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Children's Survival 101, $$$
Sat, March 8, 2025  -  Sat, October 11, 2025   
Learn survival skills with Owl Eyes Wilderness! Shelter building, knife skills, fire building, and survival kits. A popular class and will equip your child with basic and foundational wilderness skills. Parents attend for free!
Ayo’s Adventure: Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu Art Installation and StoryWalk™, Free
Fri, April 11, 2025  -  Fri, October 31, 2025   
Visit anytime! Discover a sculpture and StoryWalk™ inspired by the profound influence of the African diaspora on traditions in the U.S. and around the globe. Based on Ayo's Adventure published by Barefoot Books.
Sensory-Friendly Mornings at Revolutionary Spaces, $
Fri, June 27, 2025  -  Fri, August 22, 2025   
Introducing Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Old State House—special early open hours designed for visitors of all ages who benefit from a quieter, more supportive museum experience.
Fun Research for Kids (Ages 1-10) - Earn Up to $30!, Free
Fri, July 4, 2025  -  Mon, August 4, 2025   
Looking for a fun, educational activity for your child (ages 1–10)? Join UMass Boston’s Early Minds Lab for engaging studies on learning and memory. Flexible times available; families receive up to $30 compensation. babies.umb.edu.
Preschool Nature Detectives, $
Today  -  Thu, July 10, 2025   
Put on your detective hat and help crack the case! Guided by a Mass Audubon Field Teacher, caretakers can follow along as kids develop their curiosity and connection to nature.
Summer 2025 Week 3 (Gr. 6-8) - Intro to Technical Theater, $$$
Mon, July 14, 2025  -  Fri, July 18, 2025   
From concept to performance, each aspect of technical theater plays a part in creating a dynamic production. With this foundational experience participants may apply to be crew members for season productions.
Filmmaking for Kids Workshop!, $$
Mon, July 21, 2025  -  Mon, July 21, 2025   
Lights Camera Action! Kids, Join us for a fun workshop where you'll learn all about filmmaking and create your very own movie magic! Ideal for children 12+!
Reiki Healing Flow & Restore Yoga, $
Sun, July 27, 2025  -  Sun, July 27, 2025   
Join my amazing friend Nicole and I for an evening of gentle movement and restorative yoga with reiki energy work. Kerry Ann will guide a relaxing hour of breath, movement
Snapshot! Teen Photography Classes, $$$
Mon, July 28, 2025  -  Fri, August 8, 2025   
This fun, artsy, hands-on photography class is perfect for anyone looking to level up their skills! You’ll learn everything from how to use your camera like a pro!
Bonsai Workshop at Dirigible Brewing, $$
Wed, August 6, 2025  -  Wed, August 6, 2025   
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens
Beer with Bronson: Wood, $
Fri, August 15, 2025  -  Fri, August 15, 2025   
Join Curator of Collections Bronson Michaud for a pint and some fun history! For one night, Bronson selects a group of 12-18 objects from our collection that you would otherwise not see on exhibit.
In Focus Seminar: Vampires On Screen, $
Mon, August 18, 2025  -  Mon, August 18, 2025   
A dive into the eerie world of Nosferatu, one of the most influential horror films ever made, through a deep historical and comparative lens. Together we'll examine the film's adaptation of history.
WWII Day at Battleship Cove, $$
Sat, August 30, 2025  -  Sat, August 30, 2025   
World War II Weekend-History comes alive when over 50 World War II Allied and Axis living historians arrive at Battleship Cove.
What's Open on Labor Day?
Mon, September 1, 2025   
What's open for fun on Labor Day n Boston? Check here to find out.
The Architecture of the Song Masterclass with Mark Erelli, $
Sun, September 7, 2025  -  Sun, September 7, 2025   
Mark your calendars for the next installment of Arts Wayland’s Margeret Stewart Lindsay Masterclass Series: THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE SONG. This class will take place at the First Parish in Wayland on Sunday, September 7th.
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