Looking for ways to celebrate the arrival of winter? With Christmas teas, cozy cocktails, artisan markets, and more, this winter can be fun for everyone when you spend it with the Trustees.

Christmas at Castle Hill
Castle Hill, Ipswich
November 29-December 29

Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don’t miss this year’s festival of color. Each room in our 1920s mansion is decorated with a different vibrant color scheme. Sensory-friendly hours will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays.

Enjoy freshly baked cookies and hot chocolate, try the Crane holiday eye spy, and shop in the Castle Hill Gift Shop during your visit.

Timed entry will limit the number of guests for the comfort and safety of guests and staff. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Ipswich residents: apply discount code “IPSWICH” for resident rate and show resident beach sticker or other identification at gate. Children ages 4 and under are admitted free; ages 5-14 receive the discounted child rate.

Trustees Holiday Shop at Castle Hill
Castle Hill, Ipswich
December 5

Shop for unique holiday gifts while supporting the mission of The Trustees. Castle Hill will host a Trustees Holiday Shop, featuring popular products from six Trustees property shops, including Castle Hill, Crane Beach, Appleton Farms, deCordova, The Fruitlands Museum, and Naumkeag.

This holiday shopping event takes place within the Great House gallery, which will be decorated for the holidays. Please note, other areas of the house will not be open during this event. To find out more about viewing the fully decorated Great House, please go to A Colorful Christmas at Castle Hill.

Admission is free and no advance reservation is required.

Christmas Tea at Castle Hill
Castle Hill, Ipswich
December 10-12 & 17-19

Take a respite from the holiday rush and have tea in the Great House at Castle Hill. Enjoy teas, savories, and sweets with friends or family. You’ll be served by costumed staff as if the Crane family were here in 1929. Tour the Great House festively decorated for the holidays first and then sit down for tea. Tables seat 4 people.

Christmas at the Manse
The Old Manse, Concord
Novemebr 29-December 29

Step back in time and embark on a journey through a breathtaking colonial home, beautifully transformed for the holiday season! Uncover the enchanting tales woven into its rich history during this captivating 45-minute tour.

Holiday Shopping at Powisset Farm
Powisset Farm, Dover
December 5-22

Holiday shopping days are coming back to the Powisset Farm Store this December!

Shop the Powisset Farm Store and enjoy our lineup of special events happening this holiday season, from December 5 through December 22, on Thursdays through Sundays, including sampling events and special sales!

Fruitlands Holiday Artisan Market
Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
December 6, 7 & 8

Don’t miss the inaugural Winter Wonderland at Fruitlands, the ultimate kickoff to our Artisan Market weekend! Transforming our outdoor patio into a dazzling winter paradise, we’ll have a spectacular holiday tree and a festive atmosphere that you simply can’t resist!

Join us for the Annual Fruitlands Museum Holiday Open House and Craft Fair on Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8. At this festive holiday market, shop for your family and friends while supporting local artisans.

Find vendors spread through the museum shop building and wayside gallery, shop high quality handmade local crafts: Jewelry, pottery, glass, wood, fiber arts, photography, mixed media, and much more!

Winter Night Market at Appleton Farms
Appleton Farms, Ipswich
December 6

Join us in celebration of the holiday season for a festive and cozy night- market, featuring food and beverage vendors, curated gifts, organic winter vegetables, & fresh baked goods from our own Farm Store along with a selection of local gifts from area artisans and crafters. There is no better way to knock some holiday to-do’s off your list with unique and memorable gifts, while simultaneously supporting small local businesses – and having a fun festive time while doing it!

This is a free event, no tickets necessary.

Ugly Sweater Sip and Shop
deCordova, Lincoln
December 6

Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of shopping at the deCordova Store. Discover a curated selection of unique gifts from top-notch local vendors and artists. Featuring live music, delicious food and drink, community spirit, and the joy of discovering the perfect gift, this event guarantees something for everyone.

Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa
Long Hill, Beverly
11am-1pm

Join us for Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa at Long Hill! Enjoy the beauty of December at Long Hill by meeting Santa Claus, having your photo taken with him, and exploring our wintery grounds with fun holiday-inspired activities.

During this program, we’ll have a photographer on hand with experience working with neurodivergent children. One digital photography download per family is included with the program.

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