Which outdoor activities have you most enjoyed this summer? [New poll!]
A surge in appreciation for the outdoors was in many ways a hallmark of summer 2020, as communities adapted to a new way of life due to COVID-19. Whether hiking, camping, gardening, or simply taking a walk down the street, many outdoor activities became a safe, socially distant way of enjoying a change of scenery.
According to a recent, informal poll posted by One Waterfront, 78% of respondents found that taking a walk outdoors served as a source of stress relief during these unprecedented times, with family/friend video chats coming in second (43%) and cooking coming in third (41%).
The next poll question from our One Waterfront team is now live. On the heels of the prior poll we want to know: What types of socially-distant outdoor activities have you enjoyed most over the past summer and early fall months?
Winterlights is back for the holidays—and this year you could win tickets by answering our poll! To enter the drawing visit: onewaterfront.thetrustees.org/poll
Outdoor spaces have well-documented benefits to our quality of life, health, and even social cohesion. Though temperatures are dropping and days are getting shorter, there are still good opportunities to get outdoors in a socially distant way! Here is a list of upcoming, local outdoor activities available this fall and early winter:
Full Moon Adventures
Hingham, Medfield, Ipswich, Southborough, Lincoln, West Tisbury
Full Moon Hikes to Moonlit Meditations and Moonlight Yoga, you will find a nighttime adventure to remember. Dates range from October 30-November 28.
Harvest Weekends
Dover, Ipswich, Southborough
Fall is a special time of year in New England: the weather cools, the leaves change to beautiful oranges, reds and yellows and celebrations of the harvest season begin. What could be a better place to enjoy this quintessential time of year but at a beautiful farm. Dates range from October 31 to November 21.
Holiday Stroll
North Andover
The Stevens-Coolidge Place welcomes you to a family-friendly Holiday Stroll & Festive Parade of Trees this holiday season! This intimate seasonal event features beautiful lights and 24 festive trees decorated by local businesses and organizations. Thursdays-Sundays December: 3-20, 4:30-7:30PM
Castle Hill Illuminated: The Longest Night
Ipswich
Castle Hill Illuminated returns with a new sound and light show for the holidays, The Longest Night. Experience the magic of the Winter Solstice as a multi-sensory experience in the landscape. The 40-minute show featuring music, narration, and lights will take you from scene to scene around the exterior of the Great House. November 28 through January 10, 5-8PM
Winterlights
Stockbridge
Naumkeag sparkles with thousands of shimmering, artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the whole family for a magical, fun, and safe outdoor experience – with food, refreshments, and more. Tuesdays – Sundays November 27 – January 2, 4:30 – 8:30PM / Mondays, December 21 & 28, 4:30 – 8:30PM.
Cross-Country Skiing
Windsor
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing available early December to early April, daily, 8AM to 5:00PM.
For more upcoming events at a Trustees property near you visit thetrustees.org/events