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The Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Economic Development Council of Western MA. Western Mass is a culturally rich, northeastern region characterized by the synergy of three distinct and exceptional counties: Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden. Within 40 miles north to south, it is a rural pioneer frontier and eclectic academia hub and an urban economic center. There is no re

gion more fertile for the creation and fulfillment of ideas and experiences. Western Mass exists and always has for those with pioneering, irreverent, inventive, courageous and relentless spirits that will not rest until they have found their own first.

The Monster Truck Nitro Tour rolls into MassMutual Center this weekend!  Feel the roar of the engines and witness the ul...
01/16/2025

The Monster Truck Nitro Tour rolls into MassMutual Center this weekend!

Feel the roar of the engines and witness the ultimate showdown as giant monster trucks take over the arena, crushing cars, launching off ramps, and performing gravity-defying stunts that’ll leave you on the edge of your seat.

The 2025 Hoophall Classic bounces into Western Mass this week.  This event showcases the country's top high school baske...
01/15/2025

The 2025 Hoophall Classic bounces into Western Mass this week. This event showcases the country's top high school basketball teams and is considered one of the biggest and best high school basketball events in the nation. And it's all happening here in the birthplace of basketball -- specifically at Springfield College!

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

It's Howdy Season!  Nominate your favorite server, bartender, bus driver or any employee who works directly with the pub...
01/14/2025

It's Howdy Season! Nominate your favorite server, bartender, bus driver or any employee who works directly with the public!

(MASS APPEAL) - Have you met an all-star who's provided outstanding hospitality? Someone who was extra helpful, courteous, energetic and went out of their way to serve you? Well, you should nominate them for an annual Howdy Award.

Happy Monday, Western Mass!As the temperature is chill, our indoor scene is warming up! There are so many great exhibits...
01/13/2025

Happy Monday, Western Mass!

As the temperature is chill, our indoor scene is warming up! There are so many great exhibits & events happening in the area this week. Which will we see you at?!

01/09/2025

Springfield Thunderbirds Hockey is always a good idea. Here's a round-up of their upcoming promo nights:

🏒 January 11th: Throwback Night with specialty jerseys & vintage pennant giveaway
🏒 January 20th: Winning Weekday (if Tbirds win you get a ticket to next weekday game) Plus autograph session and poster giveaway.
🏒 January 25th: Hometown Heroes Night
🏒 January 26th: Sunday Funday with Boomer; Croc Charm Giveaway; $5 Off with Big Y Card

Springfield Thunderbirds

Coming this weekend....Sensory Friendly Sunday at Springfield Museums!  Here's what to expect:✨ Early openings at the Am...
01/08/2025

Coming this weekend....Sensory Friendly Sunday at Springfield Museums! Here's what to expect:

✨ Early openings at the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss & Springfield Science Museums
✨ Some modified exhibits to provide an opportunity for people with a range of differing abilities
✨ Quiet spaces
✨ Sensory-friendly crafts

It may be a New Year, but we are still the same great Western Mass! We have an endless list of events this month. You ca...
01/06/2025

It may be a New Year, but we are still the same great Western Mass! We have an endless list of events this month. You can get all the details over on our b l o g !

Is your New Year's resolution to laugh more?  MGM Springfield brings the laughs every weekend to Roar Comedy Club.  Here...
01/03/2025

Is your New Year's resolution to laugh more? MGM Springfield brings the laughs every weekend to Roar Comedy Club. Here's what's coming this month:

🤣 January 3 & 4: Michael Lenoci
🤣 January 17 & 18: Jon Rudnitsky
🤣 January 31: Tina Frimi

January is National Soup Month and Nadim's Mediterranean Restaurant is celebrating all month long?  Which one is your fa...
01/02/2025

January is National Soup Month and Nadim's Mediterranean Restaurant is celebrating all month long?

Which one is your fave?
🥄 Lentil
🥄 Vegetable
🥄 French Onion
🥄 Cream of Broccoli

None of the above? Drop your favorite below 👇🏻

01/01/2025
Will you be ringing in the New Year with us in Western Mass?!
12/30/2024

Will you be ringing in the New Year with us in Western Mass?!

What are you doing for New Year's Eve?  Here are some options....✨  Springfield Thunderbirds game✨  First Night Northamp...
12/26/2024

What are you doing for New Year's Eve? Here are some options....

✨ Springfield Thunderbirds game
✨ First Night Northampton
✨ First Night Jr. Holyoke
✨ Celebrate at MGM Springfield
✨ A night out at Dewey's Jazz Lounge
✨ Dinner at a great Western Mass locally owned restaurant

Have more ideas? Drop them here 👇🏻

The holidays are here and Western Mass has celebrations for all! We look forward to seeing you this week!
12/23/2024

The holidays are here and Western Mass has celebrations for all! We look forward to seeing you this week!

Celebrate Grinchmas at the one-and-only Grinch's Grotto at the Springfield Museums!  Your heart will grow three sizes!  ...
12/19/2024

Celebrate Grinchmas at the one-and-only Grinch's Grotto at the Springfield Museums! Your heart will grow three sizes! Now through January 12th!

This is your reminder to plan a visit to Old Sturbridge Village this holiday season to enjoy Christmas by Candlelight.  ...
12/17/2024

This is your reminder to plan a visit to Old Sturbridge Village this holiday season to enjoy Christmas by Candlelight.

NEW IN 2024:
🕯 Embark on a musical journey through the 19th century with Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by ClockJack Productions.
🕯 Visit Santa’s Cabin, featuring scenes of Santa visiting the Village and the jolly old fellow himself!
🕯 Learn about winter holidays around the world in a new exhibit.

Plus watch demonstrations of classic Christmas projects, stroll through the decorated Village and Christmas Tree Trail, listen to stories and live music, sample sweet treats, and more.

Select dates from now through December 30th.

This holiday season, Explore Western Mass is giving the gift of basketball!  Win 2 tickets to the Basketball Hall of Fam...
12/16/2024

This holiday season, Explore Western Mass is giving the gift of basketball!

Win 2 tickets to the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, Saturday at the MassMutual Center by tagging the one you'd take below 👇🏻

🏀 UMass vs. Arizona State at 4:00 PM
🏀 Rhode Island vs. Temple at 6:30 PM

We'll notify the winner on Thursday!

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

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