Enjoy a day time excursion or a beautiful sunset on the Connecticut River. Regular runs occur until Columbus day. With air conditioning and heating, we are prepared to cruise in various weather conditions and keep it comfortable and fun. Go for one of our signature guided river tours, or book your private party with our satellite stereo, […]
The Monroe Bridge trip is full of big waves and fast whitewater rafting action! The fun starts right below the Monroe Bridge dam in northwestern Massachusetts with Class II warm-up rapids and then leads to a stretch of bigger Class III drops such as “Devil’s Odds” and “Landslide”. Along the way our expert white water […]
The Carle’s picture-book exhibitions showcase a variety of artists, themes, and styles. Our three galleries host six original shows a year, so there is always something new to see! Artful Collaboration: Eric Carle & Ann Beneduce September 7, 2024 - March 9, 2025 West Gallery A shared love of art and books. Recent Acquisition: Jerry Pinkney's The Lion […]
What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine June 8, 2024 through October 27, 2024 This exhibition explores the unforgettable art and satire of MAD, from its beginnings in 1952 as a popular humor comic book to its emergence as a beloved magazine that spoke truth to power and attracted generations of devoted readers through the […]
Wistariahurst Museum is excited to announce the return of our popular outdoor display, Faces on the Fenceline. This outdoor, walking exhibit in the front of the museum features people from our Black Holyoke Project and throughout the Commonwealth. Visitors can use QR Codes provided with each portrait to delve deeper into the impactful stories of […]
The leaves are changing, don't wait till down. Book now! With three different zip line canopy tours featuring some of North America’s longest zip lines, Berkshire East Canopy Tours is New England’s largest zip line destination. Whether you are getting a taste of zipping on our Base Area Tour or seeking an adrenaline rush on […]
Innkeeper’s Fall Cocktail Hour Special $7 Menu- Every Day in September & October 4-6pm Fried Brussel Sprouts GF maple chipotle aioli James Wells Wings GF choice of seasonal dry rub, sweet chili ,BBQ or buffalo sauce Truffle Fries GF house cut Belgain fries, tossed in white truffle oil, parmesan cheese & fresh herbs Maine Mussels […]
Bring your friends and family for a picture perfect day. A favorite time of year in the Berkshires for leaf peeping! Walk the trails; dine on the terrace; and savor the art, stories, and memories. Enjoy walking trails, scenic views, and sculptures, and that's just outside! On the Museum’s scenic 36-acre site, enjoy a walk […]
Soar with Zoar Outdoor through the trees. Our three-hour canopy tour consists of 11 ziplines, 2 sky bridges and 3 rappels that whisk you through a breathtakingly scenic landscape high above the Deerfield River Valley in the northern Berkshires. All zip lines are not the same; our course is a genuine canopy tour built directly […]
Our Zoar Gap trip is the longest commercial white water rafting trip in Massachusetts. The trip begins at Fife Brook Dam in Florida, Massachusetts and spans 10 miles of water adventure, concluding at our private take-out in Charlemont. Rapids such as Hurricane Hole, Freight Train, and Pinball allow crews to hone their skills in preparation […]
Unforgettable Fall Favorites! Made fresh! Local honeycrisp apples from nearby Clarkdale Fruit Farms — First, the apples are dipped in caramel, then they are coated in our creamy milk chocolate. To finish, the apples are topped with autumn candy sprinkles, real chocolate sprinkles, sea salt, or our chocolate drizzle with colorful fall designs. They make […]
August 31, 2024 - 9 AM - February 23, 2025 - 4 PM In Pursuit of the Picturesque: The Art of James Wells Champney Image: James Wells Champney, Young Woman in Red, ca. 1890, pastel (63.366). Through an array of paintings, pastels, photographs, and material culture, In Pursuit of the Picturesque takes a fresh perspective on […]
Experience handling and flying of a trained Harris' Hawk while learning about the special adaptations of raptors and the need for their conservation. Each activity is always unpredictable and exciting, especially the incomparable thrill of a raptor returning to your glove. Weekend sessions for October dates are now available - sign up here... Cost per […]
Have you started thinking about it yet - it's not too early..... Stop in and shop or order on-line. Jack-O-Lantern Pop $3.50 Select options Milk Chocolate Skeleton Pop $2.25 Add to cart Witch Pop $2.25 Select options Milk Chocolate Ghosts in Acetate Box $7.99 Add to cart Celebrating Our 70th Anniversary!
