What’s On

Gore Place has something for everyone! Join us for concerts, tours, outdoor programs, and festivals! 

Below is our calendar of events, appearing in chronological order. You can also join our email list and get all of our latest events delivered right to your inbox!
LEARN ABOUT MANSION TOURS        MAKE A TOUR RESERVATION

Guided Mansion Tour times: Year-round on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m.. Other times by appointment when available. Reservations are recommended but not required. 

See below for more events:

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Farm to Form

Apr 3, 2026 | All day - Apr 30, 2026 | All day

Come see our month-long collaborative exhibition between Alex Makes Art and Gore Place at the Watertown Free Public Library this April

Cost: Free to attend

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Puppet Playtime at Gore Place

Apr 16, 2026 | 10:00 am

Come join Good News Gus and his puppet pals for songs, stories, and activities in the Carriage House!

Cost: $16 per child (ticket includes up to 2 adults) $11 per child of members (ticket includes up to 2 adults) $5 for Card to Culture (ticket includes 1 child and up to 2 adults)

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2026 Sheepshearing Festival

Apr 25, 2026 | 10:00 am

Join us at Gore Place for the 39th Annual Sheepshearing Festival

Cost: General Admission: $25, Members Free, Kids 12 and under Free, Card to Culture: $5

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Puppet Playtime

Apr 29, 2026 | 10:00 am

Come join Good News Gus and his puppet pals for songs, stories, and activities in the Carriage House!

Cost: $16 per child (ticket includes up to 2 adults), $11 per child of members (ticket includes up to 2 adults), $5 for Card to Culture (ticket includes 1 child and up to 2 adults)

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Bird Walk at Gore Place

May 9, 2026 | 8:00 am

Grab your binoculars and join an expert guide on a bird walk around the Farm.

Cost: General Admission $10, Members Free, Card to Culture $5

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Needle Felting a Rabbit

May 9, 2026 | 1:00 pm

Come try your hand at needle felting and create your very own bunny out of wool!

Cost: General Admission: $40, Members: $35, Card to Culture: $15

"At Gore Place, I see how history interacts with the community. A time long past stimulates new generations…"

- TM

Did You Know?

The National Park Service designated Gore Place as a National Historic Landmark in 1970.

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Help us continue our mission!

The mission of Gore Place is to continue Christopher and Rebecca Gore's spirit of innovation and appreciation of natural beauty and culture through public programming and events at the Gores' 1806 country estate that encompasses a museum, green space, and a working farm. 

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Reticules at Gore Place

February 23, 2026

Learn about reticules following our winter 2026 traditional skills workshop

Welcome Connor McElhinney

January 30, 2026

Gore Place welcomes Connor McElhinney as Collections Specialist

Free Tour Day December 19 2025

December 16, 2025

Gore Place gives back to the community with free tours on December 19 2025

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Gore Place
52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA 02453
USA