Events

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

Visit the garden on Saturday, July 18th, from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Visit the garden on Saturday, August 22nd, from 10 AM to 2 PM.

The Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum is hosting 2026 Plant Geek Day in partnership with the Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association. Join us for a day of knowledge, networking, and fun! Register here

Join us in making a beautiful harvest wreath! Want more information? Click here. 

Relish in the amazing fall foliage across the arboretum. Enjoy pumpkin carving, garden tours, and live animal encounters with Mass Audubon. Please pre-register here.