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 …
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We’re excited to invite you to join the Boxborough Birders Birding Book Club for their first meeting at Fivesparks as part of the exciting Birds! exhibit! The Boxborough Birders Birding Book Club carries the theme of Birds and Birding books. For this special meeting, the book to discuss is The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy … |
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Join Miss Lisa for a fun, hands-on slime club where kids will learn how to make a different type of slime each week! Participants will mix their own slime and customize it with fun add-ins like glitter, sequins, and foam beads. Each session includes time for slime play, creativity, and cleanup, and kids will take …
$120
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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 …
$50
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Birds! Exhibit Event: Guided Bird Walk with the Boxborough Birders at Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
Birds! Exhibit Event: Guided Bird Walk with the Boxborough Birders at Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, May 2 8:00-10:00 AM Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Join the Boxborough Birders Group for a guided bird walk through the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge. Oxbow NWR is located along the Nashua River and provides a diverse habitat of wetland, upland forest, and old farm fields that support …
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Illustrator reading and book-signing A nature journaling activity expands the Birds! art exhibition Author and illustrator Sarah S. Brannen reads her award-winning book Feathers: Not Just for Flying and talks about the process of illustrating it. “Young naturalists meet sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many different and surprising ways birds … |
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During this 3 hour workshop, you’ll create a 2-D needle felted “painting” of a beautiful pair of cardinals on a pine branch.. All needle felting materials are included, as well as the use of the instructors tools. You will leave with the completed art in a 11” x 14” mat ready for framing. Needle felting … |
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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 …
$330
Join Miss Lisa for a fun, hands-on slime club where kids will learn how to make a different type of slime each week! Participants will mix their own slime and customize it with fun add-ins like glitter, sequins, and foam beads. Each session includes time for slime play, creativity, and cleanup, and kids will take …
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OUT THE STUDIO WINDOWS an illustrated talk by Barry Van Dusen Many artists travel widely in search of new subjects, while others spend their entire artistic lives much closer to home. Andrew Wyeth did all of his work in two small areas of Maine and Pennsylvania, and Claude Monet spent the last four decades of … |
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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 …
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Birds, Bats & Bugs: The Underlying Unity of Flight, Richard Fichera. THERE IS NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM. This lecture is FREE for all to attend. Richard’s background spans 50 years in the computer industry with strong interests in a number of related technical fields and an undergraduate engineering, math and science background … |
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Saturday, May 9 8:00 AM Horse Meadows Knoll, Harvard Join the Boxborough Birders Group for a guided bird walk at Horse Meadows Knoll. The Horse Meadows Knoll property features a central hill with roughly 140’ elevation, rock outcrops, and steep slopes. With the exception of a portion of Horse Meadows reservoir, the entire property is … |
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Make afternoons something to PoP about! Join us for a six week guided painting class filled with color, creativity and plenty of savory snacks. Painting paired with an epic popcorn bar will be sure to curb those afternoon snack cravings and unlock some pent up creativity! All popcorn and painting supplies included! $300 for 6 …
$300
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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 …
$330
Join Miss Lisa for a fun, hands-on slime club where kids will learn how to make a different type of slime each week! Participants will mix their own slime and customize it with fun add-ins like glitter, sequins, and foam beads. Each session includes time for slime play, creativity, and cleanup, and kids will take …
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Felt a Seal Join me to learn the basics of felting. In this class you will learn needle felting while creating an adorable little seal! Wednesday, May 13th 6:15-8:00pm $28/ participant Open to adults and kids age 10+ For more info or to save your spot click the link below: https://www.thefiberweb.com/shop/in-person/15?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc
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Enter a world of medieval castles, royalty, and imagination in this hands-on building workshop. Students will design and construct their own castles and fortress features — from towers and gates to hidden rooms and kingdom grounds — while learning how real medieval structures were built and used. Through guided building challenges, students will test stability, …
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Fivesparks Theater announces its next production, Talley’s Folly, by Lanford Wilson. Directed by Kathleen Sills, performances will take place on: Friday, May 15 (7:30pm) Saturday, May 16 (7:30pm) Sunday, May 17 (2:00pm) Friday, May 22 (7:30pm) Saturday, May 23 (7:30pm) Sunday, May 24 (2:00pm) PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Lanford Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic drama is set in 1944, in the …
