Paint & Popcorn
2026-05-26 15:40 - 17:00, 2026-05-19 15:40 - 17:00, 2026-05-12 15:40 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hildreth Elementary School, 27 Mass Ave, Har vard, MA, 01451, United States
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 week class
Meets weekly on Tuesdays
05/12/2026, 05/19/2026, 05/26/2026, 06/02/2026, 06/09/2026, 06/16/2026
3:40pm – 5:00pm at Hildreth Elementary School
Click HERE to register!

Fivesparks Theater Presents: Talley's Folly
2026-05-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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 deserted boathouse on the Talleys’ farm in Lebanon, Missouri. This moving and lyrical play deals with the courtship of the young Sally Talley and her suitor, Matt Friedman. Matt, an accountant from St. Louis, has arrived to plead his love to Sally, the cautious, still-unmarried daughter of the Talley family. Through his charm and persistence, Matt gradually overcomes her resistance, revealing his innermost secrets and gradually awakening Sally to the possibilities of a life together.
Talley’s Folly is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, a division of Broadway Licensing.

Birds Exhibit Event: Tweet Treats
2026-05-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Fivesparks The Cove, 7 Fairbank St., Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Tweet Treats is a kid-friendly, hands-on program where participants will make their very own birdfeeder to take home and feed their resident feathered friends!
One birdhouse per child ($20). This workshop is appropriate for kiddos aged 4 years and up.
Saturday, May 24th, 11:00am-12:00pm.
Register HERE.
This workshop is proceeded by another kid-friendly Birds! Exhibit event: Painted Perches. You can sign up for back-to-back fun!
The Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group.

Birds! Exhibit Event: Painted Perches
2026-05-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Fivesparks The Cove, 7 Fairbank St., Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Painted Perches is a family-friendly, hands-on program where participants design and paint their very own birdhouse together!
Each birdhouse is locally built and designed for native bird species, making it both a meaningful art project and a way to support local wildlife. Families will enjoy spending quality time exploring color, creativity, and personal expression while creating a functional home that can be proudly displayed outdoors. This engaging experience blends art, nature, and community into one memorable activity.
One birdhouse per family ($75). Additional birdhouses can be purchased by registering more than once.
Saturday, May 24th, 10:00am-11:00am.
Register HERE.
This workshop is directly followed by another kid-friendly Birds! Exhibit event: Tweet Treats. You can sign up for back-to-back fun!
The Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group.

Birds! Exhibit Event: Guided Bird Walk with the Boxborough Birders at Hermann Orchard Lands
2026-05-23 08:00 - 10:00 | MA
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 travers a moderately challenging 2.0-mile loop trail that takes an average of 49 min to complete.
This former hilltop (229ft elevation) orchard affords 270-degree views of the hills and mountains to the west and north.
Parking: On street, 2-4 cars near 51 Mill Rd (intersection of Ayer and Mill roads)
Leader: Sandy Oxley
How to join: Please contact Sandy Oxley (cassandra.oxley@gmail.com) to receive up-to-date communication for this event. You don’t need to be a member of Boxborough Birders to join, and the walk is free!
Hermann Orchard Conservation
The Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group.

The Drawing Room - May
2026-05-22 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Fivesparks Cove
The Drawing Room – May:
An open drawing studio with artist guidance
The Drawing Room offers a welcoming space for focused drawing, creative exploration, and artistic community, led by artist and teacher Mara Levin. These open studio sessions invite artists to work at their own pace, with guidance available whenever it’s helpful. Drawing on decades of experience, Mara offers demonstrations, support, and practical insights that help artists find their creative rhythm. Sessions conclude with an optional informal sharing time for feedback or conversation about their work. All levels are welcome.
You may bring work in progress or start something new. Please bring your own references (photographic or real-life objects), drawing tools, and supplies. Feel free to bring a beverage in a no-spill travel mug.
What Would You Like to Work On?
Here are some ideas:
* Subjects from nature, real or imaginary
* Comics
* Portraits
* Abstract art
* Anything that sparks your creativity
Drawing Mediums
All drawing mediums are welcome. (Please bring solvent-free materials suitable for a shared indoor studio space.) Examples include graphite pencil or stick (dry or water-soluble), colored pencil (dry or water-soluble), charcoal, Conté crayon, pastel pencil, watercolor, gouache, and pen or brush with ink.
Supplies
You may bring supplies you already have or purchase new ones. Please bring appropriate paper for your chosen medium(s).
For your convenience, I have created a web page with recommended drawing supplies—including both basic materials and optional extras—with clearly marked affiliate links for graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, Conté crayon, gray marker, and watercolor:
https://www.maralevinfineart.com/page/38107/art-class-supplies
Meets weekly on Fridays 10:00am – 12:30pm: 5/01/2026, 5/08/2026, 5/22/2026, 5/29/2026.
$100 for 4 session series.
Questions: info@maralevin.com
Click HERE to register for The Drawing Room

