes in the cold. Then, kids will decorate cookies inspired by what they’ve learned, using icing and sprinkles… Read More

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Make and Mingle: Needle Felted Snowmen

Relax and unwind with friends and family while creating your very own needle-felted snowmen while enjoying some festive, bubbly refreshments! Watch as a festive, fuzzy, snowman comes to life as you turn simple wool roving into a holiday masterpiece. Your new friend can find a home hanging on the… Read More

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Appleton Cocktail Workshop: Holiday Mixology with Privateer Rum (21+)

Our friends at Privateer Rum, born and raised in Ipswich Mass (ahoy!), are hosting a holiday mixology series to warm your soul and invigorate your mind with (rum) knowledge. Join us to learn the science of distilling, how to easily pair flavors, and replicate the results at home. In… Read More

At Last Roses

Gardening Q&A at Symphony Garden

Come prepared with gardening questions to ask expert gardeners Max at this casual community meetup! Drawing on their wealth of experiance they will trouble shoot and answer your questions. Example topics include Pest ID Crop Planning Plant Health Compost Maintenance And more Sharing tips and tricks with other participants is… Read More

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Make and Mingle: Collaged Ornaments

Kick off the holiday season by enjoying time with family and friends as you create your own historically inspired ornaments while enjoying some festive, bubbly refreshments! Using the Victorian art of decoupage, create your own unique ornament decorated with winter motifs, perfect for hanging on the tree, giving as… Read More

Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms

Cancelled – Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms

Join us for open and free programming and demonstrations every Saturday! Meet the animals of Appleton, learn about why farmers keep animals, and the role they play alongside us on the farm. These rotating family-friendly farm education sessions are for all ages- kids and adults alike! Information is geared towards… Read More

Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms

Cancelled – Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms

Join us for open and free programming and demonstrations every Saturday! Meet the animals of Appleton, learn about why farmers keep animals, and the role they play alongside us on the farm. These rotating family-friendly farm education sessions are for all ages- kids and adults alike! Information is geared towards… Read More