Village Nursery School Children's Art Show
2026-03-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Fivesparks is proud to collaborate with Harvard’s Village Nursery School to help them present their annual Children’s Art Show.
If you visit Fivesparks during the week of March 17-19, 2026, you’ll delight in the creations of some of the littlest artists, in addition to our formal art exhibition on display.
The Village Nursery School is a non-profit, private school for toddler and preschool aged children from Harvard and surrounding communities. Learn more about the school at villagenurseryschool.org.
Fivesparks visitors can view the show Tuesday-Thursday during our regular open hours, 10am-4pm. Special viewing times arranged only for Village Nursery School families occur Monday-Thursday evenings.

Save Our Schools: March for our Lives Silent Auction
2026-03-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Fivesparks Loft, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
With the recent active shooter scare at UMass Lowell on 9/3/25, the Evergreen High School shooting in Colorado on 9/10/25, as well as number of other recent shooting incidents, the local artist community is doing their part to make our community safer. While the UMass Lowell shooter on September 3, 2026 turned out to be a hoax, the fear that was created was very real.
March for our Lives is a student-led organization founded by survivors of the Parkland, Florida high school shootings in 2018. They lead demonstrations in support of gun control legislation and their mission is to end gun violence in our lifetime. They have championed gun violence prevention legislation at all levels of the government to save lives and create a better, safer future.
Following the horrific shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, March for our Lives led a protest in DC. Just a day after MFOL marched, Senator Chris Murphy announced a bipartisan gun reform package with the support of 10 Republicans, and just weeks later, they successfully passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years.
A charity artwork silent auction and fundraising event run by local-artist, Lisa Nelson will help raise money for March for our Lives.
For two weeks prior (3/7-3/21), display tables will be setup in the Fivesparks LOFT featuring artwork donated by a number of local professional artists along with silent auction sign-up sheets. Visitors can bid on these items throughout the 2-week period.
At the end of the two weeks, a fundraising event will be held at Fivesparks on 3/21/26. Entrance is free, refreshments will be served and winning bids for the art silent auction will be announced around 7pm.
All money raised will be donated to March for our Lives.

Save Our Schools: March for our Lives Charity Fundraiser
2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
With the recent active shooter scare at UMass Lowell on 9/3/25, the Evergreen High School shooting in Colorado on 9/10/25, as well as number of other recent shooting incidents, the local artist community is doing their part to make our community safer. While the UMass Lowell shooter on September 3, 2026 turned out to be a hoax, the fear that was created was very real.
March for our Lives is a student-led organization founded by survivors of the Parkland, Florida high school shootings in 2018. They lead demonstrations in support of gun control legislation and their mission is to end gun violence in our lifetime. They have championed gun violence prevention legislation at all levels of the government to save lives and create a better, safer future.
Following the horrific shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, March for our Lives led a protest in DC. Just a day after MFOL marched, Senator Chris Murphy announced a bipartisan gun reform package with the support of 10 Republicans, and just weeks later, they successfully passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years.
A charity artwork silent auction and fundraising event run by local-artist, Lisa Nelson will help raise money for March for our Lives.
For two weeks prior (3/7-3/21), display tables will be setup in the Fivesparks LOFT featuring artwork donated by a number of local professional artists along with silent auction sign-up sheets. Visitors can bid on these items throughout the 2-week period. Click here for a link to the Silent Auction event.
At the end of the two weeks, a fundraising event will be held at Fivesparks on 3/21/26. Entrance is free, refreshments will be served and winning bids for the art silent auction will be announced around 7pm.
All money raised will be donated to March for our Lives.

Ensemble Eclectica Concert
2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Ensemble Eclectica weaves together early music and jazz in a lively and light-hearted conversation of genres and styles, finding that these divergent musical traditions have much more in common than we might think. From Thelonious Monk on the theorbo (a large ancient lute) to gentle Jazz scatt improvisation on songs from the Renaissance, this innovative quartet (Peter Lehman, theorbo & seven- string guitar; Rick McGlaughlin, stand up bass; Fabio Pirozzolo, percussion; and Louise Grasmere, vocals) takes listeners on journey that spans centuries, sparks surprising musical connections, and creates a sound that is at once old, new, surprising and fun.

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Harvard Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Sunday, March 22, 2026. 3:00pm-5:00pm, $20
Purchase Tickets Here

HES After School Program: Canvas & Cocoa
2026-03-24 15:45 - 17:00, 2026-03-31 15:45 - 17:00 | Hildreth Elementary School, 27 Mass Ave, Har vard, MA, 01451, United States
Warm up your winter with this child-friendly spin off of your typical “Paint & Sip.”
Canvas & Cocoa offers a guided painting class, paired with an iconic hot cocoa bar for your child to enjoy while creating their masterpiece. Socializing, sipping hot cocoa, and learning the basics of acrylic paint on canvas will keep your child looking forward to the next session.
There will be 5 Tuesday after-school sessions, starting March 3 and ending March 31st. Each session will offer a different guided session, progressively getting more challenging.
The 5-session package is $200 per student. All painting supplies and materials and the amazing cocoa bar are included.
Come dressed for potential mess- acrylic paint does not come out in the wash! If there are allergies, or dietary/religious restrictions please notify Meghan Lowe (MLowe@psharvard.org), as substitutes can be made accordingly.
This workshop is appropriate for children in 2nd grade through 5th grade and will be held at Hildreth Elementary School directly after school. Specific instructions will be sent to you after registration.
To register for this class, click HERE.

