Summer Fun

Summer! The days are longer, the nights are warmer... time to get out and celebrate the restorative delights of the season.

Summer! The days are longer, the nights are warmer… time to get out and celebrate the restorative delights of the season.

Trustees has hundreds of programs, workshops, and events to suit your every wish and whim—from concerts to camping, from paddling to picnicking, full moon adventures to weekend outings for all ages, and so much more.

Two smiling people sitting on a blanket on a green lawn at a Trustees outdoor concert

Summer Concerts

Folk, jazz, Afropop, blues, and more. Whatever your tune, you’ll find your perfect blend of live music, stunning scenery, and warm weather fun with T...
Picnic Perfect

Picnic Events

Warm weather calls for eating outdoors!
Crane Paddle Adventure

Crane Estate Kayak Adventures

Join us for guided North Shore kayaking adventures in the waters in Ipswich, MA. We offer kayak rentals and lessons, led by experienced guides.
Moose Hill Farm Trail

Outdoor Adventures

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

Our Favorite Coastal Hikes

We've selected some of our favorite and uncrowded coastal hikes for you to explore.
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!
naumkeag sunset

Day Trips in Massachusetts

Explore these day and weekend trip intineraries across the state.
Six people running on a beach during the day with ocean and blue sky in the background

Tips to Enjoy Hot Weather

Our favorite ways to enjoy the outdoors when the temperatures rise.

deCordova Exhibitions

Current, upcoming, and past exhibitions at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Visit Our Public Gardens

Experience our unique public gardens.

Historic Houses

Built from the Colonial Era to the Modern Movement, our historic homes represent architecture, design, and history that spans more than 300 years.
Massachusetts Hiking Challenge

Hike Trustees

The Trustees Hiking Challenge: With over 100 places and hundreds of miles of trails to explore, join our free challenge to get you hiking and exploring M...

Weekend or Day Trip to the North Shore

Are you thinking about a day or weekend trip to the North Shore of Massachusetts? We’ve put together a sample itinerary featuring scenic coastal vistas...

Fruitlands Exhibition Events

Discussions, lectures, demonstrations, and more relating to exhibitions at Fruitlands Museum.
castle hill family hike

Ideas for Hiking the Trustees

Curated lists and ideas for hiking Trustees properties.

Photo by Jerry Monkman

Trustees Campgrounds

The Trustees offer campgrounds set within spectacular natural surroundings.

Barnyard Fun

The youngest residents of Trustees farms can't wait to meet you!
a full moon takes up the majority of the frame, cresting over dark pine trees

Full Moon Walks & Hikes

From Full Moon Hikes to Moonlit Meditations, you will find a nighttime experience to remember.

Art Lovers Weekend in the Berkshires

We've put together a sample itinerary featuring exhibitions, flowering gardens, scenic vistas, and a cozy inn.
Elnora

Gardening Programs

It's time to get your hands dirty! The Trustees has all your gardening needs covered with workshops and tours.

Beach

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate

Ipswich | Northeast

Soak up the seaside fun at one of the Northeast's most spectacular beaches, and f...
A narrow strip of sand separates Katama Bay from the Ocean, on Norton Point Beach, as seen here from the air

Norton Point Beach

Edgartown

This stretch of sand and dunes links Martha’s Vineyard and Chappaquiddick, offe...
Birding at Bartholomew's Cobble

Birding at Trustees Properties

Year-round, there are great opportunities to spot our feathered friends at various Trustees sites. Massachusetts birding at its best.

Trustees Quest

The Trustees Quest is an outdoor, self-guided exploration for families with school-aged kids and the young at heart, with fun clues to navigate through f...