Girls on the Run Spring 5K Celebration at UMass
May 28, 2026
Celebratory 5K Run/Walk Supporting Youth Confidence Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts will host its spring season celebratory 5K on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at
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Community Wellness & Resiliency Conversation
May 27, 2026
Four-Part Series on Healing from Harm The Town of Amherst will host the first session of a four-part Community Wellness and Resiliency Conversation series on
Leverett Village Co-op Spring Fling & Community Tag Sale
May 26, 2026
Community Tag Sale – Bring Your Own Stuff The Leverett Village Co-op will host its annual Spring Fling on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 1:00
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Belchertown Farmers Market Opening Day 2026
May 28, 2026
14 Farmers, 8 Artisans, 2 Food Trucks & Live Music The Belchertown Farmers Market opens for the 2026 season on Sunday, June 7, from 10:00
“Arise, Shine” Free Concert at St. Brigid’s Church
May 28, 2026
Spirituals, Gospel & Hymn Arrangements with Faith Builders Chorale The Faith Builders Chorale, directed by Brandon Mullet, will present “Arise, Shine” on Friday, May 29,
First Annual Mill District Beer Fest
May 28, 2026
Craft Beer, Cider & Live Music at Provisions in North Amherst Provisions Mill District will host the first annual Mill District Beer Fest on Saturday,
Tunes @ Noon with LAYAALI Arabic Music Ensemble
May 28, 2026
Free Lunch & Concert at Amherst Survival Center The Amherst Survival Center will host Tunes @ Noon on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 12:00 PM
Dye Your Own Washington Standard Flag at Clapp Library
May 28, 2026
Natural Indigo Dye Workshop – Limited to 18 Participants On Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, local fiber artist Holly Field
“Fabric of a Revolution” Flag Talk at Clapp Library
May 28, 2026
Fiber Artist Holly Field on Recreating a 13-Star American Flag On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, fiber artist Holly Field
Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum Community Days
May 27, 2026
Free Admission & Tours for Neighboring Towns The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum in Hadley announces Community Days 2026 with free admission and refreshments for residents of specific
Tea & End-of-Life Planning with Hospice of the Fisher Home
May 27, 2026
Open Discussion on Hospice Care & Advance Planning The Amherst Woman’s Club will host a Summer Tea Party featuring Hospice of the Fisher Home on
Belchertown Animal Control Pet Supply Tag Sale
May 27, 2026
New & Used Pet Supplies – All Proceeds Help Animals in Care Belchertown Animal Control will host its annual Pet Supply Tag Sale on Saturday,
Jazz Social Fundraiser at Amherst Woman’s Club
May 27, 2026
Live Jazz, Wine & Clubhouse Preservation The Amherst Woman’s Club will host a Jazz Social on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00
COA Specialty Shopping Trips
May 27, 2026
Van Transportation to River Valley Co-op & Atkins Farms The Hadley Council on Aging offers specialty shopping trips on the fourth Thursday of the month.
17th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee in Amherst: June 19, 2026
May 27, 2026
Community Celebration at St. Brigid’s Parish The Black Business Association of Amherst Area (BBAAA) and Sankofa Gumbo will host the 17th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee on
Pride Month Proclamation & Flag Raising in Amherst
May 27, 2026
Town Council Recognizes LGBTQ+ Pride Month The Town of Amherst will hold a Pride Month Proclamation and Flag Raising on Monday, June 1, 2026, from
Special Tot Time with Brie’s Balloons at Sunderland Library
May 26, 2026
Playgroup for Young Children The Union 38 Family Network will host a special Tot Time on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the
Virtual Jazz Concert with Julia Danielle & Caelan Cardello
May 26, 2026
Live Piano & Voice Duo Performance Ashtonwood and JAzz Productions will host a virtual concert on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM featuring pianist
Happier Valley Comedy Happiness Festival Fundraiser
May 26, 2026
Improv Shows, Raffles & Jam Session in Hadley Happier Valley Comedy will host its 2026 Happiness Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, featuring improv shows,
Jesse’s Justice Softball Tournament in Hadley
May 26, 2026
Family-Friendly Fundraiser at Hadley Young Men’s Club Jesse’s Justice Inc. will host a softball tournament on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at The Club & Pavilion,
Could Mountain Lions Return to Northeast Forests? Online Talk
May 26, 2026
Kestrel Land Trust “Rewilding” Speaker Series Kestrel Land Trust will host a free online presentation, “Could Mountain Lions Return to Northeast Forests?” on Wednesday, May