Join us for a brief meeting, followed by a presentation by our own Polly Anderson on the History of the Buckland Schools. Polly will enlighten you as to how Buckland answered the educational needs of its population, starting with the first school house in 1793. Mary Lyon definitely played a part as she began her […]
Think of it as a combination alpine slide and roller coaster. The Thunderbolt takes riders up 1,580 feet of up-track through the forest before the cart disengages and gravity takes over. The 3,870 feet of downhill track are designed with swooping turns, banked corners, rolling drops, and 360° turns. Each cart is equipped with its […]
Just $89 when you book for Sunday 7/21, and Sunday 8/11! Come cool off on the Deerfield River! The Zoar Gap rafting trip has plenty of places to swim, splash, and play games before taking on the thrill of the class III Zoar Gap rapid. Our Zoar Gap trip is the longest commercial white water […]
Special Lecture: Gary Powers Jr. on the Cold War & U-2 Incident. The New England Air Museum is thrilled to announce a special lecture by Cold War historian Gary Powers Jr. on the Cold War and the U-2 Incident. This event will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 10 AM as part of […]
Summer Reading Kickoff Party Saturday, June 22, 10am-12:30pm Stop by to sign up for Summer Reading, eat a free popsicle, and enjoy: 10am-12pm: Facepainting and bubbles on the library lawn 10:15-11am: Ed the Wizard's Alchemy Laboratory! 11:15am-12:15pm: Hula hooping demo and instruction on the lawn with Wildkat Hoops! Thank you to the Friends of Forbes […]
Andy's Kayak Rental Open June - September. See Dates under Reserve a Kayak, below. We offer individual kayak rental on weekends, from 10am to 2pm. The rate is $20 per person per hour If there are no reservations, we may not open. Click the "See Times" button below for availability. If it is raining heavily, we […]
Learn about the history of New England and Storrowton Village on a visit to our museum! Summer Tours run Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10am-3pm, with a tour starting on the hour each hour through July 20. Tours are $10 per person, under 6 years old free, with a 10 person limit for each tour […]
Our annual celebration of diversity, equality, and family, featuring a rainbow of activities for all ages. Free with museum admission. Attendees can create their own bracelets, buttons, tote bags, and more to show their pride in embracing who they are. Highlights of the day include a community mural led by artist Amy Reyor and a Pride […]
Summer starts at Yankee Candle Village! Santa will be here celebrating the end of the school year. Spin the prize wheel, decorate sunglasses, and enter for the chance to win fun raffle prizes!
Join us on Saturday, June 22nd from 10:30 until noon for a free plant walk exploring the bountiful wild edible and medicinal herbs of late spring and early summer! We'll discuss identification, medicinal and edible uses, recipes, and sustainable harvesting practices for many of our locally abundant plants. Pre-registration is required at www.bookeo.com/northfield. Jade Alicandro […]
Fun with Flowers June 22 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Celebrate summer and see what’s in season as you explore Historic Deerfield’s gardens and grounds. In the month of June, our Hearth Cooking theme “In Season Now” emphasizes fresh herbs and edible flowers. The gardens will be filled with flowering plants that are edible, flavorful, […]
THE OFFICIAL SUMMER KICKOFF EVENT Get ready to dive into summer fun at our annual Party on the Plaza! This is the ultimate family-friendly bash to kick off the season in style. Prepare for a day packed with lively activities and exciting attractions that’ll make your summer unforgettable. An extravaganza featuring giant inflatables, the hottest […]
The NCCHP Museum at the Drum Factory in Granville is open for tours on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month from noon – 3:00PM. Join us for an informative guided visit to the local factory that started as a toy manufacturer that went on to produce drums for the Civil War, two US Presidents and many […]
Come celebrate pride in Holyoke! Join us Saturday June 22nd at the Holyoke Pride Festival! A family friendly event held at Veterans Park from 12-6 PM featuring local artists, vendors, performers, food trucks, and more. Please share! Schedule of performances will be announced the day of the event! Make sure you’re following our page to […]
To mark our year-long birthday celebration, we're throwing a grand bash. We wanted to extend the invitation of our 250th Anniversary Block Party to you and your family/organization. The Town of West Springfield will be hosting our 250th Anniversary Block Party on the Town Common located on Park Street. This two day event will take […]
Join us for an afternoon concert on our historic grounds. West Mass Brass is a 22 piece all-volunteer band that plays in the British style brass band tradition. Patriotic songs, military marches and old time favorites will be played. Bring a chair!
We are excited to announce the 2nd annual Rifles Rugby Pig Roast! Come on out and dine on some swine June 22nd at the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England! Pre-sale tickets available now through venmo (@RiflesRugby). It's going to be a great day of food drinks and friends all to support the club! […]
Held at Look Memorial Park, this annual event attracts thousands to enjoy the Parks & Recreation Department bounce houses, carnival games and prizes, as well as games and wellness activities provided by other non-profits. There is a variety of food available to purchase, and fun for everyone. The stage is full of great music throughout […]
Celebrating the Summer Solstice on the Millers River in Orange MA Join us for FUN on the river at our 9th annual Orange RiverFest! Vendors, Live Music, Food Trucks, Lighted Boat Parade, Floating Fire Pits, Fire Spinners, Kids games & Activities! Sign up for the Lighted Boat Parade! Free to Enter! CASH prizes! Face Painting […]
Featuring the Valley’s best live entertainment! Fridays & Saturdays at 6pm-10pm. Friday July 12th – Emotions (6-10pm) Saturday July 13th – Lisa Martin (6-10pm) Friday July 19th – Nichols Brothers Band (6-10pm) Saturday July 20th – Skeletones (6-10pm) Friday July 26th – Nichols Brothers Band (6-10pm) Saturday July 27th – Phoenix (6-10pm) Friday August 2nd – Phoenix (6-10pm) Saturday August 3rd – Stimulus […]
