Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-5pm, and Columbus Day through October. Hayrides to the Corn Maze Pumpkin Picking Hayrides Free Mini Hay Maze, Pumpkin Decorating, Duck Races, Frog Flipping, Chicken Chucking. Scarecrow Workshops! Make Your Own Life Size Scarecrow We Provide All Materials $25. Weekends, 10am-5pm. Elsie's Creamery, Winner of Reader Raves 2019 Best Homemade Ice Cream Open Everyday in September. Weekends & Columbus Day in October.

September 21 through October 28 Harvest Happenings is back and bigger than ever at Sonny’s Place! Enjoy special attractions and activities along with a full menu of delicious seasonal food and drinks! Halloween music is in the air and sets the mood across the park. Play a round of Pumpkin Mini Golf and see the hundreds of hand carved (and lit at night) pumpkins around the course. Special Attractions Pumpkin Mini Golf– Enjoy our miniature golf course, with a twist!  While…

Looking for a unique, educational, FUN activity for your favorite toddler or preschooler this fall? Why not let them get up close and personal with a few of The Zoo's most interesting residents? Check out these education programs designed for children! First Encounters: First Encounters is an education program designed for children ages 3 and younger. First Encounters gives young children an opportunity to meet various animal ambassadors at The Zoo, including reptiles, small mammals and birds. Each half-hour First Encounters…

The series will include a diverse range of speakers, performers and events that are free and open to the public. The series, presented by STCC’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, is designed to engage students and enrich the campus-life experience. They will take place in the Scibelli Hall Theater at STCC. See schedule below ..... Lucy Thurber, Oct. 18, 11 a.m., (Ovations Series): Lucy Thurber grew up in rural western Massachusetts in a lower-income household. A gifted student, Thurber received a scholarship…

Springfield Technical Community College kicks off Mass STEM Week Drone demonstration: Dr. Charles Schweik from UMass Amherst will lead the drone demo. Monday, Oct. 22, noon-1:30 p.m., Building 17, Room 102. STEM talk by Dr. Trisha Andrew on wearable electronics: Sponsored by the STCC STEM Starter Academy. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Building 17, Room 102. #MySTEMStory: A networking workshop for women in STEM hosted by STCC and Berkshire, Greenfield and Holyoke Community Colleges. To attend event, register online:…

Large-scale printmaking is featured through Nov. 9 at the Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery. Curated by Sondra Peron, gallery coordinator and assistant professor of art and cultural programming at STCC, the exhibition includes large-scale woodblock prints from 21 artists who participated in BIG INK printmaking workshops held across the country over the past several years. BIG INK, based in New Hampshire and led by directors Lyell Castonguay and Carand Burnet, is an organized network of creative thinkers focused on promoting…

After two fantastic, sold out runs of the Sleepy Hollow Experience at Old Sturbridge Village last year, the legendary story returns September 26 - November 4. You won't want to miss this popular Halloween event. Old Sturbridge Village once again joins with producer/director Brian Clowdus to bring The Sleepy Hollow Experience to the Village. Recognized as one of the country’s top five Halloween plays by American Theatre Magazine, The Sleepy Hollow Experience is an immersive, outdoor theatrical experience that reimagines Washington Irving’s iconic 1820’s tale. At The Sleepy…

September 21 through October 28 Harvest Happenings is back and bigger than ever at Sonny’s Place! Enjoy special attractions and activities along with a full menu of delicious seasonal food and drinks! Halloween music is in the air and sets the mood across the park. Play a round of Pumpkin Mini Golf and see the hundreds of hand carved (and lit at night) pumpkins around the course. Special Attractions Pumpkin Mini Golf– Enjoy our miniature golf course, with a twist!  While…

Looking for a unique, educational, FUN activity for your favorite toddler or preschooler this fall? Why not let them get up close and personal with a few of The Zoo's most interesting residents? Check out these education programs designed for children! First Encounters: First Encounters is an education program designed for children ages 3 and younger. First Encounters gives young children an opportunity to meet various animal ambassadors at The Zoo, including reptiles, small mammals and birds. Each half-hour First Encounters…

The series will include a diverse range of speakers, performers and events that are free and open to the public. The series, presented by STCC’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, is designed to engage students and enrich the campus-life experience. They will take place in the Scibelli Hall Theater at STCC. See schedule below ..... Lucy Thurber, Oct. 18, 11 a.m., (Ovations Series): Lucy Thurber grew up in rural western Massachusetts in a lower-income household. A gifted student, Thurber received a scholarship…

