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SUMMARY:Deerfield Memorial Hall Museum\, Open
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday – Sunday\, 11 am – 4: 30 pm\, till October 31\, 2026. \nWe look forward to welcoming you! Learn more about the museum here. \n \nLibrary\nThe Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association Library—located next to Memorial Hall Museum—has an exceptional collection of manuscripts\, diaries\, account books\, town records\, maps and other documentation. \nThe PVMA library\, part of the Memorial Libraries (the PVMA library and Historic Deerfield library) is open year-round\, Tuesday through Friday 9 am–12pm and 1–5 pm; closed Mondays and holidays. \nFor general inquiries\, call 413-775-7125 or email library@historic-deerfield.org. \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/deerfield-memorial-hall-museum-open-2/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, 8 Memorial St\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342
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SUMMARY:Richardson’s Candy Kitchen\, Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Halloween and Day of the Dead are just around the corner and we have Chocolate Pops to celebrate! \n\nHave you started thinking about it yet – it’s not too early….. \nStop in and shop or order on-line. \n  \nJack-O-Lantern\nPop\n$3.50 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \nMilk Chocolate\nGhosts in Clear Box\n$8.99 Add to cart \n \nDay of the Dead Pop\n$3.50 Add to cart \n 
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/richardsons-candy-kitchen-halloween/
LOCATION:Richardson’s Candy Kitchen\, 500 Greenfield Road\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
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SUMMARY:Polish Center of Discovery and Learning\, Polish Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:When people think of Polish America\, they think of Chicago\, Buffalo\, and Detroit. Almost nobody thinks of Chicopee\, Massachusetts — and yet this city on the Connecticut River built one of the most remarkable Polish-American communities in all of New England. \nThe first Polish settlers arrived in Chicopee in 1880\, drawn by work in the city’s large textile mills. By 1885 the census counted just 205 Polish residents. By 1914\, there were over 9\,000 — a community that in less than thirty years had created more Polish-owned businesses than any other Polish community in all of New England. They built St. Stanislaus Parish\, which grew to 800 parishioners of Polish descent within just four years of its founding — the largest Polish parish in New England at its peak. \nThey built the Polish National Home on Cabot Street in 1914\, a five-story building that cost $55\,000 — an enormous sum at the time — featuring social meeting spaces\, a library\, English language and citizenship classes\, transient housing for new arrivals\, and later a bowling alley and billiards hall. The building is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1921\, the community founded the Polish National Credit Union — still serving members in western Massachusetts more than a hundred years later. \nToday\, a man named Stas Radosz keeps the community’s memory alive at the Polish Center for Discovery and Learning in Chicopee — collecting the trunks\, documents\, boat tickets\, wooden shoes\, and personal objects of what he calls the Polish plain people who came and contributed to the success of this country. Among his most haunting pieces: the P badge and special passport of a thirteen-year-old Chicopee-born Polish boy who was selected by the Nazis for forced labor\, wore his P badge on his clothing for years\, survived the war\, came home to Chicopee\, and is buried in St. Stan’s Cemetery with his best friend — his dog. That is the Polish community of Chicopee. \n \n\n\nSchedule a Tour\n\n\nWhether you’re bringing a school group\, a community organization\, or just want a guided experience\, we’d love to show you around. Tours are available Monday through Friday and can be booked online in just a few minutes. \nMembers are always free. Adults: $10\, Seniors\, Military\, and Students: $8\, Ages 12-17: $5\, Under 12: Free\, EBT/WIC cardholders: Free. \nAll donations and memberships go directly to managing our museum space and expanding our programming. \n\n\nOctober is Polish Heritage Month as it is the month when the first Polish settlers arrived at Jamestown\, VA in 1608 as well as to commemorate the deaths of General Kazimierz Pułaski and Tadeusz Kościuszko (military leaders who fought in the American Revolution). Whether you’re Polish American or not\, it’s important to mark the culture of a people who helped shape this country.\nThe Polish Center of Discovery and Learning is a living monument that celebrates the many contributions\, both past and present\, made to the economy\, arts\, and sciences of our nation by Polish people and their descendants. The mission of the Center at Elms College is to preserve objects representative of the material culture of the Polish people in America; to provide guidance and support materials to schools and other institutions wishing to introduce Polish topics to their students; and to offer a variety of workshops\, exhibits\, concerts\, conferences\, seminars\, films\, plays\, lectures and other events that focus on the history and cultural traditions of the Polish people in Europe and the United States. \n  \n 
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/polish-center-of-discovery-and-learning-polish-heritage-month/
LOCATION:Polish Center of Discovery and Learning\, 33 South Street\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01013\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Student Prince Restaurant\, Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:The Student Prince has been celebrating German food\, beer and tradition for generations. This October\, the celebration continues inside with seasonal food\, exclusive beers\, festive cocktails and plenty of PROST! \nImportant Event Update\nDue to the City of Springfield’s ongoing road construction and repairs on Fort Street\, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the outdoor Oktoberfest Concert Weekend scheduled for October 9 and 10. \nBut Oktoberfest is not canceled! \nWestern Mass’ Original Oktoberfest celebration is moving inside The Student Prince and continuing throughout October. \nOktoberfest continues all month at The Student Prince with a menu full of seasonal favorites\, returning classics\, German specialties\, craft beer selections\, festive cocktails\, and more! \nLook for beloved dishes like Beef Rouladen\, Scallops Brochette\, and German Potato Salad\, along with seasonal offerings including Duck Confit\, Split Pea Soup\, and our featured Raspberry Amore Chauvinette. \nWhether you’re joining us for a traditional German meal\, a seasonal cocktail\, or an Oktoberfest beer\, there’s something new to discover all month long. \n\n\nBeer Boots: Only at The Student Prince!\nRaise a boot and experience Oktoberfest where Western Massachusetts has celebrated German food\, beer and tradition for generations. \nWhether you’re joining us for a traditional German meal\, a seasonal beer or drinks with friends\, there’s no better place to celebrate Oktoberfest than The Student Prince. \n\n\n\nA Taste of The Fort’s History\nWe’ve been digging through The Fort’s history\, and a few old favorites may be making a comeback for Oktoberfest. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/the-student-prince-restaurant-oktoberfest/
LOCATION:The Student Prince Restaurant\, 8 Fort Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103
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SUMMARY:Inn on Boltwood\, Carle Family Adventure
DESCRIPTION:For families seeking a memorable experience centered around the Eric Carle Museum\, our Carle Family Adventure Package offers museum tickets\, a book\, plushies inspired by Eric Carle’s characters\, and a $50.00 food & beverage credit in 30Boltwood for a well-rounded stay\, creating an enriching experience for both children and parents alike. For more information abut the museum\, please visit www.carlemuseum.org. \nBook Your Trip Today!
