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 (America/New_York) | 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.

HES After School Program: Canvas & Cocoa
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 - 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.

Birds! Art Exhibit Reception
2026-04-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Fivesparks
Join us at Fivesparks in appreciating the magnificence of birds and the artists who celebrate them in their art.
Opening reception open to all, refreshments offered from 4:00-6:00pm.
Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Birds!
2026-04-19 - 2026-05-30 | 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.

Snapology April Vacation Program - Snapology Favorites: Video Game Edition x Everyday Engineers: Vehicle Edition
2026-04-20 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-21 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-22 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-23 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-24 09:00 - 15:30 | Fivesparks Cove
Snapology April Vacation Program

Monday, Apr 20, 2026 — Friday, Apr 24, 2026 9am-3:30pm ET

Ages 6–12
Snapology Favorites: Video Game Edition x Everyday Engineers: Vehicle Edition
Full-Day & Half-Day Options | Ages 6-12
Get ready for an action-packed week of creativity, engineering, and hands-on fun! This April Vacation, students can join us for a half-day program or stay for the full-day experience featuring two of our most popular themes.

🎮 Morning Program: Snapology Favorites – Video Game Edition
Indulge your child’s love of video games — in real life! This hands-on, creative workshop is all about bringing favorite games off the screen and into the classroom using LEGO® bricks.
Each day features a new gaming-inspired adventure:

Roblox Day – Recreate favorite “obbies,” design 3D character skins, and invent LEGO-based Roblox-style games.
Fortnite Day – Build island scenes, detailed maps, and creative character skins.
Minecraft Day – Craft your own brick-built world, explore the Nether, and watch out for creepers!
Super Mario Day – Join Mario and Luigi for zany building challenges and imaginative level design.
Pokémon Day – “Catch,” build, and battle your favorite Pokémon characters.

Throughout the week, students will also enjoy mini-games and themed challenges inspired by these popular worlds.
PLEASE NOTE: This program is completely SCREEN-FREE and VIOLENCE-FREE. The focus is on characters, scenery, creativity, and collaborative play — no devices required!

🚗 Afternoon Program: Everyday Engineers – Vehicle Edition
In the afternoon, students shift gears and become engineers! Students will tackle exciting vehicle-themed engineering challenges that blend physics, creativity, and teamwork.
What Students Will Learn:
⚙️ Engineering & Physics Concepts
Students are introduced to real-world engineering and physics principles before building, allowing them to see their knowledge in action. Concepts come alive as they design and test their own vehicles.
🚀 Innovation & Ingenuity
Students will design and build vehicles that may have never been seen before! Using the Engineering Design Process, they’ll experiment, redesign, and innovate in a supportive, risk-friendly environment.
🧠 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Each challenge encourages students to think creatively, test ideas, troubleshoot, and refine their designs. We focus on developing 21st-century skills: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.
🤝 Communication & Collaboration
Working in small groups and peer partnerships, students strengthen teamwork skills while learning how to respectfully share ideas and solve problems together.
Some lessons involve following structured instructions to understand key concepts, while others allow students to build fully original vehicle designs that meet specific challenge criteria.

Full-Day Experience
Enroll for the full day and enjoy the best of both worlds:
🎮 Creative video game-inspired building in the morning
🚗 Hands-on engineering and vehicle design in the afternoon
It’s the perfect combination of imagination and innovation!
Children will enjoy Supervised active indoor and/or outdoor movement breaks throughout the day to stay focused, energized, and engaged.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Instructions

The workshop will take place in the Cove (basement, to the right at the bottom of the stairs). For safety and to help protect the art exhibits upstairs: Caregivers must sign children in and 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, Two nut-free snacks, A water bottle
We’ll have dedicated snack and lunch breaks throughout the day.

Click HERE to register for Full day, 9:00am – 3:30pm | $450
Click HERE to register for Morning Only Half-Day, 9:00am-12:00pm | $250
Click HERE to register for Afternoon Only Half-Day, 12:30pm-3:00pm | $250
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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/

Adult Improv Workshop
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove
Improv is the act of making up a scene, plot, characters and dialogue spontaneously without preparation. Actors work together to create a scene, often based off a suggestion from the audience, without rehearsal or discussion beforehand. Studying improv involves a “retraining” of the brain to learn to work in the moment, accept ideas from a team member and allow the creativity to flow and create something marvelous. Because improv is done “in the moment” it often takes a silly or wacky turn, and there’s plenty of laughing! When you create improv scenes, you never know where the mind will take you. This improvisation workshop is designed to challenge and inspire participants to stretch their brains and limits. A great class for both the seasoned performer and those new to the world of theatre who are looking to try it out.
3 workshops will be held. One each in April, May, and June (4/20/2026, 5/18/2026, & 6/8/2026). There is no fee for the workshops, however registration is required. See below for registration link.

This class is being offered free of charge to participants through a generous grant from the Harvard Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
REGISTER FOR ONE OR MORE SESSIONS HERE
