Events

U.S. Navy Blimps in WWII - How They WorkedTuesday, October 8th, 10AM - 11AM Join us on Tuesday, October 8th at 10AM to learn all about U.S. Navy Blimps! This program will give a brief history blimps during World War II, and cover the science behind how blimps fly! TICKETS  

The Carle is pleased to welcome Roger Mello as the 2024 Educators’ Night guest speaker. Meet Roger Mello, enjoy his presentation, and ask him questions! Plus, browse the Museum and collect fun free materials for your classroom, and enjoy a book signing following the program.  This event is free and open to all educators as space […]

The Springfield Museums’ lecture series Museums à la Carte celebrates 45 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 […]

Expertly selected playlists featuring local bands accompanied by space and light special effects delivered by the Seymour Planetarium’s full-dome projection system. Due to the popularity of these programs, registration is required. Register Now Co-presented with The Heavy Culture Cooperative.

Enjoy this interactive storytime for early learners. Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime designed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Recommended for children under 5 and their caregivers. WHO YOU'LL MEET DAVID FEINSTEIN Literacy Educator at The Carle since 2017, David enjoys working with artists, educators, and families to create and share their stories.

Welcome to the Hall of Fame Comedy & After Party / Basketball Hall of Fame Weekend! Get ready for a night filled with laughter, fun, and excitement. Join us on Friday, October 11, 2024. Doors open at 6:00 PM for a night you won't forget. Start off the evening with some hilarious stand-up comedy from […]

Meet at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern for a spooky walk through the village to hear ghost stories of Deerfield. A Tour Leader will take your group on a walk to meet characters who will tell you stories of Deerfield’s fascinating history and mysterious past. You will encounter historical storytellers waiting in doorways and […]

Kids young and old can get a up close look at a fire truck, ambulance, police cruiser, garbage truck, backhoe, and tractor. Stop at the Chic-fil-A Truck for lunch!

Springfield’s Gilded Age: Art and Architecture from the City’s Most Prosperous Period October 12 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm $5 – $10 Join the Springfield Preservation Trust for a walk around downtown Springfield to explore the legacy of the City during the Gilded Age, American’s most prosperous period. This tour will be guided by Westfield Athenaeum […]

Appleseeds: From History to Historical Fiction Join local author and historian Melissa M. Cybulski as she uses history as her inspiration for her children's book about Johnny Appleseed's childhood home in Western Massachusetts, as well as his connection to Springfield Armory. Book will be available for purchase at presentation.

Storyteller! A Peddler’s Pack of Spooky Tales presented by Dennis Picard Hall Tavern Tales of witches, vampires and weird occurrences are mixed in with otherwise mundane daily records discovered by Dennis Picard. Picard has saved these stories in his files and will share some of his favorite  legends and ghost stories from New England. Included […]

Old Burying Ground Guided Tours October 12, 19, 26 at 3:00 p.m. starting at Hall Tavern Meet your guide at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern and enjoy a walking tour past the Town Common and the Old Burying Ground on Albany Road. Included with Museum Admission.

Meet at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern for a spooky walk through the village to hear ghost stories of Deerfield. A Tour Leader will take your group on a walk to meet characters who will tell you stories of Deerfield’s fascinating history and mysterious past. You will encounter historical storytellers waiting in doorways and […]