The 2024 Earth Day weekend sees our Garden of Literacy, celebrating nature, gardens, and the Spring season. We welcome all community members and visitors to join us at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center for a family friendly day of giveaways, workshops, and a special children’s tour. To get ready for gardening season, we will give away […]
We raft the Millers River on special dam releases and natural flows from the Spring thaw. Two Army Corp of Engineers flood control dams regulate flows year-round on the Millers, but we closely watch flows throughout April and try to raft there as many days as possible each spring before heading to the Deerfield River’s […]
Join us in our Worcester taproom for live music! Friday, April 5, 6:00pm Live Music - Alex Rohan | Worcester Taproom Saturday, April 6, 6:00pm Live Music - SK Marshall & Co. | Worcester Taproom Friday, April 12, 6:00pm Live Music - Zachary Newbould | Worcester Taproom Saturday, April 13, 1:00pm Live Music - Alex2e […]
2024 5K DASH & DINE UMass Dining is excited to host the Thirteenth Annual 5K Dash & Dine on Saturday, April 20th, 2024! This event is open to both students and the community with the goal to raise funds for the Amherst Survival Center. We hope you join us for lunch immediately after the run/walk! […]
The country's oldest continuously run whitewater kayak and canoe races are taking to the Westfield River once again this April. The Westfield River, running down from the Berkshires through the Hilltowns of Western Mass, has been given Wild & Scenic designation by the National Park Service for its scenic, historic character and free flowing waters. […]
The Zoo will be open 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. on weekends and for Connecticut and Massachusetts school vacation weeks from April 6 to April 21. Last admission is at 3:30. Tickets can be purchased at The Zoo gate upon arrival. Reminder that the City of Springfield charges $3/in-state plate and $5/out-of-state plate, cash only, to […]
Come warm your soul during winter with a Fireside Lunch. Enjoy a comforting dining experience with carving stations set up in the Great Room at Bullard Tavern located in the heart of the Village on the Center Common. There will be live music, a fire in the hearth, and traditional hearty fare. Saturday, April 13; […]
The Volleyball Hall of Fame will be open during vacation week. Come check out what's new at the Hall. Did you know? The ball from the 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo is on display at the Hall as part of our @worldparavolley exhibit! Lots of history on display here! The Hall of Fame Museum is open from […]
Northampton Literary Walk Saturday, April 20, 11:45am-8pm Join us for a stroll through Downtown Northampton as we celebrate all things literary! Forbes Library and the Mass Center for the Book are partnering with several downtown venues for a day of author readings, poetry, local history, and more, in celebration of our shared literary culture and […]
Join us for our Annual Hunter’s Harvest on Saturday, April 20th at 6:00pm! 65$ per ticket (Children 5 & under Free) What's on our menu? An amazing fresh carved buffet station with Venison, Bison, Elk, and Kangaroo, plus: Wild Turkey Schnitzel, Marinated Squid, Shrimp, Roasted Wild Boar, Game Kabobs, Game Stew, Game Sausages, Alligator Sausages, Venison Sausages, Fried Alligator, Rabbit Stew […]
Family Contra Dance to be held on April 20th from 7-9 at the Cummington Community Hall in Cummington, Mass ‣ Beginner and family friendly event ‣ Smoke and alcohol free ‣ All dances taught Cost: Donations accepted at the door Where: Cummington Community House 33 Main Street Cummington, MA 01026
Party like a VIP at Six Flags New England Pass Holder After Party! Join us April 13, 14, 19, and 20, 7-9 PM Party the night away with your favorite coasters, a DJ, shows, and more! April 13 & 20 Celebrate your inner superhero in DC Universe! Come dressed as your favorite superhero* and prepared […]
We raft the Millers River on special dam releases and natural flows from the Spring thaw. Two Army Corp of Engineers flood control dams regulate flows year-round on the Millers, but we closely watch flows throughout April and try to raft there as many days as possible each spring before heading to the Deerfield River’s […]
The Zoo will be open 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. on weekends and for Connecticut and Massachusetts school vacation weeks from April 6 to April 21. Last admission is at 3:30. Tickets can be purchased at The Zoo gate upon arrival. Reminder that the City of Springfield charges $3/in-state plate and $5/out-of-state plate, cash only, to […]
The Volleyball Hall of Fame will be open during vacation week. Come check out what's new at the Hall. Did you know? The ball from the 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo is on display at the Hall as part of our @worldparavolley exhibit! Lots of history on display here! The Hall of Fame Museum is open from […]
Homeschoolers ages 13 and up are invited to join us for themed, advanced craft workshops! These workshops will explore seasonal themes and incorporate items from OSV’s collections, the natural world around the museum, and contemporary and 19th-century issues. You may also be interested in the winter sessions of our popular Civics programs! Click here to learn more. Things […]
Join the Holyoke Senior Center Travel Club and Wistariahurst Museum for a thrilling trip to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Immerse yourself in a day of beauty and inspiration at this renowned museum known for its captivating ambiance. Explore Gardner’s unique aesthetic and diverse collections of European, Asian, and American art featuring tapestries, sculptures, paintings, […]
Annual Spring Concert Featuring the Springfield College Community Chorus and the Springfield College Band. Join members of the Springfield College Department of Music for their annual spring concert featuring the Springfield College Community Chorus, the Springfield College Band, and soloists from across the music program. Seasonal music and other popular favorites will surely get you […]
PART I: OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY Presented by Kenneth Bowes Wednesday, April 24, 10:00AM – 11:30AM Are you ready to ride the wind to a cleaner future? Offshore wind energy has the potential to revolutionize the way we power our lives with its abundant, sustainable energy. However, we must tackle some pesky obstacles, including soaring costs, slow-moving […]
A 2023 study by PEN America found that book bans in prison systems have risen dramatically in the last decades, even in seemingly progressive states. Washington state, for example, more than doubled the instances of book bans between 2019 and 2021. In addition to restrictions on reading through specific book bans, censoring of certain topics […]
