Holiday Magic in Western Mass

[mk_page_section padding_top=”128″ padding_bottom=”128″ section_id=”welcome” el_class=”difFullHeight difd_add-triangle-top-left-orange” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700166753915{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The most wonderful time of the year is here! There are so many great ways to celebrate the holidays in Western Mass.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/yankee-candle.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Yankee Candle Village” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yankeecandle.com%2Fsouth-deerfield-village.html”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700167103008{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Nothing says “holidays” quite like a trip to Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield. You can find gifts for everyone on your list, stroll through the Bavarian Village, create your own candles, and even visit with Santa himself.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/grinch-scaled.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Grinchmas at Springfield Museums” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fspringfieldmuseums.org%2Fholiday%2F|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700178795144{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Grinchmas is an annual celebration at the Springfield Museums, where The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden help celebrate Springfield native Theodore Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. You can visit The Grinch in his Grotto and check out the exhibit Gingerbread: In the Land of Sugar & Suess.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/blog-road-trip-18-bright-nights.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Bright Nights” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brightnights.org%2F|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700170531554{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Experience the magic of being surrounded by thousands of holiday lights! Bright Nights is back for its 29th season at Forest Park. Drive through the countless displays or join them for one of their upcoming events, including the Bright Nights 5K.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/401676368_1069182467540753_5300733944991342458_n.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Deerfield Inn Horse-drawn Carriage Rides” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdeerfieldinn%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02fVwrLb9ndMmUyiyBqJWJfauPHF8w4ogEpaDdCSs348GwhJdsjXZNqYoYH1nUe9yjl|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700169982611{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]For select weekends this winter, you and 5 guests can go on a horse-drawn carriage ride from the Deerfield Inn.  Space is limited. Make your reservation today![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/student-prince.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Student Prince Carolers” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.studentprince.com%2Fcarolers|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700170363862{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Get in the Holiday spirit with The Famous Fort Carolers at Student Prince. Make it a family tradition and reserve your table today![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blog-winter-mgm.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ice Skating at MGM” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmgmspringfield.mgmresorts.com%2Fen%2Fentertainment%2Fice-rink.html|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700170767719{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Take a few laps around the beautiful outdoor ice rink at MGM Springfield. Open Wednesdays-Sundays this holiday season, you won’t to miss out on this classic winter activity![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/319736035_557788445778030_3143454615230334428_n.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fp2p.onecause.com%2Fhcr2023|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700171003961{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]On December 3rd, lace up your sneakers and celebrate Safe Passage, the Hampshire County organization addressing domestic violence! This is the 20th annual Hot Chocolate Run. Whether you walk, run, or volunteer, you can help raise funds to support the survivors of domestic violence.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700170595904{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Explore Western Mass this Holiday season!  Come with the family, friends or as a couple. Western Mass is waiting for you!

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