Explore Western Mass

09/20/2024

Take a tasty tour through the craft breweries in with Pioneer Valley Brews Cruise. Say 🍻 with one of these tour options:

🍺 Hops in Hoop City Tour: This tour tips off in the home of the Basketball Hall of Fame with a visit to Loophole Brewing in Springfield. Next is a fast-break to Ludlow’s legendary mills, taking a tasty time-out at Iron Duke Brewing. The final buzzer sounds with a slam dunk at nearby Rustic Brewing Company.
🍺 North Beerfield Tour: Starting at Provisions in Northampton, then visit Berkshire Brewing Company in South Deerfield, which caters to all tastes with its diverse beer styles. Next, explore Element Brewing Company in Millers Falls, where art meets science in both beer and spirits. This countryside journey finishes at the impressive Brewery at Four Star Farm in Northfield, which prides itself on using only hops grown directly on its farmland.
🍺 Hoop Valley Tour: Begin and end at Provisions, our favorite beer shop in Northampton. Journey south to Fort Hill Brewery in Easthampton, swing by New City Brewery in a historic 1800s water-powered factory complex, and cap off your Hoppy Valley Tour at White Lion Brewing Company in Amherst.

These tours are available Thursdays through Sundays! More info is here:
https://www.brewscruise.com/pioneervalley/

09/20/2024

Check out the Old Deerfield Craft Fairs Saturday and Sunday in Deerfield.

Browse the creations of over 100 artisans, partake in delectable specialty food, eat under the food tent, and create at the free family craft table.

Free shuttle buses & parking at marked lot along Routes 5 & 10 at Yankee Candle Corporate Headquarters at 16 Yankee Candle Way.

09/19/2024

This weekend at The Big E:

✨ Diplo at The BIg E Arena on Saturday
✨ America at The Big E Arena on Sunday
✨ Fuel at The Court of Honor Stage on Friday
✨ Kentucky Headhunters at The Court of Honor Stage on Saturday
✨ Quiet Riot at The Court of Honor Stage on Sunday

And of course the Mardi Gras Parade, Midway, great food and shopping every day!

09/17/2024

Starting this Saturday, get 3 events for 1 admission price at Six Flags New England!

🎃 Boofest by day with family-friendly spooky fun
🎃 Frightfest at night where the scary fun is for the grown-ups
🎃 Oktoberfest featuring traditional German inspired live entertainment, and cuisine

09/13/2024

The Springfield Puerto Rican Parade will kick off at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday from Main Street and Wason Ave and will march through downtown ending where Boland Way and Main Street.

The parade highlights Latino music and traditions and is a way for residents in Western Mass learn about the culture and celebrate it.

09/12/2024

Fall is coming to Massachusetts and with it you'll find so much more than just beautiful foliage! Check out the link below for fall festivals and events so special that you'll want to do more and stay longer - especially in Western Mass!

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09/10/2024

Join the Spirit of Springfield at Springfield’s September 11th Monument, to remember those lost in the events of September 11th.

To honor the fallen firefighters, police officers, EMT’s and members of the armed services, the Springfield Fire and Emergency Services and Springfield Police Department will hold the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony in front of Springfield’s September 11th Monument in Riverfront Park.

The ceremony will be held in the shadow of the monument. In response to the tolling of the fire bell, Emergency response vehicles will roll across the Memorial Bridge. A wreath will be laid on the monument. The program will close with a rifle salute and Taps by the Springfield Police Department.

The event will be held on September 11th at 6pm in front of the monument in Riverfront Park. This will allow guests to view the monument at night when the lights shine on the World Trade Center I-Beam and casts its shadow on the curved bronze wall making the Twin Towers appear between the 498 names of the first responders.

Attendance is free and limited seating is available.

The annual remembrance ceremony will honor the 498 first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and whose names are listed on Springfield’s monument.

09/06/2024

The circus is coming to Mike's Maze at Warner Farm in Sunderland!

They’ve transformed a cornfield along the banks of the Connecticut River into an 8-acre circus-themed corn-ival! Experience what Wired Magazine called “the most elaborate corn maze in America!”