Outside market opens May 1st and continues every Tuesday through October 30th, 12:30-6. Use Trafton Road entrance. Rain or shine! Use the Trafton Road Entrance From Sumner Ave. take right on Cliftwood to Dickinson St., take a right. First right is Trafton Road. Follow that to back entrance. From the Longmeadow end, take your first left after Temple Beth El. Follow that to back entrance. Click Here for Important Parking Information & Directions

Large-scale printmaking is featured through Nov. 9 at the Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery. Curated by Sondra Peron, gallery coordinator and assistant professor of art and cultural programming at STCC, the exhibition includes large-scale woodblock prints from 21 artists who participated in BIG INK printmaking workshops held across the country over the past several years. BIG INK, based in New Hampshire and led by directors Lyell Castonguay and Carand Burnet, is an organized network of creative thinkers focused on promoting…

Join Williamstown Theatre Festival for a theatre workshop! WTF Associate Artistic Director Laura Savia will lead the group as we explore two fundamentals of acting: character and action.  Through simple and fun group exercises, you can step inside the actor's process. No prior experience is required! Tuesday, October 23, 4:00-5:30pm The Harper Center 118 Church Street in Williamstown No need to RSVP In case of inclement weather, check here for updates. This workshop is a part of WTF's COMMUNITY WORKS program, a year-round community-engaged theatre program committed…

Sometimes you want to knit at your favorite bar, with the lights down low and the music on point. Join us for Knit Nites at the Northampton Brewery for drop-in knitting and a community that is welcoming and expert at getting you the knitting help you need. We’re meeting in the Sun Room every Tuesday, through November 20, from 5:30–8pm (or whenever we finish that last row). We’ll have gifts and giveaways, sneak peeks at new yarns and patterns, and teachers and staff who want…

Geeks Who Drink trivia pumps up the volume every Tuesday from 7pm-9pm! And don't forget about our great line up of musical acts every Wednesday 6:30pm-8:30pm and Sunday from 1pm-3pm.

After two fantastic, sold out runs of the Sleepy Hollow Experience at Old Sturbridge Village last year, the legendary story returns September 26 - November 4. You won't want to miss this popular Halloween event. Old Sturbridge Village once again joins with producer/director Brian Clowdus to bring The Sleepy Hollow Experience to the Village. Recognized as one of the country’s top five Halloween plays by American Theatre Magazine, The Sleepy Hollow Experience is an immersive, outdoor theatrical experience that reimagines Washington Irving’s iconic 1820’s tale. At The Sleepy…

The band will play Gateway City Arts on Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. Guided by Voices is an indie-rock band out of Dayton, Ohio that has had an ever-changing lineup to support the vision of founder and principal songwriter Robert Pollard.

September 21 through October 28 Harvest Happenings is back and bigger than ever at Sonny’s Place! Enjoy special attractions and activities along with a full menu of delicious seasonal food and drinks! Halloween music is in the air and sets the mood across the park. Play a round of Pumpkin Mini Golf and see the hundreds of hand carved (and lit at night) pumpkins around the course. Special Attractions Pumpkin Mini Golf– Enjoy our miniature golf course, with a twist!  While…

Screening of film "Travis: A Soldier's Story" "Travis: A Soldier's Story" is shown as part of the STCC Stands Social Justice Film & Discussion series. Wednesday, October 24, 10:10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (two showings) And on Thursday, October 25, 11 am Speaker SSG Travis Mills, U.S. Army Travis Mills is a veteran who lost ports of both arms and legs from an IED while on active duty in Afghanistan. His New York Times bestselling memoir "Tough as They Come" is on sale in bookstores.…

The series will include a diverse range of speakers, performers and events that are free and open to the public. The series, presented by STCC’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, is designed to engage students and enrich the campus-life experience. They will take place in the Scibelli Hall Theater at STCC. See schedule below ..... Lucy Thurber, Oct. 18, 11 a.m., (Ovations Series): Lucy Thurber grew up in rural western Massachusetts in a lower-income household. A gifted student, Thurber received a scholarship…

Looking for a friendly place to find fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts and healthy food for lunch? Stop by the Farmers’ Market at Springfield Technical Community College. The market will be open for business each Wednesday from Sept. 5 through Nov. 14. between Buildings 2 and 13. Vendors will offer their goods for sale between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Farmers’ Market at STCC, a collaboration between the college and community organizations, offers fruits and vegetables that come…

Springfield Technical Community College kicks off Mass STEM Week Drone demonstration: Dr. Charles Schweik from UMass Amherst will lead the drone demo. Monday, Oct. 22, noon-1:30 p.m., Building 17, Room 102. STEM talk by Dr. Trisha Andrew on wearable electronics: Sponsored by the STCC STEM Starter Academy. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Building 17, Room 102. #MySTEMStory: A networking workshop for women in STEM hosted by STCC and Berkshire, Greenfield and Holyoke Community Colleges. To attend event, register online:…

