Kite-building workshops have timed tickets (purchase through our website), but all other activity is unscheduled.
Kite Day at Cogswell’s Grant
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Date & Time
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time(s):
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Description
Come fly a kite at Cogswell’s Grant! Bring your own kite or build one of your own, and watch professional kite flyers from Kites Over New England. A limited number of kite-building workshops will be held with all materials included, where kids and adults can make their own kites and learn how to fly them. Leashed well behaved dogs are welcome.
Brief tours of the historic house museum will also be offered.
FREE for flyers and spectators; $10 for kite-making workshop. Advance purchase of workshop tickets is highly recommended, see website for link.
Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 14.
Special Instructions
This is an outdoor event held in the hayfields at Cogswell’s Grant, so the ground can be uneven. Kite-making workshops are held in the Salt Hay Barn, which is accessible at ground level. First-floor house tours will also be offered throughout the day.
Weather Restrictions
Host
Historic New England - Cogswell's Grant
https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/cogswells-grant/
Address
60 Spring Street, Essex, MA 01929
60 Spring Street, Essex, MA 01929
DirectionsParking for the event is located adjacent to the kiteflying areas; signs will direct attendees as they arrive.
Accessibility
Accessible / Wheelchair or stroller accommodating
Dog Friendly
Fun for Kids
Parking Available
Restrooms Available
Event Category
- Arts & Culture
- Festival/Fair
- Historic House
- Museum
