To supplement the meager armed forces, most early 19th-century farmers and craftsmen were required by law to serve in local militia units – the forerunner of today’s National Guard. Militia musters often saw the various militia companies of several towns coming together for a regimental muster. These would have been grand spectacles with townspeople coming […]
Summertime is the best time to visit CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early 1900’s. […]
Come by and enjoy some butterfly magic! OPEN Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission of the day sold at 4:30 p.m. The Lepidoptera source in Western Massachusetts, featuring an 8,000-square foot indoor conservatory home to nearly 4,000 exotic and domestic butterflies in a tropical environment, Magic Wings focuses on […]
A gathering for artists to support and get the creative juices flowing while artmaking and creative building! Are you an artist wanting to connect with other local artists? Are you stuck on a project or piece of art? The Artist Sessions at Wistariahurst Museum is the perfect opportunity for you! Led by a local, amazing […]
Sold Out Kid's Pirate Cruise Saturday, August 31st 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Shiver me timbers! It’s a kid’s pirate cruise on the Heritage Riverboat! Join Captain Ryan and First Mate Una for a fun-filled cruise through the French King Gorge on the Connecticut River. Cruises will run approximately 45 minutes each. Cost is $8 […]
Totally MAD! Artmaking Activities (every Saturday thru 8/31) Price: Free with Museum Admission BUY MUSEUM ADMISSION Join us to make your own art inspired by the art and antics of MAD Magazine! Inspired by the progressive, provocative, and always playful MAD magazine, join us for drop-in art-making every Saturday, this summer. Projects will highlight different aspects […]
Athena & Medusa Saturday, August 31, 1-2pm This talk discusses some of the aspects of the ancient entanglement of Athena and the equally complex narratives and iconographies of Medusa, arguing that Medusa was understood in the ancient mind to be a divinity in her own right but inextricably linked to Athena in several intriguing ways. […]
Enjoy a beautiful evening ride and the entire Museum every Saturday night through the summer.
Say goodbye to August with a Party on the Patio featuring talented artists like SimoneMoné, The Score, RuLove, Natasha Ramos and DJ Prince. Entertainment will be held on the patio from 6-11pm, and then we'll move the party inside until 1am. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. All white attire is recommended. […]
Who killed that varmint Pap Finn? Was it Tom Sawyer in the Library with the Wrench? The Prince (or was it the Pauper) in the Bedroom? We need YOU to solve this mystery! Inspired by the classic murder-mystery board game, the GET A CLUE Tours use the various rooms of the Twain House (secret passageway, […]
DISPATCH with the Boston Pops Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox/Stockbridge, MA Aug 31 Sat, 7:00pm 2024
Beer Run Comedy is a dynamic comedy group that brings the laughter and good times wherever they go. Led by the hilarious duo of Ray Jubela and Steve Tracy, Beer Run Comedy delivers top-notch stand-up performances that will leave you in stitches. With a passion for comedy and a dedication to their craft, these talented comedians […]
SAT 8/31 @ 8PM - LATIN DANCE PARTY, ALL WHITE ATTIRE This is a Latin Dance party where we’ll play some of the best Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba! All levels welcome for dance classes and social. No partner or experience necessary! Beginner Salsa Lesson 8:00-8:30pm Beginner Kizomba Lesson 8:30-9:00pm Dance Party: 9pm-Midnight Cost: $10 Cover, […]
What's up Worcester! The monthly comedy bash at Wormtown is happening again August 31st! This month we have one of, if not THE most electric headliners New England has ever seen: Harrison Stebbins! You may have seen him on Comedy Central, Comcast Comedy Spotlight, or when he was the winner of the Sam Adams Best […]
Soar with Zoar Outdoor through the trees. 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 a genuine canopy tour built directly […]
Come by and enjoy some butterfly magic! OPEN Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission of the day sold at 4:30 p.m. The Lepidoptera source in Western Massachusetts, featuring an 8,000-square foot indoor conservatory home to nearly 4,000 exotic and domestic butterflies in a tropical environment, Magic Wings focuses on […]
This will be a sensory-friendly cruise designed to create a welcoming and comfortable experience for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning, or cognitive disabilities. Modifications may include unamplified narration and alternative or shortened routes. Sensory kits including headphones, sunglasses, water timers, and sensory ‘fidget toys’ will be available to borrow. Enjoy a […]
Come enjoy delicious Armenian food fresh off the grill, baked goods to buy and take home, live Armenian music, raffle, and more! A true celebration of Armenian culture! Free admission and free parking. Rain or shine (plenty of seating under the tent!) St. Mark Armenian Church, 2427 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA
OLD DEERFIELD SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT SERIES July 7 – September 1, 2024 Beautiful chamber music performed in the lovely Victorian setting of Memorial Hall Museum’s Music Room at 3 p.m. on Sundays July 7th through September 1st, 2024. Tickets: $15 for adults; $8 for seniors and students. Tickets available at the door. See schedule below or […]
Our Third Annual Night at the Disco is happening Labor Day Weekend on Sunday, September 1st from 8pm-12am. Wear your best 70's themed attire and walk the red carpet for a chance to be crowned our Disco King & Queen and win a Dewey's gift card. Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door: […]
