This May Day, families are invited to The Wayside Inn to learn about the 19th and 20th century May basket tradition, listen to a read-aloud about Henry David Thoreau, and take a short, guided walk around our garden and Josephine’s Pond. Supplies to make one take-home May basket and a nature journal will be provided to children participants.
Date: Saturday, May 1, 2021
Time: 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. OR 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Location: The Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Rd, Sudbury, MA
Weather Policy: In the event of rain, the walking/touring portions of the program will be cancelled. Take-home activities will continue in a covered area at our site.
Parking: General parking is available in one of two lots across from Longfellow's Wayside Inn.
Special Instructions: For children ages 5 and up with accompanying caregivers. Please note that this is not a drop-off program.
Space is limited to 15 children per session. Accompanying caregivers are limited to 4 caregivers per registration
Family-Friendly, Restrooms available on site
Reservations required
Mrs. Coolidge gets a basket of flowers and a kiss (1927).
Source: Library of Congress, National Photo Company Collection
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