This beautiful rafting trip through mild whitewater (Class I & II with one Class III) is the perfect outing for families, friends, groups and youth organizations. Rafting time is approximately 2.5 hours with a hearty meal included after rafting. Meals are served dry and warm at Crab Apple’s riverside base camp. Our Fife Brook trip […]
Experience Class IV rafting excitement close to home on the Deerfield River’s most exciting section, the Monroe Bridge Dryway. Combining the rush of advanced whitewater, the beauty of the northern Berkshires and the camaraderie of a paddling adventure, a Dryway rafting trip will be the highlight of your summer. From Factory Rapid past Dunbar Brook, […]
Join history and reading enthusiasts at Wistariahurst Museum on Tuesday evenings in October to read and discuss a different perspective of the beginning of the American story in Linda Coombs Colonization and the Wampanoag Story. As a way to expand our historical knowledge of Indigenous culture, we will investigate a more inclusive narrative as we […]
October 11 • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm In this spellbinding and entertaining memoir Regina and Ryan Cohn, trendsetters and tastemakers, have reinvented what the artifact collectors market looks like. Together, they are the founders of Oddities Flea Market, artfully curating a selection of the best artists and collectors at several events across the U.S. throughout the […]
Enjoy a relaxing hour-and-a-half interpretive cruise on the Connecticut River! The 2024 Heritage Riverboat operating schedule is from July until Indigenous Peoples Day on October 14th, Wednesday through Sunday with departure times at 11:00 AM, 1:15 PM, and 3:00 PM. Cruises depart from our Riverview picnic area dock at 100 Ferry Road in Northfield, MA. […]
The Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery in North Amherst, MA is proud to support this year’s Hike for Hunger, an event organized by the Amherst Survival Center to raise funds and awareness to combat food insecurity in our community. The Hike for Hunger is an annual tradition that brings people together to […]
Short Attention Span Literary Club Free Once per month, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in, no commitment required! This month’s story is “Two Kinds,” by Amy Tan. You can find the story here. The club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. […]
Come see the team before the season starts. Thunderbirds vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK
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 […]
It's back! Beer tasting on the Quadrangle Green The Springfield Museums welcomes all things fall with Oktoberfest on Thursday, October 3, from 5-8 pm. This annual beer tasting features local craft breweries and home brewers on the Quadrangle Green (rain location: Wood Museum of Springfield History). Tickets are $15 for Museum Members and $25 for nonmembers, with […]
Come for the tunes and relax with some food! October 3 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC by the Eli Elkus on the PATIO – October 3rd JOIN US for a night of music from Eli Elkus - Musical Storyteller and Folk Singer! Enjoy dinner and a cocktail under the canopy, and some fun to […]
The Monster Mash Haunted Hayride, Massacre Manor and The D.O.N.G.R.F open at 7:00 pm and continues until the last rider runs screaming! There is inherit risk in attending Fear on the Farm at McCray’s Farm. Actors do jump out to startle and scare you. Attendees voluntarily assume all risks associated with attending Fear on the […]
Run away and join the circus at Mike’s Maze this fall! The circus is coming to Mike’s Maze in Sunderland! We’ve transformed a cornfield along the banks of the Connecticut River into an 8-acre circus-themed corn-ival! Come experience what Wired Magazine called “the most elaborate corn maze in America!”— a unique fall attraction that’s guaranteed […]
Step aboard the "Curse of the Rails," where haunting echoes of the past and horrifying tales await you on an unforgettable haunted trolley ride! Guided by Deadalus Extreme Paranormal Investigations, you'll journey through haunted landscapes and come face to face with entities that roamed these very rails. With each twist and turn, you'll encounter ghostly apparitions […]
An Enchanting Halloween Experience that Will Haunt Your Memories! As twilight descends upon Old Sturbridge Village, the veil between the living and the spectral world thins… Phantoms by Firelight returns for 12 nights of spine-tingling thrills and ghostly delights. This year’s event promises to be the most haunting yet, with new and mesmerizing performances that […]
Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Indigenous Foods, The Three Sisters, and the Fall Harvest Oct. 4, 5 ,11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 25, 26 from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Hall Tavern Come visit our open-hearth cooks as they prepare “traditional” New England dishes made with Indigenous ingredients such as corn, beans, and squash.
