Open + Shut: Celebrating the Art of Endpapers Endpapers are the unsung glory of contemporary children’s publishing. Once a purely functional form—sturdy pages glued to the inside of a book’s cardboard…

5 Ways to get outside this fall Ready for some fall fun? Whether it's hawk watching, fishing in one of the Commonwealth's many beautiful waterbodies, or chasing vibrant foliage, these…

  Michel Kameni: Portraits of an Independent Africa August 29, 2025–January 4, 2026 This exhibition features portraits by the Cameroonian studio photographer Michel Kameni (c.1935–2020) made at Studio KM in…

Twin State American Saddlebred Association Octoberfest Horse Show The Twin State American Saddlebred Association serves both the needs and interests of Saddlebred Horse owners, breeders, trainers, and riders alike from…

CiderDays 2025 is Oct 31st, November 1st & 2nd! We will be celebrating all things cider, apples and orchards at local venues with special workshops, tasting and offerings. CiderDays is…

Fall Writing Workshop with Olivia Piper Welcome Fall: Nature Writing for the Changing Seasons The workshop will begin with a slow nature walk around nearby Puffer's Pond, inviting each of…

HONOR THE PAST, CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT Join us as we celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Connecticut Science Center. Experience our community ofrenda installation, a colorful and meaningful tribute…

More than just yarn! Don't miss The Fiber Festival of New England. Are "ewe" ready? Come see the annual Fiber Festival in the Mallary Complex at Eastern States Exposition. There…

Order Fresh All-Natural Thanksgiving Turkeys Turkey Orders Must By In By November 9th Bob's Turkey Farm "Broad Breasted White Turkeys" From Lancaster, MA   Bell & Evans "Excellent Turkeys" From Pennsylvania Pre-Order…

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…

Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Hot Chocolate Date: November 1, 8, 9 Time: 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Location: Hall Tavern Kitchen Our hearth cooks will be whipping up hot chocolate like they…

Astronaut Adventures: A Virtual Conversation with Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise Don’t miss your chance to hear from one of of America’s greatest living astronauts and relive one of the…

Historic Trade Demonstration: Dressmaking with Linda Oakley and Shoemaking with Peter Oakley Join us for dressmaking with Linda Oakley and shoemaking with Peter Oakley. Historic Trade Demonstration: Redware Pottery with…

Stop by Bullard Tavern on select dates from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for "Tavern Day," complete with games, music, sharing the news of the day (1838), and other social…

Sculpt, sip, and shop! Join us Nov 1 for a fun workout, craft beer, local vendors, raffles & giveaways.  Sculpt workout to kick off your weekend Enjoy a craft beer after…

A Peddler’s Pack of Eerie Tales with Dennis Picard Prepare for a journey into New England’s hidden histories. Dennis Picard has pored through everyday records, revealing extraordinary tales of witches,…

We've rounded up local artists to showcase their original songs for this free event! Host: John Prout Grab a beer and a bite and be amazed by their artistry! BE…

3D Movie Screening: Westermann—Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea is a 3D documentary…

The Blaney Brothers play live Irish music at the ICC on Saturday, November 1 from 6–9 pm. If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to…

The Romantics. with Rabble Rouser Saturday, November 1, 2025 7:00 PM  10:00 PM The day after Halloween come in costume. Dance the night away to your favorite new wave and alt-rock classics. Free…

Skull & Roses LIVE Join us for an evening of live Grateful Dead tunes with Boston-based band, Skull & Roses! The band will be joined by very special guests Jack…