Boston Flora

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  • Saturday, February 8 – Sunday, March 16 – Pixels and Petals

    Get ready for a blast from the past with New England Botanic Garden’s annual orchid exhibition on February 8 – March 16. Pixels + Petals combines the vibrant world of retro video games with the delicate beauty of orchids in a one-of-a-kind experience. Thousands of living orchids in bloom will be artfully showcased throughout the Garden’s two subtropical conservatories. Rewind, flash back, and immerse yourself in pixelated charm as nostalgia and nature unite. Join us during daytime hours or experience the exhibition in a different light during our special Orchids After Dark events.

    On opening weekend, February 8 -9, Be among the first to experience the stunning orchid displays and nostalgic works of art of Pixels + Petals, An Orchid Exhibition. Enjoy live music in our subtropical conservatories and a curated artisan vendor market. Included with general admission.

    On Fridays and Saturdays, February 14 – March 15 from 6 – 8, enjoy Orchids After Dark (21+). Experience the retro charm of Pixels + Petals, An Orchid Exhibition after-hours. Enjoy live music, drinks, and light bites while exploring our stunning orchid displays and curated ambience. Ticket price includes one free beverage and a unique night out. Members: $20, Non-Members: $30

    For complete information visit https://nebg.org/pixels-and-petals/

  • Northeast Regional Seed Club

    Join the Northeast Regional Seed Club with Cape Ann Gardens using the link HERE and be a part of the local seed movement! You’ll receive 6 months of seeds (up to five packets every two months) featuring regionally grown flowers, herbs, vegetables, and fruits adapted for the northeastern U.S. $85 cost.

    Your membership will provide critical start-up funds to support grower contributions to the 2025 list of offerings and seed contracts for the 2026 catalog. Your support is invaluable for developing this network of small-scale seed producers and launching a seed company rooted in ethical, regional seed stewardship.

    Each seed variety has been grown and tested by experienced seed savers committed to ethical, regionally focused seed production. Our club members play a crucial role in this process—not just as recipients of seeds, but as active participants in the ongoing adaptation of plants to the Northeast’s evolving climate. This initiative strengthens a regional seed network, sustains small-scale producers, and advances a future where seed sovereignty is the norm, not the exception.

  • Fridays and Saturdays, January 10 – 25, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Killer in the Conservatory

    Join the New England Botanical Garden at Tower Hill for an immersive and interactive murder mystery experience in collaboration with Escapism Productions. Each ticket includes one free beverage, an open popcorn bar, and a killer evening of murder mystery fun. Guests are welcome to come dressed for the occasion. Must be 21+ to attend. The event takes place Fridays and Saturdays, January 10 – 25, from 7 – 10 at NEBG in Boylston, Massachusetts. NEBG adult members $60, nonmember adults $75. Visit www.nebg.org to purchase tickets – link will take you to January 10 performance but navigate through the calendar for the date of your choice.

    Back by popular demand, our Killer in the Conservatory series continues with an all-new murder mystery. We invite you to enter into the realm of mystery and intrigue in a second chronicle featuring the tireless Inspector Leopold Lapis. Get transported to the Victorian era as you find yourself invited to the somber yet peculiar will reading of Dr. Vivian Verdant, a renowned herbologist with a passion for the alchemical arts. But as the evening unfolds, it becomes clear that this gathering is no ordinary affair. Lapis soon discovers that Dr. Verdant’s death may not be as straightforward as it seems, and the real mystery lies in uncovering the secrets she left behind. Who among the gathered suspects holds the key to the truth?

    Use your detective skills to assist Lapis with unraveling the tangled web of motives and deception. Solve puzzles, interrogate suspects, and gather clues to crack the case and bring the elusive culprit to justice–if you can.

    Ticket Refund and Exchange Policy: Tickets are non-refundable and are only valid for the date selected. Tickets can be rescheduled to a different evening of Killer in the Conservatory for a $10 fee but may only be rescheduled if tickets are still available for a different evening. Ticketholders must call 508-869-6111 x174 to reschedule by 5pm the day before the date on their original ticket.

    Please note: Tickets will not be available to purchase onsite during the event. Pre-registration is required. General Admission discounts and passes do not apply to this special event. Pets should remain at home. Service animals are welcome throughout the property at all times.

  • Saturdays, January 11 and 25, 2:00 pm, and February 8, 7:00 pm – Winter Regency Dance Workshops and Ball

    TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW! Learn the dances featured at the Gore Place Winter Regency Ball by attending one (or both!) of our dance workshops. See our website for more information: goreplace.org/whats-on/winter-regency-ball

    Regency Dance: Workshop I
    January 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

    Regency Dance: Workshop II
    January 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

    Winter Regency Ball
    February 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

  • Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 pm – Making History Gala

    The Massachusetts Historical Society is delighted to announce the 2025 Making History Gala at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, will feature National Book Award-winning author Nathaniel Philbrick. Tickets are now on sale, with an early rate of $400 per ticket until December 31, 2024. Tickets increase to $500 on January 1, 2025. Proceeds from the Making History Gala support programming for K-12 students and teachers, collections preservation, free access to the MHS library and exhibitions, and other resources.

