Events

Join staff member Mathew Noiseux for a walk around the Arboretum to observe a variety of resident and migrating birds. Register here   

The best time of the year at the arboretum! Join us in enjoying the thousands of Kousa Dogwood Blooms across the arboretum. A schedule of events will be announced soon...

Kick off Dogwood Days and join us for botanically inspired cocktails, mocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and music. This is a family-friendly event. Register here

Kick off Dogwood Days by creating beautiful botanical art! Two separate workshops will be offered on Sunday. Take one or both! Pressed Flower Shadowbox Workshop Cyanotype Workshop    

One of the most anticipated events of the year! Join us for wine, cheese, and tree trivia while enjoying the dogwoods in the evening light. Light refreshemnts will be served.

Watch our flock get their summer haircuts! The sheep shearer works quickly, so arrive early! No pre-registration required.

Field day is a family-friendly event with a fun run, games, our traditional dog show, a bubble fest, and garden tours. Wakefield field day is a family-friendly event, including your friendly dogs! Register here

Learn about Massachusetts native fauna with Massachusetts Audubon! We are so thrilled to host the Massachusetts Audubon and welcome their animal ambassadors to the arboretum. Pre-registration is required due to limited space. Register here ** If you register to come to the Animal Encounter program, registration is not required for Field Day.

Join our staff in closing out a week of dogwood day celebrations with a cup of coffee and a stroll through the gardens. Light refreshments will be offered. Register here

Join one of our staff members and discover our new native plant additions to the garden. We will discuss the importance of adding native specimens to the gardens and the benefits they provide. Pre Registration is not required but appreciated. Pre-register here