HOME GAME VS WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON PENGUINS Kids Opening Day ft. Character Appearance / Post-Game Skate / Magnet Schedule giveaway (all fans) The Springfield Thunderbirds, the proud American Hockey League affiliate of the St. Louis Blues. This marks the T-Birds' fourth playing season in their affiliation with the Blues. The Thunderbirds will face every Eastern Conference […]
5 Ways to get outside this fall Ready for some fall fun? Whether it's hawk watching, fishing in one of the Commonwealth's many beautiful waterbodies, or chasing vibrant foliage, these five outdoor activities will help you embrace the season. View our top recommendations and head outdoors. Venturing out for a fall walk, or hike? Learn […]
Stop by this weekend to see who's new at the zoo! We are open all weekend and Monday as well! Come meet our furry friends at our many exhibits! From zebras to otters to camels to monkeys and more there’s always fun here for the whole family! Lupa Zoo is great for all ages and […]
Magic Wings will be OPEN on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission of the day sold at 4:30 p.m. We still have tons of native butterflies and beautiful blooms in our outdoor garden. Come take a stroll through and enjoy our native species that we might not have […]
The region's largest parade celebrating Polish heritage and commemorating General Casimir Pulaski, hero of the American Revolution and Father of the American Cavalry. The day begins with a memorial mass at St. Valentine’s PNC Church, 127 King Street, Northampton at 10 a.m., followed by the parade starting at 11:30 a.m., which proceeds through downtown Northampton, […]
Highly Rated Wines Tue, Oct, 15, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT During our October 20% off wine sale it’s a great time to take a spin around the Table & Vine Wine department and try something new. Join Michael Quinlan to taste some highly rated wines that you may not know about yet! […]
Astronomy on Tap in Western Mass! AoT runs from 7-9pm and will feature talks from local astronomers, breaking astronomy news, and astronomy trivia! Open to all ages and free admission!
New England Equitation Championships offers FIVE days of top level finals competition for qualifying Junior and Adult riders every October at Eastern States Coliseum in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Admission: Free newenglandequitation.com HOURS: 8am-5pm ADMISSION: Free LOCATION: Coliseum
Stained Glass-Inspired Resin Workshop Come join us for our NEW Stained Glass-Inspired Resin workshop at the Great Awakening Brewing Company! Please join us on Wednesday, October 16th at 5:30 pm at the Great Awakening Brewing Company (77 Mill Street, Suite 150, Foor F & H, Westfield, MA 01085). This fun and exclusive class teaches you the beauty of […]
"The True Story of the Escaped Slave Who Inspired Uncle Tom's Cabin" with author Susanna Ashton Join us for a presentation from Susanna Ashton on her new book, A Plausible Man: The True Story of the Escaped Slave Who Inspired Uncle Tom’s Cabin! A Plausible Man is a historical detective story that draws on extensive records for […]
ROCTOGENARIANS: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs Eighty has been the new sixty for about twenty years now. In fact, there have always been late-in-life achievers, those who declined to go into decline just because they were eligible for social security. Journalist, humorist, and history buff Mo Rocca will introduce us to the people past […]
Wistariahurst Museum is delighted to welcome guests for our Darkened Hallways Tours this fall. Immerse yourself in an evening of spine-tingling discovery and feel the lingering energy of past inhabitants and workers that once occupied these haunted halls. As our docent leads you through the home by candlelight, you will uncover stories of the Skinner […]
October 16 • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dr. Paul Koudounaris spent over a decade traveling the world to study pet cemeteries, animal memorials, and various traditions for saying final goodbyes to cherished pets. In his research he discovered far more than the burials of cats and dogs. What he discovered were graves for everything from flies […]
We have an exciting weekend of music at the Commonwealth. Come on down and dance! Thursday, October 17th - Throwback Thursday DJ AntDowe Friday, October 18th Murphy's Law Saturday, October 19th DJ Meechie Thursday, October 24th - Throwback Thursday DJ Architect Friday, October 25th 7Roads Saturday, October 26th DJ Onyx Live Entertainment Throwback Thursdays: 8:00PM […]
Come play and learn with Amelia Park Children's Museum where we inspire imagination! Looking for something to do with your kids over the next few weeks? This month's theme is "Haunted Houses"! Mondays: Build It Thursdays: I Heart Art Fridays: STEM Workshop Daily programs happen twice a day at 10 am and 1 pm. We […]
The Springfield Museums’ lecture series Museums à la Carte celebrates 45 years of curiosity and learning. Beginning in 1979 as “Art à la Carte” with just a few dozen attendees, this popular program has reached thousands of people over the years and expanded its reach beyond the walls of the Museums when it began offering […]
EXPLORE CAREERS IN STEM Love science, tech, or solving big challenges? Whether you’re a creative problem solver, a helper at heart, or just curious about the amazing world of STEM, Pathways to STEM Night is your ticket to an exciting future! Hosted by the Connecticut Science Center, this event will help you launch your STEM […]
Join West Springfield Park & Recreation and Each Moment We’re Alive at the Trinity Pub on Thursday, October 17 from 5:30–9 pm for this special fundraiser. All tips go towards Each Moment We’re Alive, a cancer support network which offers support and wellness programs from diagnosis to recovery.
Wide Awake: The Connecticut Youth Movement that Elected Lincoln In the election before the Civil War, young anti-slavery activists in Connecticut organized one of the largest, strangest, and most consequential mass movements in American history. Marching in militaristic, torchlit rallies, these Wide Awakes launched a diverse grassroots campaign to defend democracy from slavery. Their incredible […]
