Nature & Outdoors
Arnold Arboretum Self-Guided Walking Tours, Jamaica Plain, Free
Sat, April 13, 2024 - Tue, November 26, 2024
From flowers and fragrance to fruits and textures to the bare bones of winter’s deciduous plants, the Arnold Arboretum is a dynamic landscape throughout the year! Families can also take the self-guided tour with a plant treasure map.
Sat, April 13, 2024 - Tue, November 26, 2024
From flowers and fragrance to fruits and textures to the bare bones of winter’s deciduous plants, the Arnold Arboretum is a dynamic landscape throughout the year! Families can also take the self-guided tour with a plant treasure map.
Ferry Service to Spectacle Island, Boston, $$
Sat, May 18, 2024 - Mon, October 7, 2024
Looking to head out and explore the outdoors this weekend? You can take a ferry to Spectacle Island to spend some time on the beach, hike the North Drumlin, and enjoy panoramic views of Boston on your trip.
Sat, May 18, 2024 - Mon, October 7, 2024
Looking to head out and explore the outdoors this weekend? You can take a ferry to Spectacle Island to spend some time on the beach, hike the North Drumlin, and enjoy panoramic views of Boston on your trip.
Community Boating Kayak, Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals, Boston, $$
Wed, May 22, 2024 - Sun, September 22, 2024
Community Boating also offers a variety watercraft rentals from kayaks to paddleboards to enjoy a view the great city of Boston from an angle rarely seen.
Wed, May 22, 2024 - Sun, September 22, 2024
Community Boating also offers a variety watercraft rentals from kayaks to paddleboards to enjoy a view the great city of Boston from an angle rarely seen.
Arlington Astronomy Nights at Robbins Park, Arlington, Free
Sat, July 27, 2024 - Tue, September 17, 2024
Join us on the listed Saturday evenings for Astronomy Nights at Robbins Farm Park! Each night we'll have at least one telescope out to view objects in the night sky.
Sat, July 27, 2024 - Tue, September 17, 2024
Join us on the listed Saturday evenings for Astronomy Nights at Robbins Farm Park! Each night we'll have at least one telescope out to view objects in the night sky.
Enchanted Forest, Nature-Inspired Fairy Houses by Sally J. Smith, Boylston, $
Sat, August 17, 2024 - Thu, October 31, 2024
Sally J. Smith’s intricately designed one-of-a-kind fairy houses will transform The Ramble at New England Botanic Garden into a whimsical fairyland that is sure to leave you charmed
Sat, August 17, 2024 - Thu, October 31, 2024
Sally J. Smith’s intricately designed one-of-a-kind fairy houses will transform The Ramble at New England Botanic Garden into a whimsical fairyland that is sure to leave you charmed
Fairies Aglow at New England Botanic Garden, Boylston, $$
Sat, August 17, 2024 - Thu, October 31, 2024
This special after-hours event at New England Botanic Garden offers a unique opportunity to see the fairy houses illuminated at night, providing a different way to experience the exhibition.
Sat, August 17, 2024 - Thu, October 31, 2024
This special after-hours event at New England Botanic Garden offers a unique opportunity to see the fairy houses illuminated at night, providing a different way to experience the exhibition.
Share The Harbor, Boston, Free
Tue, August 20, 2024 - Sun, October 6, 2024
Boston Harbor is a beautiful public resource for us all to enjoy, and Save the Harbor is proud to have a free resource for folks to do so. See YOU there!
Tue, August 20, 2024 - Sun, October 6, 2024
Boston Harbor is a beautiful public resource for us all to enjoy, and Save the Harbor is proud to have a free resource for folks to do so. See YOU there!
New England Fall Foliage Hotlines & Websites, Virtual/Online, Free
Tue, September 3, 2024 - Fri, November 1, 2024
Find the latest foliage reports for New England this fall. View our round-up of toll-free numbers to call for up-to-date fall foliage information for New England.
