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The Tree Nursery on Nonantum Hill: A Durant-Kenrick Walking Tour

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton, MA, United States

Did you know Newton Corner was the site of one of New England’s first commercial nurseries? Put yourself back in time to when the Kenrick family cultivated fruit trees, ornamental trees, and shrubberies. Travel the original acreage of the nursery, see an 1882 Kenrick house, and visit the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. As nature allows,...

$10 – $15

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Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton, MA, United States

You’re invited to Durant-Kenrick’s 10th birthday party! Join us for a free, fun-filled family day featuring a new scavenger hunt and garden guide, in-exhibit activities, outdoor games, and crafts. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a new visitor, there’s something new for everyone to enjoy. Drop in anytime during the museum’s open hours, 10am-5pm. Use...

Free

Event Series April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton, MA, United States

Calling all kid engineers! Spend your spring break completing hands-on design challenges and crafts, each around a different daily theme. Build a boat that can float, design a transit system, construct a working Ferris wheel, invent something totally new, and more! Come to one or more sessions: each day will be different. Tuesday 4/16: Busy...

Free – $6
Event Series April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton, MA, United States

Calling all kid engineers! Spend your spring break completing hands-on design challenges and crafts, each around a different daily theme. Build a boat that can float, design a transit system, construct a working Ferris wheel, invent something totally new, and more! Come to one or more sessions: each day will be different. Tuesday 4/16: Busy...

Free – $6
Event Series April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton, MA, United States

Calling all kid engineers! Spend your spring break completing hands-on design challenges and crafts, each around a different daily theme. Build a boat that can float, design a transit system, construct a working Ferris wheel, invent something totally new, and more! Come to one or more sessions: each day will be different. Tuesday 4/16: Busy...

Free – $6
Event Series April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton, MA, United States

Calling all kid engineers! Spend your spring break completing hands-on design challenges and crafts, each around a different daily theme. Build a boat that can float, design a transit system, construct a working Ferris wheel, invent something totally new, and more! Come to one or more sessions: each day will be different. Tuesday 4/16: Busy...

Free – $6