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/inn-on-boltwood-carle-family-adventure/
LOCATION:Inn on Boltwood\, 30 Boltwood Ave\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Eric Carle Museum\, Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Spooky season is fast approaching! \nShop our frightfully fun favorite goodies and terrifying tales. \nWhether you are looking for something suspenseful or something sickly sweet\, we have your Halloween needs covered! \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nDon’t Be Scared \n\n\n$14.99\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nMaud and the Very Eventful Week (The Adventures of Maud the Vampire) \n\n\n$14.99\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nMasks: A Graphic Novel \n\n\n$14.99\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJasper Rabbit’s Creepy Tales!: Yarn Is Everything! \n\n\n$13.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShop Halloween Treats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFree Gift with Purchase\nEvery order of $75.00+ USD (before shipping) automatically receives a FREE Very Hungry Caterpillar Pumpkin Kit!* You provide the pumpkin and the kit provides all the tools you need to create your very own Eric Carle gourd-geous masterpiece. \n \nLooking for more fun? Purchase additional kits from our online shop! \n*Kit chosen at random. We are unable to accommodate special requests. One kit per qualifying order. Offer available while supplies last.
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/the-eric-carle-museum-halloween/
LOCATION:The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art\, 125 W Bay Road\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
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SUMMARY:MassWildlife\, Fall
DESCRIPTION:5 Ways to get outside this fall \nReady for some fall fun? Whether it’s hawk watching\, fishing in one of the Commonwealth’s many beautiful waterbodies\, or chasing vibrant foliage\, these five outdoor activities will help you embrace the season. View our top recommendations and head outdoors. \nVenturing out for a fall walk\, or hike?  Learn more about the animals out there with you. \nSpider appreciation \nDon’t let their 8 legs scare you—most spiders are harmless and incredibly helpful! So instead of running the other way\, take a closer look at 3 common spiders you may encounter this fall. Learn how spiders help keep your home and garden pest-free. \nSnakes are preparing for winter \nWhen the weather gets colder\, snakes and other cold-blooded animals slow down. Snakes take shelter in rock crevices\, hollow logs\, and holes but occasionally venture out on warmer days to bask in the sun. Get to know the 14 native snakes in Massachusetts. \n \nMeet the muskrat \nMuskrats are easily the most common semi-aquatic mammal in North America\, yet most people don’t know much about them.\nMuskrats are found in most lakes\, ponds\, and wetlands in Massachusetts. They have amazing features that allow them to spend much of their lives in the water. Their rudder-like tail is unique among all other mammals and make muskrats easy to identify. Read more. \nIf you’d like to try to observe a muskrat\, grab a pair of binoculars and head to a nearby wetland area. Look along dirt banks or on raised mounds of mud and vegetation. Muskrats are most active around dawn and dusk but are known to enjoy feeding in sun on calm fall and winter afternoons. Don’t forget to check muddy or snowy areas for muskrat tracks. Click here to see the tracks of muskrats and other common Massachusetts animals. \n \nDeer Rut \nWhat is the rut and when is it?\n\n\nRut is a term used to describe the behavior of deer during the breeding season when males pursue females that are in estrous and ready to breed. The rut can range from several months in southern states like Florida to a short window of time in the fall in the Northeast. This an important time for many hunters because bucks become more active during daylight hours while pursuing does and are less cautious than usual. This behavior can increase the odds of a hunter harvesting a buck\, or even a doe that has been moved from her bedding spot by a buck. \nPre-rut begins in late September and continues into October. During this time\, maternal groups of deer consisting of does with offspring concentrate on feeding to increase their fat supplies for the winter and the demands of future pregnancy. Bucks are also focused on building fat supplies to prepare for the physical exertion of the rut\, but they are also limiting their daytime movement during this time. \nPost-Rut\nAs the rut begins to taper off\, both males and females start to focus more on food. It’s especially important for bucks to regain their weight after their exertion during the rut. Bucks start to decrease their daytime activity once more. During this time\, males are still interested in breeding if the opportunity presents itself. \n\nRubs: Bucks start to build their neck muscles for fighting and start to scent-mark their territories. Bucks rub their antlers on trees to build their neck muscles and to leave their scent.\nScrapes: During pre-rut\, bucks use their hooves to scrape away leaves and expose a patch of fresh soil. Bucks then mark the area with their scent glands and with urine. Bucks almost always position their scrapes under overhanging tree branches. The males scent-mark the branch by licking the it and rubbing their orbital gland (near their eyes) on it. Often\, twigs are broken off this “licking branch” by the buck’s antlers during the scent-marking process. Scrapes are a key form of scent communication for deer. Other does and bucks may be attracted to these areas and will urinate on the scrape to leave their own scent. From these scents\, a buck can determine the sex and reproductive status of other animals in the area.\n\n \nAttention Deer Hunters: Rut activity peaks between Nov. 6–20 in Massachusetts. Get tips for hunting the rut. \nWho we are \nThe Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is the state agency responsible for the conservation of all freshwater fish and wildlife in the Commonwealth\, including endangered species. MassWildlife restores\, protects\, and manages land for wildlife to thrive and for people to enjoy.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
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SUMMARY:Historic Deerfield\, Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:Historic Deerfield has three new exhibitions focused on the American Revolution.\n\n\n\n\n\nPicturing the Revolution\nApril 18\, 2026 – January 3\, 2027 \n\nDrawing from Historic Deerfield’s rich collection of Revolutionary-era materials\, this exhibition explores the diverse ways that 18th-century individuals “pictured” or understood the Revolution as it unfolded. \n\nView Event →\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDressing the Revolution: Fashion and Politics 1760–1789\nApril 18\, 2026  – January 3\, 2027 \n\nBy posing new questions about fashion’s relationship with class\, race\, and gender\, Dressing the Revolution: Fashion and Politics 1760–1789 places clothing at the center of the political debates\, shedding light on dress as a powerful tool that communicated not just status and identity\, but political affinities during this volatile period. \n\nView Event →\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Town Divided: Deerfield in the Age of Revolution\nApril 18\, 2026 – January 2\, 2028 \n\nWhile many associate the Revolution with Boston or battlefield sites\, A Town Divided brings the promises—and contradictions—of the Revolution to life through the lens of a deeply divided rural town in western Massachusetts. \n\nView Event →\n\n\nEntrance to the Flynt Center of Early New England Life is included with general admission to Historic Deerfield. This includes exhibitions. \nAccessibility information is available here. \nSpring/Summer/Fall Admission Rates\nGeneral Admission: $20\nAges 13-17: $5\nAges 12 and Under: FREE\nFree admission for children 12 and under is sponsored by Greenfield Savings Bank.\nMembers and Deerfield/South Deerfield Residents: FREE
