AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS
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Interactive Workshop Led by Chamber Executive Director Jacob Robinson The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch & Learn session, “Sharpen Your Networking
Celebratory 5K Run/Walk Supporting Youth Confidence Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts will host its spring season celebratory 5K on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at
Four-Part Series on Healing from Harm The Town of Amherst will host the first session of a four-part Community Wellness and Resiliency Conversation series on
Free Networking for Chamber Members – Casual Morning Gathering The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce will host a New Member Coffee Connect on Wednesday, June
Online Poetry Series with Lauren Camp, Okwudili Nebeolisa & Annie Wenstrup The Emily Dickinson Museum presents the Phosphorescence Contemporary Poetry Series on Thursday, June 18,
5th Annual Race & Free Family Activities Aaron’s Pinewood Derby Race and Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:00
Hands-On Shiitake, Oyster & Winecap Growing The New England Small Farm Institute (NESFI) and Forestopia will host a hands-on workshop, “Mushroom Cultivation – You Can
Naturalist Walks, Critter Sampling & Trail Tidy Email friendsoflakewallace[at]gmail.com.
14 Farmers, 8 Artisans, 2 Food Trucks & Live Music The Belchertown Farmers Market opens for the 2026 season on Sunday, June 7, from 10:00
Spirituals, Gospel & Hymn Arrangements with Faith Builders Chorale The Faith Builders Chorale, directed by Brandon Mullet, will present “Arise, Shine” on Friday, May 29,
Craft Beer, Cider & Live Music at Provisions in North Amherst Provisions Mill District will host the first annual Mill District Beer Fest on Saturday,
Free Lunch & Concert at Amherst Survival Center The Amherst Survival Center will host Tunes @ Noon on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 12:00 PM
Natural Indigo Dye Workshop – Limited to 18 Participants On Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, local fiber artist Holly Field
Fiber Artist Holly Field on Recreating a 13-Star American Flag On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, fiber artist Holly Field
Free Admission & Tours for Neighboring Towns The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum in Hadley announces Community Days 2026 with free admission and refreshments for residents of specific
Open Discussion on Hospice Care & Advance Planning The Amherst Woman’s Club will host a Summer Tea Party featuring Hospice of the Fisher Home on
New & Used Pet Supplies – All Proceeds Help Animals in Care Belchertown Animal Control will host its annual Pet Supply Tag Sale on Saturday,
Live Jazz, Wine & Clubhouse Preservation The Amherst Woman’s Club will host a Jazz Social on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00
Van Transportation to River Valley Co-op & Atkins Farms The Hadley Council on Aging offers specialty shopping trips on the fourth Thursday of the month.
Community Celebration at St. Brigid’s Parish The Black Business Association of Amherst Area (BBAAA) and Sankofa Gumbo will host the 17th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee on
Town Council Recognizes LGBTQ+ Pride Month The Town of Amherst will hold a Pride Month Proclamation and Flag Raising on Monday, June 1, 2026, from
