Ice Cream in the Park – Free Community Events in Amherst
August 2, 2026
Free Ice Cream, Coloring Books & Flood Discussions at Local Parks The Town of Amherst and Fort River Watershed Association host “Ice Cream in the
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Kimaya Diggs Free Concert on Emily Dickinson Homestead Lawn
July 31, 2026
Western MA Singer-Songwriter Performs Folk, Soul, Jazz & R&B – Beer, Wine, Cider Available The Amherst Business Improvement District and Emily Dickinson Museum present a
Hadley Summer Movie Series – Free Family Nights Under the Stars
July 30, 2026
The Goonies, Back to the Future & Jumanji – Live Music & Yard Games Starting at 6:00 PM The Town of Hadley Park & Recreation
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Golden Gears Bikeshare Education Program for Adults 50+
August 2, 2026
Free Classroom Session, Guided ValleyBike Ride & Cycling Equipment – UMass Amherst MassDOT’s Golden Gears program hosts a free bikeshare education workshop for adults 50+
United Way Diaper Drive – Donate Diapers, Pull-Ups & Wipes
August 2, 2026
Drop-Off Locations Across Amherst, Hadley, Northampton & More – Monetary Donations Matched Up to $10,000 The United Way of Franklin and Hampshire Region hosts its
Collage Making at Amherst Survival Center
August 2, 2026
Free Creative Afternoon – All Materials Provided – All Welcome Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road, Amherst) hosts a collage making workshop on Friday, August
Sip & Shop Lemonade Pop-Up at Hospice Shop of the Fisher Home
July 31, 2026
Free Event – Shop, Sip Lemonade & Enjoy Snacks – No RSVP Required The Hospice Shop of the Fisher Home (6 University Drive, Amherst) hosts
Open Mic for Young Folks & Everyone at Leverett Co-op
July 31, 2026
Kids Encouraged – Adults Welcome Too! Sing, Tell Jokes, Read Poetry, or Spin Around Leverett Co-op hosts an open mic on Friday, July 31, 2026,
Amherst Aquatics Adaptive & Inclusive Swimming
July 31, 2026
Adaptive Open Swim 12:00-1:00 PM Daily – Inclusive Open Swim Follows at 1:00 PM Amherst Aquatics offers adaptive and inclusive swimming programs at War Memorial
Town of Amherst Hiring Assistant Town Clerk – Full-Time
July 31, 2026
$28.01-$37.65/hour – Associate Degree Preferred, 3+ Years Experience The Town of Amherst is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Assistant Town Clerk to join the Town Clerk’s
Atkins Farms Hiring Janitorial Staff – Full-Time & Part-Time
July 31, 2026
Flexible Schedules – Join a Friendly Team in Amherst Atkins Farms Country Market is hiring janitorial staff to help keep the market clean and welcoming.
“Hope Grows at Home” Wildlife Presentation at South Hadley Library
July 30, 2026
Wildlife Ecologist Brad Timm on Creating Pollinator-Friendly Spaces & Native Plantings South Hadley Public Library (2 Canal Street, South Hadley) hosts a presentation by wildlife
South Hadley Community Meeting on Town Finances & Operations
July 30, 2026
In-Person at Senior Center or Join on Zoom – Share Ideas & Concerns Join Town Administrator Lisa Wong and School Superintendent Jennifer Voyik for a
Friends of South Hadley Public Library Annual Meeting
July 30, 2026
Learn About the Library’s Non-Profit Supporters – New Members Welcome The Friends of the South Hadley Public Library will hold their annual business meeting on
Brie’s Balloons Magic Show at Shutesbury Library
July 30, 2026
Free Balloon Magic Show for Kids of All Ages – Colorful Creations & Laughs Shutesbury Public Library hosts Brie’s Balloons for a fun-filled balloon magic
Multi-Chamber River Cruise on The Lady Bea
July 30, 2026
Networking Event with 30-Minute Cruise, Appetizers & Cash Bar – Tickets Will Sell Out The Amherst Area, South Hadley & Granby, and West of the
Purple Heart Community Designation Ceremony in Amherst
July 30, 2026
Town Hall Ceremony – Unveiling Signs & Recognizing Purple Heart Recipients The Town of Amherst has officially become a designated Purple Heart Community. A ceremony
“United States’ Democracy: 250 Years in the Making” Exhibit at Amherst Town Hall
July 30, 2026
Explore the Evolution of Constitutional Rights – On Display Through July 31 The Amherst Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion presents an exhibit at Amherst
Valley Community Development Now Offering Microloans for Small Businesses
July 30, 2026
$1,000–$10,000 Loans for Inventory, Payroll, Rent & More – Operating in Hampden, Hampshire & Franklin Counties Valley Community Development is now offering microloans from $1,000
Poetry Reading with Daniel Bouchard & Jim Dunn at Amherst Books
July 29, 2026
Final Reading of the Season – Razor Zigzag & Angry Bull’s Cadence Amherst Books (8 Main Street, Amherst) hosts a poetry reading with Daniel Bouchard
Edible Plant Series with Alex Klein
July 29, 2026
Foraging Walks – Botanical ID, Ethical Harvest & Wild Food Preparation Local herbalist, arborist, and avid forager Alex Klein leads the Edible Plant Series on