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/historic-deerfield-exhibit-2/
LOCATION:Historic Deerfield\, 84B Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
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SUMMARY:Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame\, Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc \nBASKETBALL HALL OF FAME BREAKS HISTORIC TRADITION\nFor the first time in its nearly 75-year history\, the Basketball Hall of Fame is honoring an active NBA player with a dedicated immersive exhibit. \nStephen Curry: Beyond the Arc takes you inside the record-breaking career and inspiring journey of basketball’s greatest shooter. Explore rare game-worn memorabilia\, championship artifacts\, archival footage\, and personal stories that reveal the work\, purpose\, and perseverance behind the legend. \nDeveloped as the next iteration of the Hall of Fame’s acclaimed gallery\, “The Vault\,” the immersive exhibit titled Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc goes far beyond Curry’s legendary on-court accolades. Created in direct partnership with Curry’s Thirty Ink business team\, the exhibit is designed to explore his multifaceted legacy as a basketball icon\, entrepreneur\, philanthropist\, and family man. \nVisitors can expect a captivating\, curated journey through Curry’s life and career\, featuring: \n\nExclusive Memorabilia: Rare game-worn gear\, championship artifacts\, and Olympic ephemera\nRare Footage: Archival video tracing his journey from an overlooked college prospect to a global superstar.\nFirst-Hand Storytelling: Immersive audio and video components that capture the emotion and heart of a true champion.\n\nThe Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc experience promises to be an unparalleled attraction\, offering fans an intimate look at a superstar of basketball – and a superstar of life. \nThis limited-time exhibit is now open and included with museum admission. \nCOMMEMORATE YOUR VISIT\nShop exclusive Stephen Curry merchandise and take home a piece of the experience.
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/naismith-basketball-hall-of-fame-exhibit/
LOCATION:Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame\, 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
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SUMMARY:The Ranch Golf Club\, Champions Dinner
DESCRIPTION:As we wrap up a fantastic season\, we would love for you to join us for an unforgettable evening dedicated to celebrating our community\, recognizing this year’s top champions\, and enjoying an exquisite dining experience together! \nEvent Schedule: \n6:00 PM | Welcome Reception & Live Music: Arrive early to socialize and enjoy live acoustic music while indulging in an artisan meat and cheese board. \n7:00 PM | Plated Dinner & Awards Ceremony: Enjoy a delicious\, multi-course plated dinner served directly to your table\, followed by our annual awards presentation. \nPlated Dinner Menu: \nStarter: Fresh Garden Salad & Warm Rolls with Butter \n  \nEntrée Options (Select One): \nPan-Seared Chicken – Dijon herb cream sauce\, mashed potatoes\, roasted carrots\nShort Rib – Mashed potatoes\, asparagus duo\, rosemary shallot demi\nRoasted Acorn Squash – Couscous\, chickpeas\, kale\, dried cranberries\, pomegranate molasses \nDessert: Warm Apple Blossom \nSeason Awards & Recognition: \nWe’ll be honoring our top performers across key events:\n(Staff-Member\, Chapman Championship\, Women’s Club Champion\, Men’s Club Champion\, Senior Club Champion\, Match Play Champion) plus a few special award surprises! \n  \nPricing: \nMember: Complimentary\nGuest: $65 \nAll members are warmly encouraged to attend and bring a guest. Please RSVP by November 8th to reserve your table. \nIf you are registering as a Member Only\, Click Here or the corresponding button below \n  \nIf you are registering with a Guest who is not a member\, Click Here or the corresponding button below.
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/the-ranch-golf-club-champions-dinner-2/
LOCATION:The Ranch Golf Club\, 65 Sunnyside Rd\, Southwick\, MA\, 01077\, United States
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SUMMARY:MassWildlife\, Bat Week
DESCRIPTION:This October\, forget about the haunted house—build a bat house instead! \n \nBat Week is an annual\, international celebration of the role of bats in nature\n‘Tis the season for celebrating the flittermouse\, flying fox\, or most commonly known as bats! Bat week starts October 24\, where bat lovers raise awareness about the need for bat conservation and to celebrate their roles in nature. Did you know that 8 of our 9 native bat species are listed under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act? Get ready for Bat Week by learning about these often-misunderstood creatures. \nDespite the threats\, there are ways to help bats. Get ready to celebrate Bat Week at the end of the month by learning about what you can do to protect the bats in your backyard! \n \nHow you can help bats\nOne of the best ways you can support bat conservation is to put up an artificial roost\, like a bat house. Bat houses give females a safe\, warm place to raise their young. Since most female bats only have one pup each year\, bat populations grow very slowly. Habitat loss and degradation is making it more difficult for bats to locate natural roost sites. Installing a bat house on your property can provide a safe environment for bats\, while ridding your yard of pest insects\, like mosquitoes\, moths\, and beetles. Bat houses can be purchased or you can build your own. MassWildlife offers instructions for building and installing a bar house. \nOther ways to help: \n\nEducate yourself and others to help dispel myths and fears about bats. Read the Massachusetts Wildlife magazine article Bat Myths Debunked\, to learn more about the fascinating and beneficial features of bats.\nBe a citizen scientist. If there is a colony of 10 or more bats on your property\, please report it here. Colonies may be found in trees\, buildings\, attics\, barns\, sheds\, or other outbuildings. This information will be used to help conserve the state’s endangered population of little brown bats.\nProtect habitat for bats. If you have old\, dead\, or dying trees on your property\, leave them standing as potential roost sites for bats.\nIf you must exclude or evict bats from your home\, ensure the process is safe and humane by following MassWildlife’s recommendations found in the Massachusetts Homeowner’s Guide to Bats.\nReduce pesticide use to ensure there are plenty of insects for bats to feed on.\nCreate a bat-friendly landscape in your backyard by adding water features\, such as a pond\, and night-scented flowers.\n\nMassWildlife is responsible for the conservation of freshwater fish and wildlife in the Commonwealth\, including endangered plants and animals. MassWildlife restores\, protects\, and manages land for wildlife to thrive and for people to enjoy.
