The New England Air Museum, Aerospace Academy Camp
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTSpots are filling up fast for 2025 Aerospace Academy Camp! This camp is for aviation enthusiasts 9-11 years old and includes a week of interactive hands on aerospace programming! Explore the history, science, and technology of flight at the New England Air Museum. Aerospace Academy Camp is a state-licensed day camp for children ages 9-11…
The New England Air Museum, Soar into Summer Fun
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTEnjoy family-friendly drop-in programs everyday from June 23-August 17, 2025. Programs include Build & Fly activities, Family Fun Tours, Story Time, Flight Science Demos, & more! Included with admission. Monthly Aircraft Highlight: F-14 Tomcat Visit now through the end of July to see our F-14 Tomcat on outdoor display.
Springfield Museums, Exhibits
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MAPortraits in RED: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples Project March 15, 2025–September 7, 2025 D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts In her powerful series of portraits, artist and activist Nayana Lafond sheds light on the crisis affecting Indigenous peoples, particularly women, who are eleven times more likely to go missing than the national average. Each portrait…
Springfield Museums, Exhibits
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MAHere Be Dragons May 24, 2025–September 14, 2025 Springfield Science Museum » Second Floor » Changing Exhibits Gallery Step into a world where myth meets science, where creatures of legend crawl, slither, and roar to life! Here Be Dragons is a one-of-a-kind immersive exhibition that brings visitors face-to-face with live reptiles and paleontological discoveries that blur…
Berkshire East, Thunder Mountain Bike Park Learn to Ride
Berkshire East Mountain Resort 66 Thunder Mountain Road, Charlemont, MAAre you new to mountain biking? Have you ever ridden at a bike park? The 101 is your all inclusive entry package to the sport. You will get a lift ticket, rental bike, body armor, helmet and a two hour lesson for an unbeatable price. Instructors will teach participants the basic fundamentals of downhill mountain…
Connecticut Trolley Museum, Summer Fun
Connecticut Trolley Museum 58 North Road, East Windsor, CTThe Connecticut Trolley Museum (CTM) is thrilled to present a full calendar of family-friendly summer activities beginning July 1st and running through September 1st, 2025. From interactive exhibits to themed events, CTM offers a summer experience filled with fun, learning, and unforgettable memories for visitors of all ages. Summertime is the best time to visit…
Pioneer Valley Bookstore Crawl
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art 125 W Bay Road, Amherst, MAEnjoy a fun new summertime promotion, visit the Valley's wonderful bookstores, and enter for a chance to win big! Get your passport stamped at each of the 7 participating bookstores and be entered to win a prize worth $350 in books in the form of a $50 gift card to each bookstore. When: July 1st - August…
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Hoophall Hangouts
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue, Springfield, MAHang out with the biggest names in the game! The program tips off July 3 with a book signing by Brian Hanni, the voice of the Kansas Jayhawks, who will be signing copies of his children’s book Game Maker. That same day, WinsForLife Athletics will host a youth basketball clinic, with additional clinics scheduled for…
Dino Trail Week
You've heard of the Asparagus Trail and the Appalachian Trail but what about the Dino Trail? Piti Theatre, Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, the Beneski Museum of Natural History, Springfield Museums, Wistariahurst Museum, Great Falls Discovery Center, Jurassic Roadshow, the Rock, Fossil and Dinosaur Shop and The Trustees of Dino Footprints in Holyoke have joined forces…
The Eric Carle Museum, Exhibits
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art 125 W Bay Road, Amherst, MAOpen + Shut: Celebrating the Art of Endpapers Endpapers are the unsung glory of contemporary children’s publishing. Once a purely functional form—sturdy pages glued to the inside of a book’s cardboard covers—endpapers today are often full of wit, surprise, and deep emotion. As one of the first (and last!) visual elements readers encounter when interacting with…
