Check out fun happenings across the state this weekend. 

November is Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate with a special self-guided StoryWalk® featuring Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal at Stevens-Coolidge House and Gardens in North Andover. 

Also, at Stevens-Coolidge this weekend: Growing Together: Natural Fall/Winter Decorations from the Garden. Bring the garden’s beauty indoors with this hands-on workshop focused on creating beautiful winter decorations using natural materials.   

Last fall, Kestrel Land Trust and The Trustees partnered to permanently conserve more than 2,000 acres of wild forest in the West Quabbin Region. This fall we are delighted to begin introducing you to these new places, starting at Hop Brook Forest with a guided hike on Saturday, November 14, 9-11AM. During this moderately challenging loop hike, you’ll be immersed in the natural beauty of this forest, which includes the Hop Brook ravine with views of a series of waterfalls.

At Notchview in Windsor, celebrate the start of ski season at the Nordic Ski Center with our community kickoff event! Join us for an afternoon of fresh air, local food, and live music as we welcome winter together on the trails.

Head to the Crane Estate in Ipswich for a fun late fall weekend. Take a tour of Castle Hill, whether it’s Cupola with a View, the ever-popular Grand Stairs to Back Stairs, or the kid centered The Cat’s Meow, you’ll learn something new about this historic estate. Join CraneOutdoors elsewhere on the property for the Castle Hill Hike, or take a Sunset Hike to Cedar Point. 

At The Old Manse in Concord, choose from a variety of tours to experience the property from a unique lens. Offerings include Home to Two Revolutions, a tour highlighting revolutionary figures and literary greats; On the Gold Light, a candlelit tour; a Family-Friendly Tour, and an Attic Tour.