Heritage Museums & Gardens

09/05/2026

Does your cranberry sauce reign supreme? We want to try your favorite recipes! Submit your sauce for a chance to win.

Heritage’s panel of judges will blind-sample entries submitted on Saturday, September 26 as part of our Cranberry Celebration Day. First through third place winners will be awarded based on flavor, texture, creativity, and appearance. To enter, contestants must submit one pint of sauce that is prepared from scratch and features cranberries as an ingredient and must submit a recipe that they are willing to share publicly. In addition to bragging rights, winners will receive a small gift, recognition in Heritage’s e-newsletter, and their award-winning recipes will be shared with the public.

Pre-registration is required by September 24 and is limited to 20 entrants (one entry per person). Please visit https://hmg.social/Sauce-Contest for registration information.
We can’t wait to share in your culinary creativity!

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Food Truck Fun Night is TONIGHT!
Thursday, September 3, 4:30-7 pm

Join us at Heritage for an evening of food and fun! Make the most of these long summer nights while spending time with family and friends in a fun, relaxed setting. Dine al fresco on cuisine from local food trucks and toast to the season with beverages from Heritage’s own Lilly’s Café. Listen to live music, take part in themed activities, stroll through gorgeous gardens, enjoy museum exhibits during extended open hours, and more. Themes and featured activities change monthly, so there is always something new to do and discover! Picnics also welcome.

All activities are free with admission or membership (food and drink purchased separately). No advance registration required. Tickets and information for all Food Truck Events can be found by visiting https://hmg.social/Food-Truck-Fun-Night.

DID YOU KNOW? The Adventure Park is open until 8 PM on Food Truck Fun Night! Show your ticket to Heritage for $10 off an evening climb on September 3 with promo code HMGFT10! Members get 20% off their climb when they show their membership card.

This Thursday's food trucks include Cloud 9 Frozen Treats, The Filling Station, Kogi Bar and Grill, and ADOBO REPUBLIC and music is provided by Scott Piccolo. Thank you to our sponsor, Cape Cod 5.

09/02/2026

Newsletter Day!
Friends, September is in high gear here at Heritage. We have so much going on. The Bonsai Club of Cape Cod is having a spectacular show, we've got food trucks tomorrow night, an incredibly fun weekend of auto events called The Prestige the weekend of the 12-13, a Cranberry Celebration Day including our 2nd Annual Cranberry Sauce Contest - and MORE.

Read all about it at https://hmg.social/Newsletter-9-2.

PS -This Thursday's food trucks include Cloud 9 Frozen Treats, The Filling Station, Kogi Bar and Grill, and ADOBO REPUBLIC and music is provided by Scott Piccolo. Thank you to our sponsor, Cape Cod 5.

09/02/2026

Join us for Food Truck Fun Night! Thursday, September 3, 4:30-7pm

It's your last chance of the season to make the most of these long summer nights while spending time with family and friends in a fun, relaxed setting. Dine al fresco on cuisine from local food trucks and toast to the season with beverages from Heritage’s own Lilly’s Café. Picnics are also welcome. Listen to live music, take part in themed activities, stroll through gorgeous gardens, enjoy museum exhibits during extended open hours, and more. Plus, the Cape Cod Bonsai Club Show will be open for viewing!
All activities are free with admission or membership (food and drink purchased separately). No advance registration required. Tickets and information for all Food Truck Events can be found by visiting https://hmg.social/Food-Truck-Fun-Night.

DID YOU KNOW? The Adventure Park is open until 8 PM on Food Truck Fun Night! Show your ticket to Heritage for $10 off an evening climb on September 3 with promo code HMGFT10! Members get 20% off their climb when they show their membership card.

This Thursday's food trucks include Cloud 9 Frozen Treats, The Filling Station, Kogi Bar and Grill, and ADOBO REPUBLIC and music is provided by Scott Piccolo. Thank you to our sponsor, Cape Cod 5.

09/01/2026

It is enchanting!

08/30/2026

Raised Beds and Composting Workshop

Raised bed planting and composting are a great gardening combo for growing vegetables and flowers. Gardeners have been building raised beds and creating compost for at least a lifetime, and the benefits in terms of growing success are well-known and well-practiced. And however small the scope of these endeavors, there is much satisfaction for the gardener in knowing your practices are contributing to a better environment – be it growing your own food or utilizing our resources more favorably.

Much has been written and shared about raised beds and composting. Rather than a detailed historical review, Heritage’s Curator of Hydrangeas Mal Condon will share the best practices that have evolved over his considerable experience – always with an emphasis on practicality, simplicity, economics, and – above all – best results.

Details-
When: Tuesday, September 15, 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

To learn more about this program and other Mal Condon' programs, please visit https://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/mal-condon-programs/

08/28/2026