AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS
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Building Access Restricted – Central Office & ARMS Remote Starting July 15 at 1:00 PM Due to the ongoing roof replacement project at Amherst Regional
Scenic 5K Run/Walk in Shutesbury – Supports Shutesbury Public Library The 4th Annual Roadtown Turkey Trot takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, in Shutesbury.
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
Accepting Electronics, Appliances & Bicycles – Small Fees Apply Green Day Recycling hosts an Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9:00 AM
2″x2″ Canvases Provided – Paint at the Gallery, at Home, or Bring Your Own Mill District Local Art Gallery (91 Cowls Road, North Amherst) invites
Free Event – 30+ Local Artists, Live Piano Jazz & Light Refreshments The Mill District Local Art Gallery (91 Cowls Road, North Amherst) hosts a
Partnering with UMass Men’s Hockey & Springfield Thunderbirds Sled Hockey CHD’s All In: Barrier-Free Recreation hosts two free Try Sled Hockey events. Open to anyone
Porch Tickets Available Day of Show – Indoor Seating Sold Out Eavesdrop has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM for the
State-Designated Cultural Districts Drive Economic Growth – Learn How to Apply Mass Cultural Council announces that the Cultural District Designation application is now open to
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
