It’s Labor Day Weekend, and while it may be the unofficial end of summer, there’s still plenty to do and explore with The Trustees while the warm weather lingers! 

For families with little ones, there’s programming Friday – Monday for everyone to enjoy! Explore the natural world through stories, crafts, and fun fall activities in a landscape that inspired writers and environmentalists at The Old Manse in Concord. Join livestock staff Saturday morning in the barnyard at Powisset Farm in Dover for a fun, interactive barnyard experience. Don your wings, grab your crowns, and come play in the woods at the Fruitlands Fairy Forest at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard. 

It’s one of the best times of year to head to our properties on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Whether you opt for Family Ice Cream Making on the Farm at The FARM Institute on Martha’s Vineyard, or Where Land Meets Sea: A Coskata–Coatue Nature Tour at Coskata‑Coatue Wildlife Refuge on Nantucket, you’re sure to enjoy the experience. 

Crane Beach has been the place to be all summer, but be sure to check out the rest of the Crane Estate in Ipswich, too! Enjoy a kayak adventure on the Castle Neck River or kayak out to Choate Island for a hike with CraneOutdoors on the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Or opt for a tour up at Castle Hill. The popular Highlights on the Hill tour is back, offering a grounds tour from our tour cart! 

It’s a special weekend at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln. Take in the second-to-last performance of the deCordova Concert Series, featuring Tom DiMenna. And on Monday, head to the sculpture park for yoga – both an adult and family-friendly version offered.