Summer Celebration
​August 23, 2025 - Spot Pond & the Fells

Thanks to Participating Organizations and sponsors including:  Zoo New England, Stoneham Garden Club, Stoneham Historical Commission, Friends of the Fells, Stoneham Conservation Commission, Paddle Boston, Idle Hand Brewery, Astound Broadband and Friends of the Stoneham 300th, 

Scheduled Activities

  • Tours of Whip Hill with the Stoneham Garden Club from 10 am - 2 pm.  Reservations are required.  
  • Ice Cream Truck, Live Music, Food and more at Whip Hill Park from 2-5
  • Tours with Friends of the Fells at 2 and 3:30. Reserve below.
  • Historical Kayak Tour of Spot Pond with Stoneham Historical Commission at 3 and 4:30   Get Tickets
  • Free Zoo Admission at the Stone Zoo for Stoneham Residents from 5 to 7 pm. Pre-register below.
  • Trolley running from Stoneham Square to Whip Hill sponsored by Idle Hands Brewery and Astound Broadband.  Reservations below.

Whip Hill House and Garden Tours with the Garden Club

Join the Stoneham Garden Club on guided tours of the historic Whip Hill estate and garden. Tours will take place every half hour from 10am - 1 pm.  This event is free but registration is required. Youth under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. 

Guided Walk in the Fells with Friends of the Fells

The Friends of the Middlesex Fells will be offering guided walks through the woods. Tours will begin and end at the Whip Hill Estate, the first at 2-3:15pm and the second at 3:30-4:45pm. These walks are free and open to the public, registration is required. 

Food and Fun at Whip Hill Garden 

Summer Celebration from 2-6pm featuring games, music, food and fun! Idle Hands Brewery will be on hand with a beer garden. as well as a free ice cream from Astound Broadband. Free shuttles will be available from Colonial Park School (1/2 mile walk) to Whip Hill.  There will be very limited parking at Whip Hill so take the shuttle instead! ​

Stone Zoo After Hours Admission for Stoneham Residents

Wrap up the celebration at the Stone Zoo! Zoo New England will be offering free admission from 5pm to 7pm to Stoneham residents.  Tickets are complimentary but registration with proof of street address is required.  StonehamBank will be on hand with complimentary facepainting and giveaways, including free ice cream from Astound Broadband. ​

Spot Pond Kayak Tours with the Historical Commission

Join Paddle Boston and the Stoneham Historical Commission for a guided paddle tour of Spot Pond for more info on how Spot Pond has shaped Stoneham's fortunes. Tours at 3pm and 4:30pm and there is a $10 cost per person.  People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to register. 

Shuttle from Colonial Park School to Whip Hill

There is no parking at Whip Hill.  Instead you can take a free shuttle from the Colonial Park School to the Whip Hill Estate for a Garden Club tour or the Summer Celebration featuring games, music, food and fun!  ​