
Workshops & events calendar
Explore the many gatherings, meet-ups, workshops, photo opportunities and special events that happen here ~ we add new invitations almost every day.
Contact us to host one of your own ~ or to learn more about the Membership opportunities that provide complimentary access to many of the events on our calendar.

Parenting Strategies for Back to School: Stress or Success
Join Child & Parenting Expert, Joani Geltman, MSW & Child Development Professor, for an interactive seminar designed to minimize back to school stress, and set you and your family up for better success.

Work & Walk {Co-Work & Connect}
Join us for a productive co-working session at the Bird & Bear (10-11:30am) followed by an outdoor walk on the Holliston Rail Trail (11:30-12:15)!

Virtual Business Networking Meet-Up
Join us for a VIRTUAL version of our monthly Find Your People: Small Business Networking Meet-Up!
Explore the Art of Watercolor Painting with Patricia Shaw Illustrations
Learn how to watercolor with Patricia Shaw Illustrations, as you create your own spring blooms card or print.

Tough Topics Parent Meet-Up: Back to School
We are pleased to partner with Holliston’s Drug & Alcohol Awareness Coalition + Holliston’s Youth & Family Services to host a series of Tough Topic “Campfire Conversations” Parent Meet-Ups.

Creativity After Burnout
Reconnecting to your voice and creative flow when the spark feels distant.

Writers & Authors Meet-Up
Join us for an introductory Authors & Writers Meet-Up ~ a time to connect with others on the journey of sharing their story.

Member Meet-Up & Bonfire at the Barn
A Member Meet-Up & gathering under the twinkle lights and around the campfire where the Bird & Bear began, Erin’s backyard barn!

Calm the Energy Within
Let’s explore what really happens when your body gets stuck in stress mode—and how to gently bring it back to balance.

Bird & Bear Hay Bale Mini-Sessions
Join us as we kick-off “the other Erin’s” entrepreneurship & photographer journey with these special introductory mini-sessions at the Bird & Bear Barn.
Find Your People: Small Business Connect + Network
Come find your people at our monthly Small Business Connect & Network Meet-Up.

Purple Cloud Clarity Sessions: Divorce 101
In the quiet before the storm, Purple Cloud Clarity Sessions offer legal insight and emotional support for those contemplating divorce.

Rooted in Autumn: A Ceramic Pumpkin or Mug Workshop
Join us for a cozy afternoon of clay and connection as we welcome the slower rhythms of fall. In this beginner-friendly workshop.

Mini Sessions at the Bird & Bear Barn
Book a Fall Mini-Session at the Bird & Bear’s private backyard barn.

Marketing Essentials: Markets, Pop-ups & Events Strategies Success
Join Lara from Lara Zelman Marketing for this workshop to learn more about incorporating local markets, pop-ups, and community events into your marketing plan.

Fall Book Club Kick-Off & Monthly Meet-Up
Our September book pick is Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. Be a part of it and read with us.

Healthy Eating for Busy Families
What if there was a middle ground between fast food and spending hours in the kitchen?

Tough Topics Parent Meet-Up: Talking to Your Kids About Substances
We are pleased to partner with Holliston’s Drug & Alcohol Awareness Coalition + Holliston’s Youth & Family Services to host a series of Tough Topic “Campfire Conversations” Parent Meet-Ups.

Fall Candle Making Workshop
Join Hedge & Heather Apothecary for a creative evening at the Bird & Bear to learn the art of wicking and pouring your own Fall candle with your personalized selection of fragrance, vessel and personal pour.

Marketing Essentials: How to Talk About Your Business & Brand
Join Lara from Lara Zelman Marketing for an interactive workshop all about you and your business.

Rewire the Mind, Rewrite the Story
Let’s explore how your mind processes challenges— and how to tap into your Neutral Mind to access clarity, calm, and self-trust.

Wellness Reset: Fall Back Into Your Best Self
October is the ideal time for a wellness reset—implement simple strategies that help you thrive (instead of just survive) through the holidays and beyond.

Sacred Spaces: A Ceramic Altar Workshop
Slow down, tune in, and create a ceramic altar to hold your intentions. You’ll hand-build a small altar dish or tray—perfect for candles, crystals, or sacred keepsakes.

Author Event: Deer, Dragonfly, and Cardinal
Join us for a special Author Event featuring Jean Robison, a writer of memoir & poetry with a style that is honest and heartfelt.

Tough Topics Parent Meet-Up: What Keeps Kids Safe
We are pleased to partner with Holliston’s Drug & Alcohol Awareness Coalition + Holliston’s Youth & Family Services to host a series of Tough Topic “Campfire Conversations” Parent Meet-Ups.

Gratitude Vessels: A Ceramic Mug Workshop
Join Meraki Designed for a cozy, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll create a small ceramic vessel inspired by gratitude.

Nourish Your Nervous System & Recode the Lineage
Learn how stress depletes your immune system and energy stores, and how to replenish with supportive foods, rituals, and rest practices that nourish you on every level.
Explore the Art of Watercolor Painting with Patricia Shaw Illustrations
Learn how to watercolor with Patricia Shaw Illustrations, as you create your own spring blooms card or print.

Marketing Essentials: Email Marketing
Join Lara from Lara Zelman Marketing to dive into how emails can be a key part of your marketing strategy.

Tough Topics Parent Meet-Up: Helping with Stress
We are pleased to partner with Holliston’s Drug & Alcohol Awareness Coalition + Holliston’s Youth & Family Services to host a series of Tough Topic “Campfire Conversations” Parent Meet-Ups.

