Think of it as a combination alpine slide and roller coaster. The Thunderbolt takes riders up 1,580 feet of up-track through the forest before the cart disengages and gravity takes over. The 3,870 feet of downhill track are designed with swooping turns, banked corners, rolling drops, and 360° turns. Each cart is equipped with its […]
Inspiring Stowe – 60 minute tour Wednesday 2:00pm; Thursday 12:00pm & 2:00pm; Friday 12:30pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm; Saturday 10:00pm, 1:00pm & 4:00pm We look forward to inspiring you with the life and work of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852), a complex and controversial novel that galvanized the anti-slavery movement. Our tours address the history […]
Experience Class IV rafting excitement close to home on the Deerfield River’s most exciting section, the Monroe Bridge Dryway. Combining the rush of advanced whitewater, the beauty of the northern Berkshires and the camaraderie of a paddling adventure, a Dryway rafting trip will be the highlight of your summer. From Factory Rapid past Dunbar Brook, […]
11th Annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival. Native American cultural celebration. Speak with elders, enjoy live music, drumming, storytelling, Native American fare, and crafts. People have gathered at the Great Falls for thousands of years, and this event is the perfect combination of live music, drumming, dancing, storytelling, native crafts, and food. This free two day weekend […]
Our Zoar Gap whitewater rafting trip is great for families with kids as young as 7 years old, groups, and friends! Just $35 when you book for this Sunday 8/4! Our half-day guided Family Float trip is the perfect introduction to rafting for folks who want to dip a toe in the water before taking […]
Amherst Railway Society, CTrail and Springfield Redevelopment Authority present the 3rd Annual Kids ON TRACK – a Model Railroading Job Fair, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on August 3rd and 4th!! Area model railroad clubs will have operating railroads set up in the Union Station concourse and CTrail is offering special $5 roundtrip train […]
Redcoats & Rebels returns on August 3rd and 4th! See the largest military re-enactment in New England with hundreds of costumed Revolutionary War reenactors, both soldiers and civilians, encamped on the Village Common. Visitors can explore our exhibits and galleries, watch demonstrations, and talk with our costumed historians about everyday life in early New England. […]
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in, please get in touch with jam organizer, Joe Lavariere, at joesondra@juno.com.
Take a peek behind the scenes into our Storage Hangar! Explore the aircraft in our collection that are not currently on public display. This experience is included with general admission. Tickets are $23.00 for ages 15 and up, $18.00 for seniors 65 and up and $13.00 for ages 4 to 14. New England Air Museum […]
Free Sim Saturday Come fly with us! Try out our new kid-friendly simulators, take a ride in our F-18, Redbird, VR sim, and more! First come first serve. Must purchase admission. 50% Off Kids Admission! Beat the heat all month long with 50% off for ALL kids! Tickets can be purchased online (discount automatically added […]
Why do you love the Western Massachusetts Hilltowns? The villages and towns that draw you today are the product of the people who lived and settled here for hundreds of years. Each town, with its quaintness and rural appeal, is a product of the industry and culture of the native and colonial people who resided […]
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. […]
Enjoy family-friendly drop-in programs every Wednesday-Sunday through August 17. These programs are included with general admission and offer a variety of engaging activities.
Come experience the Museum at the International Volleyball Hall of Fame! With hundreds of historical volleyball artifacts displayed throughout the redesigned exhibit galleries, the Museum delivers an entirely new, engaging visitor experience. After touring the museum, explore the 6-acres that make up the grounds of Holyoke's Heritage State Park. The park's Visitors Center features exhibits about […]
Beat the Heat: Saturday (family day) Free Escape the heat with the beats and melodies of music! Join us for a FREE, interactive day of musical discovery through fun classes, hands-on experiences, crafts, snacks, and more. Whether the kids are singing along with Miss Kaite of Spirit in Tune, learning to play instruments with Hartford Symphony Orchestra, […]
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 […]
Hockeyday is back! Saturday August 3rd is going to be a great day at the Better Living Center! We'll have lots of former players from the Kings, Indians, Whalers, Falcons, and T-birds as well as some VIP's on hand. We'll have some incredible auction prizes and raffles, mascots, a team bus, adult beverages, awards, speakers, […]
Join us in the Backyard at Berkshire East for live music! You don't want to miss these unforgettable evenings at Berkshire East! Sit back, grab some food from the new Summer Menu at the Crazy Horse Bar & Grill, pull up an Adirondack chair and enjoy the longer days as we roll into summer with great music! […]
Enjoy a beautiful evening ride and the entire Museum every Saturday night through the summer.
The Starfires vs. Norwich Sea Unicorns, double header at historic Billy Bullens Field. On Saturday, August 3, the Starfires will battle the Norwich Sea Unicorns for a single-admission doubleheader beginning at 5:00 p.m.! As part of our Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Westfield Celebration, presented By bankESB, the Starfires will wear special jerseys in partnership […]
