Sewing & Mending Workshop at Amherst Survival Center
June 10, 2026
Free Clothing Repair – Sign Up for 2-Hour Session The Amherst Survival Center will host sewing and mending workshops on Thursday, June 11, and Thursday,
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Free Rabies & Microchip Clinic in Belchertown
June 9, 2026
Free Rabies Vaccine & Microchip – While Supplies Last The Belchertown Animal Relief Committee (BARC) sponsors a free rabies and microchip clinic on Saturday, June
35th Annual Pancake Breakfast for Puffer’s Pond
June 8, 2026
All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes at Mill River Recreation Area The Friends of Puffer’s Pond will host their 35th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from
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Summer Concerts at Berkshire Hills Music Academy
June 12, 2026
Andean Music & Saxophone Performances – Free Parking, Suggested Donation Berkshire Hills Music Academy (BHMA) will host two free summer concerts on campus in the
MHSA Seeks Lived Experience Fellows – Apply by July 10
June 12, 2026
Opportunity for Individuals with Experience of Homelessness The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) is now accepting applications for its new Lived Experience Fellowship. MHSA
Amherst Police Free Vacant House Checks – Request Online
June 12, 2026
Going on Vacation or to the Hospital? Officers Will Watch Your Property The Amherst Police Department offers a free Vacant House Check Program for residents
Cupcake Wars at Clapp Memorial Library
June 12, 2026
Teen Cupcake Decorating Competition – Grades 7-12 The Clapp Memorial Library invites teens in grades 7-12 to a Summer Reading-themed edition of Cupcake Wars on
South Hadley Override Public Input Forum
June 12, 2026
Proposition 2.5 Override Vote Scheduled for September 1 Election The South Hadley Selectboard will hold a public forum on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 7:00
Kids Summer Reading Kick-off with The Nields at Munson Library
June 11, 2026
Free Family Folk Concert & Summer Reading Registration The Munson Memorial Library will host a Summer Reading Kick-off event on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from
Garden Sketchbooks Workshop at Jones Library
June 11, 2026
Document Your Garden with Drawing & Watercolor – Ages 16+ The Jones Library will host a Garden Sketchbooks workshop on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from
Intro to Outdoor Skills for Girls – Free Event in Sunderland
June 11, 2026
Girl Scouts Hosts First Aid, Safety & Campfire Building for Rising Kindergartners Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts invites families to a free “Where
UMass Amherst Summer Seminar: Medieval Women in Theology
June 11, 2026
Free Public Talk with PhD Candidate Genny Dorgan UMass Downtown and the Graduate School launch the Summer Seminar Series on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from
Fun Saturday Mornings at UMass Downtown
June 11, 2026
Free Family Crafts, Games & Activities – No Registration Required UMass Downtown presents Fun Saturday Mornings, a free, family-friendly program series on Saturdays from July
Kids Summer Performances at Buttery Brook Park
June 11, 2026
Free Family Shows – Comedy Magic, Puppets, Music & Variety The South Hadley Recreation Department presents free kids’ summer performances at Buttery Brook Park band
Affordable Homeownership Opportunity in Pelham
June 11, 2026
2 & 3 Bedroom All-Electric Homes – Max Sales Price $200,000 Franklin Hampshire Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for energy-efficient, deed-restricted affordable homes in
Lake Holland, Lake Arcadia & Lake Metacomet Treatment Notice
June 10, 2026
24-Hour Water Use Closure for Invasive Plant Control As part of a comprehensive lake management program, Lake Holland and Lake Arcadia will be treated with
Amherst Survival Center Annual Meeting
June 10, 2026
Community Welcome to Reflect on Past Year & Look Ahead The Amherst Survival Center will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from
Free Summer Concerts 2026 in Amherst
June 9, 2026
Outdoor Music at Sweetser Park, Town Common, McGuirk Stadium & More Free summer concerts return to Amherst with performances at multiple locations. Bring a lawn
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap at South Hadley Library
June 9, 2026
How It Works – Drop Off Complete Puzzles, Get Tickets, Swap The South Hadley Public Library will host its annual Jigsaw Puzzle Swap. Drop off
Virtual Author Talk: Matt Dinniman of “Dungeon Crawler Carl”
June 9, 2026
Free Online Event with New York Times Bestselling Author The South Hadley Public Library presents a free virtual author talk with Matt Dinniman, author of
“It’s Time For a Few Good Laughs” Cartoon Talk on Zoom
June 9, 2026
Illustrated Talk with William Bonney on “Official Comics” Amherst Neighbors presents an illustrated talk with cartoonist William Bonney on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 4:00