FEATURED EVENTS

Come to Animal Adventures on Halloween, Saturday October 31st! Meet some of our scary-awesome animals in special monster shows throughout the day. Wear a costume, grab some candy, and visit the animals before you head out to the neighborhoods later on. General Admission is just $16 for ages 4+ $7 for 2-3 yrs old. Under 2 is Free.

Sunday, October 25, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Join us at the JCCNS Indoor Pool for our fourth annual Floating Pumpkin-Patch-A-Palooza! JUMP in the pool and pick your favorite pumpkin! DECORATE your pumpkin with markers, stickers and all kinds of fun crafts! ENJOY pizza, snacks, and drinks with friends on the pool deck! WIN – Each pumpkin has a number on the bottom and two pumpkins will be the lucky winners at the end of the event! Prizes include a JCCNS POOL GLOW PARTY for 10 guests and one Package of (4) 30-minute private swim lessons at the JCCNS.

Join us Saturday, October 31st for a fun-filled family Halloween day at the farm—not too spooky, just lots of treats and activities for everyone to enjoy!

Join us for our language-based outdoor play group for children 1-3 years old! All communication levels are welcome. Each week there will be a fun new theme with many different activities to expose your little one to sensory play, new vocabulary, and movement.

Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum for families that blends science, nature, and play. The fully accessible campus provides indoor STEM-based exhibits and a nature playscape and giant treehouse for open-ended learning explorations.

Kick off each fall weekend with free live music from 2:30-5:30 pm. Enjoy the outdoor hard cider bar (non-alcoholic sparkling cider available) and grab some farm snacks in the farm store. The farm store is open daily until 6 pm. Apple picking open daily through mid to late October!

Step into a world of knights, artisans, performers, and merriment as Hammond Castle Museum transforms into one of New England’s most unique and immersive Renaissance celebrations. Experience the North Shore’s own Renaissance Faire at Hammond Castle Museum, where the Museum’s medieval architecture and dramatic setting create an unforgettable backdrop for a day immersed in Renaissance culture, history, fantasy, music, and adventure. Enjoy the excitement of The Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword‘s high-energy armored combat demonstrations, bringing the medieval battlefield to life. Listen in as our Curatorial Director, John Leysath, presents on the History of Medieval Arms & Armor. Enjoy captivating performances for wandering artists, including a storyteller, a harpist, a bubble faery, and other enchanting entertainers. Plus, little ones will enjoy our kids’ tent offering little princes and princesses crafts for hands-on fun.