Don’t miss your chance for a photo with the official 2024 Larry O’Brien Trophy, only at the Hall this week! Friday from 10am - 6pm and Saturday 10am - 4pm. About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame […]
Join The Center Dance Studio for creative movement and narrative dance inspired by Patricia Intriago’s Dot. Kids will love this interactive class that honors the reader, and storyteller, in all of us. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! Recommended for children ages 2-6. Caregiver participation welcome.
Join us for TWO NIGHTS of our epic Oktoberfest celebration! The festivities kick off on October 4th with the Berkshire Mountain Wanderers, followed by our annual tapping of the keg! The party keeps rolling down Fort Street all night long with the most authentic German beers, brats, burgers & MORE. The White Hut Food Truck […]
4th Annual Harper's Haven Halloween Event Free Community Event - Weather Permitting Pizza, Cookies and Goodie Bags while supplies last! Music by DJ Brian Nicks Glitter Tattoos by DazzleDay Take pictures with Spiderman & Cinderella Visit with the Holyoke Fire Department Arts & Crafts Table Friday, October 4, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Community Field
Yankee Candle Village is the place to be for Fall! Every weekend throughout September and October, we will be celebrating the change of season at our Fall Fun Weekend Events! Join us for Paint-a-Pumpkin with Santa, games, scavenger hunts and more! Additional attractions and other activities happening on special themed weekends including Tom Ricardi and […]
Pumpkin Patch is a family fun filled adventure where you ride on a trolley car out to the pumpkin patch field and each child can pick out a FREE sugar-sized Pumpkin. Additionally, when you return back to the museum campus you can decorate the pumpkins, play in the corn box, enjoy the outside play area, […]
Join us on weekends in September and October for fun-filled autumn days on the farm. Pick out a pumpkin, take a scenic tractor-pulled wagon ride, or just enjoy some of our fresh, homemade cider donuts! PUMPKINS AND SEASONAL PRODUCE We offer a wide selection of pumpkins, squash, and other seasonal produce in our produce stand […]
The Great River Challenge (GRC) Off-Road Triathlon is a non-traditional race, consisting of paddle, run and bike legs. Held at the Northfield Mountain Recreation Center with its mountain trails and Connecticut River access, this event supports health and wellness and the signature programs of the Northfield Kiwanis Foundation for area children and families. Growing each year, […]
The Springfield Museums proudly presents two exhibitions that explore the inspiration and connection between glass artists Louis Comfort Tiffany and Josh Simpson. Tiffany’s Gardens in Glass and Gilded Echoes: The Tiffany Influence in Josh Simpson’s Glasswork are both on view at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Gilded Echoes: The Tiffany Influence in Josh […]
Explore fall in the gorgeous rural Hilltowns of Western Mass and meet artists where they live and work. Twelve studios to visit with 25 local artists of national renown. Enjoy art demonstrations, performances and local food and drink. It’s a perfect leafy drive just 30 minutes from the Pioneer Valley or the Berkshires. Maps available […]
FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT. Saturdays & Sundays on…Sept. 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29, Oct. 5 & 6 The public is invited to participate in these family-oriented, interpretive walks, offered […]
Join us Saturdays & Sundays for a spectacular celebration at Six Flags New England as we bring the spirit of Munich to you! Immerse yourself in the heart of Bavaria without leaving the park at our spectacular Oktoberfest celebration! Six Flags New England transforms into a festive Bavarian setting, inviting you to experience the authentic […]
Creating with Colors History Workshop 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 21, 22, 28, 29; Oct. 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 26, 27; and Nov. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 Create and take home your own vibrant Deerfield landscape using pastels just like Deerfield artist James Wells Champney, who produced scenic views of Deerfield […]
A day time experience filled with family fun! Family Friendly Rides Explore all your family favorite coasters and park rides together in the daylight. Trick or Treat Trail Enjoy the family-friendly classic adventure of trick-or-treat around the park! Boo Fest Activities 4 O’Clock Rock Location: Main St Gazebo Don’t miss your chance to see your […]