Tue, September 3, 2024 - Fri, November 1, 2024
Find the latest foliage reports for New England this fall. View our round-up of toll-free numbers to call for up-to-date fall foliage information for New England.
Colby Sunflower Farm, Newbury, $
Wed, September 4, 2024 - Tue, October 1, 2024
Come experience a sea of sunflowers at Colby Farm in Newbury! Sunflower field is open. The farm will be allowing a limited number of people at a time in the field. Masks are required at all times and 6' social...
Wed, September 4, 2024 - Tue, October 1, 2024
Come experience a sea of sunflowers at Colby Farm in Newbury! Sunflower field is open. The farm will be allowing a limited number of people at a time in the field. Masks are required at all times and 6' social...
Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes (Ages 5-12), Boylston, $$
Today - Sun, September 15, 2024
In this hands-on workshop we will take to the trails on a magical journey to search for all-natural materials to help us decorate our own fairy houses and gnome homes.
Today - Sun, September 15, 2024
In this hands-on workshop we will take to the trails on a magical journey to search for all-natural materials to help us decorate our own fairy houses and gnome homes.
Mushroom Walk, Westwood, Free
Today - Sun, September 15, 2024
We will walk along trails discussing the roles of the fungi we find in the ecosystem, and discuss proper identification of the mushrooms these fungi produce.
Today - Sun, September 15, 2024
We will walk along trails discussing the roles of the fungi we find in the ecosystem, and discuss proper identification of the mushrooms these fungi produce.
Family Walk and Learn: Using a Map & Compass, Medfield, $$
Today - Sun, September 15, 2024
This family-friendly program for all ages increases your confidence in reading and using the characters and squiggly lines on maps, ranging from Trustees property maps to USGS Topo maps, when you’re in the wilderness.
Today - Sun, September 15, 2024
This family-friendly program for all ages increases your confidence in reading and using the characters and squiggly lines on maps, ranging from Trustees property maps to USGS Topo maps, when you’re in the wilderness.
Family Walk and Learn: Using a Map and Compass, Medford, $
Today - Sun, September 15, 2024
This family-friendly program for all ages will increase your confidence in reading and using the characters and squiggly lines on maps, and teaching your map to “speak compass” when you’re in the wilderness.
Today - Sun, September 15, 2024
This family-friendly program for all ages will increase your confidence in reading and using the characters and squiggly lines on maps, and teaching your map to “speak compass” when you’re in the wilderness.
Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga, Acton
Wed, September 18, 2024 - Wed, September 18, 2024
Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum for families that blends science, nature, and play. Reservations are recommended and can be made 10 days in advance; we cannot guarantee walk-in admission if at capacity.
Wed, September 18, 2024 - Wed, September 18, 2024
Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum for families that blends science, nature, and play. Reservations are recommended and can be made 10 days in advance; we cannot guarantee walk-in admission if at capacity.
Begonia and Gesneriad Show & Sale, Boylston, $
Sat, September 21, 2024 - Sun, September 22, 2024
At this exciting event, enjoy a fantastic display of begonias and gesneriads presented by the Buxton Branch of the American Begonia Society and the New England Chapter of the Gesneriad Society.
Sat, September 21, 2024 - Sun, September 22, 2024
At this exciting event, enjoy a fantastic display of begonias and gesneriads presented by the Buxton Branch of the American Begonia Society and the New England Chapter of the Gesneriad Society.
BioBlitz! at Seacoast Science Center, Newburyport, $
Sat, September 21, 2024 - Sat, September 21, 2024
BioBlitz is Seacoast Science Center’s annual dawn-to-dusk biological survey of Odiorne Point State Park. All ages can explore the habitats in the Park and discover.
Sat, September 21, 2024 - Sat, September 21, 2024
BioBlitz is Seacoast Science Center’s annual dawn-to-dusk biological survey of Odiorne Point State Park. All ages can explore the habitats in the Park and discover.
