Concerts

Family Fun

Concerts

Whatever your tune, find your perfect blend of live music and stunning scenery with The Trustees.

Concerts will return in Spring/Summer 2026, featuring the perfect blend of live music and stunning locations!

Concerts

Friday, May 15

Friday, May 15

Classical At Crane Isn’t A Drag With Dr. Viola Voilà

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy an evening with Dr. Viola Voilà featuring a classical repertoire on viola and piano.

Saturday, May 16

Saturday, May 16

Scenic Songs: A Hiking Concert with Nora Meier, Alouette Batteau, & Nicol&aa...

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Calling all music lovers and hiking enthusiasts! Join us for guided hikes and intimate live experiences like no other.

Thursday, June 4

Thursday, June 4

Music and Silk: An Ancient Animal and a Shorebird’s Survival

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join us for an evening of music and visual arts, inspired by the Great Marsh and it's wild inhabitants.

Sunday, June 14

Sunday, June 14

Scenic Songs: A Hiking Concert with Erin McKeown

Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield

Calling all music lovers and hiking enthusiasts! Join us for guided hikes and intimate live experiences like no other.

Saturday, June 20

Saturday, June 20

Summer Solstice at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Join us for the best summer celebration on the South Shore!

Saturday, June 20

Saturday, June 20

Father's Day Pizza & BBQ Bash at Appleton Farms

Appleton Farms | Hamilton & Ipswich

Celebrate Dad with wood-fired pizza, local beer, BBQ and live music at Appleton Farms!

Sunday, June 21

Classical At Crane Isn’t A Drag With Dr. Viola Voilà

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy an evening with Dr. Viola Voilà featuring a classical repertoire on viola and piano.

Thursday, June 25

Thursday, June 25

Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Live music, local food, craft brews, and the South Shore's best views!

Thursday, June 25

Thursday, June 25

Castle Hill Picnic Concert: THE FAR OUT

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Picnic Concerts feature a different family-friendly band performing on Castle Hill’s Grand Allee overlooking Crane Beach.

Thursday, June 25

Thursday, June 25

Thursday Summer Sunsets at Powisset Farm

Powisset Farm | Dover

Spend a perfect summer evening at Powisset Farm!

Friday, June 26

Friday, June 26

deCordova Performance Series: Vance Gilbert

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

An unforgettable summer evening of music, storytelling, and soul with Vance Gilbert under the open sky.

Sunday, June 28

Sunday, June 28

deCordova Performance Series: Arias Aloft

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Grace in the Air, Power in the Voice - Arias Aloft!

Thursday, July 2

Castle Hill Picnic Concert: VOODOO LOUNGE

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Picnic Concerts feature a different family-friendly band performing on Castle Hill’s Grand Allee overlooking Crane Beach.

Thursday, July 9

Castle Hill Picnic Concert: STUDIO TWO

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Picnic Concerts feature a different family-friendly band performing on Castle Hill’s Grand Allee overlooking Crane Beach.

Friday, July 10

Friday, July 10

deCordova Performance Series: Leslie Mendelson

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

An intimate evening of soulful vocals and standout songwriting with Leslie Mendelson under the open sky.

Sunday, July 12

Sunday, July 12

Scenic Songs: A Hiking Concert with Forsyth

World’s End | Hingham

Calling all music lovers and hiking enthusiasts! Join us for guided hikes and intimate live experiences like no other.

Wednesday, July 15

Castle Hill Picnic Concert: DISCO DREAM

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Picnic Concerts feature a different family-friendly band performing on Castle Hill’s Grand Allee overlooking Crane Beach.

Thursday, July 16

Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Live music, local food, craft brews, and the South Shore's best views!

Thursday, July 16

Castle Hill Picnic Concert: WHAT TIME IS IT, MR. FOX?

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Picnic Concerts feature a different family-friendly band performing on Castle Hill’s Grand Allee overlooking Crane Beach.

Wednesday, July 22

Castle Hill Picnic Concert: LOS SUGAR KINGS

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Picnic Concerts feature a different family-friendly band performing on Castle Hill’s Grand Allee overlooking Crane Beach.

