AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS
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Free Outdoor Screening – 2003 Amherst Ultimate Frisbee Team’s Championship Journey The three-part documentary miniseries “I Was a Hurricane” will hold its world premiere with
Dinosaur Footprint Walks, Art, Theater & Museum Events for All Ages Dino Trail Week 2: Evolution Revolution runs July 11-19, 2026, with events across Gill,
Free Community Event – K9 Demos, Life Flight, Vehicles & Hot Dogs The Belchertown Police Department hosts National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026,
Two Weeks of Jazz Education, Performance & Public Concerts Jazz in July returns to UMass Amherst from July 13 through July 24, 2026. The program
Donate Filled Backpacks by Age Group – Drop Off at GCB Branches Women’s Way of Franklin County hosts its Blooming Backpack Drive, supporting local students
Hands-On STEM for Ages 6-10 – Seed Dispersal, Seed Pod Design & Live Box Turtle South Hadley Public Library (2 Canal Street) hosts the Breezy
Teams Compete to Finish First – Five Teams, Identical Puzzles South Hadley Public Library (2 Canal Street) hosts a Jigsaw Puzzle Race on Saturday, July
Practice Reading Aloud to Duchess, Angus & More – Call to Sign Up South Hadley Public Library (2 Canal Street) hosts Read to a Dog
Free Dance Classes – Must Be a Senior Center Member South County Senior Center (22 Amherst Road, Sunderland) presents Seated Dance with Kathy Steinem every
Free Drumming Circle – Release Energy, Lift Spirits, Connect with Others Tara Murphy’s Drumming Circle comes to the South County Senior Center (22 Amherst Road,
Fun Games with Friends – No Registration Required South County Senior Center (22 Amherst Road, Sunderland) hosts free Bingo on Mondays at 10:00 AM. Enjoy
Free Weekly Knitting Sessions – All Abilities Welcome The South County Senior Center (22 Amherst Road, Sunderland) hosts a Knitting Circle on Thursdays in July
Free Monthly Tournaments – Open to All Skill Levels, No Registration Required The South County Senior Center (22 Amherst Road, Sunderland) hosts monthly Cribbage Tournaments
Free Program on Local Snakes – Up-Close Look & Fascinating Facts Ray Palmer presents a program on local snakes on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at
Hands-On Drumming Lesson for Ages 14+ – Register at Jones Library Munson Memorial Library (1046 South East Street, South Amherst) hosts a West African Drumming
Free Relief Printmaking Workshop with Artist Samuel Swap – Ages 12+ Join artist Samuel Swap for a Nature Block Printing Workshop on Sunday, July 19,
Free Family Program for Ages 0-6+ – Stories, Crafts & Outdoor Fun Mount Holyoke Range State Park (Notch Visitor Center, 1500 West Street, Amherst) hosts
Share Your Experiences with Comcast – All Residents Encouraged to Participate The Town of Amherst Cable Television Advisory Committee (CTAC) invites residents to complete a
Free Hands-On Event – Climb Inside Fire Trucks, Police Cars, Ambulances & More Big Rig Day returns to Buttery Brook Park on Thursday, July 16,
Firefighters, Building Commissioner, Police Officer, Conservation Agent & More The Town of Hadley is hiring for several positions, offering competitive benefits including paid vacation, sick/personal
Free Drop-In Juggling for All Ages – Equipment & Instruction Provided Hadley Public Library (50 Middle Street) hosts Community Juggling with Andy Morris-Friedman on Saturday,