Get ready for the best Halloween event of the season, featuring family-friendly thrills by day and the scariest frights by night! Presented by SNICKERS ® The Scare Capital of New England will be bringing more fright and delight than ever before with over ten new experiences for ghouls of all ages. Haunted Mazes Are you […]
The Zoo in Forest Park is no longer open on weekdays, but will remain open on weekends from 10-4 through the end of the season. We will be open on Monday, October 14 for the holiday. Come say hello before we close for the season! Weekends: 10:00am to 4:00pm Weather Permitting ADMISSIONS Adults: $13.00 Seniors (Age […]
Ready for an adventure? Experience these Berkshire East unforgettable fall outdoor adventures including..... Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster: 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. Adventure Park: The Aerial Adventure Park is a unique and exciting […]
Join us for 3 weekends of fall fun! Enjoy new beer releases, German-inspired food, and soak up the last of the beautiful outdoor weather ALL WEEKEND ACTIVITIES: • Beer Floats Saturday and Sunday only Don't miss out on our festive beer floats being served the next 3 weekends: CreamSicle: Vanilla Ice Cream + Sicle Sour Ale […]
October Fall Fun Workshops! Outside In The Garden Center Saturdays & Sundays 11AM – 4PM. Scarecrow Making Workshop Make Your Own Scarecrow! We Provide All The Materials "Make It Here" or Buy A Kit To Make At Home Pumpkin Decorating Workshop We Provide The Pumpkins & Decorations "Make It Here" or Buy A Kit To […]
Join us on Saturday & Sunday, 10/5-6 for Kringle's Annual Fall Festival & Market. This year is our biggest market! Shop for fall & also for gifts to kick off your holiday shopping! Rain or Shine: Oct. 5, 11am to 5pm Oct. 6, 11am to 4pm Regular Store Hours Hours: Open 11am to 7pm, Thursday […]
Enjoy a beautifully scenic chairlift ride to the summit of Berkshire East Mountain Resort. Chairlift rides are open on days that the Thunder Mountain Bike Park is operating and the lift is spinning. The last Scenic Chairlift Ride will be offered 45 minutes prior to park closure to provide ample time to take in the […]
Jon Stetson: Psychic Mind-Blowing Comedy Show with America's Master Mentalist JON STETSON: AMERICA’S MASTER MENTALIST TICKETS
Join us on Saturday, October 5th from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. for an autumn photography hike with Northfield Mountain Recreation Specialist, Program Coordinator, and Photographer, Beth Mason-Pelton for a relaxing photography hike on the Barton Cove Nature Trail in Gill, MA. All levels are welcome. Rain cancels. Beth is a professional photographer and teaches photography […]
Educator Workshop During this educator workshop, K-12 teachers will spend time in the special exhibition, Pictures at Play: Metafiction in Art, looking closely at how the displayed images make use of some key metafictive storytelling devices. Metafiction fundamentally means stories about stories, fiction about fiction. In picturebook images, it can also mean pictures about pictures. We’ll explore […]
This will be a sensory-friendly cruise designed to create a welcoming and comfortable experience for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning, or cognitive disabilities. Modifications may include unamplified narration and alternative or shortened routes. Sensory kits including headphones, sunglasses, water timers, and sensory ‘fidget toys’ will be available to borrow. Enjoy a […]
Starting at Provisions in Northampton, we visit Berkshire Brewing Company in South Deerfield, which caters to all tastes with its diverse beer styles. Next, we explore Element Brewing Company in Millers Falls, where art meets science in both beer and spirits. Our countryside journey finishes at the impressive Brewery at Four Star Farm in Northfield, […]
The festival will take place on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at the town field in historic Conway center. Festivalgoers can enjoy exhibits, activities and demonstrations including live music, a craft fair, weaving, food vendors and local products. There will be free activities for children. Admission, parking and almost all festival […]
Historic Trade Demonstration: Blacksmithing with Rick Martin and Friends Blacksmithing with Rick Martin and Friends October 6, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Stebbins Lawn Join us for blacksmithing with Rick Martin and friends. Included in general admission. Historic Trade Demonstration: Tailoring with Henry Cooke Tailoring with Henry Cooke October 6, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Hall Tavern Join us […]
