Celebrate Cranberry Day at the South Shore YMCA Nature Center!

Join us for a fun-filled day as we dive into the delightful world of cranberries! At Cranberry Day we celebrate the 200+ year history of cranberry cultivation and harvest in Massachusetts. Enjoy a variety of hands-on activities for all ages, including cranberry-themed STEM activities, arts & crafts, and tasty cranberry treats. Events will take place both indoors and outdoors, so be sure to dress for the weather. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Event Admission

Individual: M: $10 | NM: $15
Family (up to 5 individuals): M: $20 | NM $30
Children under 2 enter free

*Note: Rain or shine, we’re ready to celebrate—so please dress in layers to make the most of our outdoor and indoor activities!*

Activities & Entertainment (Included with admission while supplies last):

Explore Cranberry STEM activities, including sensory play, harvest simulations, and fun engineering challenges
Cranberry Arts & Crafts
Caricature artist
Storytelling by Big Ryan’s Tall Tales – Performances at 11:30am and 12:30pm
Free Popcorn, Craisins, & Juice Samples
Temporary Tattoos
Live Music with Jim Armstrong
Lawn Games
South Shore Camera Club landscape photography exhibit & sale in Vine Hall
Bog Life Encounters – Learn about the unique plants and animals of bog habitats, including live turtles and carnivorous plants
Professor Jim’s Cranberry Lab
Explore our StoryWalk, nature trails, José Carreiro Children’s Garden, & outdoor play areas at your own pace
Nature Center Preschool tours
And more!

Local Vendors (items for purchase)

The Daily Tide – Coffee Trailer
Mom on the Go – Grilled Cheese
Hottsmoke BBQ – Cranberry inspired BBQ
Kiss Flower Farm – Locally made cranberry sauce and handmade specialty foods
South Shore Camera Club – Photography

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Grantmakers

This program is supported in part by grants from the Kingston and Plymouth Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.