Free Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk
2025-05-03 08:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-04 08:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-10 08:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-11 08:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-17 08:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Step out amongst 10,000 blossoming fruit trees at Cider Hill Farm. Enjoy the fresh air and views as you walk through the orchards. Open Saturdays and Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 4/19 – 5/31. Free. No registration required. Best blossom viewing is late April to mid-May. Along your walk, you’ll see apple, peach, pear, plum and cherry blossoms along with the farm’s hives with honeybees hard at work. Area closures possible. Closed 4/20 Easter Sunday, weekdays and afternoons.

Tulip Fest - May 3-4 & 10-11
2025-05-03 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-05-04 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-05-10 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-05-11 08:30 - 16:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Enjoy blooming orchard walks, hard cider bars, free live music, food truck and fitness events, family activities, pop-up events and pick-your-own tulips. Important: Pre-purchased online tickets required for pick-your-own tulips. Limited tickets are available for the best possible experience for all. Tickets will go live in late April or early May as we monitor the field. See FAQs at www.ciderhill.com/tulipfest.

Free! Meet the Alpacas with Harvard Alpaca Ranch
2025-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Matt and Amy of Harvard Alpaca Ranch are New England ranchers caring for animals, land and people. They’re returning to Cider Hill Farm this season with 2 alpacas from their herd along with their mobile pop-up shop selling socks, sweaters and more made from natural fibers. Come meet the alpacas! Rain date 5/4.

Spring BloomFest - May 1-4
2025-05-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
About Spring BloomFest
Join us for the start of Spring at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens with a celebration of bulbs at our Spring BloomFest weekend! Stroll through our beautiful gardens with budding tulips, daffodils, and other spring bulbs while enjoying the crisp spring air and soundscape serenades. During this festival style event, visitors will have access to the gardens and the opportunity to participate in our daily activities included as part of your admission. This includes:
-Little Sprout Kids Korner (Kids activities and craft station)
-Storytime at 11 am and 2 pm
-Little Sprouts in the Garden Education Cart
-Self-Guided Historic House Tours (Available 10:30 am-4:30 pm)
-Sensory-Friendly Nature Scavenger Hunt
-Daily Garden Tours at Noon (approx. 30 minutes)
-Food and Coffee Vendors
-Yard Games in our Event Lawn
-Bulb Information Station
Mother nature can be tricky, so we appreciate your understanding that the bulbs bloom on their own timeline! Check our our social media to get up to date “bloom reports”.
In addition to our daily offerings, we will be hosting a number of workshops and specialty tours at the property during Spring BloomFest event including:
Spring BloomFest: Sunset After Hours
Spring BloomFest: Garden Design Tour with the Horticulturist
Spring BloomFest: Garden and Bulb Tour
Spring BloomFest: Yoga in the Gardens
Spring BloomFest: Spring Planter Garden Workshop
If you have signed up for one of these workshops or tours, no additional admission ticket is necessary.
Parking is located at our new entrance location showcasing contemporary gardens and our Garden Gateway visitor orientation center at 153 Chickering Road, North Andover MA.
Pre-registration is required. Tickets will not be sold on site. Ticket time represents your arrival window.
Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to workshop. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Membership: To locate information about your Membership, including Member ID, expiration date, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership.
Tickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders
FAQ:
Tickets & Admission
I am a Trustees Member. Do I still need to purchase a ticket? Yes! Both members and non-members need to purchase a ticket for this special garden event.
Is this the same as Spring Blooms and the Tulip & Daffodil Festival? While many elements will be similar to years past, and the wonderful program at Naumkeag, we have had to make some adjustments to the event this year. Due to a tulip blight our gardens will have a less dense bulb planting. The decrease in bulbs is reflected in our lower pricepoint. We appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll come enjoy the beauty of our gardens this year!
Do children under 2 need a ticket? No, children under 2 are free.
What happens if I show up early or late for my entry time? Due to capacity & parking limitations of guests allowed per hour, we ask that you arrive on time.
Can I change my date or time? At this time, we are unable to accommodate date or time changes.
What is the weather policy? This event is rain or shine, however unsafe or extreme weather will cancel this event. In the event we have to cancel due to weather, we will offer a full refund or an alternative date to return, depending on availability.
How should I dress? This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather. Our paths can get quite muddy so we recommend shoe’s you feel comfortable getting wet.
What is the refund policy? Refunds must be requested no later than 7 days before your ticket date to be honored.
Can I take my family photos or senior portrait during Spring BloomFest? Yes! We sell photo permits for photographers, all information can be found on our photo permit page.
Can we bring a picnic? Yes, you may. We will have food vendors and concessions available for purchase on-site.
Parking, Facilities, and Amenities:
Where is the parking for this event? Parking will be on-site. The property entrance for Stevens-Coolidge House & Garden is located at 153 Chickering Road, North Andover MA.
Is the site wheelchair or stroller accessible? Stevens-Coolidge has accessible crushed stone pathways that are present throughout the property. Off the paths, the grounds are uneven grass.
Are dogs allowed? No, in order to protect our gardens dogs are not allowed on our public garden properties at any time.
Is the interior of the property open to the public during this event? Yes, our historic house will be open for a self-guided tour experience. Our Knowledgeable Guides will be available to answer any questions you may have while in the house.