The 5k race and 1-mile walk will be starting at 11:00AM. Ashley Reservoir 250 Whitney Ave Holyoke, MA 01040 Sign up in advance for the walk or run for $25 On race day, registration will be $30 Registration includes: bib, long sleeve wicking shirt, post race cookout The William J. Boyle Scholarship is awarded to […]
FODfest (Friends of Danny Festival) is our flagship concert and the event from which Music in Common was born. FODfest honors the life of slain Wall St. Journal reporter, Daniel Pearl, and features local, regional, and national musicians in a unique format that is part concert, part song swap, and part jam session. FODfest is […]
WHERE YOUNG MINDS MAKE BIG DISCOVERIES Embark on a pint-sized adventure with your little ones at the Connecticut Science Center’s Toddler Tuesday. On select Tuesdays, the Science Center transforms into a magical playland tailored just for our youngest explorers, ages 6 and under. In a relaxed, crowd-controlled environment, toddlers can dive into a world of […]
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
Lunch and Learn – Authors and Entrepreneurs: Black Self-Publishers in New England Virtual Presentation! Bryan Sinche, Professor of English and department chair at the University of Hartford, is the author of the new book Published by the Author: Self-Publication in Nineteenth-Century African American Literature. The book focuses on 19th century writers who used self-publication to bypass white […]
White Lion Presents Basketball Hall of Fame Week - A week full of exciting events. Special thanks to New Valley Bank & Trust, I Found Light Against All Odds, 6 Brick's LLC, Dazed Cannabis and so many others. We are Community Committed! Wednesday 10/9: Rec Mc aka DJ Rec will spin from 7pm to 10pm […]
Join us for Home School Day on Wednesday, October 9. This month, we will be focusing on crafts and activities related to the election of 1840, when William Henry Harrison and Martin Van Buren campaigned for the country’s highest office. In what has been called the first modern election, image was everything for the Whig […]
This will be a sensory-friendly cruise designed to create a welcoming and comfortable experience for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning, or cognitive disabilities. Modifications may include unamplified narration and alternative or shortened routes. Sensory kits including headphones, sunglasses, water timers, and sensory ‘fidget toys’ will be available to borrow. Enjoy a […]
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 […]
This tour tips off in the home of the Basketball Hall of Fame with a visit to Loophole Brewing in Springfield. We then fast-break to Ludlow’s legendary mills, taking a tasty time-out at Sole Syndicate Brewing Co. The final buzzer sounds with a slam dunk at nearby Rustic Brewing Company. Hops in Hoop City Rates […]
We have an exciting weekend of music at the Commonwealth. Come on down and dance! Thursday, October 10th - Throwback Thursday DJ Prince Friday, October 11th Avenue Groove Saturday, October 12th DJ MadMaxx Thursday, October 17th - Throwback Thursday DJ AntDowe Friday, October 18th Murphy's Law Saturday, October 19th DJ Meechie Thursday, October 24th - […]
Come for the tunes and relax with some food! October 10 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Live Swing Music by the New England Quintets on the PATIO- October 10th JOIN US for authentic Swing Music performed by the New England Quintets! Enjoy a cocktail or dinner under the canopy for some fun to kick off your […]
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.
The Monster Mash Haunted Hayride, Massacre Manor and The D.O.N.G.R.F open at 7:00 pm and continues until the last rider runs screaming! There is inherit risk in attending Fear on the Farm at McCray’s Farm. Actors do jump out to startle and scare you. Attendees voluntarily assume all risks associated with attending Fear on the […]
Celebrate the vintage vibe in Greenfield! Sidewalk Sales, Vintage Car Show, Demos, Vendors, Dancing, Walking Tours, Farmers Market, Trolley Rides, Flea Market, Fire Dept. BBQ, Vintage Tractor Parade... and more! Events at Court Square and throughout downtown.
Come play and learn with Amelia Park Children's Museum where we inspire imagination! Looking for something to do with your kids over the next few weeks? This month's theme is "Haunted Houses"! Open Columbus Day from 9am - 4pm Mondays: Build It Thursdays: I Heart Art Fridays: STEM Workshop Daily programs happen twice a day […]