AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS
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6.25% Tax Waived on Most Retail Items Under $2,500 – Exclusions Apply Massachusetts Sales Tax Free Weekend takes place Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August
Full Online System Expected by End of Year – Current Procedures Remain Until Transition The Hadley Fire Department is transitioning to a 100% online permitting
Seeking Artisans & Growers for Two Upcoming Events Sugarloaf Gardens in Sunderland is seeking farmers and artisans for two upcoming events: Interested vendors should email info[at]sugarloafgardensma.com for
Support Trail Maintenance, Accessibility & Programming – Tax-Deductible Donations The Lake Wallace Fall Fest Fundraiser returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00 AM to
Community Celebration at Sensory Trail – Booths, Talent, Food Trucks & More The Lake Wallace Fall Fest returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00
College-Aged Mentors from UMass & Amherst College – Contact Program Supervisor Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County is recruiting youth ages 6-12 in Amherst
Carnival Rides, Food & Fun – Proceeds Support Scholarships & Nonprofits The Rotary Club of Amherst presents the annual Town Fair on the Amherst Town
Free Screening on Giant Screen – Bring Picnic, Blankets & Chairs – Make Cardboard Cars Sunderland Public Library (20 School Street, Sunderland) hosts an outdoor
Story & Movement Class with Amherst Ballet – For Children Sunderland Public Library (20 School Street, Sunderland) hosts a creative movement class with Mikayla Archambeau,
End of Summer Water Play – Splash Pad, Buckets, Ice Activities – All Ages Welcome Sunderland Public Library (20 School Street, Sunderland) hosts a sensory-friendly
Free Events, School Visits & Workshops Across Western MA – Help Fund 2027 The Massachusetts Center for the Book is seeking donations to bring back
Dedicate Sales Tax on Sporting Goods to Fund Water & Nature – No Tax Increase The “Vote Yes on 6” campaign has officially launched to
19-Year-Old Indoor/Outdoor Cat – Timid – Call 413-455-8833 if Spotted Fluff, a long-haired fluffy brown tabby cat resembling a Siberian or forest cat, has been
Discussion of Daniel Mason’s Multi-Centennial Epic – Ages 16+ – Free Join DCR staff for “Read the Range” book club on Sunday, August 23, 2026,
Guided Strenuous Hike on Revolutionary War History – Ages 12+ – Registration Required Join a Park Interpreter for a free guided hike on Monday, August
Closed to Through Traffic for Tree Work & Utility Upgrades – Use Morgan Street to College Street South Hadley announces that Park Street will be
Pay What You Can – Browse Books for All Ages – Supports the Museum The Children’s Museum at Holyoke (444 Dwight Street, Holyoke) hosts its
Free Lunchtime Concert – Jazz, Funk, Blues & More Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road, Amherst) hosts Tunes @ Noon on Friday, August 14, 2026,
Celebrate Trees & Community on the Town Common – All Welcome The Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee hosts its annual potluck picnic on Tuesday, August
Free Classroom Session, Guided ValleyBike Ride & Cycling Equipment – UMass Amherst MassDOT’s Golden Gears program hosts a free bikeshare education workshop for adults 50+
Free Ice Cream, Coloring Books & Flood Discussions at Local Parks The Town of Amherst and Fort River Watershed Association host “Ice Cream in the