Spring BloomFest: Garden & Bulb Tour
2025-05-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Enter a world of early 20th-century country elegance and contemporary garden design in bloom with Spring bulbs at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens. These expansive manicured gardens boast both plentiful European-inspired flower beds as designed in the 1920s, as well as newly installed gardens featuring current-day trends and bulb varieties. Discover the intricate 300-year-old history of this Trustees property through an in-depth property and Spring Bulb guided tour with a knowledgeable Trustees guide.
Tours of the gardens last approximately 45min. If you have signed up for this tour, no additional admission ticket is necessary.
Space is limited; Pre-registration is required for all participants and covers admission to the grounds for Spring BloomFest event. Refunds must be requested 7 days prior to the event. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Membership: To locate information about your Membership, including Member ID, expiration date, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership.
Tickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders

Long Hill House & Garden Tours
2025-05-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Long HIll, 576 Essex Street, Beverly, 01915, United States
Visit Long Hill’s breathtaking gardens and stately historic house for a guided tour. Enjoy the rich history of this grand country estate, home of the Sedgwick family, as you learn about the elegant lifestyle of wealthy Bostonians on the North Shore, and the artisans who created it. The tour takes you through the Federal-style house and the spectacular gardens, with terraces, statues, fountains, and pagodas, each section filled with unique perennial flowers from around the world. Highlights of the tour include a room filled with stunning 19th century Chinese wallpaper, the evolution of the stunning Sedgwick gardens, and the hidden connection between the house and an old Southern antebellum mansion.
Please dress appropriately for the weather. Sturdy, comfortable shoes are recommended. Meeting point for the tour is in front of the Main House by the copper beech tree.
Space is limited.
Long Hill House & Garden Tours run most Saturdays and Sundays April through the end of September. Please check the calendar for specific dates or any cancellations.
Please note that Long Hill House & Garden Tours will not be running on the following dates:
Sunday April 20, 2025
Saturday May 10, 2025
Saturday June 26, 2025
Saturday September 27, 2025
Sunday September 28, 2025
Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to the date of the event. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Membership: To locate information about your Membership, including Member ID, expiration date, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership.
Tickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders
Cost
Member Adult: $12;
Member Child: $6;
Nonmember Adult: $20;
Nonmember Child: $10;

Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm
2025-05-03 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Every weekend at Cider Hill Farm farm brings FREE family-friendly live music on the main lawn from 12-3 pm and extended music on festival dates 11 am – 4 pm. Grab a drink from the Outdoor Hard Cider Bar 11 am – 4 pm on Saturdays and 12-4 pm on Sundays.
Food – Grab lunch at the food truck 11 am – 4 pm and snacks in the farm store 8 am – 6 pm. Guest food trucks and vendors pop-ups regularly.
Play – Parking, play areas and barnyard are always free and open 8 am – 6 pm daily. Bee observatory, chickens and goats arrive mid-May.
Weather – Music, food truck and hard cider bar are weather dependent. We make decisions 8 am on the day of in case weather shifts overnight. Check website at 8:30 am.

Spring BloomFest: Sunset After Hours - May 2 & 3
2025-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Stroll through seven manicured gardens, meadows and orchards planted with tulips, daffodil and other Spring bulbs with our ‘After-Hours’ addition to our event, Spring BloomFest! Come celebrate all things flowers and sunshine with us at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens during that special sunset glow.
During this limited event, participants will have exclusive access to explore our manicured gardens while enjoying live background music. As part of your admission and included in your ticket, each participant will receive a drink voucher from Marble Ridge Winery and a charcuterie cup from June & Honey Charcuterie. Children will receive a juice box and cookie voucher. Picnics are encouraged! The house will be closed for this event.
Participants will park and check in at our new entrance location showcasing contemporary gardens, historical gardens, and our Garden Gateway visitor orientation center at 153 Chickering Road, North Andover MA.
Pre-Registration is required. Tickets will not be sold on site. Ticket time represents your arrival window. If you have signed up for one of these workshops or tours, no additional admission ticket is necessary. You will receive an email before the program with further instructions.
Pre-registration is required. Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to workshop. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Membership: To locate information about your Membership, including Member ID, expiration date, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership.
Tickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders

