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SUMMARY:Birds!
DESCRIPTION:Fivesparks and the Boxborough Birders present BIRDS!\, a curated art exhibition exploring and celebrating the wonder\, beauty\, and diversity of birds.\n \nFeaturing 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.\n \nParticipate in bird-themed programs\, all during prime bird-watching\, migratory season. You can see all the Birds! exhibit-related events HERE. \n \nOn view April 18 – May 30\, 2026.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000
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SUMMARY:Paint & Popcorn
DESCRIPTION:Make afternoons something to PoP about!\nJoin 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! \n$300 for 6 week class \nMeets weekly on Tuesdays \n05/12/2026\, 05/19/2026\, 05/26/2026\, 06/02/2026\, 06/09/2026\, 06/16/2026 \n3:40pm – 5:00pm at Hildreth Elementary School \nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/paint-popcorn/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Lowe":MAILTO:MLowe@psharvard.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T150934
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SUMMARY:Pastel Painting - Spring Session
DESCRIPTION:Pastel painting with a focus on local landscapes but you are welcome to explore whatever interests you. \nI’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. \nAll pastel levels are welcome but some previous drawing or painting experience is necessary. \nContact agillespieart@gmail.com to register and for a supply list or any questions you have.  \nThis class is appropriate for adults.  $330/participant. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/pastel-painting-spring-session-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Gillespie":MAILTO:agillespieart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000
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SUMMARY:Slime Time with Miss Lisa
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Lisa for a fun\, hands-on slime club where kids will learn how to make a different type of slime each week! \nParticipants 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. \nClasses will be held on Wednesdays from 3:45–5:00 PM\, at Hildreth Elementary School beginning April 29 for 6 weeks. \nCost: $120 per child for entire 6 class session.  Ages 5 and over.   \nClick HERE to register for Slime Time with Miss Lisa
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/slime-time-with-miss-lisa/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Larson":MAILTO:llarson@psharvard.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
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SUMMARY:Felt a Seal
DESCRIPTION:Felt a Seal\nJoin me to learn the basics of felting. In this class you will learn needle felting while creating an adorable little seal! \nWednesday\, May 13th\n6:15-8:00pm\n$28/ participant\nOpen to adults and kids age 10+  \nFor more info or to save your spot click the link below:\nhttps://www.thefiberweb.com/shop/in-person/15?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/felt-a-seal/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Loft\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:kids,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T123000
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SUMMARY:Castles & Kingdoms - Medieval Engineering & Design
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThrough 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. \n📍 Drop-Off & Pick-Up Instructions \nThe 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. \n🥪 Lunch & Snacks \nPlease pack: A nut-free lunch\, and a nut-free snack\, A water bottle \nWe’ll have dedicated snack and lunch breaks throughout the day. \nClass 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 \nThis school half-day workshop is appropriate for kids ages 5-12.  $65/participant \nClick HERE to register for this workshop. \n_____________________________________________________________________ \nSnapology 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!  \nFivesparks 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/
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/castles-kingdoms-medieval-engineering-design/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:kids,Snapology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snapology of Harvard%2C MA":MAILTO:naomi.ahuja@snapology.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T150934
CREATED:20260131T182303Z
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SUMMARY:Fivesparks Theater Presents: Talley's Folly
DESCRIPTION:Fivesparks Theater announces its next production\, Talley’s Folly\, by Lanford Wilson. Directed by Kathleen Sills\, performances will take place on:\n \n\n\nFriday\, May 15 (7:30pm)\nSaturday\, May 16 (7:30pm)\nSunday\, May 17 (2:00pm)\nFriday\, May 22 (7:30pm)\nSaturday\, May 23 (7:30pm)\nSunday\, May 24 (2:00pm)\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nLanford 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. \nTalley’s Folly is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service\, a division of Broadway Licensing.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/fivesparks-theater-presents-talleys-folly/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:live,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T150934
CREATED:20260414T014606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T112326Z
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SUMMARY:Birds! Exhibit Event: Guided Bird Walk with the Boxborough Birders at Fruitlands
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\n7:00 AM – 10:00 AM\nFruitlands Museum\, Harvard \nJoin 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. \nExpect 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. \nMeeting place: Top parking lot at Fruitlands Museum\, 102 Prospect Hill Road\, Harvard. \nLeaders: Sandy Oxley\, Al Sgroi \nHow 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!  \nDirections\neBird Hotspot \nThe group will visit Fivesparks after the walk to view the art exhibit Birds!  \nThe Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/guided-bird-walk-with-boxborough-birders/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boxborough Birders":MAILTO:cassandra.oxley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T150934
CREATED:20260428T162221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T162724Z
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SUMMARY:Rebound Boots Fitness - FREE Open House
DESCRIPTION:Anyone who would like to take some time for their health and try a fun new way to exercise — this is for you! 💪  \nIt’s a low impact fitness class for adults using rebounding boots. \nThe 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.  \n 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/rebound-boots-fitness/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Movement Room\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:movement,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iryna Ostapenko":MAILTO:iraost0905@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T150934
CREATED:20260131T182303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T160321Z
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SUMMARY:Fivesparks Theater Presents: Talley's Folly
DESCRIPTION:Fivesparks Theater announces its next production\, Talley’s Folly\, by Lanford Wilson. Directed by Kathleen Sills\, performances will take place on:\n \n\n\nFriday\, May 15 (7:30pm)\nSaturday\, May 16 (7:30pm)\nSunday\, May 17 (2:00pm)\nFriday\, May 22 (7:30pm)\nSaturday\, May 23 (7:30pm)\nSunday\, May 24 (2:00pm)\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nLanford 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. \nTalley’s Folly is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service\, a division of Broadway Licensing.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/fivesparks-theater-presents-talleys-folly/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:live,Theater
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