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/masswildlife-bat-week/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20261014T131641Z
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SUMMARY:Springfield Museums\, Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:The Springfield Museums will reopen the historic George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum to the public on Saturday\, October 24\, following a nine-month preservation project. The reopening will introduce visitors to two compelling special exhibitions\, Visions of the Supernatural and Tara Sellios | Ask Now the Beasts\, that bring together historic objects and contemporary photography to explore mystery\, spirituality\, belief\, mortality\, and the unknown. \nThe reopening brings together the museum’s distinctive historic setting with two exhibitions that approach the mysteries of human experience from very different perspectives. Together\, they ask visitors to consider what we believe\, what we fear\, what we cannot explain\, and our enduring desire to find meaning in the unknown. \nWhat happens when we look beyond what we can see? Visions of the Supernatural explores humanity’s enduring fascination with spirits\, ghosts\, magic\, and the unexplained. Drawing from the Springfield Museums’ rich and diverse collections\, the exhibition examines the ways people have attempted to communicate with the spirit world\, understand mysterious phenomena\, and make sense of experiences that seem to defy explanation. \nVisitors will encounter objects and images associated with Spiritualism and other supernatural practices\, including spirit photography\, automatic writing\, Ouija boards\, Tarot\, crystal balls\, gemstones\, and other objects connected to the search for hidden knowledge and contact with the unseen. The exhibition considers both the historical context of these practices and the fascination they continue to inspire today. \nThe exhibition also invites visitors to participate. Guests can try their hand at automatic writing\, explore the symbolism and lore surrounding crystals\, and encounter other interactive experiences that bring the exhibition’s themes to life. Rather than asking visitors to accept the supernatural as either fact or fiction\, Visions of the Supernatural encourages them to consider why people are drawn to mystery—and what our beliefs reveal about our hopes\, fears\, and desire to understand what lies beyond the familiar. \nThe exhibition is especially at home in the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum\, where historic interiors and collections create an atmospheric setting for exploring these extraordinary stories. Objects associated with spiritual practices and images that blur the boundaries between documentation and illusion offer visitors a fresh perspective on familiar ideas about ghosts\, spirits\, and the mysterious. \nThe questions raised by Visions of the Supernatural find a contemporary counterpart in Tara Sellios | Ask Now the Beasts\, which presents the artist’s otherworldly vision through meticulously constructed\, large-scale photographs. \nDrawing on art history\, symbolism\, mysticism\, spiritualism\, and natural history\, Sellios creates elaborate contemporary allegories that explore suffering\, mortality\, transformation\, and transcendence. Her highly detailed compositions bring together animal skeletons\, swarming insects\, dried flowers\, fruit\, and other organic materials\, balancing the grotesque with the beautiful and inviting viewers to reflect on enduring questions about life\, death\, faith\, and the human condition. \nSellios’ work is deeply informed by her strict Christian upbringing and her fascination with the dramatic symbolism of religious iconography\, Dutch vanitas paintings\, and the fantastical visions of artists such as Hieronymus Bosch. Each photograph is the culmination of an intensive\, multidisciplinary process that combines drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, and large-format photography. \nIn Ask Now the Beasts\, Sellios transforms the visual language of the still life into a meditation on endings and beginnings. Her compositions suggest worlds in which devastation and hope\, darkness and light\, beauty and decay exist side by side. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisions of the Supernatural\n\nOctober 24\, 2026–February 7\, 2027\nG.W.V. Smith Art Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTara Sellios | Ask Now the Beasts\n\nOctober 24\, 2026–February 7\, 2027\nG.W.V. Smith Art Museum
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/springfield-museums-exhibits/
LOCATION:Springfield Museums\, 21 Edwards Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260924T155432Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Science Center\, Día de los Muertos Ofrenda
DESCRIPTION:HONOR THE PAST\, CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT\n \nExperience our ofrenda installation\, a vibrant and meaningful tribute inspired by the traditions of Día de los Muertos. This community altar brings together art\, science\, and culture in a celebration of life and memory. Visitors are invited to reflect on the loved ones who have passed and learn about the customs that connect generations through color\, symbolism\, and storytelling. \nOur installation offers a space for reflection and learning\, highlighting how different cultures honor the cycle of life. Engage with the ofrenda’s intricate details\, discover the significance of its elements\, and experience how remembrance can inspire connection and creativity for all ages. \n  \n \nOfrenda Installation\n\nThe Elements of an Ofrenda\nEvery ofrenda (offering) is a beautiful and meaningful display that honors loved ones who have passed. Each element carries a special purpose — together\, they tell a story of remembrance\, love\, and connection. \n🌼 Marigolds (Cempasúchil)\nTheir bright orange and yellow petals guide spirits home with color and scent. Known as the flower of the dead\, marigolds represent the fragility and beauty of life. \n🕯️ Candles\nLight helps spirits find their way back to the world of the living. Each candle is often dedicated to a specific soul being remembered. \n🍞 Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead)\nThis sweet bread represents the generosity of the Earth and the cycle of life and death. \n💀 Calaveras (Sugar Skulls)\nDecorative skulls symbolize the joy of life and serve as a playful reminder that death is part of our shared human experience. \n📸 Photos and Personal Items\nImages and mementos honor and welcome loved ones back\, reminding us of their stories and spirits. \n💧 Water\nPlaced to refresh the spirits after their long journey from the afterlife. \n🥂 Food and Drink\nFavorite dishes and beverages of the departed are offered so they can once again enjoy the flavors they loved in life. \n 
