Events

6:30 p.m. at the MassMutual Center arena, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA. As a free parking option, graduates and their families are encouraged to park in the MGM parking garage. Street parking is also available surrounding the MassMutual Center.

Traces of a Jewish Artist: The Lost Life and Work of Rahel Szalit, with Kerry Wallach Join us for a free virtual talk on Thursday, May 30 @ 7:00 p.m. ET Register for "Traces of a Jewish Artist" Graphic artist, illustrator, painter, and cartoonist Rahel Szalit (1888–1942) was among the best-known Jewish women artists in […]

Take your classroom to new heights! May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 29, May 30, May 31, June 5, June 6, June 7, June 12, June 13, and June 14, 2024 Hours: 10:30am – 4:00pm Outdoor Classroom Days at Six Flags offer knowledge and fun in one sweet deal. Students will explore […]

Retail consumer show featuring art rubber stamps, card making, scrap booking and paper crafts. For more information, click here Friday: 10AM-5PM Saturday: 10AM-4PM Better Living Center ADMISSION: $8; Children Under 12, freeParking: $5 (collected by ESE Fairgrounds)

DISCOVER GREYLOCK HIKES, 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. For ages 8 and up. Hike with a Park Interpreter to explore exciting, hidden features of Mount Greylock. Hike may include exploring waterfalls, flora and fauna, and historic sites. Be prepared for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, a snack, bug spray and sunscreen. Meeting locations may vary. […]

Think of it as a combination alpine slide and roller coaster. The Thunderbolt takes riders up 1,580 feet of up-track through the forest before the cart disengages and gravity takes over. The 3,870 feet of downhill track are designed with swooping turns, banked corners, rolling drops, and 360° turns. Each cart is equipped with its […]

Mark your calendars for this year’s Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend on June 1 and 2! No license is required to fish any public lake, pond, reservoir, stream, or river in Massachusetts from 12 a.m. Saturday, June 1 until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Other than Free Fishing Weekend, you need a license to fish in fresh water if you […]

The Springfield Garden Club “Annual Plant Sale” at The Quadrangle, Springfield Museums A spring tradition and our major fundraiser for our scholarship fund, the Plant Sale offers a wide selection of perennials, annuals, trees, and shrubs from members’ gardens, and garden centers, plus a vintage garden boutique and sale of prime plants. With many experienced […]

FREE: experience dragon boating and rowing in this quick clinic. For ages 12 to 99 (spectators of all ages are welcome!). No reservation needed. First come, first served. All equipment including life jackets are provided. Free on-site parking. Coached instruction to get you safely introduced to rowing and dragon boating, including on-water experience, conditions permitting. […]

The 77th Commencement. 10:00 a.m. at the MassMutual Center arena, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA. As a free parking option, graduates and their families are encouraged to park in the MGM parking garage. Street parking is also available surrounding the MassMutual Center.

Join us for a celebration of love! We have activities for the whole family including live music from T.J. & The Peepers, free butterfly craft, rainbow raffles, games and more! We'll be marching from the South Courtyard to our flag poles and raising the Progressive Pride flag in celebration of Pride Month. We hope that […]

Once known as “the asparagus capital of the world,” western Massachusetts is still home to hundreds of working farms and many more locally-owned restaurants and breweries. Now in its 10th year, the NEPM Asparagus Festival returns to the Hadley Town Common on Saturday, June 1 to celebrate the region’s legacy of agriculture and community. The […]

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY SPECIAL EVENT WILBUR’S CLEARING HIKE, 11:00 a.m.—1:30 p.m. Ages 12 and up. Join us on the American Hiking Society's National Trails Day®, a celebration of America's magnificent trail system. 2.5 miles, strenuous. Appalachian Trail hike with scenic vista. Meet at Wilbur’s Clearing parking area on Notch Road in North Adams. NOTE: Pre-registration […]

Get ready to browse fresh, seasonal produce, artisanal crafts, and gourmet delights while enjoying live music and family-friendly activities. From ripe produce to handcrafted soaps, there's something for everyone to savor and enjoy. Every Friday, June 7th - September 27th 11 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tower Square Park, Downtown Springfield, MA  

Join us on Saturday, June 1st from 12-4pm at Drunken Rabbit Brewing in South Hadley for our 6th Annual Pets Rock. Enjoy an afternoon of live music, craft beer, awesome food, raffles, vendors, games, and more. Our friends from HydroDog will be on-site to give your four-legged friend a fresh wash and grooming.   EVENT […]

The annual Whip City Brewfest features unlimited beer tastings from local craft breweries, vendors, food trucks, live music, raffles, and more. All proceeds benefit Amelia Park Children's Museum, to help operate and maintain their facilities in Westfield and continue to bring fresh exhibits and programs to the young children of our community. TICKETS are available in […]

The parade will start at the Springfield Technical College campus at noon! Parade attendees will begin their journey through the city on the Springfield Technical Community College campus, walking down State Street, onto Main Street past the MassMutual Center all the way to Stearns Square for the parade’s block party. This family-friendly event is free […]