Welcome to Western Mass
Explore the vibrant nightlife of big cities like Springfield, the lively college towns of Northampton and Amherst plus traditional New England towns and historic villages. Along the way, you’ll discover fun-filled attractions and distinctive distractions so varied, so enticing, that one visit here just won’t be enough.
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Bright Nights at Forest Park, 25th Season
Bright Nights at Forest Park has grown and become known as the Northeast’s premier holiday lighting experience. It has been named seven times as one of the Top 100 Attractions in North America by the American Bus Association, listed on People.com as “One of the Top Ten Holiday Happenings in Am...
November 22, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - January 2, 2019 @ 11:00 pm
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Springfield Museums, Exhibit: Working Women: Defying Convention
November 13, 2018 – May 26, 2019 In a world saturated with idealized and sexualized depictions of women, the work of Isabel Bishop (1902-1988), who painted from the 1920s to the 1980s, is a welcome respite. The subjects she most often portrayed were everyday women doing everyday things—enjoying ...
November 13 - December 23Bright Nights at Forest Park, 25th Season
Bright Nights at Forest Park has grown and become known as the Northeast’s premier holiday lighting experience. It has been named seven times as one of the Top 100 Attractions in North America by the American Bus Association, listed on People.com as “One of the Top Ten Holiday Happenings in Am...
November 22, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - January 2, 2019 @ 11:00 pm
Springfield Museums, Annual Gingerbread Competition
The Springfield Science Museum’s annual gingerbread exhibit has become one of the region’s best-loved traditions. Experience the annual gingerbread competition and exhibit that meshes two of our favorite things—baking and creativity! The awe-inspiring entries celebrate Pop! Culture. The ginger...
November 23 - December 31Six Flags, Holiday in the Park
We’re hosting our biggest Holiday in the Park celebration in park history! This year’s magical event features more twinkling lights than ever before and the brightest tree lighting show we’ve ever offered. December 21: Ugly Sweater Contest! Wear your tackiest and most outrageous ho...
November 23, 2018 @ 8:00 am - January 1, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