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/connecticut-science-center-dia-de-los-muertos-ofrenda/
LOCATION:Connecticut Science Center\, 250 Columbus Boulevard\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
GEO:41.7649765;-72.6689799
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260811T151029Z
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SUMMARY:Eastern States Exposition\, TSASA Octoberfest Horse Show
DESCRIPTION:Twin State American Saddlebred Association Octoberfest Horse Show \nThe Twin State American Saddlebred Association serves both the needs and interests of Saddlebred Horse owners\, breeders\, trainers\, and riders alike from the twin state area of New Hampshire and Vermont. \n\n\nTime: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM\n\n\nAdmission: Free \ntwinstateasb.com
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/eastern-states-exposition-tsasa-octoberfest-horse-show/
LOCATION:Eastern States Exposition\, 1305 Memorial Avenue\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
GEO:42.0925489;-72.6168749
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTSTAMP:20260914T144740Z
CREATED:20201005T192440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T144740Z
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SUMMARY:Richardson’s Candy Kitchen\, National Chocolate Day
DESCRIPTION:National Chocolate Day\, on October 28th\, celebrates all things chocolate at Richardson’s. \n \n\n\nHISTORY OF NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY\nThe history of chocolate goes back 2\,500 years. Aztecs loved their newly discovered liquid chocolate to the extent that they believed Quetzalcoatl\, the god of wisdom\, literally bestowed it upon them. Cacao seeds acted as a form of currency. And this was back in the “bitter” chocolate days — before they added sugar! Once chocolate turned sweet — in 16th-century Europe — the masses caught on and turned chocolate into a powerhouse treat. \nSeveral present-day chocolate companies began operations in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Cadbury started in England by 1868. Milton S. Hershey\, 25 years later\, purchased chocolate processing equipment at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago He started the company by producing chocolate-coated caramels. Nestlé\, dating back to the 1860s\, has grown into one of the largest food conglomerates in the world.
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/richardsons-candy-kitchen-national-chocolate-day/
LOCATION:Richardson’s Candy Kitchen\, 500 Greenfield Road\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342
GEO:42.5376929;-72.6025272
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTSTAMP:20261028T135601Z
CREATED:20261028T135521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T135601Z
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SUMMARY:Berkshire East\, Junior Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Have a young snowboarder or skier? Junior Explorers (age 5-7) and Mountain Explorers (age 8-14) are excellent programs to build confidence on the mountain and make new friends this winter! \nJunior Explorers is a 6-week\, 2 hour seasonal program for kids ages 5 to 7 years old. This program will cater to children of all abilities\, novice through advanced\, interested in improving their skiing or riding in a social environment. \n \n\n\nGroups will be split by ability. To maximize learning and attention\, groups will be kept small\, typically ranging from three to five children. \nLift tickets and rentals are not included in the Junior Explorers program. Lift tickets can be purchased with the lesson as a package. Rentals must be purchased separately. \nJoin us for the Junior Explorers program! \nWe are offering sessions Sunday AM\, Sunday PM\, Saturday AM\, and Saturday PM (Saturdays are restricted to skiers only at this time). \nClick here to enter our 26/27 Lottery. \nWe draw from the lottery weekly in the fall starting 10/5\, and will contact you via both phone and email. \nDates: 1/10\, 1/17\, 1/24\, 1/31\, 2/7\, 2/21
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/berkshire-east-junior-explorers/
LOCATION:Berkshire East Mountain Resort\, 66 Thunder Mountain Road\, Charlemont\, MA\, 01339\, United States
GEO:42.6210018;-72.8770708
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTSTAMP:20260930T150540Z
CREATED:20260930T150513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T150540Z
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SUMMARY:MGM Springfield\, What are you doing this weekend?
DESCRIPTION:We have an exciting weekend of music at the Commonwealth. Come on down and dance! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday October 1st\n7p-9p Latin dance class with Roshay\n8p-11p DJ Munch \nFriday October 2nd\n9p-12a The Dilemma \nSaturday October 3rd\n9p-1a DJ MadMaxx \nThursday October 8th\n9p-12a DJ Meechie \nFriday October 9th\n9p-12a The Boneyard \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday October 10th\n9p-1a DJ Onyx \nThursday October 15th\n8p-11p The Architect \nFriday October 16th\n9p-12a Just Go With It \nSaturday October 17th\n9p-1a DJ KG \nThursday October 22nd\n8p-12a DJ Splash \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday October 23rd\n9p-12a Toms Prettys \nSaturday October 24th\n9p-1a DJ Redd \nThursday October 29th\n8p-12a DJ Niz Ramos \nFriday October 30th\n9p-1a DJ Boogy \nSaturday October 31st\n9p-1a DJ Antdowe \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Entertainment\n\nThrowback Thursdays: 8:00PM – 12:00AM Playing your favorite hits from the 80s – now!\nFriday: 9:00PM – 12:00AM Live music from local talent!\nSaturday: 9:00PM – 1:00AM DJ Sets every Saturday night! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nA place to see or be seen at the center of it all. Experience a new state of mind with innovative mixology\, live music and the best view of the action. The perfect location to try your next favorite cocktail\, your perfect night out or hear your next favorite song.