Thursday, July 23

Castle Hill Picnic Concert: FORTUNE

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Picnic Concerts feature a different family-friendly band performing on Castle Hill’s Grand Allee overlooking Crane Beach.

Thursday, July 23

Thursday Summer Sunsets at Powisset Farm

Powisset Farm | Dover

Spend a perfect summer evening at Powisset Farm!

Friday, July 24

Friday, July 24

deCordova Performance Series: Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

A high-energy night of klezmer music and dance with Ezekiel’s Wheels under the open sky.

Thursday, July 30

Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Live music, local food, craft brews, and the South Shore's best views!

Thursday, July 30

Thursday, July 30

Summer Concert Series: The Love Dogs

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Boston’s The Love Dogs light up the Fruitlands stage with irresistible jump blues and dance-all-night energy.

Thursday, July 30

Castle Hill Picnic Concert: BEANTOWN SWING ORCHESTRA

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Picnic Concerts feature a different family-friendly band performing on Castle Hill’s Grand Allee overlooking Crane Beach.

Saturday, August 1

Saturday, August 1

Scenic Songs: A Hiking Concert with Sweet Petunia

Appleton Farms | Hamilton & Ipswich

Calling all music lovers and hiking enthusiasts! Join us for guided hikes and intimate live experiences like no other.

Thursday, August 6

Thursday, August 6

Summer Concert Series: Blackstone Valley Quartet

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Soaring string set the scene for a spectacular summer evening!

Thursday, August 6

Castle Hill Picnic Concert: SOUL REBEL PROJECT

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Picnic Concerts feature a different family-friendly band performing on Castle Hill’s Grand Allee overlooking Crane Beach.

Friday, August 7

Friday, August 7

deCordova Performance Series: Ellis Paul

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

A rare evening of masterful storytelling and song with folk legend Ellis Paul under the open sky.

Thursday, August 13

Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Live music, local food, craft brews, and the South Shore's best views!

Thursday, August 13

Castle Hill Picnic Concert: SOUL CITY

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Picnic Concerts feature a different family-friendly band performing on Castle Hill’s Grand Allee overlooking Crane Beach.

Thursday, August 13

Thursday Summer Sunsets at Powisset Farm

Powisset Farm | Dover

Spend a perfect summer evening at Powisset Farm!

Thursday, August 20

Castle Hill Picnic Concert: ENTRAIN

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Picnic Concerts feature a different family-friendly band performing on Castle Hill’s Grand Allee overlooking Crane Beach.

Thursday, August 27

Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Live music, local food, craft brews, and the South Shore's best views!

Thursday, August 27

Castle Hill Picnic Concert: ORVILLE GIDDINGS BAND

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Picnic Concerts feature a different family-friendly band performing on Castle Hill’s Grand Allee overlooking Crane Beach.

Saturday, September 19

Saturday, September 19

Scenic Songs: A Hiking Concert with Rachel Sumner

North Common Meadow | Petersham

Calling all music lovers and hiking enthusiasts! Join us for guided hikes and intimate live experiences like no other.

Sunday, October 4

Sunday, October 4

Scenic Songs: A Hiking Concert with The Nields

Rocky Woods | Medfield

Calling all music lovers and hiking enthusiasts! Join us for guided hikes and intimate live experiences like no other.

Picnic Events

Warm weather calls for eating outdoors!

Crane Estate Kayak Adventures

Join us for a guided kayak adventure in the Crane Wildlife Refuge on the waters of Ipswich, MA. We offer kayak rentals and lessons, led by experienced gu...

Striped umbrella in the foreground of a busy Crane Beach

Summer Fun

From concerts to camping, from paddling to picnicking, The Trustees offers summer adventures and weekend outings for all ages.

Couple of beers on the patio at deCordova

Biergartens & Beer Events

Join us for beers in our spectacular settings: biergardens, after-hike tastings, craft beers at sunset picnics, and more!

Outdoor Adventures

Guided hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking adventures at Trustees properties that are truly hidden gems.

Summer Family Fun

A variety of ways to get the whole family out! From art-making, and easy hikes, to outdoor concerts and picnics, you are sure to find something.