Music is Meditation
2026-05-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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 May 8 through June 5 (no session May 15)
Fee for the 4 class series is $50.
Click HERE to Register for Music is Meditation

Slime Time with Miss Lisa
2026-05-20 15:45 - 17:00, 2026-05-13 15:45 - 17:00, 2026-05-06 15:45 - 17:00 | Hildreth Elementary School, 27 Mass Ave, Har vard, MA, 01451, United States
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 their slime creations home with them after class.
Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 3:45–5:00 PM, at Hildreth Elementary School beginning April 29 for 6 weeks.
Cost: $120 per child for entire 6 class session. Ages 5 and over.
Click HERE to register for Slime Time with Miss Lisa

Pastel Painting - Spring Session
2026-05-20 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-06 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.

Adult Improv Workshop
2026-05-18 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

Rebound Boots Fitness - FREE Open House
2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Fivesparks Movement Room, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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 try your ‘feet’ at it in real time.

Birds! Exhibit Event: Guided Bird Walk with the Boxborough Birders at Fruitlands
2026-05-16 07:00 - 10:00 | Fivesparks
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 warblers.
Expect to walk about two miles on trails through meadows and woods, with some steep sections. Prepare for ticks. We will bird at the meeting location for about 30 minutes so any latecomers can catch up.
Meeting place: Top parking lot at Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard.
Leaders: Sandy Oxley, Al Sgroi
How to join: Please contact Sandy Oxley (cassandra.oxley@gmail.com) to receive up-to-date communication for this event. You don’t need to be a member of Boxborough Birders to join, and the walk is free!
Directions
eBird Hotspot
The group will visit Fivesparks after the walk to view the art exhibit Birds!
The Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group.

Castles & Kingdoms - Medieval Engineering & Design
2026-05-15 12:30 - 16:00 | Fivesparks Cove
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, height, and structure as they create strong walls, secure entrances, and detailed interior spaces. Creative prompts and design constraints encourage problem-solving and engineering thinking while still leaving room for imagination. Participants will also share their creations with the group to build presentation confidence. Perfect for young builders who enjoy fantasy, history, and creative construction.
📍 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/

Felt a Seal
2026-05-13 18:15 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Loft, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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

Birds! Exhibit Event: Guided Bird Walk with the Boxborough Birders - Horse Meadows Knoll
2026-05-09 08:00 - 10:00 | MA
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 forested with a mixture of hardwood species, white pine, and hemlock.
Meeting place: 45 Sherry Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
Parking: Parking lot and kiosk at the trail entrance
Leader: Sandy Oxley
How to join: Please contact Sandy Oxley (cassandra.oxley@gmail.com) to receive up-to-date communication for this event. You don’t need to be a member of Boxborough Birders to join, and the walk is free!
Horse Meadows Knoll
The Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group.

Birds! Exhibit Event - Birds, Bats & Bugs: The Underlying Unity of Flight Lecture
2026-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Fivesparks
Birds, Bats & Bugs: The Underlying Unity of Flight, Richard Fichera.
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 at UC Berkeley. His interest in birds began about 7 years ago when he retired and immediately took the Cornell Bird Biology course.
Richard’s curiosity about avian flight was piqued when he attended a lecture at Joppa Flats in Newburyport where a statement was made that bats use a different mechanism than birds to fly and somehow “swim” through the air. Richard dug into this topic using his technical background to explore animal flight mechanics, and developed this presentation both as a way to educate himself and share his learning with others.
Join us at Fivesparks during the Birds! Exhibit to learn about flight from Richard, member of the Boxborough Birders.
This lecture is FREE for all to attend. Friday, May 8, 7pm.
The Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group.

Birds! Exhibit Event - Artist Talk with Barry Van Dusen: Out the Studio Window
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
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 his life painting the gardens right out his back door.
Nature artist Barry Van Dusen has done his share of traveling, but he, too, continues to find abundant inspiration nearby – many of his paintings feature subjects observed out the windows of his studio in central Massachusetts.
In this one-hour illustrated talk, Barry takes you along in his explorations of nature “Out the Studio Windows”.
This program is being offered as part of the Birds! exhibit on view at Fivesparks from April 18 – May 30, 2026.
To reserve your spot, please register HERE.
The Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group.