Spring BloomFest: Spring Planter Garden Workshop
2025-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Welcome the Spring season and get your green thumbs ready with a planter full of colorful spring blooming bulb plants at our Spring Planter Garden Workshop as part of our Spring BloomFest weekend led by Megan Abbasciano and Kat Kanaan of DBD Floral Boutique! In this workshop, participants will:
-Create a Spring Planter filled with daffodils, tulips, and grape hyacinths
-Learn step-by-step hands on instructions on how to assemble your planter
-Plant care tips to help your container garden thrive when you take it home
-All supplies are provided and included. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and an apron for this workshop.
About DBD Floral Boutique: DBD Floral Boutique has served Wilmington since 1989 and the surrounding communities in all aspects of floral artistry. They believe that only while being part of the community can you effectively serve it. Owners Megan and Kat are a best-friend team of free-thinking, artistic, and compassion-driven florists, who look at flowers a little differently.
Pre-registration is required and Space is limited. Admission for our Spring BloomFest is included as part of the workshop. No additional ticket needed. Refunds must be requested 7 days prior to the event. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. If you have signed up for one of these workshops or tours, no additional admission ticket is necessary.
Membership: To locate information about your Membership, including Member ID, expiration date, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership.
Tickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders

7th Annual Artisan Market at the Mills
2025-05-04 10:00 - 15:00 | West Mill, 50 High Street, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
The Artisan Market at the Mills is the largest handmade market in North Andover, featuring ~100 artisans and specialty food vendors from all over New England.
​The 2025 Artisan Market will be held on Sunday, May 4th from 10-3. The event will be held in the parking lot behind the West Mill at 50 High St. Ample parking is available directly across the street in the East Mill parking garage. Admission to the market and parking are both free. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome!

Sip & Stem: Mother's Day Floral Workshop
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Marble Ridge Winery, Marbleridge Road 11, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Celebrate a mother, mother-figure or wonderful person in your life with our Mother’s Day Floral Workshop and wine tasting in partnership with Marble Ridge Winery. Each participant will learn how to create a thoughtful garden-inspired floral arrangement while using a fun, spring-inspired color palette and basic floral design fundamentals. In this workshop you will learn:
-Step-by-step centerpiece construction techniques
-Choosing the correct floral supplies and vessels
-Understanding colors and fundamental ingredients
-Understanding basic floral design fundamentals
All floral materials provided. Wine tasting materials provided by Marble Ridge Winery and is included as part of your ticket.
Please note: This program takes place at Marble Ridge Winery (11 Marbleridge Rd, North Andover, MA 01845). Participants must be 21+.
Pre-registration is required and Space is limited. Refunds must be requested 7 days prior to the event. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Membership: To locate information about your Membership, including Member ID, expiration date, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership.
Tickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders

Long Hill Plant Sale Preview Party & Silent Auction
2025-05-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Long HIll, 576 Essex Street, Beverly, 01915, United States
Join us on Friday, May 9th, for an exclusive Preview Party ahead of Long Hill’s 33rd Annual Plant Sale! Be among the first to explore a curated selection of premium perennials while enjoying a delightful evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live jazz.
Take part in our exciting silent auction, featuring rare and unusual plants from Long Hill’s gardens, along with unique prizes perfect for any gardening enthusiast.
Attire: Casual cocktail.
Don’t miss this special celebration—kick off the Plant Sale in style!

33rd Annual Long Hill Plant Sale
2025-05-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Long HIll, 576 Essex Street, Beverly, 01915, United States
The annual Long Hill Plant Sale is back for it’s 33rd year! Join us on Saturday, May 10th for this fantastic local tradition. Look through a wide selection of plants, from old favorites to rare and unusual species grown here at Long Hill.
-At 9AM, the Plant Sale will open for a Members-only preview. The general public is welcome from 10AM to 1PM. Members, please bring your membership cards so that your membership status can be easily verified.
-Please note the silent auction has moved to Friday night during the Plant Sale Preview Party, and you can buy tickets for the Preview Party here.
-We recommend bringing your own wheelbarrows or wagons to transport plants to your vehicle, if possible.
-Coffee, tea, and a selection of pastries will be available for purchase.
-This is a rain or shine event.
-Be sure to visit the gardens at Long Hill to check out where your plants originated!
Registration is not necessary for this event.

Free Story Time at Cider Hill Farm
2025-05-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Children and their grown-ups to join our friends from the Amesbury Public Library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for stories inspired by farming and the season’s harvest! This program is held under Cider Hill Farm’s picnic tent near the goats. Event is rain or shine. RSVP to just stay informed if anything changes.

Free! Hard Cider Tasting Series & Cidery Tours at Cider Hill Farm
2025-05-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Visit Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury on the 3rd Friday of every month 4-6 pm from April – November. They’re pouring their signature blends and opening their hard cider making facility for you to explore. Meet the makers and sample internationally-awarded, estate cider. 21+ for tastings. For those that want to sip along, try their non-alcoholic sparkling cider made on the farm.

New England Equine Rescue's Spring Open House
2025-05-17 11:00 - 14:00 | New England Equine Rescue North, 52 Ash Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985, United States
Please join us for our Annual Spring Open House at the New England Equine Rescue in West Newbury from 11-2 on Saturday, May 17th.
At this free family friendly event, we will have farm tours, food for purchase, live music, horse demos in the arena, family activities including crafts for the kids and photos with donkeys and mini-horses.
