Events

Honoring Robert Burns with a Scottish dinner The great poet Robert Burns who saved his country's literary heritage was the most lively and amusing company. He was fond of a dram or two, has been honored with a traditional feast since 1801, which remains much the same in format and menu 215 years later. Pipes, […]

QI GONG/TAI CHI, 10:00—11:30 a.m. For ages 12 and older. Experience the ancient Chinese meditative martial arts of Qi Gong/Tai Chi with guide Jeanne. Enhance overall optimal health and longevity. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable, appropriate winter clothing. Program held indoors, or outdoors in fair weather. Part of our Mountain Mindfulness Program Series. For […]

There's snow on the mountain! 28 trails OPEN! We’ve got another epic weekend ahead of us. Come to shred. Stay to play, eat, drink, dance, and jam. Here’s what’s on the docket for this weekend from Friday through Sunday. See you on the Mountain! All Weekend: The LLBean “Smores Shack” on Fridays and Saturdays from […]

WINTER TREE IDENTIFICATION HIKE 11:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. For ages 8 and up. Calling all nature detectives! Learn to identify trees in their winter slumber. DCR Forester, Kevin Podkowka, leads a short, easy walk for families. Dress for winter weather, warm boots. Hiking poles and traction devices (or snowshoes) are recommended. Mount Greylock State Reservation 30 […]

Events throughout Amherst. The 4th Annual Fire & Ice Festival will be a day of entertainment, activities, and fun for all. Whimsical, magical ice sculptures will fill the Town Common, metal sculpting, hot cocoa and s'mores, fire pits to toast marshmallows, a fire truck to explore and Sparky the fire dog to take photos with, […]

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, The Zoo has your gift needs covered with our Zoo Valentine Adoption package! Zoo Valentine Adoptions are on sale until February 7! Each package includes an adoption certificate, a fact sheet about the selected species and the personal stories of the animals at The Zoo, two tickets to The Zoo […]

Plunge participants take a dip in Hampton Ponds to raise funds for Amelia Park Children’s Museum. Enjoy the thrill of the big chill while helping a child learn through play! “Penguins” solicit donations from family, friends and local businesses in order to take the plunge.   Awards/Prizes Penguin Excelsior - 20 Plunger Raising the Most […]

On January 25, 1787, in Springfield, Massachusetts, militia Major General William Shepard ordered his cannon to fire grapeshot at a peaceful demonstration of 1200 farmers approaching the federal arsenal. The shots killed four and wounded twenty, marking the climax of five months of civil disobedience in Massachusetts, where farmers challenged the states authority to seize […]

FAMILY FRIENDLY OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 1:00—3:00 p.m. For all ages. Free. Come out and join us for an afternoon of winter activities, including snow tubing for the little ones (bring a soft-sided sled if you have one), a snowshoe demo by NeviTREK Handmade Snowshoes, and a guided woodland walk. Dress for winter weather and wear sturdy […]

How did New England families spend their evenings before the intrusion of texting, telephones, TVs, and computers? Visitors to Old Sturbridge Village will get a rare chance to find out as they tour the historic Village lit only by candles, oil lamps, lanterns, and firelight during Old Sturbridge Village’s Evening of Illumination. Guided tours around the […]

Free Winter Lecture Series (Virtual) Lesser Known Witches of New England is a free virtual lecture series on January 28, February 25, and March 24. Outside of the well-known witchcraft outbreak at Salem and Essex County in 1692, there were other cases that resulted in trials of people suspected of covenanting with the Devil in […]