September has arrived! Spend the weekend with The Trustees at the wonderful properties across the state.  

For the night owls, it’s a full moon! At the Crane Estate in Ipswich, take in the dunes by the light of the full moon (family friendly option available). Venture out with Adventure East and enjoy a hike lit by the full moon at Notchview in Windsor, offering mostly flat terrain with beautifully groomed trails nestled among red spruce and northern hardwood forest land. At World’s End in Hingham, enjoy a tranquil evening walk under the light of the moon after the gates close. And at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, bring your family and friends to see the famous sculptures transformed by the moonlight in a special after-hours tour. 

Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean fun on the water has to end! Join CraneOutdoors for one of their exciting kayak trips, including a Sunset Kayak in the Crane Wildlife Refuge, Kayak Adventure on the Castle Neck River, Kayaking Historic Fox Creek, or a Choate Island Kayak and Hiking Adventure. While you’re at the Crane Estate, enjoy learning about the history of the Cranes through one of the Castle Hill Tours. Tours include the Guest of the Cranes, Cupola with a View, Behind the Scenes in the Great House, The Cat’s Meow, Hollywood on the Hill, and Formal Flowers. Check out the schedule to see which tours run each day! 

Celebrate the end of summer with a family-friendly jazz concert on beautiful Hutchinson’s Field in Milton. Enjoy beer, wine, snacks, field games, and great music from Fred Woodard Collective. Bring your friends, chairs & blankets, and a picnic, if you like!