Arts Night Out, the second Friday of every month, is an event hosted by Northampton art spaces to promote creative works and community. This monthly gallery walk offers the opportunity to enjoy a Friday night in town while experiencing diverse visual and performing arts. You can find out more about Arts Night Out, including a […]
Join the DNA for downtown trick-or-treating for the kiddos!! 3PM to 5PM, October 31st! It will be a spook-tacular time as usual!!
It's back! This October, we are celebrating the 14th annual Northampton Chalk Art Festival! From 9am to 5pm on Friday, October 25th, we’re welcoming a talented collection of artists to downtown Northampton. The public is encouraged to watch chalk art pieces develop and to view completed work in the evening while enjoying a walk through […]
The region's largest parade celebrating Polish heritage and commemorating General Casimir Pulaski, hero of the American Revolution and Father of the American Cavalry. The day begins with a memorial mass at St. Valentine’s PNC Church, 127 King Street, Northampton at 10 a.m., followed by the parade starting at 11:30 a.m., which proceeds through downtown Northampton, […]
Western MA Pagan Pride day is one of many Pagan Pride Day events that take place worldwide. As a nonprofit organization we strive to establish awareness of earth-centered spiritual traditions in our local communities. People of all faiths (or none) and walks of life are invited to join us on Saturday, September 28, 2024, 10:00 […]
The Northampton Jazz Festival brings live jazz ensembles to participating retailers throughout Downtown Northampton for this special edition of Arts Night Out. Come out to enjoy Jazzy Arts Night Out music and shopping at the galleries and merchants listed here! Five local musicians will play at downtown locations from 5 to 8 p.m. as follows: […]
Enjoy the Northampton Jazz Festival this weekend with jazz performances by local and visiting artists at over a dozen different venues around downtown Northampton. We have lined up the best local, regional, and national jazz musicians for this annual weekend filled with free jazz in downtown Northampton. Downtown Jazz Strut Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 4:00 […]
Northampton Neighbors’ DoozyDo Parade will take place on Saturday, rain or shine. The parade will begin at 11:00 am and last 1 – 2 hours. Inspired by Pasadena’s Doo-Dah Parade, a super fun alternative to the traditional Rose Bowl Parade, this Fall’s DoozyDo Parade will put the fun in fundraiser with a joyful, inclusive, unconventional celebration […]
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 […]
Summer sidewalk sales are back in Northampton! Join us for this year's Sidewalk Sales in Northampton, where many downtown businesses will be participating in this annual event! Meet us out on the sidewalk for food, music, and great deals! For one weekend only, we take Northampton shopping outside so we can all enjoy summer and […]
Buster Williams Bass to Infinity explores the intangible soul, spirit and humanity of America’s greatest art form – the truly universal music known as Jazz. Buster Williams Bass to Infinity is a totality. It is a film about a great contributor to America’s greatest art form, and many other great jazz musicians – including Monk, […]
Hampshire Pride is excited to announce that Pride is happening this year in downtown Northampton, MA! The parade will start at 11 AM in Sheldon Field and make its way down Route 9 & Main Street’s downtown area to disperse at the end of Crafts Ave. To view the parade make sure to line the […]
Join us for the 13th annual Northampton Ice Art Festival in downtown Northampton! A family-friendly winter tradition, the Northampton Ice Art Festival brings featured ice artists to the streets of downtown Northampton, allowing the public to watch them as they create temporal works of art which will culminate in the public display of the final […]
The Northampton Arts Council is thrilled to present our city’s 39th annual New Year's Eve celebration and festival of the performing arts, which takes place on December 31, 2023. The event falls on a Sunday this year, and we look forward to welcoming enthusiastic crowds at the venues and on the streets downtown. First Night […]
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, […]