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/mgm-springfield-what-are-you-doing-this-weekend-2/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:MGM Springfield\, One MGM Way\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTSTAMP:20261015T131244Z
CREATED:20261014T145818Z
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SUMMARY:Amelia Park\, Imagination Awakened
DESCRIPTION:**There’s a magical moment just before darkness falls…** \n\nWhen the last golden rays of sunlight begin to disappear beyond the trees\, the sky turns to shades of violet and blue\, and something extraordinary begins to happen… \nThe familiar slowly becomes unfamiliar. \nThe shadows stretch a little farther. The lights begin to shimmer. Wisps of fog dance along the pathways\, and what was once a quiet garden begins to awaken. \n**And suddenly… you’re not just walking through a garden anymore.** \nYou’re stepping into a world where imagination has no boundaries. \n Across **1.3 acres of winding pathways and wonderfully different themed worlds**\, you’ll discover towering figures\, mysterious creatures\, whimsical surprises\, and extraordinary sights waiting around every corner. \nSome will make you smile. Others will leave you wide-eyed. And a few might just make you stop in your tracks\, look up\, and whisper… **”WOW.”** \nAround every bend\, another opportunity to capture a little magic. A photograph beside something larger than life. A child gazing upward in amazement. A family laughing together beneath the glow of the lights. \n**Because sometimes\, the most magical part of an experience isn’t what we create… it’s the wonder we see reflected in the faces of those experiencing it.** \nThis isn’t about jump scares or frightening anyone. It’s about atmosphere\, discovery\, creativity\, and the beautiful feeling of letting your imagination run free. \nFor the young\, the young at heart\, and anyone who still believes that a little magic can exist in the world… \n**The garden is waiting for you.** \n**YOUR INVITATION TO WONDER** \n\nImagination Awakened — A Wickedly Wonderful Westfield Experience Presented by Imagination Preservation Society and Holiday Preservation Society Amelia Park Memorial Garden\, 21 South Broad Street\, Westfield\, MA \nSensory Thursdays: Oct 15\, 22\, 29 | 5–9 PM. Illuminated\, stationary and silent animatronics; lighting\, fog\, bubbles and photo opportunities remain. Quieter\, not sensory-free. \nFull experience: Fridays Oct 16\, 23\, 30 | 5–9 PM; Saturdays Oct 17\, 24\, 31 and Sundays Oct 18\, 25 | noon–9 PM. Sound and movement active; no jump scares. \nLast admission 9 PM; gates close 10 PM. \nAdmission: Adults $20\, seniors $15\, ages 4–18 $10\, ages 3 and under FREE; ticketing fees may apply. General admission tickets valid once on any scheduled date. \nAdvance tickets (help shorten gate lines) \n\nGeneral admission tickets are valid for one visit on any scheduled event day. Purchasing ahead helps keep the lines shorter and the magic flowing!
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/amelia-park-imagination-awakened/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T133000
DTSTAMP:20261014T152522Z
CREATED:20261014T152522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T152522Z
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SUMMARY:Springfield Museums\, à la Carte Lectures
DESCRIPTION:The Springfield Museums’ lecture series Museums à la Carte celebrates 47 years of curiosity and learning. Beginning in 1979 as “Art à la Carte” with just a few dozen attendees\, this popular program has reached thousands of people over the years and expanded its reach beyond the walls of the Museums when it began offering lectures digitally via Zoom in 2020. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOct 29\, 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm\n\nExplorations in Abstraction\nMuseums a la Carte Lecture \n$4\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNov 5\, 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm\n\nNinety Years Later: The Connecticut River Valley Flood of 1936 and the Legacy of Flood Protection\nMuseums a la Carte Lecture \n$4\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNov 12\, 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm\n\n“A Few Rods North of the Court-House”: Mapping Revolutionary Springfield\nMuseums a la Carte Lecture \n$4\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDec 3\, 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm\n\nThe Painted Life of Gregory Gillespie\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in-person or online! \nLectures continue each Thursday at 12:15 pm. In-person tickets are available at the Museums’ Welcome Center on the day of the lecture; advance virtual registration at SpringfieldMuseums.org/programs. Museum admission not required. For more information\, call 413.263.6800\, ext. 488. \nMembers: FREE\nSpringfield residents: $4\nNonmembers: $4 \nTo attend via ZOOM\, please register in advance. \n\n\nOnline Registration(opens in new tab)\n 
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/springfield-museums-a-la-carte-lectures/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Springfield Museums\, 21 Edwards Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTSTAMP:20261027T140522Z
CREATED:20220930T190602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T140522Z
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SUMMARY:Holyoke Mall\, Mall-O-Ween
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ghoulishly FUN time at Mall-O-Ween at Holyoke Mall! Bring the whole boo crew for a safe\, family-friendly evening of trick-or-treating throughout the mall. Mall-O-Ween is free and open to the public. \n \nStop by for The Bouncemare Before Halloween on Thursday\, October 29\, from 5-7 PM! Show off your best costume for a chance to win a FREE birthday party. Enjoy 50% off all jump tickets\, free admission for members\, a free goodie bag for every child\, and Halloween face painting! \nHalloween Mall-O-Ween: Social Media Costume Contest\nEnter our Social Media Halloween Costume Contest 10/29 – 11/2! Show off your spooktacular costumes for a chance to win some fang-tastic prizes! \nCategories:\n\n🦇 Most Creative Costume \n🦇 Best Group Costume \n  \n\nHow to enter: \n\nFollow @HolyokeMall on Facebook and/or Instagram\nShow off your costume during your trick-or-treating adventure at Holyoke Mall during Mall-O-Ween on Facebook and/or Instagram\nTag @HolyokeMall in your post and use hashtag #HolyokeMallHalloween2026\n\nMake sure your page is not private for this contest so we’re able to see your post!
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/holyoke-mall-mall-o-ween/
LOCATION:Holyoke Mall\, 50 Holyoke St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
GEO:42.1676302;-72.6413569
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T152916Z
CREATED:20260922T152855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T152916Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Park\, Pumpkin Stroll After Dark!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a magical evening stroll through the Enchanted Aquatic Gardens in Forest Park (Laurel Hill Road)\, hosted by the Springfield Parks\, Buildings and Recreation Management. Experience the glow of over 200 hand-carved pumpkins. Enjoy free cider and cider donuts\, beautiful fall displays\, and fun for all ages. \nGuests can enjoy complimentary cider and doughnuts beneath the harvest moon. Admission and parking are free\, with shuttle service provided at no cost from the main parking area to the Aquatic Gardens for convenience. The event runs nightly from 5 to 8 p.m. \nFree admission and park entry. \nCome celebrate the season with us — it’s sure to be a gourd time!
