Seasonal Celebration
2024 Winter Holiday Celebratio...
With Christmas teas, cozy cocktails, artisan markets, and more, this winter can be fun for everyone when you spend it with the Trustees.
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.
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!
Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa
Long Hill, Beverly
December 15, 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.