Large-scale printmaking is featured through Nov. 9 at the Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery. Curated by Sondra Peron, gallery coordinator and assistant professor of art and cultural programming at STCC, the exhibition includes large-scale woodblock prints from 21 artists who participated in BIG INK printmaking workshops held across the country over the past several years. BIG INK, based in New Hampshire and led by directors Lyell Castonguay and Carand Burnet, is an organized network of creative thinkers focused on promoting…

The four community colleges in Western Massachusetts are spearheading a regional effort to connect female community college students with professional women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Registration is now open for the event, which is scheduled for Oct. 24, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., at the UMass Center at Springfield. The event is free except for a $5 parking fee at the Tower Square garage. The Society of Women Engineers affiliate at Springfield Technical Community College and the STEM Starter…

The 17th annual Polish Film Festival will take place at the Alumnae Library Theater at Elms College featuring five dramatic films. This year Poland is commemorating the 100th anniversary of Poland's independence after 150 years of being partitioned by Prussia, Russia and Austria. The films will be shown at 7 p.m. at the college, and are free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Oct. 3 -- "Smierc Prezydenta" ("Death of a President," 1977) A drama directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz,…

After two fantastic, sold out runs of the Sleepy Hollow Experience at Old Sturbridge Village last year, the legendary story returns September 26 - November 4. You won't want to miss this popular Halloween event. Old Sturbridge Village once again joins with producer/director Brian Clowdus to bring The Sleepy Hollow Experience to the Village. Recognized as one of the country’s top five Halloween plays by American Theatre Magazine, The Sleepy Hollow Experience is an immersive, outdoor theatrical experience that reimagines Washington Irving’s iconic 1820’s tale. At The Sleepy…

September 21 through October 28 Harvest Happenings is back and bigger than ever at Sonny’s Place! Enjoy special attractions and activities along with a full menu of delicious seasonal food and drinks! Halloween music is in the air and sets the mood across the park. Play a round of Pumpkin Mini Golf and see the hundreds of hand carved (and lit at night) pumpkins around the course. Special Attractions Pumpkin Mini Golf– Enjoy our miniature golf course, with a twist!  While…

Laura Prescott, president and founder of Sister Witness International, and a Smith College graduate, is the keynote presenter for "Through Her Eyes" 14th Annual Girls Conference, Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The conference, which is open to the public, is designated for a variety of professionals, including social service providers and community leaders, who work with at-risk girls and women. It is presented annually by the by the Center for Human Development in partnership with Cambridge College. This…

Hours: 7am-6pm Admission: Free AKC Dog Show

Open horse show featuring many breeds of horses, 2 medal finals, Halloween themed decorations and costume contest. HOURS: 9am-9pm ADMISSION: Free LOCATION: Coliseum

The series will include a diverse range of speakers, performers and events that are free and open to the public. The series, presented by STCC’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, is designed to engage students and enrich the campus-life experience. They will take place in the Scibelli Hall Theater at STCC. See schedule below ..... Lucy Thurber, Oct. 18, 11 a.m., (Ovations Series): Lucy Thurber grew up in rural western Massachusetts in a lower-income household. A gifted student, Thurber received a scholarship…

The popular Museums à la Carte lectures take place Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Admission is $4 ($2 for members of the Springfield Museums); visitors are invited to bring a bag lunch (cookies and coffee are provided). For more information about Museums à la Carte, call 413-263-6800, ext. 488. This month’s lectures include:  * Continuing Conversations, docent-led gallery tour, follows lecture. Oct 11*: Alternative Facts about the Past: Fraud, Folly and Forgery in Archaeology…

Large-scale printmaking is featured through Nov. 9 at the Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery. Curated by Sondra Peron, gallery coordinator and assistant professor of art and cultural programming at STCC, the exhibition includes large-scale woodblock prints from 21 artists who participated in BIG INK printmaking workshops held across the country over the past several years. BIG INK, based in New Hampshire and led by directors Lyell Castonguay and Carand Burnet, is an organized network of creative thinkers focused on promoting…

Norman Rockwell Museum will present a walking history tour of Stockbridge Cemetery on Thursday, October 25, starting at 5 p.m. The Museum’s Curator of Education Tom Daly will lead the tour, which looks at the burial sites of such luminaries as Norman Rockwell, Elizabeth Freeman, the Sedgwick Family, and other notable town residents. A cider and donut reception will precede the tour on the lawn adjacent to the bell tower parking area at the Old Town Hall. $5, members and…

