Saturday, April 19th • Kickoff Event 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Spring is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate the season at the Bourne Historical Society’s Annual Daffodil Days Festival at the Museums at Aptucxet! With over 10,000 daffodils in bloom, this week-long celebration invites families, friends, and flower lovers to enjoy the beauty of spring along the Cape Cod Canal.
The festivities kick off on Saturday, April 19th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a full day of fun for all ages. Don’t miss our Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 AM, followed by a special live performance by storyteller, mime, and musical fun-maker Jackson Gilman—a beloved entertainer who brings laughter, learning, and lively audience interaction to every show. His encore performance will take place at 12:30 PM.
Also happening throughout the day:
- Kids crafts in the Pavilion
- Our Gift Shop featuring locally made items
- The Gray Gables Railroad Station & Aptucxet Trading Post open for tours
- A Craft Fair with local artisans
- Lunch at the grill with hot dogs and Italian sausages (including vegetarian options)
- And new this year — check out Windmill Vintage, featuring vintage home goods for sale inside the historic Joseph Jefferson Windmill!
This is a free, family-friendly outdoor event—come rain or shine!
Daffodil Days at Aptucxet – Monday April 21 – Saturday April 26
During the week of Daffodil Days, the Gift Shop and Windmill Vintage will be open daily from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Aptucxet Trading Post will be open all week with free family activities offered every day.
Check back soon for a full schedule of week-long activities. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Thank you to the Bourne Community Engagement Committee for sponsoring us with a grant for the daffodil bulbs! We thank everyone who participated in past years’ Daffodil Days and made it a success! We look forward to seeing you all this year.