Fivesparks

Gingerbread Showcase! Competition & Exhibit
2025-12-14 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Fivesparks
Gingerbread Showcase! Competition & Exhibit
What better place to delight in the tradition of gingerbread houses (and gingerbread boats, trains and other creations) than at Fivesparks, in Harvard’s picture-postcard town center?
Come join us in celebrating this age-old winter tradition and witness the edible marvels created by your neighbors, friends and fellow community members. Or, take the opportunity to show off one of your OWN creations!
The amazing displays will be on view at Fivesparks for all to enjoy on Saturday, December 13th from 10am-4pm and Sunday December 14th from 12-4pm.
The following categories will be judged for some amazing prizes:

Adult Individual
Teen Individual (aged 13-17)
Group (any group of people, all ages, collaborating on one display)

Additionally, there is a non-competitive, display-only category.
A reception and awards ceremony will happen on Saturday, December 13th.
The Gingerbread Showcase is a free event for the community and all Fivesparks visitors to enjoy!
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While the Gingerbread Showcase exhibit is free to the public, we invite visitors to support our neighbors facing food insecurity by bringing in a non-perishable food item — such as a baking mix — for our Loaves and Fishes donation basket, or by making a cash donation using the QR code at the donation table.
The donation table will be at Fivesparks through December 15th.
See a list of Loaves and Fishes’ most-needed items.

Winter Scene Painting with Wool - Two-Part Class
2025-12-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Winter Scene Two Part Painting with Wool
Wednesdays December 10th and 17th
6:30-8:00pm
This class is open to adults and teens (13 yrs+) Youth 10-12 years old can join with an adult. $58
In this two part workshop you will learn the art of painting with wool while creating a whimsical winter scene. You’ll go home with a finished piece roughly 8×10″.
Class #1- learn the basics of wet felting while we prepare a fabric base.
Class #2- learn needle felting while we will needle felt on additional details.
For more info or to sign up click HERE.

Felt a Reindeer
2025-12-19 18:30 - 20:15 | Fivesparks
Felted Reindeer
Friday, 12/19
6:30-8:15pm
This class is open to adults and teens (13 yrs+). Youth 10-12 years old can join with an adult. $30
Join fiber artist Rachel Benson to learn the art of needle felting while creating an adorable little reindeer. Perfect for the winter season!
For more info or to sign up click HERE:

Snapology: Science of Superpowers Winter Vacation Program
2025-12-29 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-30 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-31 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
In Snapology’s Science of Superpowers program, students explore the world of their favorite superheroes. Students will learn about forces, energy, and problem solving as they build models inspired by Superman, Batman, and all their favorite heroes. Experimentation and fun are crucial components of this ‘super’ educational program!
Students will engage in several topics of physics. Children will learn about collisions, flight forces, and air pressure as they build superheroes, their vehicles, and super accessories. Students will also learn how the science of the ‘super’ world compares to typical human forces and environments.
This workshops is appropriate for kids aged 5-12 years.
Daily 9am-3pm. December 29, 30, 31 & Jan 2 (no class on Jan 1, 2026). $350/registrant
Click HERE to register for Science of Superpowers with Snapology of Harvard, MA
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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/
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Weekly Fused Glass Art Class
2026-01-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 and 7 more dates | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Weekly Fused Art Glass Class
Try your hand at creating some original and unique fused glass art!
This class will be held at Fivesparks every Monday evening! There will be a new project each week.
Projects will be completed at Fivesparks, brought back to Periwinkle for kiln firing and will be delivered back to Fivesparks the following week. Project options will be provided at online registration at two price points: $45 (small dishes, ornaments) and $65 (plates and lanterns) All materials provided.
These weekly classes are appropriate for adults only (18 yrs+).
Every Monday, November 3rd-April 13. 6:00-8:00pm. $45-$65
To register, please click HERE.
Judy Romatelli is owner of Periwinkle Art & Glassworks, a studio and gift shop located at the Prescott School on Main Street in Groton, MA. Judy is brining her passion and years of knowledge creating stained glass pieces to Fivesparks!

HES After School Program: Canvas & Cocoa
2026-01-08 16:15 - 17:30, 2026-01-15 16:15 - 17:30, 2026-01-22 16:15 - 17:30, 2026-01-29 16:15 - 17:30, 2026-02-05 16:15 - 17:30, 2026-02-12 16:15 - 17:30 | 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 6 Thursday sessions, starting January 8th and ending February 12th. Each session will offer a different guided painting, so join us for just one, or better yet, all of them! Sessions are $40 per student, per session.
Come dressed for potential mess- acrylic paint does not come out in the wash! All materials are included in the workshop fee, including the hot cocoa bar & supplies. 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.
REGISTER HERE
