Nature & Outdoors
Arnold Arboretum Self-Guided Walking Tours, , Free
Sun, April 12, 2026 - Wed, November 25, 2026
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.
Sun, April 12, 2026 - Wed, November 25, 2026
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.
Nature Play & Learn at AHA!, , Free
Thu, August 13, 2026 - Thu, December 10, 2026
Join the Mobile Adventures team at Aha! for a free, hands-on outdoor education series designed to help families connect with nature through play and exploration.
Thu, August 13, 2026 - Thu, December 10, 2026
Join the Mobile Adventures team at Aha! for a free, hands-on outdoor education series designed to help families connect with nature through play and exploration.
Fairy Hollow at New England Botanic Garden, , $
Sat, August 29, 2026 - Sun, October 25, 2026
he fairies return to New England Botanic Garden in a one-of-a-kind exhibit featuring more than 20 intricately designed fairy houses expertly crafted by artists from New England and beyond.
Sat, August 29, 2026 - Sun, October 25, 2026
he fairies return to New England Botanic Garden in a one-of-a-kind exhibit featuring more than 20 intricately designed fairy houses expertly crafted by artists from New England and beyond.
New England Fall Foliage Hotlines & Websites, , Free
Thu, September 3, 2026 - Sun, November 1, 2026
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.
Thu, September 3, 2026 - Sun, November 1, 2026
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.
Corn Maze at Marini Farm, , $
Sat, September 5, 2026 - Thu, October 29, 2026
Experience one of the largest and most challenging corn mazes in the New England region. Travel ear to ear in 8 acres of interactive learning and adventure.
Sat, September 5, 2026 - Thu, October 29, 2026
Experience one of the largest and most challenging corn mazes in the New England region. Travel ear to ear in 8 acres of interactive learning and adventure.
Great Spots To View Fall Foliage - New England, , Free
Thu, September 10, 2026 - Sun, November 1, 2026
There are great spots all over New England to take in the splendor of the Fall foliage. Here are just a few of our favorites for you to check out.
Thu, September 10, 2026 - Sun, November 1, 2026
There are great spots all over New England to take in the splendor of the Fall foliage. Here are just a few of our favorites for you to check out.
North Shore Explorers: A Family Nature Series, , $$
Fri, September 11, 2026 - Fri, November 13, 2026
Discover the varied habitats of Plum Island and the North Shore in this 4-session weekend nature adventure. Get ready to bewildered by the scenes from Newburyport to southern New Hampshire
Fri, September 11, 2026 - Fri, November 13, 2026
Discover the varied habitats of Plum Island and the North Shore in this 4-session weekend nature adventure. Get ready to bewildered by the scenes from Newburyport to southern New Hampshire
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms, , $$
Wed, September 16, 2026 - Wed, December 16, 2026
Join us on Wednesday mornings! A 14-week outdoor preschool drop-off program at Appleton Farms where young learners explore farm life, barn chores, seasonal cycles, nature crafts, and outdoor play!
Wed, September 16, 2026 - Wed, December 16, 2026
Join us on Wednesday mornings! A 14-week outdoor preschool drop-off program at Appleton Farms where young learners explore farm life, barn chores, seasonal cycles, nature crafts, and outdoor play!
Fairies Aglow at New England Botanic Garden, , $$
Sat, September 19, 2026 - Fri, October 23, 2026
Fairy Hollow at New England Botanic Garden becomes even more mesmerizing with dazzling light displays and illuminated fairy houses. The family-friendly event also includes enchanting activities.
Sat, September 19, 2026 - Fri, October 23, 2026
Fairy Hollow at New England Botanic Garden becomes even more mesmerizing with dazzling light displays and illuminated fairy houses. The family-friendly event also includes enchanting activities.
Homeschool Scholars: Seasonal Rhythms, , $$
Tue, September 22, 2026 - Tue, November 17, 2026
Join us in October for weekly engaging drop-off outdoor education series for homeschooled children ages 5–11 exploring agriculture, ecology, and seasonal farm life at Appleton Farms!
Tue, September 22, 2026 - Tue, November 17, 2026
Join us in October for weekly engaging drop-off outdoor education series for homeschooled children ages 5–11 exploring agriculture, ecology, and seasonal farm life at Appleton Farms!
Homeschool Adventures: Session 2, , $
Tue, October 13, 2026 - Tue, November 3, 2026
A 4-part outdoor drop-off homeschool program at Appleton Farms & Crane Estate featuring geocaching, wildlife tracking, survival skills, and teambuilding adventures! See you every Tuesday afternoon!
Tue, October 13, 2026 - Tue, November 3, 2026
A 4-part outdoor drop-off homeschool program at Appleton Farms & Crane Estate featuring geocaching, wildlife tracking, survival skills, and teambuilding adventures! See you every Tuesday afternoon!
Autumn to Winter: Pollinator-Friendly Garden Guide at New England Botanic Garden, , $$
Sat, October 24, 2026 - Sat, October 24, 2026
Get your garden ready for the cold season while supporting pollinators when they need it most. Learn essential fall and winter gardening practices that build habitat, and protect beneficial insects.