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/forest-park-pumpkin-stroll-after-dark-2/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Forest Park\, 300 Sumner Avenue\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
GEO:42.0848243;-72.5652454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260923T153924Z
CREATED:20250429T155110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T153924Z
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SUMMARY:Clark Art Institute\, a Flim
DESCRIPTION:Slapstick Film Series: Sherlock Jr. and Cops\n\n\nThis October and November\, the Clark hosts a series of silent slapstick comedy films that highlight quick wit\, precarious situations\, and hilarious mishaps. \nThe series continues with Sherlock Jr. (1924)\, in which an aspiring detective is framed for stealing his girlfriend’s father’s watch and must hunt down the true thief. Consistently listed among the 100 greatest films of all time\, Sherlock Jr. delights viewers with its whimsical spirit and profoundly modernist inventions. The innovations are both narrative and visual\, leading to a much-emulated dream sequence. (Run time: 45 minutes) \nThe showing is preceded by Buster Keaton’s short film\, Cops (1922). (Run time: 18 minutes) \nA talkback with Will Schmenner\, film scholar and head of public programs\, follows the screenings. \n\n\n\n\nFree. No registration required. \n 
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/clark-art-institute-a-flim-3/
LOCATION:Clark Art Institute\, 225 South Street\, Williamstown\, MA\, 01267\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T143308Z
CREATED:20240422T153736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T143308Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, Date Night
DESCRIPTION:Chills and Treats\n\n\nLooking for something different to do for date night? Bring your sweetie (or bestie!) to the museum for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the weirdest and creepiest items in our vaults (corpse preserver? Check. Devil puppet? Yup. Haunted painting? Uh-huh.) Then relax and create a fun Halloween-themed craft to take home while you enjoy a themed cocktail and snacks. \nTICKETS\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above \nGET TICKETSQuestions? Contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289.
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/connecticut-museum-of-culture-and-history-date-night/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Northampton Forbes Library\, Talk
DESCRIPTION:Nefarious New England with Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe \nFrom Betty and Barney Hill’s 1961 reported alien abduction to vampires in Rhode Island\, a wealth of spooky tales are known all over the Northeast. In this presentation\, we look at some of the most famous cases from each state and tell the tales that have entertained generations of New Englanders. Decide for yourself if you ought to sleep with the lights on!
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/northampton-forbes-library-talk/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, 20 West Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Irish Cultural Center\, Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Irish Cultural Center for a fun workshop where you’ll learn how to create your own beautiful cork wreath! This in-person event will take place on Thursday\, October 29 from 6:00–8:00 pm. No experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and we’ll provide all the materials and step-by-step directions you need. (Bring your glue gun\, if you have one). Get ready to unleash your inner artist and create a unique piece to decorate your home or give as a special gift. Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity to get crafty with us! \nWreath Design Options\nParticipants can choose one of three styles for their wreath – Autumn\, Winter\, or General (grapes). You will make your style choice when you register. \nAdvance registration is required; ticket cost is $40 per person. Tickets are non-refundable. \nTo pay by credit card\, order tickets online (fee applies) >\n\nVisit the ICC office or call 413-333-4951 ext. 4 (Caroline Morrissey) to pay by cash or check. \nThe Trinity Pub will be open for attendees to order drinks and food to enjoy during the evening (not included in ticket cost). We encourage you to make a reservation if you would like to join us for dinner before or after the event – please call 413-342-4358.
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/irish-cultural-center-workshop/
LOCATION:The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England\, 429 Morgan Road\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T203000
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SUMMARY:Storrowton Village\, Ghost Tours
DESCRIPTION:Do ghosts live at Storrowton? Find out about paranormal investigations in the Village then take a self-guided tour of the museum buildings with Village staff and volunteers hearing stories of unexplained occurrences. \n2026 Ghost Tours will be held : 10/15\, 10/22\, and 10/29 \nTickets \nCome with your family and enjoy a special lantern making activity! Make your own custom lantern to bring with you on your self-guided tour. \nThis year each Ghost Tour guest will receive an informational booklet to help you on your self guided tour! \nGhost Tours are approximately 90 minutes – 2 hours long and are recommended for ages 12 and up. Photography will be allowed on certain parts of the tour. No video is allowed. \nPlease check in at the Meeting House where the tour will begin. Dress in layers and wear sensible shoes. Ghost Tours are not wheelchair accessible and include walking up and down stairs. \n \n\ \n 
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/storrowton-village-ghost-tours/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Storrowton Village at ESE\, 1305 Memorial Avenue\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
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SUMMARY:UMass Mullins Center\, Hockey
DESCRIPTION:Oct 30\, 2026\nUMass Hockey vs Harvard\n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/umass-mullins-center-hockey-2/
LOCATION:Mullins Center\, 200 Commonwealth Avenue\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
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SUMMARY:Deerfield Memorial Hall Museum\, Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:. \n. \n. \n. \n. \n\n. \n  \nMay 30 – October 31\, 2026\, Friday – Sunday\n107 Main Street\, Old Deerfield (at the Indian House Memorial) \nhttps://memorialhalldeerfield.org/special-exhibits \nWe are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever\, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State\,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts\, photographs\, and documents\, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to the present. The exhibit will be held in a replica of an 18th century tavern used during the Revolutionary War at the Indian House Memorial located at 107 Main street in Old Deerfield. Tickets will be $5. PVMA members FREE; children 12 & under FREE; and students with ID are free.\n.\n\nNo state has been more impacted by brewing than Massachusetts. But this story hasn’t been told in one place\, until now. “Brewing Massachusetts” will be open this season\, during the 250th anniversary of 1776\, a landmark nationwide event that will shine a spotlight on American history.\n.\n\nTo honor this revolutionary history\, we are crafting a free historic statewide event\, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th\, 2026\, and is open to everyone ages 13 and up\, free to play\, and participants can win a variety of prizes. https://memorialhalldeerfield.org/tc-events/brewing-massachusetts/\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPioneer Valley Picture Show\n\nMemorial Hall Museum\nWeekends starting May 2; Tuesday–Sunday from June 6–October 31\, 2026 \nThis temporary exhibit at Memorial Hall Museum is back by popular demand!\nShowcasing the rich cinematic history of the Pioneer Valley\, the exhibit spotlights over a century of movies filmed on location in our region and highlights the cast and crew members that have called the Pioneer Valley home. The exhibit will feature images and artifacts from over 100 years of local movie making and movie makers\, including: \n\nCostumes designed by Ruth E. Carter\, Academy Award winner for both Black Panther movies\nFilming equipment from the early career of Ken Burns\nOriginal costumes from The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot used by Sam Elliott while filming on location in Western Massachusetts\nHighlight reel of Pioneer Valley movie history\n\nThe exhibit is funded in part by Partridge-Zschau Insurance\, BankESB\, Three Sisters Sanctuary\, Springfield Museums\, Cinemark and Tower Cinemas. \n\nBarbie – All Dolled Up\n\nWeekends starting May 2; Tuesday – Sunday from June 6 – Oct 31\, 2026 \nBarbie is back! \nAn expanded exhibit is redesigned for another season with the most stunning fashion Barbie dolls\, created by famous fashion icon designers—bringing couture to Memorial Hall! Several Barbies will be exhibited throughout the gallery in “Collection Connections” cases\, highlighting elements of the PVMA collection that are reflected in the Barbies. Donated by Nancy Damour and Kevin Damour.
