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Upcoming Events & Programs:

Join us throughout the year for our signature seasonal celebrations! These beloved events bring our community together for fun, discovery, and connection with nature. Mark your calendars and make memories with us year after year.

Jack-O'-Lantern

Pumpkin Palooza

Get ready for a not-so-spooky good time! Pumpkin Palooza is a family favorite with hayrides, pumpkin decorating, seasonal crafts, and a festive atmosphere that celebrates the magic of autumn. Costumes encouraged!

Friday Oct. 17th and Saturday Oct. 18th

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Whiskey With Ice

Wood & Whiskey

Join us for a very special pairing! Worldwide Wine & Spirits will be introducing us to some lovely tasting notes while our Educator introduces you to the plants that inspire the flavors.

Friday Nov. 7th

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Marshmallows over Campfire

WinterFest

Warm up with wintery fun for the whole family! WinterFest features cozy campfires, s’mores, seasonal nature crafts, wildlife programs, and special visits with cold-weather animal ambassadors.

Saturday Feb. 7th

Pancakes

Pancake Breakfast

Join us for a cozy Pancake Breakfast featuring fresh, fluffy pancakes topped with maple syrup!  Learn all about the art of maple sugaring—how sap is collected, boiled, and transformed into the sweet syrup we love. A delicious morning of food and fun.

Saturday March 14th

Hungerford Nature Center

191 Farmington Avenue,

Berlin, CT 06037

Admission Hours
Tuesday - Sunday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Last Admission at 4:30 pm
(Closed on Mondays)

860-827-9064

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