New England summer is officially here, and we can’t wait to spend it with you! 

Millborn Farm in Sherborn, our newest property, opens this weekend! Celebrate the opening of Millborn with a full day of nature exploration, hands-on activities, and outdoor discovery for all ages. Join The Trustees, community partners, and local experts as we welcome visitors to this special new property and its remarkable landscape of fields, forests, and old-growth trees. 

Friday is Juneteenth, a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Comfort Kitchen hosts a Juneteenth dinner at Powisset Farm in Dover, honoring the stories, traditions, and resilience of Black foodways. Rooted in cultural expression and community, this dinner celebrates the power of food to connect people across histories and geographies. At the Crane Estate in Ipswich, join a Juneteenth Choate Island Kayak and Hike. The land that is now the Crane Estate has been shaped by many stories, some that are well known, and some that have yet to be shared. One important story that has been obscured is the story of enslaved people on Choate Island. 

LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations continue across the state this weekend. The 31st South End Garden Tour takes place in Boston, stopping in private back yards, roof-top gardens, hidden alleyways, LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC historical sites, and some of our newly renovated community garden spaces. At Maker Space: PRIDE in the Park, celebrate Pride Month by stepping into a vibrant world of creativity, self-expression, and community, where the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln becomes your muse. The Berkshire Pride Tea Dance returns to Naumkeag in Stockbridge with an expanded celebration of music, community, and Pride! This year’s event features extended hours from 3:00 to 7:30 PM, along with an exciting lineup that includes two DJ sets. Castle Hill is proud to present an evening with drag artist Dr. Viola Voilà featuring a classical repertoire on viola and piano in the Great House Ballroom. 

This weekend we also celebrate Father’s Day. Many of us will take a moment to thank the special caregivers in our lives who offer us their love, kindness, and support. Taking them out to celebrate? Our slate of programs can set the stage for a fun-filled day for the entire family. Check out our BBQ’s and picnics, featuring live music, pizza, beer, and more.