Downtown Amherst

The 5k Fall Foliage And Cider Run is a community celebration of Amherst A Better Chance, a residential high school program that prepares academically talented young men of color from educationally underserved school districts for college and future leadership roles. Run or walk to support Amherst A Better Chance and enjoy a cup of cider…

The 5th Annual Bandtoberfest returns to the Amherst Common on Sunday, September 21, 2025, 2:00–5:00 PM. Enjoy an evening of live music on the Town Common featuring local bands, food, and a festive fall atmosphere. The event features: Live music by UMass Wind Ensembles (marches, polkas, film scores) Local beverages from Abandoned Building Brewery, Black Birch Vineyard, and Carr’s Ciderhouse Food trucks and…

The Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) is thrilled to announce the 12th Annual Block Party, set to take place on Thursday, September 18th, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on North Pleasant Street in Downtown Amherst. This beloved community event promises an evening of fun, entertainment, and celebration of all things Amherst. The Annual Block…

Celebrate love, identity, and community at Amherst Pride on Sunday, June 22! The event kicks off with a parade at 12 PM starting from Amherst Regional High School and traveling through downtown, followed by a rally and celebration from 1–3 PM at the Amherst Town Common. All are welcome to join in this vibrant, inclusive…

Amherst Restaurant Week is a community-wide dining celebration happening June 8–12, 2025 in the heart of Downtown Amherst. Amherst Restaurant Week will begin with an outdoor kick-off event in the Town Common on Sunday, June 8, from 4:30-6 p.m. True to the spirit of the original Taste of Amherst, the free event will include tastings…

Drums, smudging and traditional dancers are some of the sights and sounds to be experienced Memorial Day weekend at the 5th annual Odenong Powwow. The 5th Annual Odenong Powwow will be held on May 24 & 25, 2025 at the Amherst-Pelham Regional High School, 21 Mattoon Street in Amherst, MA! The powwow goers can enjoy…

Join us for a day of family fun, education and entertainment. Coinciding with the regularly scheduled Amherst Farmer’s Market, this FREE and family friendly event brings together local farmers, environmental vendors, advocacy groups, live entertainment, hands-on demonstrations, sustainable crafts, and much more. Enjoy live performances by local musicians, participate in workshops like mending with Swanson’s…

    CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County will hold the 15th Annual Daffodil Run in person at the Amherst Town Common, Amherst, MA 01002 It will begin at 10:00 a.m. Walk or run and invite others to join you in support of mentoring.  Register for the Daffodil Run. This community event has become the first…

Celebrate winter in Amherst with dazzling ice sculptures, fiery performances, and cozy community fun. Get ready for an unforgettable winter celebration at the Fire & Ice Festival & Luminaria on the Amherst Common! On Saturday, February 22, 3-6PM, the common will transform into a winter wonderland filled with breathtaking ice sculptures, mesmerizing fire performances, hands-on…

Events throughout Amherst. Get Ready for Winter Fun! WinterFest Amherst 2025 is Coming! The magical Amherst WinterFest returns from February 15th to 22nd, 2025. This week-long celebration promises a variety of exciting events for people of all ages, making Amherst the place to be during the winter season. WinterFest Highlights: • Kick-off with the 2nd…

Join us on Thursday, December 19, 5-9PM for the Third Annual Sip ’n Shop Stroll — a magical evening in Downtown Amherst filled with all the spirit of the holiday season. Take a horse-drawn carriage through town and support local shops and restaurants. Purchase the perfect gift or enjoy a special meal with loved ones. In addition, a beautifully curated Markers and Artisans…