Join us for maple sugaring programs at DCR parks across the state. Learn how to make maple syrup, a skill learned from Indigenous people from the northeast. Activities vary depending on location but include identifying maple trees, tapping trees, and gathering sap.
All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon advance request.
Maple Sugaring Weekend
Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA
Preregistration recommended: Blackstone Maple Sugaring Weekend
Meet inside River Bend Farm Visitor Center
It’s that sweet time of year again! Join us on February 21st and 22nd for our annual Maple Sugaring Weekend. Guided tours will be offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m., and last about 90 minutes. Staff and volunteers will take visitors through the art and science of producing maple syrup, including identifying maple trees, tapping trees, gathering sap, and watching syrup being made at the sugar house. Children’s activities include a craft and a Junior Ranger activity. Dress for the weather, as tours include both indoor and outdoor elements. Registration is not required but preregistration is recommended (Blackstone Maple Sugaring Weekend). Appropriate for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (508) 278-7604.
Maple Sugar Days
Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15
11 Hillside Street, Canton MA
Preregistration recommended: Maple Sugar Days
Join us for a fun and informative guided exploration into all things maple sugar! Learn about the fascinating local history of maple sugaring and the evolution of the practice over hundreds of years. Learn how trees are tapped and practice drilling yourself, and finish your tour inside our aromatic sugar shack where you will see (and smell!) just how maple syrup is made! Families and curious adults are welcome!
Please preregister for a time slot for this event, and please arrive promptly at your chosen time.
Maple Sugarin' Days
Saturday, March 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
177 Forest Street, Saugus, MA
Meet inside Visitor Center
Join us for this FUN annual event! Experience the process of maple sugarin’ from tapping a tree to sampling real maple syrup. Our hands-on tour includes the history of maple sugaring from Native Americans to today, tree identification & tapping, wood splitting, the evaporator and a tasting station! For more information, call (781) 233-0834
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