Pastel Painting with Ann Gillespie - Winter Session
2026-03-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Pastel painting with a focus on local landscape.
Ann will go over the basics of her process along with exploring composition, values, color and mark-making. She will have a combination of weekly demos and exercises at the beginning of class, followed by plenty of one-on-one feedback at your easel.
All pastel levels are welcome but some previous drawing or painting experience is necessary.
Contact agillespieart@gmail.com to register and for a supply list or any questions you have. This class is appropriate for adults. $330/participant.
This class series is now full. Please contact Ann at the email above to learn about future classes.

10th Annual Bloom N Art - Private Reception
2026-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Fivesparks
Student artists, their families, Bromfield and Hildreth school teachers and administration, Garden Club of Harvard floral arrangers and Board members and Fivesparks Board members are invited for a private reception to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bloom N Art.

Taiwan Mahjong for Beginners
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Fivesparks
Taiwan Mahjong is easy to learn and fun to play with friends. It is a four-player’s game but different than American version and doesn’t require to purchase a play card yearly. Once you know how, you can play with anyone. Let’s grab a friend and learn it together.
Meets on Saturday mornings 10:00am – 12:00pm: 3/28/2026, 4/11/2026, 4/18/2026, 4/25/2026 (no class on 4/04/2026)
$150 for 4 class series.
To sign up, please contact the instructor, Fay Childers at faychilders@gmail.com.

10th Annual Bloom N Art Show
2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Fivesparks
In the tradition of prestigious museums, the Garden Club of Harvard created a wonderful event celebrating the relationship between artwork and floral arrangements.
In partnership with the Bromfield School Art Department and Fivesparks, the Garden Club of Harvard is proud to present its 10th annual Bloom N Art show. This year we are celebrating the 10th year of an amazing collaboration and recognizing how it’s founder and all 10 years of amazing student and floral art. Come and celebrate with us!
Free and open to the public, this event highlights artwork created by middle and high school students from The Bromfield School. This year, we are excited to also include students from the Hildreth Elementary School. Artwork is paired with Garden Club members, who interpret the artwork in amazing, beautiful, creative and unique floral arrangements.
This is a true multi-generational, community-wide event!
Bloom N Art is on view at Fivesparks Saturday, March 28th from 10am-4pm and Sunday March 29th from 12-4pm.
There is a private reception for student artists and their families, school teachers and administration and the Garden Club of Harvard floral arrangers on Friday March 27th. The show is open for additional viewing by The Bromfield School classes, students, teachers and administrators on Monday, March 30th.

10th Annual Bloom N Art - School Viewing Hours
2026-03-30 08:00 - 15:00 | Fivesparks
Special open hours for students, teachers and administrators to view the Bloom N Art exhibit.

Pastel Painting - Spring Session
2026-04-01 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Pastel painting with a focus on local landscapes but you are welcome to explore whatever interests you.
I’ll share my process including exploring composition, values, color and mark-making. I will have a combination of weekly demos and exercises at the beginning of class, followed by plenty of one-on-one feedback at your easel.
All pastel levels are welcome but some previous drawing or painting experience is necessary.
Contact agillespieart@gmail.com to register and for a supply list or any questions you have.
This class is appropriate for adults. $330/participant.

Music is Meditation
2026-04-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Fivesparks
Age-old practices of meditation, such as Zen, remain an effective means of promoting stress-reduction and attaining self-awareness.
This series, entitled “Music is Meditation,” will explore the possibilities of using “musical mantras” in the place of verbal ones in the practice of collective meditation.
Each session will entail two 20-minute meditation periods, each employing recurrent musical motives or tranquil meandering themes, played on keyboard, as a focus for inward centering.
The first meeting will begin with a brief introduction to the practice of collective meditation.
Participants should wear comfortable clothing, and bring a small mat if intending to sit on the floor. Chairs will be provided.
Music is Meditation will meet weekly at 9:00am- 10:00am on Friday mornings for 4 sessions (April 3, 10, 17 and May 1, skipping April 24 for school break)
Fee for the 4 class series is $50.
Click HERE to Register for Music is Meditation

Greenhut Artist Residency Open House
2026-04-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Greenhut Artist Residency is proud to announce our Open House hosted in partnership with Fivesparks. Join us on Saturday April 4th, 2026 in the FiveSparks Gallery to learn more about the new arts nonprofit organization at 35 Oak Hill Road.
The Open House will feature an informative presentation followed by a robust Q+A session. We look forward to sharing more information about the residency program and opportunities for the public to join us onsite. Greenhut Artist Residency aims to provide inspiration and community to small cohorts of artists and writers who will live and create in Harvard for month-long sessions. This program was founded by life-long Harvard resident Meredith Combs McAlister, who grew up on Oak Hill. All ages are welcome.
If you have any questions, please contact Dana Notine (Curator and Director of Programs) dana@greenhutresidency.org