    Nathaniel Philbrick is a New York Times bestselling author of American history. He won the National Book Award for In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War. His books on the Revolutionary War have received national recognition. These titles include Bunker Hill: A City, a Siege, a Revolution; Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution; and In the Hurricane’s Eye: The Genius of George Washington and the Victory at Yorktown. His writing on the American Revolution presents fresh perspectives and fascinating character studies that shed light on key figures and moments, allowing us to consider anew this critical juncture in our nation’s past.

    Questions about the Gala? Contact Hanna van Belle at hvanbelle@masshist.org or 617-646-0551. Buy your ticket at https://www.masshist.org/gala

  • Thursday, December 19, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Christmas Cheers at the Eustis Estate

    Enjoy a magical evening of music and holiday cheer on December 19 at the Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue in Milton. Explore the 1878 mansion, which has been lavishly decorated for Christmas, while live holiday music fills the halls.

    Members of Historic New England $20; Students $15; Nonmember $35. Log in or Join now to have your discount applied at checkout.

    Advance tickets are required. Refreshments, wine, beer, and cider are included with your ticket. Please call 617-994-6600 for more information. 

  • Friday, December 13, 6:30 pm – Christmas on the Farm

    Members, join Historic New England this holiday season on December 13 for a very special evening at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. Enjoy holiday refreshments, listen to Irish folk group Killeeshil perform traditional Christmas music, and tour the first floor of the Manor House. Learn about how Christmas was celebrated and evolved throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Hors d’oeuvre and refreshments included.

    Members $40. This event is only for members of Historic New England.  Log in or join now and then refresh this page to register for this special program. Please call 978-462-2634 for more information.  The Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm is located at 5 Little’s Lane in Newbury, Massachusetts.

  • Thursday, December 12, 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Boston Harbor Now Onboard Awards Breakfast

    Boston Harbor Now, a non-profit organization whose mission is advocating for a welcoming, inclusive, and resilient harbor, waterfront, and harbor islands, announced that former The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) President Vivien Li and marina developers and managers Ocean Havens will be honored with its 2024 Onboard Awards. Boston Harbor Now’s prestigious annual Onboard Awards celebrate individuals and organizations who are creating new public spaces that expand accessibility and belonging to the waterfront and set a new standard for exciting climate solutions that protect our waterfront and city for future generations.

    The Boston Harbor Association merged with the Boston Harbor Island Alliance to form Boston Harbor Now in 2016. Li served for nearly 25 years as TBHA’s executive director and president, advocating for the successful completion of the $4 billion harbor cleanup and the planning, development, and activation of large stretches of today’s 43-mile Harborwalk as fully open and welcoming to the public.

    Ocean Havens, based in Charlestown and led by husband-and-wife principals Chuck and Ann Lagasse, owns and operates the Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina, Charlestown Marina, Fan Pier Marina, Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina, and marinas in Provincetown and Portland, Maine. Ocean Havens also provides marina and waterfront development professional consulting services.

    The Onboard Awards will be officially presented at a breakfast ceremony on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Boston Harbor Hotel on Rowes Wharf. Information about becoming a sponsor of the awards event and tickets to attend may be purchased HERE. Individual tickets $250.

  • Friday, December 6, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Young Friends of the Public Garden Winter Party

    The Young Friends of the Public Garden welcome all to attend the sixth annual Winter Party at 8 Park Street, overlooking the lights on Boston Common. Prepare to shine in your chicest and most dazzling attire as we support the downtown parks in style. The party takes place December 6 from 6:30 – 8 pm.

    Tickets include two (2) complimentary drink tickets, light hors d’oeuvre, and access to a dazzling array of raffle and auction prizes. Your tickets await you now! Remember, sneakers, jeans, or athletic attire are not permitted at the venue.

  • Monday, April 21 – TEAM Esplanade & The Boston Marathon

    The Esplanade Association is proud to be a part of the Boston Athletic Association’s Bank of America Boston Marathon® Official Charity Program for the 129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America on April 21, 2025.

    The Esplanade is the premier running trail in Greater Boston. Each year, the excitement builds for the Boston Marathon runners who turn to the Esplanade’s riverfront pathways and footbridges as the setting for their training runs. 

    Join us for a fun and positive life-changing experience of running the 129th Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America with TEAM ESPLANADE! In 2024 we had 17 amazing runners who raised over $197,000!  Sign up now at https://esplanade.org/bostonmarathon/