Travel through Spain - wines of Spain Thursday, October 25th - 6:00-8:00 $10.00 per person - Sit Down Educational Seminar Payable in advance here or at the door. Tastings Have you ever been interested in trying wines from around the world but don’t want to travel to do it? Or, how about ice-cold craft brews, handcrafted artisan cheese and other delectable goodies? Or, even wanted to WOW! Your guests with cocktails mixed like a seasoned pro? Look no farther than Table & Vine!…

Author James Glickman will discuss and read excerpts from his latest novel, Crossing Point. Based closely on the known historical record, Crossing Point brings to life the American Revolution in all of its fascinating detail. When the Revolutionary War begins, Guy Watson is a slave to the Hazzard family in Rhode Island, but he is soon engaged in service for the American army by Samuel Ward, head of one New England’s most prominent families. Torn about leaving his beloved June and the other slaves…

Halloween is almost here and what better way to get into the spooky spirit then to carve pumpkins with your favorite brewery! Join us on October 25th from 6-8:30pm and express your creative side through the fine art of pumpkin carving over a couple pints. Your $25.00 tickets gets you a pumpkin, all the tools needed to carve, and pint of beer! And since it wouldn't be a pumpkin carving party without a little competition, a panel of expert pumpkin…

Ex-neo-Nazi John Daly, who fled to Israel after his own gang tried to murder him upon discovering that he is Jewish, receives an e-mail from someone in his long forgotten past. Kevin Connell, a fellow ex-skinhead, who is on a mission to change his own life and make amends, has invited John to join him at an Eastern European concentration camp in Prague. It is Kevin's hope that by seeing the effects of what they practiced and preached they will…

After two fantastic, sold out runs of the Sleepy Hollow Experience at Old Sturbridge Village last year, the legendary story returns September 26 - November 4. You won't want to miss this popular Halloween event. Old Sturbridge Village once again joins with producer/director Brian Clowdus to bring The Sleepy Hollow Experience to the Village. Recognized as one of the country’s top five Halloween plays by American Theatre Magazine, The Sleepy Hollow Experience is an immersive, outdoor theatrical experience that reimagines Washington Irving’s iconic 1820’s tale. At The Sleepy…

September 21 through October 28 Harvest Happenings is back and bigger than ever at Sonny’s Place! Enjoy special attractions and activities along with a full menu of delicious seasonal food and drinks! Halloween music is in the air and sets the mood across the park. Play a round of Pumpkin Mini Golf and see the hundreds of hand carved (and lit at night) pumpkins around the course. Special Attractions Pumpkin Mini Golf– Enjoy our miniature golf course, with a twist!  While…

Open horse show featuring many breeds of horses, 2 medal finals, Halloween themed decorations and costume contest. HOURS: 9am-9pm ADMISSION: Free LOCATION: Coliseum

Pumpkin Patch is a family fun filled adventure where you ride on a trolley car out to the pumpkin patch and everyone can pick out a FREE pumpkin. Additionally when you return back to the museum you can decorate the pumpkins, get your face painted (available 11am-3pm), play in the corn box, enjoy the outside play area and the entire museum. Don't forget you can take as many trolley rides as you would like. Weekends in October, plus Columbus Day.…

Fright Fest, presented by SNICKERS®, is back for select days September 22-October 28 at Six Flags New England. It's a spooky time of year as zombies and ghouls take over the park. This year’s Fright Fest lineup is scarier than ever before with two NEW haunt attractions. The ALL-NEW Slaughter Hollow and Terror Tales in the Wicked Woods promise to deliver spine-chilling scares that can only be experienced at Six Flags New England. From the moment guests enter the park, they are transported back…

Large-scale printmaking is featured through Nov. 9 at the Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery. Curated by Sondra Peron, gallery coordinator and assistant professor of art and cultural programming at STCC, the exhibition includes large-scale woodblock prints from 21 artists who participated in BIG INK printmaking workshops held across the country over the past several years. BIG INK, based in New Hampshire and led by directors Lyell Castonguay and Carand Burnet, is an organized network of creative thinkers focused on promoting…

Friday’s and Saturday’s in October. The Monster Mash Adult Haunted Hayride opens at 7:00 p.m. and continues until the last rider runs screaming. Admission Info Schedule & Admission MUNCHKIN MASH $5.00 ages 2 and up MONSTER MASH HAUNTED HAYRIDE, MASSACRE MANOR & THE D.O.N.G.R.F $25.00 per person over 52″ $15.00 per person under 52″ We accept Cash, Master Card and Visa No Refunds Dates & Hours of Operation We are open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday through October. The Munchkin…