Tap into the sights, sounds, and tastes of the maple season! Our Maple Festival is an outdoor adventure with several unique areas of the Museum to explore! In each, you may find maple history, live music, vendors, food, bonfires, hands-on activities, storytelling…its outdoor fun for the whole family! Join us for a delightful experience at our Nature Center and Historic Village, where you can explore the maple sugaring process, enjoy seasonal storytelling, participate in hands-on activities like tree-tapping and candle making, savor delicious maple-themed foods, and shop from a variety of local vendors while listening to live music under the festival tent.
Join us for our 47th annual Maple Sugaring Weekends during the last two weekends in March. Enjoy a locally-sourced pancake breakfast before heading outside for tapping and boiling demonstrations on the trail.
Join us for sensory playtime! Each playtime we will have a variety of stations set up for children to explore using their senses. Sensory playtime is geared towards children ages 3 to 12 along with their caregiver. No registration is required to enjoy this free activity!
A New Era: Celebrating Black Dolls & the New Era of Beauty. Each display will showcase the beauty of the Black Barbie Doll and the impact it has had on American and African American Culture. Display will also be located at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr, Branch Library, Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library, and the Isaías González-Soto Branch Library.
We’re thrilled to announce the renovation of Greenhouse 12 and The Tropical Orchard! the Tropical Orchard will take you on brand new winding paths to discover exciting fruits and spices from all over the world. From pineapples and bananas to starfruit and Australian Finger Limes, there is so much to learn and discover about some of your favorite juicy snacks and the important role that edible plants play in our lives. Come check it out!
