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  • Sunday, June 21, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – Worcester’s Gardenscapes

    Join Worcester Garden Club for an exclusive tour of eight private Worcester area gardens, not normally open to the public.

    Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Join the Worcester Garden Club for a self-guided tour of eight private Worcester-area gardens — beautiful spaces rarely open to the public. Explore at your own pace. Discover hidden landscapes, inspired plantings, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces across the city.

    TICKET OPTIONS

    Garden Tour Only — $40

    Access to all eight private gardens

Self-guided; tour at your own pace

    Garden Tour + Secret Garden After-Party — $125

    Access to all eight gardens

Entry to a bonus Secret Garden location

Cocktail After-Party from 4:00–6:00 PM in a private setting

    CHECK-IN & WRISTBAND PICKUP (REQUIRED)

    All guests must check in at:

    Coal Mine Brook Park
    616 Plantation Street
    Worcester, MA

    Rolling check-in between 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Pick up your wristband and printed tour program

Begin your tour anytime after check-in

Wristband required for entry to all gardens

    EVENT DETAILS

    Held RAIN or SHINE

No refunds

Attendance is limited

Same-day tickets available at Coal Mine Brook Park between 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM (subject to availability)

    DON’T MISS LADY FERN FARM!

    While picking up your wristband, don’t miss Lady Fern Farm. We’ll be joined by this woman-owned native plant nursery specializing in Northeast native plants that support local ecosystems. Shop perennials and shrubs and receive expert guidance for building a resilient, wildlife-supporting garden.

    QUESTIONS?

    Email: WGCgardenscapes@gmail.com

    Proceeds from this tour support the Worcester Garden Club’s Civic Projects Program, which provides annual funding to local nonprofits for horticulture-based projects that beautify our community and for initiatives that educate young people.

    To purchase tickets online visit Eventbrite HERE.

  • Saturday, June 20, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Paint with Wool

    Gore Place in Waltham is pleased to once again welcome Rachel Benson from The Fiber Web to run a needle felting class at the Farm. Come create a bucolic landscape featuring sheep!

    No experience necessary. Rachel will guide you step-by-step through the process. All supplies will be provided. Participants will take home their felt painting as well as have the option to purchase needle felting supplies to try new projects at home.

    Space is limited and tickets sell out quickly, so reserve your spot today at https://goreplace.org/whats-on/painting-with-wool

    This program is intended for ages 13 and up. Gore Place members $35, nonmembers $40.

  • Saturday, June 27, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Digging Deeper: Cultivating an Artist’s Garden at Surf Point

    Wild Knoll Foundation Garden in York, Maine, is a living artwork planted on the footprint of the former home of writer May Sarton, who kept the tending of her gardens central to her creative life, as chronicled in The House by the Sea.

    Artist Carly Glovinski created a new garden based on its original architectural drawings, with each “room” featuring a unique color scheme. The property where the garden grows is home to nationally renowned artist residency, Surf Point.

    On June 27 at 10 am, Carly will share the story of creating and tending the garden, and how it has become a site for connection and creative incubator.

    This Digging Deeper Host reports the following Terrain Notes about the garden: We will gather at Wild Knoll, on the mowed lawn area in front of stone terrace and garden. This program is presented by the Garden Conservancy in partnership with Surf Point. $30 for members of sponsoring organizations, $40 for nonmembers. Register at www.gardenconservancy.org

  • Sunday, July 19, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Boothbay Region Garden Club Tea by the Sea

    Act now before event sells out. The 2026 Boothbay Region Garden Club’s Tea by the Sea will be held on July 19th from 9am until 4pm. his event at the Boothbay Yacht Club replaces the tour for this year. $55 in advance. Seating will be at 10 am (afternoon seating Sold Out). Visit https://boothbayregiongardenclub.org/tea-by-the-sea/ for tickets.

  • Saturday, June 27, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – 2026 Holyoke Preservation Trust Annual Garden Tour

    Support the Holyoke Preservation Trust by purchasing tickets to its sixth annual Garden Tour, to be held Saturday, June 27. Visit https://www.holyokepreservationtrust.org/ for complete details.

  • Friday, June 19, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Comfort on the Farm: A Juneteenth Farm Dinner

    Join The Trustees at Powisset Farm in Dover on June 19 as it partners with James Beard Award-nominated Comfort Kitchen for a special Juneteenth farm dinner, from 4 – 7 pm.

    For this meaningful evening, Comfort Kitchen’s acclaimed team will gather to honor the stories, traditions, and resilience of Black foodways. Rooted in cultural expression and community, this dinner celebrates the power of food to connect people across histories and geographies.

    The event will take place outside under a tent, welcoming more guests to share in a vibrant, communal farm-to-table experience. The evening’s menu will highlight Powisset-grown and locally sourced ingredients, shaped by the early summer season. The evening’s menu will be released as it becomes available.

    Guests will be seated at communal tables for a warm, shared dining experience that reflects both the spirit of Juneteenth, beloved connections to farming, and Comfort Kitchen’s deep commitment to storytelling through food. Trustees members $160, nonmembers $200. For information on the chefs and to register, visit https://thetrustees.org/event/447471/

  • Sunday, June 21, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm – Mount Auburn Summer SOLSTICE

    Replenish your mind, body, and soul at Summer SOLSTICE on Sunday, June 21. With offerings of free and paid activities including mindfulness walks, yoga, a cyanotype making workshop, meditation, a poetry reading, and community concert, Summer SOLSTICE will be a restorative and healing experience for people of all ages.

    REGISTER HERE>>

    Experience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

    For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or if you have any questions about your membership, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.

    Mount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program.

    Refund Policy:

    Refunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives.

    If Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded.

    *This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.

  • Wednesday, June 24, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The 29th Annual Rose Garden Party

    Join The Boston Parks Department on Wednesday, June 24 for the Rose Garden Party, the signature summer soirée set among the stunning blooms of the Kelleher Rose Garden in the Back Bay Fens.

    Sip, stroll, and celebrate under the summer sky while supporting ParkARTS, FREE arts and cultural programming that brings Boston’s parks to life year-round with concerts, movie nights, watercolor workshops, puppet shows, and family festivals.

    Reserve your tickets by Thursday, June 4, 2026 to receive the Early “Bud” Discount, which is $50 off the $250 ticket price From the magical setting to the community impact, this is one of Boston’s most beloved summer traditions and every ticket helps keep parks programming free and accessible for all.

    Learn more and join us for an evening where the city comes into bloom: boston.gov/rose-garden-party

  • Friday, June 12 – Sunday, June 21 – A Tiny Nation Blooms

    The Judge’s Council of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts presents A Tiny Nation Blooms, an NGC Petite Design Specialty Show, at the Framingham Public Library, Main Branch, 49 Lexington Street in Framingham. The show is free and open to the public during library hours from June 12 – 21.

  • Saturday, June 20, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Red, White, and Bloom Garden Tour

    7th Annual Palace Theatres Garden Tour in Manchester, New Hampshire will take place Saturday, June 20.

    Spend a delightful day on a self-guided, self-paced tour of both private and public gardens throughout Manchester.

    Registration is from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM at Demers Garden Center in Manchester. The event is sponsored by Demers Garden Center, Eastern Bank, Jacques Flower Shop, New Hampshire Home, and the Manchester New Hampshire Garden Club. Buy tickets at https://palacetheatre.org/events/2026-garden-tour/