Blueberry & Flower Festival at Cider Hill Farm
Cider Hill Farm - 8:00 AM
Cider Hill Farm - 8:00 AM
21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market
Union Square Plaza - 9:00 AM
Union Square Plaza - 9:00 AM
Blueberry & Flower Festival at Cider Hill Farm
Cider Hill Farm - 8:00 AM
Cider Hill Farm - 8:00 AM
Lawn Days at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Larz Anderson Auto Museum - 8:00 AM
Larz Anderson Auto Museum - 8:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Emeralds
Havard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Havard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Emeralds
Havard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Havard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Old Sturbridge Village X CowParade
Old Sturbridge Village - 9:30 AM
Old Sturbridge Village - 9:30 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - Open Daily
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Christmas in July Model Trains
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Emeralds
Havard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Havard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Old Sturbridge Village X CowParade
Old Sturbridge Village - 9:30 AM
Old Sturbridge Village - 9:30 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - Open Daily
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Family Heritage Experience
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Emeralds
Havard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Havard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
"Tholpavakoothu: Shadow Puppet Play of Kerala, India" at Allerton Overlook | Summer Outdoor Series
Allerton Overlook - 8:00 PM Pick
Allerton Overlook - 8:00 PM Pick

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Hands-On History at The Gables

Sat Jun 14, 2025 - Sun Aug 31, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, and Saturdays through August 31, 2025.
11:00am to 4:00pm ET
Age: 4-12
Price: $0-25
Location:
The House of the Seven Gables
This summer, The House of Seven Gables invites visitors of all ages to dive into the past with Hands-on History! This engaging program offers a fun and interactive way to explore the site's rich history and legacy.
Hands-on History is included with the purchase of a Mansion Tour Package or Grounds Pass and is designed as a 20–30 minute activity to enjoy during a visit—not a drop-off program or day camp. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.