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Saturday, May 16 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Fruitlands Museum, Harvard Join the Boxborough Birders Group and Brookline Bird Club for a guided bird walk on the Fruitlands grounds. We will look for resident species including Indigo Bunting, Savannah Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Scarlet Tanager, Veery, Blue-headed Vireo, Wild Turkey, American Kestrel, and a variety of …
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Anyone who would like to take some time for their health and try a fun new way to exercise — this is for you! 💪 It’s a low impact fitness class for adults using rebounding boots. The May 16th Open House if FREE for anyone to attend! Come learn what rebounding is all about, and …
Fivesparks Theater announces its next production, Talley’s Folly, by Lanford Wilson. Directed by Kathleen Sills, performances will take place on: Friday, May 15 (7:30pm) Saturday, May 16 (7:30pm) Sunday, May 17 (2:00pm) Friday, May 22 (7:30pm) Saturday, May 23 (7:30pm) Sunday, May 24 (2:00pm) PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Lanford Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic drama is set in 1944, in the …
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Fivesparks Theater announces its next production, Talley’s Folly, by Lanford Wilson. Directed by Kathleen Sills, performances will take place on: Friday, May 15 (7:30pm) Saturday, May 16 (7:30pm) Sunday, May 17 (2:00pm) Friday, May 22 (7:30pm) Saturday, May 23 (7:30pm) Sunday, May 24 (2:00pm) PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Lanford Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic drama is set in 1944, in the …
$25
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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 … |
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Why Bounce & Burn Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. Full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe. Boosts cardio endurance and supports heart health. Burns calories while being gentle on joints. Improves balance, coordination, and core strength. Supports circulation and overall vitality. No experience …
$25
Make afternoons something to PoP about! Join us for a six week guided painting class filled with color, creativity and plenty of savory snacks. Painting paired with an epic popcorn bar will be sure to curb those afternoon snack cravings and unlock some pent up creativity! All popcorn and painting supplies included! $300 for 6 …
$300
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4 events,
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 …
$330
Come join the fun! Kids in Pokemon club will come together to share their favorite Pokemon, learn cool Pokemon trivia, play the card game, and even learn how to draw their favorite characters! Kids are encouraged to bring their card collections or plushies to share their Pokemon appreciation with the club! Please leave your game …
Join Miss Lisa for a fun, hands-on slime club where kids will learn how to make a different type of slime each week! Participants will mix their own slime and customize it with fun add-ins like glitter, sequins, and foam beads. Each session includes time for slime play, creativity, and cleanup, and kids will take …
$120
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Why Bounce & Burn Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. Full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe. Boosts cardio endurance and supports heart health. Burns calories while being gentle on joints. Improves balance, coordination, and core strength. Supports circulation and overall vitality. No experience …
$25
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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 …
$50
Fivesparks Theater announces its next production, Talley’s Folly, by Lanford Wilson. Directed by Kathleen Sills, performances will take place on: Friday, May 15 (7:30pm) Saturday, May 16 (7:30pm) Sunday, May 17 (2:00pm) Friday, May 22 (7:30pm) Saturday, May 23 (7:30pm) Sunday, May 24 (2:00pm) PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Lanford Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic drama is set in 1944, in the …
$25
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Saturday, May 23 8:00 AM Hermann Orchard Conservation Lands Join the Boxborough Birders Group for a guided bird walk on the Hermann Orchard Conservation Lands. We will traverse a moderately challenging 2.0-mile loop trail that takes an average of 1 hour to complete. This former hilltop (229ft elevation) orchard affords 270-degree views of the hills …
Fivesparks Theater announces its next production, Talley’s Folly, by Lanford Wilson. Directed by Kathleen Sills, performances will take place on: Friday, May 15 (7:30pm) Saturday, May 16 (7:30pm) Sunday, May 17 (2:00pm) Friday, May 22 (7:30pm) Saturday, May 23 (7:30pm) Sunday, May 24 (2:00pm) PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Lanford Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic drama is set in 1944, in the …
$25
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Fivesparks Theater announces its next production, Talley’s Folly, by Lanford Wilson. Directed by Kathleen Sills, performances will take place on: Friday, May 15 (7:30pm) Saturday, May 16 (7:30pm) Sunday, May 17 (2:00pm) Friday, May 22 (7:30pm) Saturday, May 23 (7:30pm) Sunday, May 24 (2:00pm) PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Lanford Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic drama is set in 1944, in the …
$25
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3 events,
Why Bounce & Burn Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. Full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe. Boosts cardio endurance and supports heart health. Burns calories while being gentle on joints. Improves balance, coordination, and core strength. Supports circulation and overall vitality. No experience …
