The Zoo in Forest Park, Fall

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

The Zoo in Forest Park is no longer open on weekdays, but will remain open on weekends from 10-4 through the end of the season. We will be open on Monday, October 14 for the holiday. Come say hello before we close for the season! Weekends: 10:00am to 4:00pm Weather Permitting ADMISSIONS Adults: $13.00 Seniors (Age […]

Lenox, Art Walk

Join us September 14 & 15 for our Fall Walk! We’ll have 50+ artists downtown, excellent local galleries, and music & food to make your visit to our beautiful town extra sweet. For art lovers: A unique selection of paintings, drawings, photographs, ceramics, textiles, jewelry and more. There’s something for everyone!  Saturday 10-5 and Sunday […]

Zoar Outdoor, Paddler Appreciation Days

Zoar Outdoor 7 Main St, Charlemont, MA

Join us for our Fall Paddler Appreciation Day as we welcome the return of our 2024 Paddlesports Instruction Students for fun, learning, and community on the Deerfield River. You won’t want to miss the: Paddling School Reunion Skills Clinics (Use code “APPRECIATE24” for the special clinic discount) Beginner Clinic Intermediate Clinic Advanced Clinic River Run […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Waffle Bar

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

Join us September 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a Waffle Bar at the Ox & Yoke Café! Enjoy made-to-order waffles and a variety of scrumptious toppings to create your own delicious masterpiece! The Waffle Bar is $14.99 per person, and members save 10%. Be sure to also check […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Bee Weekend

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

Celebrate the small but mighty heroes of farms and gardens everywhere: bees! Chat with Old Sturbridge Village’s Beekeeper, Jim Dawber of Hillcrest Apiary, as he harvests honey from comb. Stroll through the Village’s gardens, featuring over 400 heirloom plants, and count how many bees you see. Visit The Beehive: The Secret Life of Bees Revealed (located near […]

Upper Housatonic Valley Heritage Walks

FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT. Saturdays & Sundays on…Sept. 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29, Oct. 5 & 6 The public is invited to participate in these family-oriented, interpretive walks, offered […]

Ride Like an Animal Motorcycle Run

Join us Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 9:00am to 3:00pm for Foundation for TJO Animals Annual Ride Like an Animal Motorcycle Run to benefit animals in need at the Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center. Online registration is open and runs through August 31st. Pre-registered riders are guaranteed their official RLAA t-shirt. Register […]

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Historic Deerfield, A Special Family Dinner

Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MA

September 14, 21, 28 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Hall Tavern Kitchen The Sheldon House has a food exhibit featuring dishes described in a 1797 letter. Our open-hearth cooks will be preparing several of the dishes on display. Come and read the letter and find out why Mr. Field was so angry when his sister […]

Northampton Forbes Library, on the Lawn

Forbes Library 20 West Street, Northampton, MA

Gentle Yoga on the Lawn Saturday, September 14, 10:15-11:15am Join Sanctuary yoga instructor Fran Astino for a free gentle flow class! Fran’s classes are for all experience levels. We will meet on the West Lawn by 10:15am. Please bring a yoga mat (mats are available to borrow if needed), a water bottle, and sun protectant. […]

Event Series Wistariahurst Museum, Plant Sale

Wistariahurst Museum, Plant Sale

Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA

Stop by the gardens of Wistariahurst Museum on September 14th from 10am-12pm for our On-Site Plant Sale! Choose from a variety of plants and flowers as you stroll through our historic gardens. Our plants are perfectly adapted to our unique climate and soil, making them ideal for your garden. Our on-site plant sales are a […]

The New England Air Museum, Behind the Scenes Restoration Tour

New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CT

For one day only the NEAM restoration team will be offering tours of the Restoration Hangar! Listen to the crew as they discuss their newest projects and techniques. This event is included with standard admission. LEARN MORE  

The Mark Twain House, Happy Birthday to us!

Mark Twain House & Museum 351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT

On September 14, the Mark Twain House will be celebrating its 150th birthday, and we look forward to welcoming visitors from near and far to help us mark this momentous occasion. From 10am – 5pm, we will be hosting a fun-filled day of activities to commemorate this historic home where Samuel and Olivia Clemens raised […]

Williamsburg Grange Fair

There's fun for the whole family at the Williamsburg Grange Fair on Saturday, September 14th at the Williamsburg Grange, 10 Main St, Williamsburg, MA 01096. Check out the agricultural, flower, craft and photography exhibits, peruse the craft fair on the lawn, take part in kid's activities and purchase lunch and baked goodies as well. The […]

Springfield Walking Tours

The Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Suite 2, Springfield, MA

Tour the grounds and interiors of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site that commemorates the role of the nation’s first armory by preserving and interpreting the world's largest historic U.S. military small arms collection, along with historic archives, buildings and landscape. On this tour, attendees will explore the architectural details of buildings on the armory site, including […]

Northfield Mountain, Special River Cruise

Northfield Mountain Recreation & Environmental Center 99 Millers Falls Road, RT 63, Northfield, MA

On Saturday, September 14th we are offering two geology cruises with geologist Richard Little on the Heritage Riverboat at 11:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Geology comes alive through the clear and often humorous stories of Richard Little. This relaxing cruise on the Connecticut River will be filled with tales of drifting continents, earthquakes, dinosaurs, glaciers, […]

Connecticut Science Center, Latino Conservation Day

Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

In celebration of Latino Conservation Day, the Connecticut Science Center and UConn Urban and Community Forestry Extension are partnering to offer teens and their families a unique opportunity to explore career paths in conservation and environmental science. An interactive workshop promises an engaging and educational experience for all ages, while local organizations and community leaders […]

Downtown Springfield, Farmers’ Market

Tower Square Park 1477 Main Street, Springfield, MA

Get ready to browse fresh, seasonal produce, artisanal crafts, and gourmet delights while enjoying live music and family-friendly activities. From ripe produce to handcrafted soaps, there's something for everyone to savor and enjoy. Every Friday, June 7th - September 27th 11 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tower Square Park, Downtown Springfield, MA  

Taste of Northampton

Downtown Northampton Northampton, MA

The Taste of Northampton is back! We've closed down Main Street from Old South Street to King & Pleasant Streets to showcase food and beverage vendors, local restaurants, and more. Local restaurants, live music and family-friendly entertainment! The Taste of Northampton has become a beloved tradition, drawing foodies and families alike. With a captivating selection […]

Amherst, Summer Concerts

Downtown Amherst Amherst, MA

The Amherst Historical Society is pleased to announce the schedule of artists for the 2024 season of Strings at the Strong, a series of summer concerts presented in the Garden at the Strong House, 67 Amity Street, in the heart of downtown Amherst.  The series once again features a range of local classical musicians with […]

Abandoned Building Brewery, Ch’CHUNK Swing Night

Abandoned Building Brewery 142 Pleasant St, Easthampton, MA

Come enjoy the taproom and some cold beer with Ch’CHUNK, it’s swing night! Learn to swing dance from 5-6 for a crash course in swing dance moves. Dance to the live band Ch’CHUNK from 6-10. ch'CHUNK! is a band located in Western Massachusetts that is a modern take on classic swing. They perform classics as […]