
Family-Friendly Tour of the Old Manse
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Uncover the magic of the Old Manse with a fun-filled tour for families, featuring hands-on history and a thrilling scavenger hunt!

Uncover the magic of the Old Manse with a fun-filled tour for families, featuring hands-on history and a thrilling scavenger hunt!
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Hands‑on history and a scavenger hunt guide visitors through the Old Manse’s magic, all ages.
Hands‑on history and a scavenger hunt guide visitors through the Old Manse’s magic, all ages.
Hands‑on history and a scavenger hunt guide visitors through the Old Manse’s magic, all ages.
Hands‑on history and a scavenger hunt guide visitors through the Old Manse’s magic, all ages.
Yoga, movement, and song bring storybooks to life in the Children’s Activity Room, Main Library, with stuffed animals to share, for all ages.
Fowler staff read stories, lead crafts, and run hands‑on activities in the Meeting Room at Fowler Library, free for ages 3–12.
Lego and Duplo building sessions with weekly challenges in the Fowler Library meeting room for ages 3–12.
Primordial Souls D&D game in the Teen Room, where players' characters become transformed by returning souls, choosing superhero or villain roles, for ages 13–19.
Candlelit tour of the Old Manse reveals lingering history in each room.
Harvest Feast on the Farm adult cooking class at Powisset Farm, Dover, MA, for ages 18 and up.
Barnyard Buddies at Powisset Farm — meet the farm’s four‑legged friends.
Guided tour of The Old Manse reveals revolutionary figures and literary giants who shaped American culture.
Candle‑lit tours at twilight let the Old Manse transform after dark.
Lyn Dillies performs eye‑defying illusions and audience participation at the COA, 1276 Main St, Concord.
Installation of story trees depicting picture books, plus a scavenger hunt, at Concord Museum; admission $20 adults, $15 seniors/students, $10 youth, $5 children, free under 2; members free.
Fruitlands Fairy Forest returns at Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA.