Embark on a magical adventure as you enjoy short films featuring all sorts of fanciful creatures from friendly monsters to taco-munching dragons.

Before the films begin, relax in the gardens and enjoy a picnic on the lawn. Sandwiches, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase from Merriweather To-Go at Merriweather Café. 

Set off on an exciting quest to find treasures in Hillwood's mansion and make your own treasured decorative box to take home.

Bring pajamas, pillows, and blankets from home to get cozy as you head indoors and settle in for the film screening. Enjoy a selection of award-winning, family-friendly short films including:

• Where the Wild Things Are (7 min)
• Once Upon a Time in Dragonville (9 min)
• Dragons Love Tacos (6 min)
• The Paper Bag Princess (5 min)
• Leonardo the Terrible Monster (8 min)
• The Search for the Monster of Lake Quannapowitt (3 min)
• How to Catch a Monster (6 min)
• I Need My Monster (11 min)

Films recommended for children ages 3-8.

EVENT TIMELINE

5:30-7:00 p.m. | Explore Hillwood

• Enjoy Hillwood's mansion, gardens, and Setting Sail: The Story of the Sea Cloud
• Merriweather To-Go open at Merriweather Café
• Museum Shop open
• Picnic on the estate

5:30-8:00 p.m. | Art Project

7:00-8:00 p.m. | Short Film Screening

• Seating for the film screening is first-come, first-served in the visitor center theater, Dina Merrill Pavilion, and C.W. Post center.

All activities take place rain or shine. Film screenings are located indoors and the art project takes place under the shelter of the C.W. Post courtyard tent.