Downtown Amherst Summer Concert Series 2026
June 23, 2026
Free Concerts on the Town Common Fridays in July, 5-8 PM The Amherst Business Improvement District announces the 2026 Summer Concert Series. All concerts are
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Open-Play Pickleball at Mill River Recreation Area
June 22, 2026
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Drop-in to play pickleball at Mill River Recreation Area (95 Montague Road, Amherst) every Tuesday,
Amherst Mobile Market Summer Schedule 2026
June 20, 2026
Weekly Locations in Amherst – Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays The Amherst Mobile Market is back for the summer, bringing fresh, locally grown produce to neighborhoods
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Tour de France French Wine Fest at Provisions Mill District
June 23, 2026
Free Wine Tasting – Bordeaux to Burgundy, Loire to Champagne Join a Tour de France French Wine Fest on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 4:00
Pride Month Mat Class at Balanced Birch Studio
June 23, 2026
Free Celebration for All Bodies & Everybody – LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Balanced Birch Studio (77 Cowls Road, Amherst) hosts a Pride Month Mat Class on
DIY Collage Making at Amherst Survival Center
June 23, 2026
Creative Afternoon – All Materials Provided The Amherst Survival Center hosts a DIY Collage Making event on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 12:00 PM to
Free Walk-in Haircuts at Amherst Survival Center
June 23, 2026
No Appointment Needed – First Come, First Served The Amherst Survival Center offers free haircuts on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00
“common” – A Shared Audio Experience on the Amherst Town Common
June 23, 2026
10-Minute Participatory Piece for 2-200 People – Bring Smartphone & Headphones “common” is a 10-minute participatory audio experience created by John Bechtold (Creative Director of
Free Concert of American Music at Sweetser Park
June 23, 2026
Amherst Community Band Celebrates 250th Anniversary of Declaration of Independence The Amherst Community Band presents a free outdoor Concert of American Music on Saturday, June
Miles for Music Run/Walk/Relay: Support The Drake & Iron Horse
June 23, 2026
8.1-Mile Point-to-Point from Amherst to Northampton with Live Music on the Trail The Drake and The Iron Horse are teaming up for Miles for Music,
Can You Be A Busy Beaver? Interactive Workshop at Leverett Library
June 23, 2026
Hands-On Adventure for Ages 5-12 – Build & Test Beaver Dams Mass Audubon educator Kelly Walbert presents “Can You Be A Busy Beaver?” on Wednesday,
Leverett Library Closed for Carpet Replacement
June 23, 2026
Services Available at Town Hall & Online – Weekly Programs Canceled The Leverett Library is closed from Thursday, June 18, through Monday, June 29, 2026,
Intergenerational Stitched Journals Workshop at Clapp Library
June 23, 2026
Teens & Adult Loved Ones Create Two Blank Journals Together Teens and their adult loved ones are invited to the Clapp Memorial Library (19 South
Hands-On Dumpling Making Workshop at Lao Hu Tong
June 22, 2026
Two Sessions – 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 45 Minutes Each Lao Hu Tong (63 Main Street, Amherst) hosts a hands-on dumpling making workshop
Senior Sips at The Commonwealth Restaurant
June 22, 2026
Social Event for Ages 60+ – Snacks Provided, Beverages Available Senior Sips takes place on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Food Drive for Neighbors Helping Neighbors
June 22, 2026
Drive-Up & Drop-Off at South Hadley High School – Rain or Shine The South Hadley Democratic Town Committee hosts a food drive on Saturday, June
South Hadley Senior Center Seeking Peer Technology Mentors
June 22, 2026
Volunteer to Help Fellow Older Adults Build Tech Confidence – Apply by June 26 The South Hadley Senior Center is launching a Peer Technology Mentor
League of Women Voters Giant Book Sale 2026
June 22, 2026
Book Donations Accepted July 2-12 – 5 Box Limit The League of Women Voters of Amherst will hold its Giant Book Sale at a new,
Daniel Garcia Appointed New Amherst Director of Senior Services
June 22, 2026
Garcia Brings 20+ Years in Education, Community Engagement & Human Services Town Manager Paul Bockelman has announced the appointment of Daniel Garcia as the new
Amherst DPW Building Committee Seeking Resident Member
June 22, 2026
Join Committee Advising on Design & Construction of New DPW Facility Town Manager Paul Bockelman is seeking one resident to join the Department of Public
South Hadley Solicitor Rules: Call Dispatch Immediately
June 20, 2026
Solicitors Must Be Registered – Call 413-538-8231 (Press 0) The South Hadley Police Department reminds residents that all commercial solicitors must have a valid certificate