Zoar Outdoor, Family Float Trip
Zoar Outdoor 7 Main St, Charlemont, MAOur Zoar Gap whitewater rafting trip is great for families with kids as young as 7 years old, groups, and friends! Our half-day guided Float Trip is the perfect introduction to rafting for folks who want to dip a toe in the water before taking on our Zoar Gap trip or for groups with children…
Zoar Outdoor, Guided River Kayaking
Zoar Outdoor 7 Main St, Charlemont, MAKayaking down Massachusetts’ Deerfield River is a great way to see the Berkshires and spend a warm summer day outside and active! These boats are easy to paddle and very stable, making them a great way to get a taste of whitewater kayaking with minimal instruction. A Typical Day Our Guide River Kayak trips will…
Connecticut Science Center, Exhibits
Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CTLIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Step behind the scenes and explore the fascinating science and technology that bring Pixar’s beloved animated films and characters to life. The Science Behind Pixar is an interactive exhibition that highlights the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts used by Pixar’s talented artists and computer scientists to create their award-winning films.…
Volleyball Hall of Fame, World Volleyball Day
Volleyball Hall of Fame 444 Dwight Street, Holyoke, MAJoin the Global Celebration On 7 July 2025, volleyball fans worldwide will unite to celebrate the sport we love. From beaches and courts to parks and playgrounds, let’s come together and showcase how volleyball inspires, unites, and empowers communities everywhere. JOIN THE CELEBRATION Why July 7? On July 7, 1896, William G. Morgan brought two teams…
UMass Mullins Center, Adult Pick-Up Hockey
Mullins Center 200 Commonwealth Avenue, Amherst, MA, United StatesDon't miss out on the Summer fun! RSVP's are now opening for Adult Pick-Up Hockey! Please read the procedures and priority list sections below to learn everything you need to know about our 2025 Adult Pick-Up Hockey sessions! For More Info Visit our website or email [email protected]
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MGM Springfield, Play To Win
MGM Springfield One MGM Way, Springfield, MAEnjoy exclusive MGM Rewards benefits. From promotions and giveaways to valuable comps, perks, FREEPLAY® and more. Play to win at MGM Springfield Carats, Cash or Cruisin’ Giveaway HOW TO ENTER MGM Rewards Members can earn 1 drawing entry for every $0.50 SLOT DOLLARS® or 100 Table Tier Credits earned beginning June 29th – July…
Amelia Park Children’s Museum, Weekday Fun
Amelia Park Children's Museum 29 South Broad Street, Westfield, MA, United StatesThis month's theme is "Backyard Campout"! Come play and learn with Amelia Park Children's Museum where we inspire imagination! Looking for something to do with your kids over the next few weeks? Mondays: Build It Thursdays: I Heart Art Fridays: STEM Workshop Daily programs happen twice a day at 10 am and 1 pm. We also…
Holyoke Armour Yard Beer Garden
Kick off your week with good vibes, great food, and community spirit at Holyoke’s summer tradition! Join us every Monday evening for local food trucks, cold beverages, and live entertainment. Whether you’re catching up with friends, unwinding after work, or just looking for a relaxed night out, there’s something for everyone. Come for the food,…
Berkshire East, Thunder Mountain Bike Park
Berkshire East Mountain Resort 66 Thunder Mountain Road, Charlemont, MAThunder Mountain Bike Park is one of the best parks on the East Coast and is always being updated with new trails and additions. We also have lessons if you want our trained guides and instructors to assist you no matter the age and ability. Thunder Mountain Bike Park is a downhill mountain bike park.…
Amelia Park Children’s Museum, Weekday Fun
Amelia Park Children's Museum 29 South Broad Street, Westfield, MA, United StatesThis month's theme is "Backyard Campout"! Come play and learn with Amelia Park Children's Museum where we inspire imagination! Looking for something to do with your kids over the next few weeks? Mondays: Build It Thursdays: I Heart Art Fridays: STEM Workshop Daily programs happen twice a day at 10 am and 1 pm. We also…
