Daily Archives: October 10, 2014


Saturday, October 25, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Harvard’s 2nd Ever Fungus Fair

Explore the wondrous world of fungi! Join Harvard students on Saturday, October 25, from 10 – 1 for a closer look at the mushrooms, yeasts, and molds found in gardens, forests, labs—and even in our own refrigerators. Learn about the use of fungi in common foods such as bread and cheese. This is an opportunity to investigate museum collections and participate in hands-on activities and taste tests led by Harvard students. Regular museum admission rates apply. Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street.
Free event parking available at the 52 Oxford Street Garage.


Sunday, October 19, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Fall Pumpkin Fest

Bring an eight-inch or smaller carved pumpkin to float on the Frog Pond and set it aglow at twilight! This free family-friendly event will include science experiments, magic show, giant bubble show, and more. Please join The Friends of the Public Garden and the City of Boston on Sunday, October 19, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for this fun fall celebration!