Stew & Brew

Chase away the midwinter cold with a cozy evening full of hearty, house-made stews accompanied by craft beers from some of our favorite local breweries. Stews will be made from Drumlin Farm-raised meats and veggies, along with seasonal ingredients from other neighboring farms. Fresh bread courtesy of Nashoba Brook Bakery will round out this festive winter meal by the fire. As you savor the flavors, learn about our sustainable farming practices and hear from the breweries that share our passion for local food done right. Sip on drinks from Jack's Abby, Rapscallion, and Saltbox Kitchen breweries, who are graciously donating their time and products for this event. Musicians Thomas Perry and Nikki Shattuck of Lower Quarters, a local fiddle and guitar duo, will up the ambiance of the evening with their old-time instrumentals. Both meat and vegetarian stew options will be available, along with a gluten-free cider option. This return of a perennial favorite has limited space, so please sign up early! Open to ages 21+.

Mass Audubon Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

Masks & Marshmallows

As the nights grow colder and the shadows stretch longer, Halloween draws near... Embrace the magic of the season with a cozy evening of creativity by firelight. Draw inspiration from creatures of the night to craft and decorate your own papier-maché mask, perfect for a last-minute Halloween costume. While your masterpieces dry, gather around the campfire for s'mores! Share ghost stories, crafting tips, and autumn memories with fellow nature lovers and creative souls. This adults-only night is the perfect way to welcome the spooky season. All supplies and ingredients will be provided.

Fall-o'ween on the Farm

Celebrate the season with a full day of autumn fun as part of Fall-o'ween Weekend! Wander through the vibrant fall foliage and take a once-a-year festive hayride through the fields. Visit the Creepy Critter Mansion to get an up-close look at snakes, insects, and other crawlers. Don't miss the return of our ever-popular Hay Play area, perfect for climbing, jumping, and rolling around. Stations around the farm will feature crafts, games, facepainting, and storytelling sessions with the one-and-only Drumlin Witch. Meet one of our iconic owl wildlife ambassadors, along with some of his friends. Grab a bite to eat or bring a picnic and stick around to dance or tap along with our Skeleton Trio Band as they fill the farm with lively tunes. Come dressed in your favorite costume for a special free farm treat! Each activity will run in several time blocks throughout the day, so come when you want and stay for as long as you like. Rain date: Sunday, October 26

Monthly Foraging Walk

Discover the edible and medicinal properties of local plants growing in Cambridge, learning how to harvest them sustainably and ethically. With the guidance of a trained Mass Audubon naturalist, explore the park from the tree canopy to the ground to learn about the nuts, pods, stems, buds, and berries that feed our local animals (and that can feed us too!) Each month, we'll focus on seasonal changes and identify the bounty that nature provides throughout the growing season. Note: We will not eat anything during this program.

Mass Audubon Magazine Beach Park Nature Center

Eastern Medicine Singers: Sunset Drum Circle

Celebrate the living legacy of Eastern Algonquin language and culture through music! The Eastern Medicine Singers, an inter-tribal drum group based out of Providence, Rhode Island, blend traditional powwow-style drumming and vocals with the raw energy of rock and roll. Having performed around the world and collaborated with acclaimed artists like Yonatan Gat, their music is a powerful act of language preservation and cultural expression. Enjoy an evening of song and hear the stories, heritage and inspiration behind the music.

Fall Equinox Nature in the City Festival

Celebrate the arrival of Fall at Magazine Beach Park's final Nature in the City festival of the season! Enjoy an afternoon of climate action, collaborative art, and nature exploration in the park.<ul><li>Enjoy nature-themed outdoor games and activities for all ages</li><li>Chow down on food from Samosa Man</li><li>Get inspired and find out how to get involved in your community with partner organizations Mothers Out Front and Climable</li><li>Discover the art of upcycling with Ninawa Zero Waste Clothing</li><li>Make cardboard coyotes with local artist Paula Pitman Brown and enjoy a new art exhibit by the i3c (Inspiring Change for the Climate Crisis) artists group</li></ul>Then, at 3:30, kick back and relax to groovy music from multi-ethnic fusion band Saklamara.

Golden Hour Concert Series

Enjoy local music in the park as the sun sets, from soothing acoustics to dance-worthy beats. In collaboration with Berklee College of Music and local musicians, Mass Audubon is excited to offer this free music series at Magazine Beach Park. This event will feature Analise, an alternative indie songwriter, producer, and director whose sound fuses the timelessness of folk lyricism with the nuance of modern bedroom pop production. She has six self-released singles and a debut EP that have struck a chord with online listeners and media outlets alike. With an unfiltered approach to storytelling and a fearless commitment to her craft, Analise is building a community where music connects, heals, and empowers-a space where listeners can feel seen and understood.

Sound Bath Vibe Session

Enjoy light yoga movements before you settle into the deep relaxation of a sound bath, a practice originating from Vedic traditions in North India. You will be guided through exercises to center yourself and connect with the present moment. Malaika Bonafide is a Cambridge native and 500RYT Trauma Informed Yoga / Mindfulness practitioner, meditation and sound facilitator. She has a background in Vinyasa Flow and restorative yoga. She teaches beginner-friendly adult classes as well as senior and chair yoga throughout Cambridge, Somerville, and Arlington, sharing the mental and physical healing benefits of yoga and sound with her community.

Enjoy local music in the park as the sun sets, from soothing acoustics to dance-worthy beats. In collaboration with Berklee College of Music and local musicians, Mass Audubon is excited to offer this free music series at Magazine Beach Park. This event will feature Boston-based singer-songwriter Lennie. Originally from Croatia, she blends her passion for music and dance, bringing to life her warm, nostalgic take on pop-combining emotionally driven lyrics with contemporary production. Lennie has been recognized by digital music magazines and platforms across Croatia and is an exciting up-and-coming voice in the European music scene.

Maple Magic

It's maple sugaring time! Help the farmers with our first crop of the year, maple syrup. Visit the maple grove to check the taps and taste some sap as you learn how syrup is made from past to present. Each program runs for 2 hours with sessions starting at 10:00 am. Programs are designed for one or more adults, with one to three children per adult.

Mass Audubon Drumlin Farm

Maple Sugaring

Experience the magic of maple sugaring as we tap our beautiful maple trees, collect the sap, and watch it boil down into a delicious treat. Try your hand at tree tapping and taste the fresh sap right from the source! Discover the fascinating techniques and equipment used across New England and learn what makes Sugar Maples so special. Plus, embark on a self-guided storybook walk and a fun scavenger hunt along our scenic trails. Don't forget to enjoy a tasty treat at the end!

Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center

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Stew & Brew

Masks & Marshmallows

Fall-o'ween on the Farm

Monthly Foraging Walk

Eastern Medicine Singers: Sunset Drum Circle

Fall Equinox Nature in the City Festival

Golden Hour Concert Series

Sound Bath Vibe Session

Monthly Foraging Walk

Golden Hour Concert Series

Monthly Foraging Walk

Sound Bath Vibe Session

Maple Magic

Maple Sugaring