There’s a winter-like chill in the air, and we’re excited to enter this next season here at The Trustees! This weekend, join us for holiday favorites, hands-on fun, and more. And don’t miss out on Winterlights, happening at the Bradley Estate in Canton and Naumkeag in Stockbridge. 

Holiday happenings continue across the state. Shop the Powisset Farm Store in Dover with a different festive theme each day, including Ugly Sweater Friday. And, on Saturday, enjoy a Holiday Cooking Demo at the Powisset Farm Kitchen with Chef Thi. At Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, relax and unwind with friends and family while creating your very own needle-felted snowmen and enjoy festive, bubbly refreshments. Christmas at Castle Hill in Ipswich continues with its theme, A Nod to Nature, as does Christmas at the Manse at the Old Manse in Concord, along with the candlelit tour! 

Get the kiddos involved! At Stevens-Coolidge House and Gardens in North Andover, enjoy winter cookie decorating, and even a special session with a visit from Mrs. Claus! Looking for the guy in red? He’s also stopping by Stevens-Coolidge, and making a trip to Weir River Farm in Hingham for sensory-friendly photo hours. A photographer will be on hand with experience working with neurodivergent children. There is also a sensory-friendly hour at Winterlights at the Bradley Estate in Canton, a gentle, less crowded, supported experience geared towards individuals with sensory needs. Each time slot will have a smaller number of tickets available, meaning you’ll have more space to explore and less dense crowds on the property grounds. 

Appleton Farms’ Five Days of Makers continues through the weekend in Ipswich. The Five Days of Makers event brings together local artisans and craftspeople for a celebration of artistry and tradition. Each day during the week of December 9th-13th the farm will host and feature a local artisan between 2-6pm. Don’t miss the last two days, Friday and Saturday.