Silver Bell Nights: Where holiday traditions shine bright... NOVEMBER 22ND, 2024 - DECEMBER 31ST, 2024 Experience a magical winter wonderland at Silver Bell Farm this Christmas season. Don't miss one of the best outdoor holiday light shows in Massachusetts starting in November! During the event, all areas of the farm are illuminated by hundreds of […]
Join Us for the Christmas Light Show! Experience the magic of our Holiday Light Stroll, featuring over 400,000 hand-strung bulbs that transform our farm into a winter wonderland. Starting November 29th at 5:00 P.M., enjoy a 30-45 minute enchanting walk filled with sparkling trees, glowing tractors, and twinkling tunnels. Tickets are $15 per person if […]
Kicking off the day after Thanksgiving, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield opens the Annual Festival of Trees - open Thursday through Sunday. A stroll through this colorful forest of whimsical, beautiful and creative Christmas trees, all donated and decorated by area businesses, organizations, families and individuals, will put you in the holiday spirit […]
Bright Nights at Forest Park will kick off its 30th season on Wednesday, November 27, with a special guest flipping the switch on all 675,000 lights. In addition to the magical lighting display illuminating the three-mile drive, Santa’s Magical Forest will be welcoming visitors to enjoy, snacks, souvenirs, and whirl on the carousel. Santa will […]
All breed AKC-sanctioned dog show and obedience event. Friday: 8AM - 5PM Saturday: 8AM - 5PM Sunday: 8AM - 5PM Admission: Free
Come experience the history of Christmas festivities at Old Sturbridge Village. Relish old traditions and create new ones as you watch demonstrations of classic Christmas projects, stroll through the decorated Village and Christmas Tree Trail, listen to stories and live music, sample sweet treats, ride the horse-drawn carryall, and more. We hope your family will […]
Eastern States Exposition presents Yuletide at Storrowton Village Museum events each year during the first weekend in December with free activities and through the following week with paid tours, workshops and lantern light experiences. The winter festival brings the community together to celebrate the season with traditional Yuletide activities, entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides and shopping […]
Eastern States Exposition presents Yuletide at Storrowton Village Museum events each year during the first weekend in December with free activities and through the following week with paid tours, workshops and lantern light experiences. The winter festival brings the community together to celebrate the season with traditional Yuletide activities, entertainment, trolley rides and shopping in […]
Guests will enjoy a portion of The Zoo in Forest Park lit up with Christmas lights and decorations, and they are invited to the barn for a complimentary beverage with some special friends. Grain cones to feed the hoofstock will be available for purchase in the ticket booth. Adult Zoo in Forest Park members: $4 Adult non-members: […]
Curating Yiddish Culture with David Mazower Register for the Zoom talk with David Mazower Join us for a talk with David Mazower, the Yiddish Book Center’s research bibliographer and the chief curator and writer of the Center’s acclaimed permanent exhibition, Yiddish: A Global Culture. David will share his favorite objects and images from the exhibition, stories […]
William Waldrop, Conductor Shayna Steele, Vocalist Springfield Symphony Chorus, Nikki Stoia, Director Elise Barber, Cantor This family-friendly event promises to kickstart a truly memorable holiday season. Help spread festive cheer through the joy of music as Shayna Steele shares her powerhouse vocals in stirring renditions of such cherished holiday tunes like Hark The Herald Angels Sing, O Holy Night, and O Come All […]
Join us for Designer Purrrse Bingo here at Gary Rome Hyundai! A new Foundation for TJO Animals event that benefits the animals in need at TJO. EVENT DETAILS: • Doors open at 6PM and the 1st game begins at 6:45PM. • Tickets are $40 each (online). $45 at the door (if available). Tickets can be […]
Get ready to experience an exhilarating and electrifying extravaganza as Thunder from Down Under, the world-renowned Australian male revue, embarks on its highly anticipated return in 2024 with the UNTAMED Tour. The sizzling hot international sensation is set to set the stage on fire with their captivating performances and infectious energy, promising an unforgettable night […]
How the Holocaust Changed the Yiddish Language, with Hannah Pollin-Galay Register for the Zoom livestream with Hannah Pollin-Galay During and immediately after World War II, Eastern European Jews perceived a radical transformation in the Yiddish language. This perception inspired some intellectuals to create dictionaries and glossaries that deciphered the metamorphosis of Yiddish words. Others incorporated […]
Visitors can dine with Santa as a part of their Bright Nights at Forest Park experience. He will be at the Barney Carriage House in Forest Park on December 6th, 8th & 15th. He will have a special gift for every child. Seatings start at 5:30pm. The menu is scrumptious and kid-friendly with mac and cheese, […]
Guests will enjoy a portion of The Zoo in Forest Park lit up with Christmas lights and decorations, and they are invited to the barn for a complimentary beverage with some special friends. Grain cones to feed the hoofstock will be available for purchase in the ticket booth. Adult Zoo in Forest Park members: $4 Adult non-members: […]
Albany Berkshire Ballet Nutcracker The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl, Clara, and the magical dream she has one Christmas Eve. Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music, the story of The Nutcracker follows the adventures of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they conquer the Mouse King and embark on a magical journey to […]
Over 130 years and still going strong. On December 21, 1891, 30-year-old James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18 students at the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, now known as Springfield College. The Birthplace of Basketball […]
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, in collaboration with key investors including Explore Western Mass, Springfield Business Improvement District, UMass, and the MassMutual Center, is proud to announce the field of teams for the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, including the Top-10 ranked Arizona State University recruiting class, the highest ranked class in program […]
Christmas in the Air is a first-class family ‘snow globe come to life’ experience, featuring a cast of awe-inspiring synchronized high-kicking Rockette-style dancers, along with world-class singers and actors. With special appearances by Santa and several of his well-known holiday pals, Christmas in the Air is a one-of-a-kind holiday greeting card production, delivered to your […]
