The Massachusetts Academy of Ballet will again offer a special preview of their annual Nutcracker Ballet with our historic Library as a backdrop. The brief performance—complete with costumes and music—was a huge hit last year! Free. 11:00 AM A Nutcracker Preview 11:20 AM: Selfies with the dancers from the Ballet Also: 10:00 AM: Take-and-make gingerbread house […]
Friday, December 1st & Saturday, December 2nd 10 am – 2 pm Join Santa for hot chocolate from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Friday and 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday. Discounted holiday certificates are available. Buy $100 and receive $20 for free! After a busy year of hustle and bustle, we like […]
Norman Rockwell’s Life & Holiday Art Guided Tours (11am, 12pm, 2pm) Tour & talk with a Museum docent; 30 min. DECEMBER 2 & 3 Kids & Families Programs – A World of Celebrations! (11am & 2pm) DECEMBER 2 & 3 Art-making and storytelling, inspired by Between Worlds: The Art and Design of Leo Lionni.
Embrace the magic of the holiday season at Wistariahurst’s Holiday Open House and Festive Market! During this captivating weekend, our beloved museum will be beautifully decorated with the season’s splendor and festive cheer as we welcome you into our decked halls. Throughout the event, people of all ages will be able to enjoy holiday story […]
Holiday Tea is one of our favorite holiday pastimes at Inn on Boltwood. The enduring tradition of afternoon tea, set in our cozy library, complete with a lit fireplace, is the perfect way to relax on a Saturday afternoon in December. Savor our Holiday High Tea with an impressive assortment of house-made baked goods, scrumptious […]
The rink will stay open all the way up until New Year’s Day. The rink will be open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Visit the Lion's Den located next to the Rink! Enjoy a festive cocktail, warm up with a hot chocolate or choose from a variety of non-alcoholic […]
Visit with Santa and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a fresh baked cookie at our hot cocoa bar in Atkins Bakery's cafe. Saturday, December 2nd between 2-4pm. $5 per child, or FREE if you bring a new unwrapped toy or gift card to benefit Way Finders Toy Drive.
Our annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event will happen on Saturday December 2nd. Merry Go Round rides and the Children’s Museum from 3-5pm with cookies, hot chocolate, characters, balloon artist, music, the HHS Choir and Santa arriving on a Fire Truck. Tree Lighting will happen at 6pm with Mayor Josh Garcia. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 3:00PM – 5:00PM Enjoy […]
Light UP the Fairgrounds returns to the Fairgrounds! Drive through and see the awesome displays built by your community neighbors. All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County, Friends of the Franklin County Regional Dog Shelter, and the Fairgrounds. For an extra special experience, we offer horse drawn carriage rides. Order your ticket […]
Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights is celebrating its 45th year as a family holiday tradition. Halls are decked both inside and outside with over 15,000 lights. Outside, closed trolley cars transport jolly guests down a tunnel of lights for 20-30 minutes as they sing traditional Christmas carols with their trolley car operators. For an […]
The holiday carolers are back! During this festive season, the Christmas Carolers will be performing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through December 22nd. Come and enjoy the beautiful harmonies and classic Christmas songs while indulging in our delicious food and drinks. Don't miss out on this wonderful holiday tradition and make sure to join us […]
On Saturday the University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Music and Dance will present its annual “Holiday Card to Amherst” concert at 7:30 p.m in the Frederick C. Tillis Performance Hall. Led by choral conductors Lindsay Pope and Stephen A. Paparo, the UMass Chamber Choir, University Chorale, and Conductor’s Chorus will present a diverse program […]
Join Zoar Outdoor at Hampshire College on Sundays from 5pm-7pm for open pool sessions. Keep your boating skills sharp and stay in touch with your paddling pals throughout the colder winter months. Bring your own clean kayak and gear. No formal instruction included. Looking to demo a boat? Let us know ahead of time by adding a […]
The Hot Chocolate Run is a community celebration of Safe Passage, the Hampshire County organization addressing domestic violence. Run or walk to support Safe Passage, and enjoy a mug of homemade hot chocolate at the finish line! Participants join us year after year to spend time with family and friends, run a challenging 5K course with serious competitors, […]
Celebrate Santa’s magic in an inclusive atmosphere on Sunday, December 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Café Square. Exclusively for children & families with special needs. Donations will be collected on behalf of Autism Speaks. Reservations are required for this private photo experience. Make your reservation for Sensory Santa HERE! Autism Speaks is thrilled […]
Santa Cares events allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Santa Magic photo experiences in an inclusive environment that improves comfort, enjoyment and participation among children with sensory sensitivities. Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks are thrilled to host a sensory-friendly event on Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 10:30-11:30am. Exclusively for children & families […]
Embrace the magic of the holiday season at Wistariahurst’s Holiday Open House and Festive Market! During this captivating weekend, our beloved museum will be beautifully decorated with the season’s splendor and festive cheer as we welcome you into our decked halls. Throughout the event, people of all ages will be able to enjoy holiday story […]
The rink will stay open all the way up until New Year’s Day. The rink will be open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Visit the Lion's Den located next to the Rink! Enjoy a festive cocktail, warm up with a hot chocolate or choose from a variety of non-alcoholic […]
The Mexican Dreidel, with Ilan Stavans Join us at the Yiddish Book Center for a free reading with Ilan Stavans on Sunday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. ET Register for The Mexican Dreidel, with Ilan Stavans Ilan Stavans returns to his Mexican childhood in his charming picture book, The Mexican Dreidel, about tradition, resilience, and a magical dreidel. […]
The Adams Historical Society presents the annual concert of The Eagles Brass Ensemble featuring Holiday Music Concert . The Eagles Brass Ensemble, a part of the Eagles Concert Band that has been performing in the Berkshires for 81 years, consists of brass players from the band and has, itself, been playing together for nearly 20 […]
