Pound the Pavement 5K & 10K in Sunderland
April 10, 2026
The Pound the Pavement 5K Run/Walk and 2 Mile Walk will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Sunderland Elementary School, 1 Swampfield Drive.
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5th Annual Umbrella of Wellness Fair in Belchertown
April 9, 2026
Belchertown Overcoming Adversity Together (BOAT) will host the 5th Annual Umbrella of Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Chestnut Hill Community School, 59
91st Annual Bay State Livestock Classic at UMass Hadley Farm: April 25, 2026
April 8, 2026
The UMass Bay State Livestock Classic will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the UMass Hadley Farm,
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Wildwood Cemetery Spring Events 2026
April 12, 2026
Wildwood Cemetery in Amherst will host a series of free spring events (donations welcome). The schedule includes: For more information and to RSVP (where required),
Call for Vendors: Queer Artisan Market at The Mill District
April 10, 2026
The Queer Artisan Market will be held on Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 91 Cowls Road, North Amherst. Organizers are
Stretch and Sip into Spring: Pilates & Wine Tasting in Amherst
April 10, 2026
Balanced Birch Studio and Provisions will host “Stretch and Sip into Spring” on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at 77
Weekly Storytime at Jones Library for Ages 0-5
April 9, 2026
The Jones Library will host weekly storytime for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers on Thursdays in April 2026 (April 2, 9, 16, 23, and
College Admissions Without Anxiety, Talk at Jones Library
April 9, 2026
Local author Jill Margaret Shulman will discuss the college admissions process, including writing the college essay, stress reduction, and building community support, on Thursday, April
National Drug Take Back Day in South Hadley
April 9, 2026
The South Hadley Police Department will host a drive-thru medication disposal event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 41
Horseshoe & Cornhole Tournament & Smoke-Off at Shutesbury Athletic Club
April 9, 2026
The Shutesbury Athletic Club will host a Horseshoe and Cornhole Tournament and Smoke-Off Competition on Saturday, May 16, starting at 12:00 PM. The tournament costs
Relay for Life of Quaboag Valley on Belchertown Common
April 9, 2026
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Quaboag Valley will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM on the Belchertown
Artisans & Crafters on the Farm Festival in Hadley
April 9, 2026
Maple Valley’s Scoop at the Silos will host the second annual Artisans & Crafters on the Farm Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11:00
Spring Hunt Tests for Pointing Breeds in Belchertown
April 8, 2026
The Vizsla Club of Central New England (VCCNE) and the Central New England Brittany Club (CNEBC) will host a double-header of hunt tests at the
Vendor Call: Spring Craft & Artisan Fair in Hadley
April 8, 2026
Maple Valley’s Spring Craft & Artisan Fair will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The event features live
Hadley Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies 2026
April 8, 2026
The Hadley American Legion Post 271 will host the annual Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 24, beginning at 2:00 PM. The parade starts at
Earth Day Jeep Night at Texas Roadhouse in Hadley
April 8, 2026
Terrain Revolution Jeep Club will host an Earth Day-themed Jeep Night on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Texas Roadhouse,
Eric Carle Storytime & Balloon Twisting at Hadley Library
April 8, 2026
The Hadley Public Library will host a tribute to Eric Carle on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Brie will read
Auditions for “Fiddler on the Roof” in Hadley
April 8, 2026
Valley Light Opera (VLO) will hold auditions for its November 2026 production of Fiddler on the Roof on Friday, April 17 (6:00-9:00 PM), Saturday, April 18 (10:00
3rd Annual Bands for Brittney Fundraiser in Hadley
April 7, 2026
Bands for Brittney, a family-friendly fundraiser honoring Brittney Bliss and supporting childhood cancer research and local families, will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026,
Massachusetts Beekeepers Field Day at UMass
April 7, 2026
The Massachusetts Beekeepers Association will hold its annual Field Day on Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM at the UMass Agricultural Learning Center
Bird Walk on Norwottuck Rail Trail in Amherst
April 7, 2026
The Hampshire Bird Club will host a slow, accessible bird walk on the Amherst portion of the Norwottuck Rail Trail on Friday, April 10, 2026.