Family Walk and Learn: Autumn Wildlife Wonders, Dover, $
Sat, September 21, 2024 - Sat, September 21, 2024
Join us on this family hike around the farm fields to learn how wild animals big and small spend the fall getting ready for winter.
Sat, September 21, 2024 - Sat, September 21, 2024
Join us on this family hike around the farm fields to learn how wild animals big and small spend the fall getting ready for winter.
Sensory-Friendly Fall Adventure at Powisset Farm, Dover, $
Sun, September 22, 2024 - Sun, September 22, 2024
Help with the early fall harvest! During this guided experience, we will walk around the farm to see the changes in the fields as the weather begins to cool.
Sun, September 22, 2024 - Sun, September 22, 2024
Help with the early fall harvest! During this guided experience, we will walk around the farm to see the changes in the fields as the weather begins to cool.
Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week! Outdoor Scientists at Discovery Museum, Acton
Thu, September 26, 2024 - Thu, September 26, 2024
Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum for families that blends science, nature, and play. Reservations are recommended and can be made 10 days in advance; we cannot guarantee walk-in admission if at capacity.
Thu, September 26, 2024 - Thu, September 26, 2024
Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum for families that blends science, nature, and play. Reservations are recommended and can be made 10 days in advance; we cannot guarantee walk-in admission if at capacity.
Fairy Magic Hike (Ages 3-8), Boylston, $$
Sat, September 28, 2024 - Sat, September 28, 2024
Fairy Magic Hike at New England Botanic Garden. Embark on an enchanted hike through our gardens and along our trails. Create a pair of wearable paper fairy wings.
Sat, September 28, 2024 - Sat, September 28, 2024
Fairy Magic Hike at New England Botanic Garden. Embark on an enchanted hike through our gardens and along our trails. Create a pair of wearable paper fairy wings.
Beach Cleanup with Oceanic Global and Keep Massachusetts Beautiful, Nahant, Free
Sat, September 28, 2024 - Sat, September 28, 2024
Come join this Beach Cleanup on Saturday, September 28th from 1-3pm, organized by the ocean conservation nonprofit Oceanic Global in partnership with Keep Massachusetts Beautiful!
Sat, September 28, 2024 - Sat, September 28, 2024
Come join this Beach Cleanup on Saturday, September 28th from 1-3pm, organized by the ocean conservation nonprofit Oceanic Global in partnership with Keep Massachusetts Beautiful!
Walk & Talk with a Horticulturist, Boylston, $
Wed, October 2, 2024 - Wed, October 2, 2024
Join the Garden’s own horticulture experts for a seasonal walk and talk, focusing on what’s in bloom and summer favorites. Learn about many of plants in New England Botanic Garden’s collection.
Wed, October 2, 2024 - Wed, October 2, 2024
Join the Garden’s own horticulture experts for a seasonal walk and talk, focusing on what’s in bloom and summer favorites. Learn about many of plants in New England Botanic Garden’s collection.
Homeschool: Fall Foliage (Ages 6-12), Boylston, $
Fri, October 4, 2024 - Fri, October 4, 2024
Embark on a guided hike as we explore the colors of fall and learn how to classify trees by their leaves. We will collect leaves, play trail games, and uncover the reason leaves change color.
Fri, October 4, 2024 - Fri, October 4, 2024
Embark on a guided hike as we explore the colors of fall and learn how to classify trees by their leaves. We will collect leaves, play trail games, and uncover the reason leaves change color.
