Festival of Trees
2023-12-20 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-21 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-22 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-23 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-24 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-25 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-26 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-27 16:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) and 6 more dates | Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
Join us at the Westford Regency for a sparkling festival of trees in our atrium beginning Saturday, December 9, 2023. The festival is free to all and runs until January 3, 2024! Stop by Wednesday through Saturday to join us in Clark’s Pub after viewing the trees and enjoy Buy one entree, recieve a kids meal FREE of charge. Also enjoy our new seasonal holiday cocktail menus and more!

Solstice Stargazing with Aldrich Astronomical Society at deCordova
2023-12-22 17:00 - 19:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
About Solstice Stargazing with Aldrich Astronomical Society
As year-end approaches, bring beauty and light to the darkest days of winter. Watch the last rays of sunset disappear into the night sky as you explore the Sculpture Park and learn about the season’s celestial bodies with Aldrich Astronomical Society. Take part in self-guided activities for all ages or join one of our Museum Guides for a Lantern Tour. Gather your friends and family, bundle up in your coziest layers, BYO flashlight or lantern, and we’ll see you at deCordova this Winter Solstice.
We are happy to announce that the deCordova Store and Twisted Tree Cafe will be open for holiday shopping, warm beverages and other treats!
About Aldrich Astronomical Society:
Aldrich Astronomical Society (AAS), which was founded in 1932, is one of the oldest astronomy clubs in the United States. We are dedicated to promoting an understanding of the night sky. Visitors can look forward to seeing constellations, planets and more through a variety of telescopes.
Please note: Stargazing is very weather-dependent, and we can’t guarantee what will be visible in the sky on a given evening. If we need to reschedule due to weather we will let you know as early as possible via email.

December Vacation Week at Discovery Museum
2023-12-26 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-12-27 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-12-28 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-12-29 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-12-30 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-12-31 09:00 - 16:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Saturday December 23 AND Tuesday, December 26 through Saturday, December 30, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Join us for a week of winter fun! Channel your inner kitchen-floor figure skater, as you slip, slide, and spin across our indoor sock skating rink. Stop by the PlayLab where you can build with our collection of LEGO® bricks, add your wish for the new year to our Winter Wishes Tree, or settle in with a good book. Head out to Discovery Treehouse to Move Like an Animal and enjoy the sights and sounds of winter around Discovery Woods.

Icy Investigations
2024-01-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Brrrr…Things are getting chilly at the Discovery Museum. Experiment with different types of salt as you explore the unique characteristics of this solid state of water. Add in some liquid watercolors and discover just how cool science can be.

Everyday Engineering: Rolling Down a Ramp
2024-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Engage in some everyday engineering as you discover the science of ramps. Using a variety of materials and plenty of curiosity we’ll find ways to test what makes things go fast or slow down a ramp and what it takes to roll.

Family Yoga in the deCordova Museum
2024-01-15 10:30 - 11:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Move together as a family! This kid-friendly yoga class weaves a rich balance between the imaginative world of the child with the distinct aspects of yoga practice that support mindfulness, self-regulation and joy. Your instructor comes from the teaching team at On The Mat Yoga in Concord.
For ages 3-12 with a caregiver. Bring a water bottle and a mat.
Meet on the 3rd floor of the Museum.
Afterward, enjoy a picnic (bring your own or grab something onsite from Twisted Tree Café) and explore the Sculpture Park.

Yoga in the deCordova Museum
2024-01-15 11:30 - 12:30 | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Activate your body and mind as a teacher from On The Mat Yoga leads vinyasa yoga surrounded by sculpture and nature.
Bring your mat and a water bottle and get ready to Namaste! For ages 13+
Meet on the 3rd floor of the Museum!
Afterward, enjoy a picnic (bring your own or grab something onsite from Twisted Tree Café) and explore the Sculpture Park.

Medieval merriment
2024-01-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Mill No. 5, 5th floor Events hall, Jackson street, Liwell, United States
Miss the renaissance faire during the chilly winter? Enjoy the afternoon of food, fun, faire, music and vendors (free to attend). Win prizes for best medieval attire.

Threading Things
2024-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us as we tinker about with beads, yarn, buttons, and other items that can be threaded, strung, looped, and laced. Try your hand at some simple stitching or practice with some over sized beads.

Make a Mess: Sensory Snow
2024-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Let it snow! Even if it’s not snowing outside, we’ll still be able to make some mini snowballs and snowmen with our baking soda and shaving cream “snow”. Use your hands to mix together the two ingredients and see how it compares to the real thing!

Full Moon Tour at deCordova
2024-01-25 19:00 - 20:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Bring your family and firneds to see sculptures transformed by the moonlight in this special after-hours tour.
Small group tours with deCordova’s experienced Museum Guides last 60-75 minutes. Please dress for the wather with sturdy footwear. Bring a flashlight or lantern.
Visitors should park in the main lot and meet their Museum Guide in front of the Museum. Questions about accessibility? Please contact Cindy at cclark@thetrustees.org
More details:
Well behaved, leashed dogs are welcome
Can’t make this date? Full moon tours are offered monthly

Backyard and Beyond: Weather the Weather
2024-01-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us in Discovery Woods to celebrate whatever weather Mother Nature decides give us today. We’ll be doing an activity that works with the weather, whether it’s windy, sunny, or snowy.
