Event Series Historic Deerfield, Wooly Wonders

Historic Deerfield, Wooly Wonders

Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MA

Join us for some woolly fun during Historic Deerfield’s Heritage Breed Sheep Weekend! Join us for a celebration of rare, historic and adorable heritage breed sheep, textiles, and wool-processing in New England. See heritage breeds of sheep (and lambs!) including Lincoln Longwool, Shetland, and Merino, as well as demonstrations of sheepdog herding, hand-shearing, spinning on […]

The Zoo in Forest Park, Open All Week

The Zoo in Forest Park 293 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA

Starting May 11, The Zoo will be open 10 AM - 4 PM  all week. Last admission at 3:30. Interested in visiting more than once throughout the season? A Family Plus Membership pays for itself in just two visits! Check out our membership options below: membership Tickets can be purchased at The Zoo gate upon […]

Springfield Museums, Astronomy Day

Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA

Part of a nationwide, grass-roots movement to bring astronomy to the people! Enjoy cosmic activities including hands-on science experiments, rooftop observatory tours, and more. Free with museum admission (unless noted otherwise). Highlights and ongoing activities of the day are included below. Today’s Highlights Dave Kelly, Master Telescope Maker, 11 am-3 pm Dave Kelly’s telescopes are […]

Yankee Candle Village, Build a Bear

Yankee Candle Village 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield, MA

Come Build a bear (or other furry friend!) at the Yankee Candle Village Build-A-Bear Event! We have lots of fun planned including a free craft, scavenger hunt, awesome raffle prizes and more! Get here early to meet Bearemy, the official Build-A-Bear mascot. The first 50 guests to buy a Build-A-Bear will receive a FREE Yankee […]

College Commencement, Hampshire College

Hampshire College 893 West Street, Amherst, MA

Commencement, which will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Library Lawn at 893 West Street, Amherst, MA, is open to the public, and anyone is welcome to attend. Please plan to arrive early, as there is no reserved seating. There are no tickets. Air-conditioned overflow seating is available in the Main […]

College Commencement, Bard College at Simon’s Rock

Bard College at Simon’s Rock 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA, United States

The ceremony will be held in-person on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm under a tent on the Blodgett Lawn. Additional seating will be available in the McConnell Theater. The event will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person. Seating will be on a first-come basis.

Event Series 350 Grill, Live Music

350 Grill, Live Music

350 Grill 350 Worthington St, Springfield, MA, United States

Visit the steakhouse and satisfy your food cravings. We have an excellent menu, friendly staff, and live music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! LIVE MUSIC WITH JOE P Thu, May 09, 7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC Fri, May 10, 7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC WITH JOE P. Sat, May 11, 7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC WITH ATOA […]

Greenfield, Mutts ‘n’ MayHem

Are you ready to get dog gone dirty? Bring your dog to Mutts ‘n’ MayHem at the Greenfield swimming area for a fun obstacle course designed for you and your pup! Run or walk, jump or hop, swim or splash, do whatever you can to get you and your pup through the course. Be ready […]

Zoar Outdoor, Zipline Canopy Tours

Zoar Outdoor 7 Main St, Charlemont, MA

Soar with Zoar Outdoor through the trees. Early season pricing lasts until May 24th! Our three-hour canopy tour consists of 11 ziplines, 2 sky bridges and 3 rappels that whisk you through a breathtakingly scenic landscape high above the Deerfield River Valley in the northern Berkshires. All zip lines are not the same; our course is […]

Holyoke, Annual Shad Derby

The annual HG&E Shad Derby is one of the region’s largest fishing events. Held on two weekends in May, the derby offers both adult and youth fisherman the opportunity to win prizes as they enjoy the recreational benefits of the Connecticut River. Holyoke Gas & Electric’s Annual Shad Derby is a FREE event that invites […]

Nathan Bill’s Celebrate Kate 5k

Nathan Bill's 110 Island Pond Rd, Springfield, MA, United States

We are excited to announce that the 10th Annual Celebrate Kate 5k will be on Sunday May 19, 2024 at Nathan Bills in East Forest Park! We will also have a virtual option for those who want to participate, but are not comfortable around a large group. UPDATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ON RACE DAY: 8:00AM […]

College Commencement, Smith College

Smith College 7 College Lane, Rte. 9, Northampton

10:00 a.m. on campus at 7 College Lane, Rte. 9, Northampton, MA.

College Commencement, Western New England University

MassMutual Center 1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA

Join us for Commencement 2024 as we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates at the MassMutual Center arena, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA. UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT Sunday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT Sunday, May 19, 3:00 p.m. As a free parking option, graduates and their families are encouraged to park in the MGM parking garage. […]

Event Series Historic Deerfield, Wooly Wonders

Historic Deerfield, Wooly Wonders

Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MA

Join us for some woolly fun during Historic Deerfield’s Heritage Breed Sheep Weekend! Join us for a celebration of rare, historic and adorable heritage breed sheep, textiles, and wool-processing in New England. See heritage breeds of sheep (and lambs!) including Lincoln Longwool, Shetland, and Merino, as well as demonstrations of sheepdog herding, hand-shearing, spinning on […]

The Zoo in Forest Park, Open All Week

The Zoo in Forest Park 293 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA

Starting May 11, The Zoo will be open 10 AM - 4 PM  all week. Last admission at 3:30. Interested in visiting more than once throughout the season? A Family Plus Membership pays for itself in just two visits! Check out our membership options below: membership Tickets can be purchased at The Zoo gate upon […]

Norman Rockwell Museum, Community Dog Day

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Route 183 (Glendale Ave), Stockbridge, MA

Faithful Friends: Community Dog Day at Norman Rockwell Museum RSVP Free! Join us for a Community Dog Day inspired by Norman Rockwell and his love for dogs. Enjoy dog demonstrations, themed activities all day, therapy dog story time, raffles & prizes, caricatures, and opportunities to show off your Faithful Friends! Meet dog-loving Berkshire businesses and find […]

Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert

Holyoke Community College 303 Homestead Ave, Holyoke, MA

Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestras’ Season Finale Concert, a celebration of musical talent, dedication, and passion! The Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestras will perform their Season Finale Concert on Sunday, May 19 at 3pm at Symphony Hall as the culmination of a fantastic year of growth and dedication. The SYS led by Matt Bertuzzi and SYO conducted […]

Event Series 350 Grill, Live Music

350 Grill, Live Music

350 Grill 350 Worthington St, Springfield, MA, United States

Visit the steakhouse and satisfy your food cravings. We have an excellent menu, friendly staff, and live music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! LIVE MUSIC WITH JOE P Thu, May 09, 7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC Fri, May 10, 7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC WITH JOE P. Sat, May 11, 7:00 pm LIVE MUSIC WITH ATOA […]

Hartford, Harriett Beecher Stowe “Salons at Stowe”

Harriett Beecher Stowe Center 77 Forest St, Hartford, CT, United States

THE GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL: SAYS WHO??? Recently, The Atlantic magazine published their list of the "great American novels" of the last 100 years.  In the introduction to the list, the editors pose that "the American canon is more capacious, more fluid, and more fragile than perhaps ever before.  But what, exactly, is in it?" In […]