New England Carnivorous Plant Society Show & Sale, Boylston, $
Sat, October 5, 2024 - Sun, October 6, 2024
The award-winning New England Carnivorous Plant Society (NECPS) returns to showcase a fascinating group of plants sure to captivate and amaze. Over 300 plants are scheduled to be on display and seminars will be offered
Sat, October 5, 2024 - Sun, October 6, 2024
The award-winning New England Carnivorous Plant Society (NECPS) returns to showcase a fascinating group of plants sure to captivate and amaze. Over 300 plants are scheduled to be on display and seminars will be offered
Fairy Magic Creative Drama (Ages 4-8), Boylston, $$
Sun, October 13, 2024 - Sun, October 13, 2024
Journey into an imaginary world full of fairy magic!?Join instructor Ali Coes, owner of Little Spark Theater, as we explore all things fairies and imagination in this high-energy, creative, silly, and super-fun class!
Sun, October 13, 2024 - Sun, October 13, 2024
Journey into an imaginary world full of fairy magic!?Join instructor Ali Coes, owner of Little Spark Theater, as we explore all things fairies and imagination in this high-energy, creative, silly, and super-fun class!
Fall Foliage Hike (Ages 7-12), Boylston, $$
Mon, October 14, 2024 - Mon, October 14, 2024
Embark on a colorful hike through our gardens and along our trails. Learn why leaves change color in the fall and create a nature journal to use on the trail.
Mon, October 14, 2024 - Mon, October 14, 2024
Embark on a colorful hike through our gardens and along our trails. Learn why leaves change color in the fall and create a nature journal to use on the trail.
Return of the Chestnut Tree: Restoration Tour, Boylston, $
Sat, October 26, 2024 - Sat, October 26, 2024
Led by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill horticulturist and land steward, Robert Graham, and volunteers Lois & Denis Melican, discover this innovative restoration project and enjoy fresh ripe chestnuts during peak season.
Sat, October 26, 2024 - Sat, October 26, 2024
Led by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill horticulturist and land steward, Robert Graham, and volunteers Lois & Denis Melican, discover this innovative restoration project and enjoy fresh ripe chestnuts during peak season.
Pumpkin Palooza (Ages 5+), Boylston, $$
Sat, October 26, 2024 - Sat, October 26, 2024
Learn about different varieties of pumpkins, the journey of pumpkins from seed to harvest, and collect pumpkin seeds to take home and sow or roast up and eat!
Sat, October 26, 2024 - Sat, October 26, 2024
Learn about different varieties of pumpkins, the journey of pumpkins from seed to harvest, and collect pumpkin seeds to take home and sow or roast up and eat!
Frank L Harrington Apple Orchard: Tour & Lecture, Boylston, $$
Sun, October 27, 2024 - Sun, October 27, 2024
Embark on an enchanting journey through our newly planted heirloom apple orchard with industry experts and our knowledgeable horticulture staff. Explore the rich history & diverse characteristics of heirloom apples.
Sun, October 27, 2024 - Sun, October 27, 2024
Embark on an enchanting journey through our newly planted heirloom apple orchard with industry experts and our knowledgeable horticulture staff. Explore the rich history & diverse characteristics of heirloom apples.
Fall Family Scavenger Hunt at Hale, Westwood, Free
Fri, November 29, 2024 - Fri, November 29, 2024
Join us for our ninth annual Fall Family Scavenger Hunt. This self-guided adventure invites explorers to hike scenic trails, complete fun activities, learn about the outdoors, and find prizes along the way!
Fri, November 29, 2024 - Fri, November 29, 2024
Join us for our ninth annual Fall Family Scavenger Hunt. This self-guided adventure invites explorers to hike scenic trails, complete fun activities, learn about the outdoors, and find prizes along the way!
Winter Solstice Celebration at Hale, Westwood, Free
Thu, December 19, 2024 - Thu, December 19, 2024
Join us as we celebrate the season on the first day of winter. With a roaring fire and hot chocolate, s’mores, and popcorn to share, we’ll mark the start of winter.
Thu, December 19, 2024 - Thu, December 19, 2024
Join us as we celebrate the season on the first day of winter. With a roaring fire and hot chocolate, s’mores, and popcorn to share, we’ll mark the start of winter.