Portraits 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…

All Hamptons Read presents a multi-community reading program centered around Ross Gay’s poetry book, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, as part of the NEA Big Read in partnership with the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA) and the Montague Public Libraries. Throughout April, join us for poetry readings, book discussions, writing and art workshops, and more! The…

Spring ephemerals are early blooming wildflowers that soak up sunlight on the forest floor before tree leaves unfurl. These flowers provide the first nectar and pollen for overwintering pollinators. Blooms will start to appear in late April—use our guide to find and identify spring ephemerals. About spring ephemerals Early flowering plants that produce leaves, bloom,…

Anita Kunz: Original Sisters Portraits of Tenacity and Courage November 9, 2024 through May 26, 2025 Original Sisters is a series of portraits that reveals and honors the contributions of history-making women. To create the series, award-winning illustrator Anita Kunz carefully researched, wrote about, and portrayed each subject, sometimes compiling scant available information to establish a more…

APRIL SCHOOL VACATION WEEK PROGRAMS Family-friendly programs. Join us for guided experiences, or create your own park adventure! Offerings include guided and self-guided hikes, scavenger hunts, mindfulness forest walks and yoga, Earth Day activities, Geocaching, Arbor Day forest health walk, and an opportunity to give back to our parks on Park Serve Day. All programs…

Open + 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…

Join us this April Break for a fun fusion of storytelling and puppetry! Enjoy a bite sized shadow show with live storytellers, moving puppets, and magical soundscaping - perfect for little ones who love a story but won’t sit still for a classic picture book! We’re even opening on Monday for an extra special bonus…

April Vacation Week 2025: Our Power, Our Planet Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April Vacation is Earth Week at the History Workshop! The theme is Our Power, Our Planet. Explore how wind and water power have been used in the past and continue to be important for…

Magic Wings in South Deerfield is open for the April vacation. If you are looking for a local day trip to do with your kids during April vacation be sure to stop by. We have not only butterflies but amazing selection of unique bugs, frogs, and lizards. Guests can walk in from 10 a.m. to…

It’s time to put the books down and hit the track. It's Friday and school vacation week is here! Join us for some great family fun. We are open everyday rain or shine! Birthday party’s and private heats still available! Call us for details and to book your party today. 413-446-PVIK (7845) We will be…

A Special Gift From the Heart Choose what will inspire and delight Mom the most this Mother’s Day. In this collection of scented candles, home fragrance, and accents, you’ll find the perfect match. Shop by fragrance or by favorite color or select a gift that will help her drift off to sleep, energize her day,…

Studio Ghibli Film Extravaganza Starting April 1 Welcome the unruly and enigmatic creatures of the season with Spring Peepers, an extravaganza of Studio Ghibli movies shown at Forbes Library. Grab a chair, or bring your own cushion and get comfy. (These films are open to all ages; youth are welcome at their parents'/guardians' discretion.) Tuesday,…

The UPHA CH-14 Spring Premiere Horse Show is the kick-off of the horse show season in New England showcasing over 300 horses competing over 4 days. Admission: Free www.facebook.com/UPHA14    

This event is the premier livestock event held at Eastern States Exposition. Schedule of Events FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. Check-In 2 p.m. Youth Showmanship TBD Highland Adult Showmanship 6 p.m. Pizza Party and FARM OLYMPICS Family Fun Event SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025 8:30 a.m. Open Jackpot Steer Show Open Jackpot…

This Mother’s Day, skip the crowded restaurants and treat Mom to a delicious brunch, without having to lift a finger. Delaney’s Market has you covered with a delicious, locally made à la carte brunch, ready to heat and serve.

Celebrate National Park Week by reading with a Ranger, Jr Ranger activity books, and arts and crafts. Buggin' Out with Ranger Wes Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM Join Ranger Wes for a presentation one of natures most fascinating creatures: the insect.  Ranger Wes will have specimens to view and there will…

Celebrate the Science of YOU! Join us for DNA Days, a multi-day celebration of the molecule that makes us who we are! In honor of National DNA Day, we’re bringing science to life with DNA-themed Live Science programming led by our expert STEM Educators. Through interactive demonstrations and engaging hands-on activities, guests of all ages…