Sat, October 24, 2026 - Sat, October 24, 2026
Get your garden ready for the cold season while supporting pollinators when they need it most. Learn essential fall and winter gardening practices that build habitat, and protect beneficial insects.
TERRIFYING Terrariums!, , $$$
Sat, October 24, 2026 - Sat, October 24, 2026
Learn how to create a lush, self-contained terrarium featuring pitcher plants, sundews, and venus flytraps – nature’s most fearsome predators. All materials are provided and you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind, eerie mini-garden to take home!
Sat, October 24, 2026 - Sat, October 24, 2026
Learn how to create a lush, self-contained terrarium featuring pitcher plants, sundews, and venus flytraps – nature’s most fearsome predators. All materials are provided and you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind, eerie mini-garden to take home!
deCordova by Moonlight – Hunter's Moon, , $
Mon, October 26, 2026 - Mon, October 26, 2026
October’s Hunter’s Moon signifies a period when its bright light traditionally aided early hunters and farmers in preparing for the approaching winter. Bring your faily and friends!
Mon, October 26, 2026 - Mon, October 26, 2026
October’s Hunter’s Moon signifies a period when its bright light traditionally aided early hunters and farmers in preparing for the approaching winter. Bring your faily and friends!
Gnome Gardens (Ages 6-12) at New England Botanic Garden, , $$
Sun, November 1, 2026 - Sun, November 1, 2026
Each child will create their own unique open terrarium complete with a succulent, a mini gnome figurine, and décor including marbles, sand, sea glass, rock, and more.
Sun, November 1, 2026 - Sun, November 1, 2026
Each child will create their own unique open terrarium complete with a succulent, a mini gnome figurine, and décor including marbles, sand, sea glass, rock, and more.
The Art of Perennial Planting Design at New England Botanic Garden, , $$$
Wed, November 4, 2026 - Wed, November 18, 2026
Learn to expand on the use of color palettes, plant combinations, and layout techniques to create a flower garden that blooms from spring through fall.
Wed, November 4, 2026 - Wed, November 18, 2026
Learn to expand on the use of color palettes, plant combinations, and layout techniques to create a flower garden that blooms from spring through fall.
Homeschool: Goodnight Garden (6-12) at New England Botanic Garden, , $$
Fri, November 6, 2026 - Fri, November 6, 2026
Explore the gardens and play a game as you learn how different plants go dormant to survive the winter and the importance of the cold season to plant’s lifecycles.
Fri, November 6, 2026 - Fri, November 6, 2026
Explore the gardens and play a game as you learn how different plants go dormant to survive the winter and the importance of the cold season to plant’s lifecycles.
Introduction to Permaculture Design at New England Botanic Garden, , $$
Sun, November 8, 2026 - Sun, November 8, 2026
In this introductory workshop, you will explore the ethics and principles of permaculture design and learn how to view your property as a connected living system rather than a collection of individual garden beds.
Sun, November 8, 2026 - Sun, November 8, 2026
In this introductory workshop, you will explore the ethics and principles of permaculture design and learn how to view your property as a connected living system rather than a collection of individual garden beds.
Gnomeventure Walk (Ages 3-8) at New England Botanic Garden, , $
Sat, November 14, 2026 - Sat, November 14, 2026
Explore our Gnomevember exhibit on this behind the scenes guided garden Gnomeventure. Learn what makes each gnome special as we try to find all 40 gnomes.
Sat, November 14, 2026 - Sat, November 14, 2026
Explore our Gnomevember exhibit on this behind the scenes guided garden Gnomeventure. Learn what makes each gnome special as we try to find all 40 gnomes.
The Growth of Trees: A Journey Through Time, , $$
Sun, November 15, 2026 - Sun, November 15, 2026
Join Michael and discover how trees grow, reproduce, and interact with their environment across days, weeks, seasons, and years and over varying scales—from the intricate details of buds, flowers, leaves, and bark
Sun, November 15, 2026 - Sun, November 15, 2026
Join Michael and discover how trees grow, reproduce, and interact with their environment across days, weeks, seasons, and years and over varying scales—from the intricate details of buds, flowers, leaves, and bark
Homeschool: Art & Nature (Ages 6-12) at New England Botanic Garden, , $
Fri, November 20, 2026 - Fri, November 20, 2026
Join us for a trail adventure that combines creativity with the great outdoors! As we hike the trails participants will engage with a variety of art projects inspired by nature.
Fri, November 20, 2026 - Fri, November 20, 2026
Join us for a trail adventure that combines creativity with the great outdoors! As we hike the trails participants will engage with a variety of art projects inspired by nature.
Winter Solstice Celebration at Hale, , Free
Thu, December 17, 2026 - Thu, December 17, 2026
With seasonal activities, treats, and (hopefully) a star-lit sky, take this time to slow down during a busy season and gather together outdoors with our Winter Solstice Celebration.
Thu, December 17, 2026 - Thu, December 17, 2026
With seasonal activities, treats, and (hopefully) a star-lit sky, take this time to slow down during a busy season and gather together outdoors with our Winter Solstice Celebration.