Activities:
🌽Explore an 8 acre maze of circus trivia and discover your inner circus performer
🌽Play games of strength and skill along Mike’s Midway
🌽Clown around in Mike’s Magnificent playground
🌽Shoot out of the Giant Slide like a human cannonball
🌽Send spuds soaring at the Potato Cannons
🌽Tip toe the tightrope atop the Rope Climber like a trapezist
🌽Embrace your inner aerialist and launch into flight on the Jump Pad
🌽Spin yourself into a hypnotic trance on the Rolling Tubes
🌽Ride and race the pedal carts on Dave’s Daredevil Derby
🌽Marvel at Mike’s Menagerie— petting zoo
🌽Enjoy all your fairground favorites served fresh at the Corn Cafe

09/05/2024

Coming to the MassMutual Center!

Show me reptile show is BACK Sunday, September 15th!

Meet majestic pythons, colorful chameleons, and even bring home your own scaly friend! 🐢

From educational displays to a bustling marketplace filled with unique species and accessories, it’s a reptile lover's paradise! 🦎

GET YOUR TICKETS: https://www.massmutualcenter.com/events/detail/showmereptiles

09/04/2024

Join the Springfield Armory National Historic Site for Worker Weekend
September 7-8.

celebrate the stories of former Armory workers. The weekend of free activities and programs explore the history of labor at the Armory and in Springfield and surrounding communities.

“Worker Weekend 2024 brings focus on honoring the workers of the Armory, which was in operation from 1797 to 1968 and has deep roots in Springfield,” said Superintendent Kelly Fellner. “We are grateful for the efforts of the members of the Friends of Springfield Armory and Jessica Scott, PhD candidate in public history at UMass Amherst, for supporting this effort.”

Both days will offer hands on family activities, historical craft demonstrations such as blacksmithing and tool making, blank firing demonstrations, and special talks and tours. I

Saturday will feature a WWII era big band music concert with the Heritage Pops Orchestra from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday will feature programming about victory gardens, Women Ordnance Workers, researching your own family history, and a live interview with a former Armory engineer.

09/03/2024

Now that fall has unofficially arrived, we're craving all apple everything! Just in time, comes through with the Cider Donut Sundae, featuring delicious vanilla soft serve ice cream, drizzled with apple syrup and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar. Don't forget the cherry and one of their famous cider donuts to top it off 🍩

08/28/2024

Labor Day Weekend in means ! Here are a few of the things we're most looking forward to:

🎡 MIdway full of fun rides
🏍 Motorcycle Thrill Show
🐷 Wee Wee Racing Pigs
🐴 Draft Horse Wagon Rides
🦜 Parakeet Encounter

08/27/2024

Fall Fun Weekends start Saturday at Yankee Candle Village MA . Plan a long weekend visit this Labor Day Weekend. The fun continues all weekend AND Monday!

Live music, Paint a Pumpkin, a scavenger hunt, games and more!
Schedule of events:
✨ T.J. & The Peepers – all weekend, 12:00-4:00
✨ Paint-A-Pumpkin ($5 each) - all weekend, 11:00-5:00 (Santa pops in from 12:00-3:00)
✨Tom Ricardi and his Birds of Prey – Saturday, 12:00–3:00
✨ Free face painting - Sunday & Monday, 12:00-2:00
✨Enter for the chance to win a Yankee Candle Village "Flavors of Fall" gift package valued at over $250!

08/22/2024

Do you scream for ice cream? If the answer is 'yes' here are some sweet spots in :

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08/21/2024

Create a beautiful flower arrangement with flower truck and studio/the wine shop at blooms on August 27th at Tucker's in Southwick.

Blooms will lead you through the steps to create a classic Blooms arrangement and you'll learn some tips and tricks to keep your flowers fresher longer, design secrets, and more! All workshops include instruction, vase, use of tools and flowers.

Register here: https://bloomsflowertruck.com/shop/ols/categories/special-events-and-workshops

08/15/2024

Join Historic Deerfield for a day-long event celebrating historic book arts. August 17th

📔 Meet artisans
📔 See demonstrations of wood cut illustration with noted artist Barry Moser
📔 Paper making with Elisa Lanzi
📔 Bookbinding with Barbara Blumenthal
📔 Letterpress printing with Historic Deerfield’s Printer-in-Residence Martin Antonetti

Historic Deerfield’s museum educators will be there to lead hands-on activities that include a paper marbling craft, folding a paper booklet, and more!

08/14/2024

Visit the for FREE TODAY as part of the 's August Adventures!

🌟 Storytime with author/illustrator Ashley Belotte from 11-11:30
🌟 Special Storytime with David Covell & Julian Fletcher from 2-2:30
🌟 Riff's Food Truck 11-3
🌟 Crooked Stick Pops

08/13/2024

Summertime is the best time to visit the Connecticut Trolley Museum for memories that will last a lifetime!

