Wings, crowns and a woodland to play in. Kids build fairy and gnome houses along the yellow trail at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, the way Louisa May Alcott and her sisters once played here.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10am–4pm. The Trustees also list Fairy Forest on Saturdays Oct 10, 17, 24 and 31; check each listing for hours. The Fairy Forest Village is open daily September 3 through November 1.
Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA 01451.
Free. The Fairy Forest does not include admission to the museum.
Collect natural materials and build a house for the fairies and gnomes near the Willard Archeological site on the yellow trail. Register online to get a digital DIY Activity Kit with a map and a fairy-wand craft tutorial.
Yes. The Trustees list the cost as free. Museum admission is separate.
The Trustees ask you to register online to receive the digital Activity Kit and visitor information.
The Trustees warn that some trails may be waterlogged or muddy, and ask visitors to dress for the hiking loop.
📅 Planning the rest of the weekend? See what else is on in our family events calendar.
Source of all details: The Trustees — Fall Family Fun.