Fix-It Clinic at South Hadley Library
August 20, 2026
20-Minute Sign-Up Slots for Repairs & Houseplant Help – Registration Required South Hadley Public Library (2 Canal Street, South Hadley) hosts a Fix-It Clinic on
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Free Back-to-School Physicals at Amherst Survival Center
August 19, 2026
No Insurance or Appointment Required – Extended Evening Hours Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road, Amherst) offers free back-to-school physicals with no insurance or appointment
59th Annual Community Breakfast at UMass
August 18, 2026
Welcome New Leaders & Reconnect with Colleagues The University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce host the 59th Annual Community Breakfast
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Percent for Art Advisory Committee – Seeking Two Resident Art Professionals
August 20, 2026
Join Committee for Amethyst Brook Elementary School Art Selection – Apply by September 1 The Town of Amherst is seeking two resident art professionals to
Reception for Amy Dawn Kotel Exhibit at Town Hall
August 20, 2026
Refreshments, Music by Amherst Autoharp Workshop – Free, All Welcome A reception for the Amy Dawn Kotel exhibit will be held on Friday, August 21,
Japanese Storytime at South Hadley Library
August 20, 2026
Free Family Program – Japanese Picture Books with Kanae Nagasaki South Hadley Public Library (2 Canal Street, South Hadley) hosts Japanese Storytime on the first
ReApparel Celebrates One Year in Downtown Amherst
August 20, 2026
Affordable Secondhand Fashion – Open Since August 2025, Located at 48 North Pleasant Street ReApparel, a secondhand fashion store at 48 North Pleasant Street in
Teen End of Summer Party at Munson Library
August 19, 2026
Snacks, Prizes & Games for Ages 11-17 – Celebrate Summer Reading Jones Library hosts a Teen End of Summer Party on Friday, August 21, 2026,
Dona Annual Potluck Picnic at Mill River Recreation Area
August 19, 2026
Free Community Picnic – Pizza & Hot Dogs Provided, Bring a Dish to Share The District One Neighborhood Association (DONA) hosts its Annual Potluck Picnic
First Day Celebration 2026 for Amherst Public Schools
August 19, 2026
Meet Superintendent, Principals & First Responders – Sensory-Friendly Hour 4:30-5:30 PM Amherst Regional Public Schools hosts a First Day Celebration on Monday, August 24, 2026,
Sensory Play Party at Shutesbury Library
August 18, 2026
Hands-On Activities for Ages 5 & Under – Dress for a Mess Shutesbury Public Library (66 Leverett Road, Shutesbury) hosts a Sensory Play Party on
Celebrity Storytime with Principal Jenn Dowd at Hadley Library
August 18, 2026
Back to School Storytime – Free, All Ages Welcome Hadley Public Library (50 Middle Street, Hadley) hosts a special “Back to School” celebrity storytime with
Back-to-School Supply Drive for Belchertown Veterans & Families
August 18, 2026
Donate Notebooks, Backpacks & More – Drop Off at Veterans’ Services Office The Belchertown Veterans’ Services Office is collecting back-to-school supplies for veterans and their
Understanding Drought & Water Supplies Talk in Belchertown
August 18, 2026
Free Public Presentation with UMass Professor Kostas Andreadis – Town Hall Auditorium The Belchertown Conservation Commission hosts a free public presentation, “Understanding Drought and Water
Downtown Amherst Parking Permits Now Available
August 18, 2026
For Residents & Workers – Valid September 1 – May 31, Designated Areas Only The Town of Amherst offers parking permits for those who live
Ribbon Cutting for ARHS Track & Field Renovation
August 18, 2026
Celebrate the Newly Renovated Track & Field – All Welcome, RSVP Requested The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District invites the community to a ribbon cutting ceremony
Pie Eating Contest at Three County Fair
August 17, 2026
Support Manna Community Kitchen – Register to Compete WRSI 93.9 The River hosts a Pie Eating Contest on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM
Mushroom Walks at Mount Toby with Jessica Benson Evans
August 17, 2026
Explore Fungal Ecology & Identification – Conservation Approach, No Foraging Join mushroom enthusiast and educator Jessica Benson Evans (President, Pioneer Valley Mycological Association) for mushroom
Volunteer Docent Needed at Yiddish Book Center
August 17, 2026
Greet Visitors, Answer Questions & Help People Feel at Home The Yiddish Book Center in Amherst seeks a volunteer docent to join the team on
Jones Library Community Feedback Sessions
August 17, 2026
Share Your Input – Free Parking, Childcare & Refreshments Provided The Jones Library invites the community to feedback sessions facilitated by Dr. Pat Romney and
Springfield Puerto Rican Parade & Pa’lante 5K
August 17, 2026
36th Annual Parade on September 13 – 5K Run/Walk on September 12 The Springfield Puerto Rican Parade celebrates its 36th year on Sunday, September 13,