Upcoming Events in Western Massachusetts
Springfield Museums
Set around a tree-lined quadrangle in downtown Springfield, the world-class museums that comprise the Springfield Museums provide visitors with a wealth of exciting imagery and inspirational artwork. The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated consortium of museums includes the Springfield Science Museum, the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, and the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss, the first and only museum dedicated to the beloved children’s book author and Springfield native. The Quadrangle is also home to the Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden, a series of full-scale bronze sculptures of Dr. Seuss’s whimsical creations, honoring the birthplace of Theodor Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss.
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Springfield Museums, à la Carte Lectures
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesThe Springfield Museums’ lecture series Museums à la Carte celebrates 47 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…
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Springfield Museums, Spellbound
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesSpellbound: Fall Fundraiser 2026 Summoning all spirits! Join us for an alluring evening inspired by the Victorian era—a time when science and the supernatural intertwined. The Springfield Museums will welcome guests to an alluring evening of art and intrigue at Spellbound: Fall Fundraiser 2026 on Thursday, October 22, from 6 to 8:30 pm. The 21+…
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Springfield Museums, Exhibits
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesThe Springfield Museums will reopen the historic George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum to the public on Saturday, October 24, following a nine-month preservation project. The reopening will introduce visitors to two compelling special exhibitions, Visions of the Supernatural and Tara Sellios | Ask Now the Beasts, that bring together historic objects and contemporary photography…
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Springfield Museums, Halloween
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesWear your costume and go trick or treating in the galleries. Free with museum admission! Face Painting, 10 am-2 pm Forgot your costume or need something extra to celebrate in style? Let Professor Knows A Lot transform you with a few colorful flourishes! Line closes at 1:30 pm. Make a Trick-or-Treat Bag, 10 am-2 pm…
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Springfield Museums, à la Carte Lectures
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesThe Springfield Museums’ lecture series Museums à la Carte celebrates 47 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…
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Springfield Museums, Free First Wednesdays
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesFree to learn. Free to play. Free to experience. Thanks to a grant from the Art Bridges Foundation, everyone gets free admission on the first Wednesday of every month through 2026! Visitors can explore our special exhibits and permanent collection; enjoy hands-on activities and demonstrations with museum educators and docent guides; and delve deeper into STEM, literacy, and art in Spark!Lab, the Cat’s…
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Springfield Museums, à la Carte Lectures
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesThe Springfield Museums’ lecture series Museums à la Carte celebrates 47 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…
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Springfield Museums, Stars over Springfield
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesJoin us for a beginner’s astronomy program featuring a short talk by a local expert, hands-on activities or demonstrations, a planetarium show with our historic Korkosz starball and brand-new Zeiss projector, and stargazing in our rooftop observatory. Recommended for ages 8 and older. This Month’s Topic: How to Use a Telescope Join museum staff and STARS…
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Springfield Museums, Class
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesRoyal Icing Basics Register |Cost: $76|Cost for Members: $65 Step up your holiday cookie decorating by taking this royal icing class with Chef Rene St. Amand. You will learn several techniques including flooding, wet on wet and various piping designs. Whether you’ve never held a pastry bag before or if you’ve spent years decorating this class is fun for everyone. Learn techniques that…
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Springfield Museums, Sensory Friendly Sunday
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesThe Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum will open early, with some exhibits will be modified to provide an opportunity for people with a range of differing abilities to experience what these Museums have to offer. Our trained staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you have and, if necessary,…
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Springfield Museums, à la Carte Lectures
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesThe Springfield Museums’ lecture series Museums à la Carte celebrates 47 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…
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Springfield Museums, Class
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesResearching with FamilySearch.org: Hispanic Genealogy and More Register |Cost: $36|Cost for Members: $30 FamilySearch.org plays a pivotal role in Hispanic genealogy and is a great tool for anyone looking to uncover their family’s story. This workshop delves into the platform’s various sections, uncovering records that are not typically searchable. It also introduces participants to the…
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Springfield Museums, Class
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesGreetings! Fabric Postcards Register |Cost: $64|Cost for Members: $55 In this new fiber art class, create fun fabric postcards that can be sent through the mail. Design a picture using colorful fabrics, glue and fabric pens. No sewing is required. A kit with fabrics and tools is included in your class fee. Students should bring two to three images that…
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Springfield Museums, à la Carte Lectures
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesThe Springfield Museums’ lecture series Museums à la Carte celebrates 47 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…
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Springfield Museums, à la Carte Lectures
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesThe Springfield Museums’ lecture series Museums à la Carte celebrates 47 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…
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Springfield Museums, Free First Wednesdays
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesFree to learn. Free to play. Free to experience. Thanks to a grant from the Art Bridges Foundation, everyone gets free admission on the first Wednesday of every month through 2026! Visitors can explore our special exhibits and permanent collection; enjoy hands-on activities and demonstrations with museum educators and docent guides; and delve deeper into STEM, literacy, and art in Spark!Lab, the Cat’s…
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Springfield Museums, à la Carte Lectures
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesThe Springfield Museums’ lecture series Museums à la Carte celebrates 47 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…
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Springfield Museums, Stars over Springfield
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesJoin us for a beginner’s astronomy program featuring a short talk by a local expert, hands-on activities or demonstrations, a planetarium show with our historic Korkosz starball and brand-new Zeiss projector, and stargazing in our rooftop observatory. Recommended for ages 8 and older. This Month’s Topic: NASA’s Next Adventure: The Nancy Grace Roman Telescope The Nancy…