$25
Make afternoons something to PoP about! Join us for a six week guided painting class filled with color, creativity and plenty of savory snacks. Painting paired with an epic popcorn bar will be sure to curb those afternoon snack cravings and unlock some pent up creativity! All popcorn and painting supplies included! $300 for 6 …
$300
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3 events,
Come join the fun! Kids in Pokemon club will come together to share their favorite Pokemon, learn cool Pokemon trivia, play the card game, and even learn how to draw their favorite characters! Kids are encouraged to bring their card collections or plushies to share their Pokemon appreciation with the club! Please leave your game …
Join Miss Lisa for a fun, hands-on slime club where kids will learn how to make a different type of slime each week! Participants will mix their own slime and customize it with fun add-ins like glitter, sequins, and foam beads. Each session includes time for slime play, creativity, and cleanup, and kids will take …
$120
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2 events,
Why Bounce & Burn Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. Full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe. Boosts cardio endurance and supports heart health. Burns calories while being gentle on joints. Improves balance, coordination, and core strength. Supports circulation and overall vitality. No experience …
$25
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4 events,
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 …
$50
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Children and caregivers, come to Fivesparks for a fun bird-themed PJ Storytime! Children learn fun facts about owls and try out their owl voices before a reading by author Susan Edwards Richmond of her Mass Book Award Honor title, NIGHT OWL NIGHT. In the story, Sova follows her dream of encountering a favorite animal in …
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To start the closing of the Birds! exhibit, let's gather and celebrate birds in written word! Listen to and read poems about birds (and flight, and feathers and nests and birdsong...anything bird-related!) while surrounded by amazing bird-themed artwork. Join area professional/semi-professional poets and read your favorite poem at a welcoming and low-key open-mic-style event. This … |
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Don't Miss This! Come to Fivesparks to see the Birds! exhibit one last time and be marveled by some REAL feathered friends! Join Bethany Boucher of Amazing Animal Ambassadors to learn about a wide range of birds from parrots, birds of prey and more. Some of the birds you might see include a macaw, cockatoo, …
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Don't miss the amazing celebration of Birds! Last day to view is Saturday, May 30, 2026. 12:00-4:00pm. |
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"Celebrating Summer's Abundance" is a one-time event that involves walking an illuminated labyrinth path accompanied by meditative music (in The Loft), followed by the opportunity to create a handheld labyrinth path meditation tool (in The Cove). Participants will be encouraged to call to mind a form of abundance that brings them great joy in Summer …
$25
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Why Bounce & Burn Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. Full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe. Boosts cardio endurance and supports heart health. Burns calories while being gentle on joints. Improves balance, coordination, and core strength. Supports circulation and overall vitality. No experience …
$25
Make afternoons something to PoP about! Join us for a six week guided painting class filled with color, creativity and plenty of savory snacks. Painting paired with an epic popcorn bar will be sure to curb those afternoon snack cravings and unlock some pent up creativity! All popcorn and painting supplies included! $300 for 6 …
$300
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Students will create their own miniature fairy garden terrariums in this enchanting after-school activity. Using small plants, moss, stones, and decorative elements, children will design unique garden scenes while learning basic plant care. The program encourages creativity, imagination, and an appreciation for nature in a fun and engaging environment. This one-session workshop is $45 per …
$45
Come join the fun! Kids in Pokemon club will come together to share their favorite Pokemon, learn cool Pokemon trivia, play the card game, and even learn how to draw their favorite characters! Kids are encouraged to bring their card collections or plushies to share their Pokemon appreciation with the club! Please leave your game …
Join Miss Lisa for a fun, hands-on slime club where kids will learn how to make a different type of slime each week! Participants will mix their own slime and customize it with fun add-ins like glitter, sequins, and foam beads. Each session includes time for slime play, creativity, and cleanup, and kids will take …
$120
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1 event,
Why Bounce & Burn Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. Full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe. Boosts cardio endurance and supports heart health. Burns calories while being gentle on joints. Improves balance, coordination, and core strength. Supports circulation and overall vitality. No experience …
$25
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1 event,
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 …
$50
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When people speak in different languages, how do they develop empathy and understanding? When the world is full of noise and misinformation, how do we learn to listen and to hear each other? “Dialogues in Dual Languages: Artists and Poets Converse” presents thirteen pairs of visual artists and poets in collaborations that seek to illuminate, … |