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/deerfield-memorial-hall-museum-exhibit-2/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, 8 Memorial St\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342
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SUMMARY:The Mill District General Store\, Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Julie Root Sawyer to discover the magic of alcohol inks and delaminating inks in this Friday morning series. \n \nCreate vibrant\, expressive landscapes inspired by nature in a setting where exploration and creative risk-taking are encouraged. Play\, learn\, and reconnect with the joy of creating! \nEach workshop is a stand-alone experience – attend one or join the entire series! See link for more specific class details. \nDiscover the magic of alcohol inks and delaminating inks as you create vibrant\, expressive landscapes inspired by nature. Through guided demonstrations and playful experimentation\, you’ll explore color\, movement\, and the beautiful unpredictability of these exciting mediums. No experience is necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to explore. You’ll leave with a finished artwork\, new techniques\, and the confidence to continue creating. \nNOTE: Alcohol ink can stain clothes. Attendees may want to bring an apron. Julie will provide gloves. \n\nSept 18: Alcohol Ink Landscapes: exploring movement\, color\, & unpredictability\nSept 25: Alcohol Ink Flowers: exploring saturated colors\, form\, & pattern\n**Oct 2: NO CLASS**\nOct. 9: Abstract Watercolor Landscapes: exploring mark-making & movement\nOct. 16: Delaminating Inks: exploring the textural qualities of delaminating inks\nOct 23: Delaminating In Seascapes: exploring ocean-inspired abstract compositions\nOct. 30: Delaminating Ink Simple Landscapes: exploring delaminting inks on canvas\n\nWorkshops run from 10:30-12pm. \n$50 per class\, includes all materials. Preregistration required. \n$50 per class\, including material. OR 6 classes for $250\, 3 classes for $130.
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/the-mill-district-general-store-workshop/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:The Mill District\, 91 Cowls Road\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunderland\, Mike's Maze at Warner Farm
DESCRIPTION:CLICK\n \nThe static meets the stalks at Mike’s Maze as we celebrate 100 years of television. In 1926\, Scottish inventor John Logie Baird transmitted the world’s first live television image marking a new era of at-home entertainment. Now we’re bringing a century of TV history and culture to our cornfield in Sunderland\, Massachusetts and this is one season you won’t want to miss. \nTune in this fall for 8 acres of must-see corn! \nExperience the Greatest Corn on Earth this fall at Mike’s Maze! \nActivities: \n\nMike’s Magnificent playground\nShoot out the Giant Slide\nSend spuds soaring at the Potato Cannons\nLaunch into flight on the Jump Pad\nSpin yourself into a trance on the Rolling Tubes\nRide and race the pedal carts on Dave’s Daredevil Derby\nMarvel at Mike’s Menagerie—these animals might not be exotic\, but you can pet them\nEnjoy all your fairground favorites served fresh at the Corn Cafe\, featuring everything from kettle corn and cider donuts to burgers and farm fries\n\n\n\n\n\nMake Mike’s Maze at Warner Farm a part of your New England autumn tradition! Each fall\, we unveil a new incredible design and themed experience. Our mazes have made headlines and attracted global attention for nearly 20 years. Mike’s Maze is at 23 South Main Street in Sunderland\, Massachusetts—just a short distance from Interstate 91\, exit 24. \n \nOpen Fridays\, Saturdays\, Sundays – September 11 – November 8 2026\nFridays: 11am – 5pm (wagon rides & face painting are not available on Friday) \nSaturdays\, Sundays\, & Columbus Day: 9am – 5pm \nAll visitors pay a general admission rate to enter the farm grounds. General admission at Mike’s Maze gives you access to our 8-acre maze experience and an epic playground for kids of all ages. Also included is our Camera Obscura\, Petting Zoo\, and more! Make your visit a full day event by adding on some of the and enjoying eats and treats at the optional Attractions and our Corn Cafe! \nTickets may be purchased online OR in person. You DO NOT need to reserve tickets before arriving!\nBeer Mazes tickets for 2026!\n\n\nJoin us this year for an evening of maze-crawling and beer tasting at Mike’s Maze at Warner Farm! As dusk falls\, grab a flashlight and head into the maze to play games and track down local brews at tasting stations hidden inside the maze. We are excited to be back with a whole new maze field and special-themed trivia just for those 21 and older! We are hosting 5 separate beer mazes this year\, one each Friday night in October. When purchasing your tickets\, be sure you are selecting the correct date for the event you want to attend. \n 
URL:https://explorewesternmass.com/event/sunderland-mikes-maze-at-warner-farm/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Warner Farm\, 23 S. Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
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