Holiday Candle Making Workshop
Join Hedge & Heather Apothecary for a creative evening at the Bird & Bear to learn the art of wicking and pouring your own Holiday candle with your personalized selection of fragrance, vessel and personal pour.

Make Your Own Manifestation Candle
Embrace the Energy of the New Year: Make Your Own Manifestation Candle with Heather McNamara of Hedge & Heather
Find Your People: Small Business Connect + Network
Come find your people at our monthly Small Business Connect & Network Meet-Up.

Work & Walk {Co-Work & Connect}
Join us for a productive co-working session at the Bird & Bear (10-11:30am) followed by an outdoor walk on the Holliston Rail Trail (11:30-12:15)!

Writers & Authors Meet-Up
Join us for an introductory Authors & Writers Meet-Up ~ a time to connect with others on the journey of sharing their story.

Work & Walk {Co-Work & Connect}
Join us for a productive co-working session at the Bird & Bear (10-11:30am) followed by an outdoor walk on the Holliston Rail Trail (11:30-12:15)!

Book Club Meet-Up
Our August book pick is None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell. Be a part of it and read with us.

Business Boost Camp
Join us for a morning of productivity and strategic inspiration and ideas to boost your business.
Summer Member Meet-Up & Bonfire at the Barn
Let’s gather under the twinkle lights and around the campfire where the Bird & Bear began, Erin’s backyard barn!

Writers & Authors Meet-Up
Join us for an introductory Authors & Writers Meet-Up ~ a time to connect with others on the journey of sharing their story.
Find Your People: Small Business Connect + Network
Come find your people at our monthly Small Business Connect & Network Meet-Up.

Preseason Playbook: Sports Nutrition Essentials
Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop designed for youth athletes and their parents!

Professional Headshot Mini-Sessions at the Bird & Bear’s Downtown Space
Do you need an updated professional headshot? Let us help you make that happen, and help you stand out too!

Money Matters Monday: Taxes & Retirement
Join us for another Money Matters Monday, a lunch-time meet-up, focused on helping you reduce the effect taxes may have on your retirement income.
Bird & Bear Welcomes Rushford & Sons to the Block!
Join us to help welcome Rushford & Sons to the downtown in advance of their soft opening on August 2nd!

Work & Walk {Co-Work & Connect}
Join us for a productive co-working session at the Bird & Bear (10-11:30am) followed by an outdoor walk on the Holliston Rail Trail (11:30-12:15)!

Refuel Right: Sports Nutrition Tips for Post-Run & Recovery
Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop designed for youth athletes and their parents!

Book Club Meet-Up
Our July book pick is The Tell by Amy Griffin. Be a part of it and read with us.

Virtual Small Business Networking Meet-Up
Join us for a VIRTUAL version of our monthly Find Your People: Small Business Networking Meet-Up!

Summer Social & Storytelling with Mama Beasts
Join Antoinette Hemphill, Founder of Mama Beasts, for an evening of socialization, fun summer sips, and mini-workshop on brand storytelling.

Choate Park Early AM Wellness Walk & Talk
Let’s get together for an early morning Walk & Talk Session around the pond at Choate Park in Medway, MA ~ an opportunity to move our bodies, get some fresh air, and have real conversations about health, wellness, routines, and whatever's on your mind.

Resin Jewelry Workshop with Janine's Jewelers
Join Janine’s Jewelers for a creative evening of jewelry & sun-catcher making using UV curing resin and pressed flowers. Janine will have have lots of beautiful pressed flowers and glitter options for you to choose from!

Neurodivergent Nurturer's Meet-Up
An invitation to an evening of conversation & support for parents and caregivers who are navigating the world of caring for a neurodivergent child.

Business Boost Camp
Join us for a morning of productivity and strategic inspiration and ideas to boost your business.

Illuminate: A Summer Solstice Ceramic Workshop
Join Meraki Designed or a special summer solstice workshop where we’ll celebrate the longest day of the year by creating hand-built ceramic lanterns—symbols of warmth, clarity and inner glow.

Choate Park Early AM Wellness Walk & Talk
Let’s get together for an early morning Walk & Talk Session around the pond at Choate Park in Medway, MA ~ an opportunity to move our bodies, get some fresh air, and have real conversations about health, wellness, routines, and whatever's on your mind.
Special Member Event at the Bird & Bear Barn: BBQ & Bonfire
Let’s gather under the twinkle lights and around the campfire where the Bird & Bear began, Erin’s backyard barn!

Writers & Authors Meet-Up
Join us for an introductory Authors & Writers Meet-Up ~ a time to connect with others on the journey of sharing their story.
Find Your People: Small Business Connect + Network
Come find your people at our monthly Small Business Connect & Network Meet-Up.

Sports Nutrition 101: Fuel to Perform
Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop designed for youth athletes and their parents!

Business Boost Camp
Join us for a morning of productivity and strategic inspiration and ideas to boost your business.

Book Club Meet-Up
Our June book pick is My Friends by Frederick Backman. Be a part of it and read with us.
gather your people
Imagine you and your friends, teams, kids, customers, or coworkers gathering for a private workshop or event at the Bird & Bear. We can make that happen!
Bring your own idea, or ask us to pull together one from our library of past and present events.
pop-ups & workshops
Do you have an idea for a pop-up or workshop that shares your gifts and talents with Birds & Bears? We can make that happen!
Let’s find a time to explore how we can bring your idea into the wilderness of the Bird & Bear Collective.
We look forward to seeing you!