Enjoy the autumn colors over Columbus Day weekend! Families and individuals are invited to find a nice spot to take in nature in all its autumn splendor while enjoying a leisurely and socially distanced visit and/or BYO picnic. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the labyrinths, self-guided scavenger hunts, walks on the new QR trail, or take a self-guided garden tour. Open hours are noon to 4:00 pm on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11.

On Monday, Oct 12, families will have another chance for a special "Visit with the Animals" from 3:00-5:00 pm. Betty and Navajo, the lovely and engaging female guard llamas will be greeting guests along with their charges - Dart, Bug, and Ashe - three Shetland sheep that they "protect."  Families will also have the opportunity to enjoy a visit with Flora and Marty, the giant angora rabbits, and visit the chickens in their chicken coop. Visitors will especially enjoy meeting Pumpkin, the adorable and friendly miniature rooster.

Admission limited to 25 per day. Reservations and masks required. $10 individuals; $15 families. Please RSVP by calling 617-333-0924 x22 or reserve your spot through the links below. These events are weather dependent and will be postponed in the event of rain. The Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum is located at 1465 Brush Hill Road, Milton.