The Trustees of Reservations hosts the Butterfly Encounter in the gardens at Castle Hill Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts. You will hear directly from a giant monarch butterfly puppet, who will recount the adventures growing up in the milkweed patch, metamorphosis and then the amazing journey across continents.
Join the Park Interpreter on the laurel loop along the river to this beautiful area of the park, to discover natural, cultural and historical content of this resource rich location. J.G. Whittier’s famous poem “The Laurels” will be highlighted. For ages 8 & up.
In partnership with Citizens, admission to the MFA—including access to “Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence”—is free for all Massachusetts residents on June 19 in honor of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally observed commemoration of the ending of slavery in the US. Join us for performances, participate in art-making activities, catch a talk, and see “Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina,” a new exhibition honoring the work and legacy of the enslaved men, women, and children who crafted stoneware storage vessels in Old Edgefield for roughly 50 years before emancipation.
Join us for fun under the stars at Patton Homestead on the fourth fairweather Friday May 26 - August 25, 2023. Gates open at 6:30, and you can buy food on site or bring a picnic dinner before the show. The movie for June is Avatar: The Way of Water! Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home.
Join the The Trustees of Reservations and get outside with your family this Father’s Day! Celebrate Dad at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, where We will have good tunes, good food, and good brews along with lawn games. Stroll the gardens during golden hour before settling in for a show by Cold Chocolate.
The Pan Mack ride raises funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund Clinic. Brought to you by Riverwalk Brewing Company & Riverside Rockets PMC Team. Party after the ride with live music and lunch at RiverWalk Brewing Co
Strawberry Festival is Swampscott's Annual Summer Kick-off Party! Parade down Humphrey Street, eat delicious strawberry shortcake and enjoy a live concert with Brian Maes. Kids area, vendors, food trucks, and more!
PEM invites families to celebrate the upcoming summer solstice, a time of great momentum in the natural world, as well as the longest day of the year and the official start of summer.
Bring your little ones to the visitor center to create a nature-themed craft with a refuge ranger. Registration required, limited spots available. Feel free to Drop in and Leave at your leisure.To register, please e-mail parkerriver@fws.gov.
Spring Admission Sneak Peek | Friday, May 26
If you’re curious about Berwick Academy it is never too early (or too late!) to see the campus and experience our community. Join us for our Spring Admission Sneak Peek on Friday, May 26 when we will be offering tours at 1:15 p.m. during our student-run outdoor concert, Woofstock.
Berwick Academy is a Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 independent school in southern Maine.
We offer 6 bus routes including stops in Newburyport and West Newbury, MA. Many of our 600+ students come from the North Shore of Massachusetts.
Visit our website for more info or to RSVP online:
https://www.berwickacademy.org/admission/request-information