Snapology: Science of Slime
2026-04-08 12:30 - 16:00 | Fivesparks Cove
Get ready for a fun, hands-on dive into kid-friendly chemistry! In this Science of Slime workshop, students will explore the science behind slime by mixing safe, non-toxic ingredients and discovering how polymers form through chemical reactions. This is more than just slime-making — it’s real science in action.
Young scientists will practice safe experimentation, make predictions, test ingredient variations, and observe how different mixtures change texture and behavior. Along the way, they’ll build foundational chemistry knowledge, strengthen observational skills, and learn how to think and work like a scientist — all while creating their own custom slime to explore and enjoy.
📍 Drop-Off & Pick-Up Instructions
The workshop will take place inside The Cove at Fivesparks (downstairs and to the left). For safety and to help protect the art exhibits upstairs: Caregivers must sign children out directly from the classroom. Please come to The Cove at pickup so we can dismiss your child safely.
🥪 Lunch & Snacks
Please pack: A nut-free lunch, and a nut-free snack, A water bottle
We’ll have dedicated snack and lunch breaks throughout the day.
Class starts at 1 PM but Hildreth students can be walked over to Fivesparks by instructors to have lunch at 12:30 PM at Fivesparks. CONTACT us for more details: naomi.ahuja@snapology.com
This school half-day workshop is appropriate for kids ages 5-12. $65/participant
Click HERE to register for this workshop.
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Snapology is the premier partner for STEAM programs worldwide. The organization’s goal is to provide children’s enrichment with STEAM learning programs that engage kids 4-14 years old with fun, hands-on activities to teach science, technology, engineering, art and math. While children are exploring robotics, coding and design challenges using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex, and technology, they’re building skills that will help them throughout school and their careers. To kids, it’s just fun!
Fivesparks is partnering with Snapology of Harvard, MA to bring these fun and educational programs to our community! Snapology of Harvard, MA is owned/operated by area parents whose family fell in love with Snapology’s methods and philosophies. So much so, they want to share them! You will find Snapology of Harvard, MA programs at Fivesparks, in local schools and community centers around the Metro-West area. https://www.snapology.com/massachusetts-harvard/

1/2 Day Felting
2026-04-08 12:45 - 14:30, 2026-04-15 12:45 - 14:30 | Fivesparks Loft, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
1/2 days in Harvard
12:45-2:30
Drop in or join for multiple!
March 4th- Pika in Fivesparks Loft
April 8th- Bunny in Fivesparks Cove
April 15th- Duck in Fivesparks Loft
Open to 5th-8th graders
Learn the basics of needle felting while creating a variety of adorable felted projects.
$30 per class or get a reduced rate if you sign up for multiple 1/2 days at once.
For more information or to save your spot click the link below:
https://www.thefiberweb.com/shop/in-person/15

Evening Felting
2026-04-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Loft, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Drop in or Join for multiple!
Wednesdays 6:30-8pm
Open to adults and teens but kids 8-12 are welcome to join with a parent
Learn the basics of needle felting while creating a variety of fun felting projects
3/4 – Painting with Wool- 5×7 Moon scene
4/8- Rabbit with Carrot
4/15- Painting with Wool- 5×7 Flower scene
For more info or to save your spot click the link below:
https://www.thefiberweb.com/shop/in-person/15

Bridges: Personal Narratives by Immigrant Youth
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Please join us at 6 pm on April 9th to hear from the writers and organizers of Bridges, a publication celebrating the writing and artwork of immigrant/refugee youth. The Bridges program launched in summer 2025 as a writing workshop and publication opportunity led by high school student and Harvard resident Lena Aloise, hosted by the International Institute of New England, and funded by the H.P. Dwight Internship Grant. Now, the print publication is being used to spread awareness about the work being done at IINE, the experience of young people learning English as a second language, and the importance of coming together as a community to support immigrants and refugees to the United States. We hope that you will take time out of your evening to appreciate and celebrate the stories of these incredibly talented young people.

Last Day to View: Orchard Women of Harvard
2026-04-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Fivesparks
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 12-4pm
– This is the last day to view the photographs, artwork and history featured in the exhibit Orchard Women of Harvard.

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Harvard Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Birds!
2026-04-18 | Fivesparks
Fivesparks and the Boxborough Birders present BIRDS!, a curated art exhibition exploring and celebrating the wonder, beauty, and diversity of birds.

Featuring works that interpret the theme of BIRDS! that reflect not only birds themselves, but also their habits, homes, interactions, impacts, and traces. Come enjoy wonderful bird-themed artwork by local, regional and artists across the USA in a variety of mediums.

Participate in bird-themed programs, all during prime bird-watching, migratory season. You can see all the Birds! exhibit-related events HERE.

On view April 18 – May 30, 2026.

Opening Reception (free to all) on Saturday, April 18, 2026, 4-6pm.