🌟 Trolley Rides
🌟 Crafting Station
🌟 Dress-up Station
🌟 Scavenger Hunt/I-SPY
🌟 LEGO Build
🌟 Fire Truck Museum

08/09/2024

Celebrate Monday Funday at Holyoke Armour Yard!

A family friendly food and beer garden, Mondays at Armour Yard is focused on creating a fun space to enjoy excellent craft beer and local bites with great music and company.

Located on the beautiful Second Level Canal of downtown Holyoke.

✨ Holyoke Craft Beer
✨ White Lion Brewing
✨ Crave Food Truck
✨ Holyoke Hummus
✨ Blue Door Gatherings
✨ Holyoke Ice Cream Truck
✨ Music

08/08/2024

The only thing better than a shopping trip is a Tax-Free Weekend shopping trip! Stock up this weekend at these great local shopping spots:

👜 Holyoke Mall at Ingleside
👜 Yankee Candle Village MA
👜 Lee Premium Outlets
👜 The Longmeadow Shops
👜 Village Commons

08/07/2024

East Coast Gem & Mineral Show at Eastern States Exposition this weekend!

The largest show of this kind east of the Mississippi River!

✨ Over 130 great retail dealers and a separate venue with 45 wholesale dealers
✨ Mineral specimens, fossils, gemstones, beads, jewelry, meteorites for outer space, crystals, geodes, decorator items, and lapidary supplies and equipment.
✨ Discover minerals from around the around the globe, including Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Brazil, Morocco, Madagascar and more.

08/06/2024

Summer fun awaits at New England Air Museum. Get up close to aircraft and check out exhibits like:

✈️ Boeing B-29 Superfortress
✈️ Sikorsky VS-44A Excambian
✈️ Lockheed F104C Starfigher
✈️ Goodyear Control Car

08/03/2024

Check out for a fun day of axe throwing and craft beer tasting!

🍺 Stops at 3 local craft breweries
🍺 Transportation is provided
🍺 Axe throwing experience
🍺 Food at each stop

08/02/2024

Kid's on Track at Union Station, Springfield MA is happening August 3 & 4!

🚉 Area model railroad clubs will have operating model railroads set up in the Union Station concourse, and children (of all ages) will have a chance to run trains.

🚉 CTrail is offering a special roundtrip train ride between Springfield and Hartford on both mornings.

🚉 Maggie the Railroad Clown will be at the event both Saturday and Sunday performing magic tricks, juggling, and creating balloon wizardry.

08/01/2024

Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke! A 4-day festival showcasing the rich cultural diversity that IS Holyoke! Here's what's happening:

Immerse yourself in the music, food, and dance of Puerto Rican culture, which has become an integral part of what defines the City of Holyoke today.

August 1-4 in downtown Holyoke.
Explore Holyoke

07/30/2024

Plan your visit to Old Sturbridge Village now for Redcoats & Rebels!

August 3rd and 4th

See the largest military re-enactment in New England with hundreds of costumed Revolutionary War reenactors, both soldiers and civilians, encamped on the Village Common.

Explore exhibits and galleries, watch demonstrations, and talk with costumed historians about everyday life in early New England.

Visitors can also tour the camps, witness recreated skirmishes and battles, see special presentations, chat with guest craftspeople, and enjoy fife and drum music.

07/26/2024

Embark on unforgettable journeys on the Deerfield and Millers Rivers with Crab Apple Whitewater . Their trips cater to families, beginners, and seasoned rafters, ensuring everyone can enjoy the excitement of whitewater rafting.

07/25/2024

Coming up next to 52 Sumner is Grammy Winning “Kindie Rocker” Father Goose, along with Special Guests and Friends rounding out a fantastic family friendly time geared towards kids but fun for adults too!

🎵 Two performances, this Friday and Saturday night
🎵 On Friday DJ Mike Grant hosts a dance party and Meet & Greet with Father Goose
🎵 Get tickets on Eventbrite

07/21/2024

Make it a Monday Funday in Holyoke at Armour Yard!

🌟 Food Trucks
🌟 White Lion Brewing Company
🌟 Music

07/19/2024

Visit Historic Deerfield to see recipes come to life from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on July 20 & 27 and August 3 & 10.

Cookbooks are a window into the changing tastes and trends in historic cookery. Open Hearth Cooks will be experimenting with recipes this summer that are uncommon today using guidance from these cookbooks including:

✨ flour pudding
✨ loaf cake
✨ alamode beef
✨ forcemeat
✨ fricassee