Arcadia Folk Festival Returns to Easthampton
July 2, 2026
Eighth Annual Outdoor Music Festival at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary The 8th Annual Arcadia Folk Festival will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the
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Summer Jazz at 28 Amity Street in Amherst
July 1, 2026
Free All-Day Jazz – Four Bands from 1:00-8:45 PM Masala Jazz presents Summer Jazz on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Hadley Police Department Hiring Full-Time Police Officers
June 30, 2026
Salary $59,000-$68,000 – Apply Online The Hadley Police Department is hiring full-time police officers. Salary ranges from $59,000 to $68,000 based on training and experience.
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Star Spangled Springfield Independence Day Celebration
July 3, 2026
Free Concert by Springfield Symphony Orchestra & Fireworks at Riverfront Park Spirit of Springfield presents “Star Spangled Springfield” on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 6:00
Fruit Fair Hot Dog Eating Contest in Chicopee
July 3, 2026
90th Anniversary Celebration – Free Food, Music & Giveaways Fruit Fair Supermarket hosts its first-ever Hot Dog Eating Championship on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from
Artisan Market at Quonquont Farm in Whately
July 3, 2026
15+ Vendors – Farmstand, Flower & Blueberry Picking, Food Trucks, Craft Cocktails Quonquont Farm (9 North Street, Whately) hosts an Artisan Market on Saturday, July
Summit House Tours at Mount Holyoke Range
July 3, 2026
30-Minute Guided Tour – Ages 12+ – Meet Inside the Summit House Mount Holyoke Range State Park offers guided Summit House tours on Saturdays and
Mountain Mindfulness Walking Series
July 3, 2026
Monthly Mindfulness Hikes for Ages 12+ – Registration Required Join Kripalu-trained Jim McNerney for a free guided mindfulness hike on select Fridays from July through
Nice and Easy Hikes at Mount Holyoke Range
July 3, 2026
Guided Senior-Friendly Hikes – Open to All Ages – No Registration Needed Mount Holyoke Range State Park offers “Nice and Easy” guided hikes on Tuesdays
Third Annual Belchertown Community Yard Sale: July 31–August 2, 2026
July 3, 2026
Over 100 Households – Vendor Marketplace at Town Fields – $5 Maps Benefit Clapp Library The Third Annual Belchertown Community Yard Sale runs Friday, July
Tim Eriksen Wednesday Folk Traditions Concert
July 3, 2026
Grammy-Nominated Ethnomusicologist – Sunken Garden, Hadley The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum continues its 45th season of Wednesday Folk Traditions on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM
Group Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Leverett Library
July 3, 2026
Nationwide Relay Reading – All Ages Welcome, Iced Tea Served Leverett Library hosts a Group Reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, July 8,
Sunderland Public Library Cooling Center
July 3, 2026
Air Conditioning, Water, WiFi & More – Closed Saturday & Sunday Sunderland Public Library (20 School Street, Sunderland) is open as a cooling center during
Free Tick Prevention Shoe Spray Event in Whately
July 3, 2026
Bring Your Shoes – We’ll Treat Them On the Spot Foothills Health District hosts a free tick prevention shoe spray event on Monday, July 6,
Alianza 5K: Cider Donut Dash at Ashley Reservoir
July 2, 2026
5K Run & Fun Walk at Ashley Reservoir – Proceeds Support Domestic Violence Survivors Alianza DV Services hosts the Cider Donut Dash on Saturday, September
Baila Conmigo Salsa Night at Wyckoff Country Club
July 2, 2026
Free Latin Dance Event in Holyoke Ballroom A 4th of July weekend kickoff event, “Baila Conmigo,” will take place on July 2, 2026, at Wyckoff
Free Summer River Nights at Holyoke Rows
July 2, 2026
Weekly Kayaking and Fishing Program on the Connecticut River Free “Summer on the River” programming will be held at Holyoke Rows on Mondays and Wednesdays
Fairy & Arts Festival Coming to Easthampton
July 2, 2026
Fantasy-Themed Festival Returns to Nonotuck Park The Fairy & Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Nonotuck Park. Organized by Enchanted
Restorative Yoga Fundraiser for Dakin Humane Society
July 2, 2026
Donation-Based Yoga Event at Pause & Pivot Farm A restorative yoga fundraiser benefiting the Dakin Humane Society will be held on Sunday, July 26, from
Easthampton Fall Makers Market Returns Sept. 19 at New Location
July 2, 2026
Fifth Annual Makers Market Moves to Abandoned Building Brewery The fifth annual Easthampton Fall Makers Market will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from
Signs for Inclusion: Free ASL Workshop at Forbes Library
July 2, 2026
Interactive ASL for Everyday Communication – Adults & Teens Welcome Forbes Library hosts a free, community-centered ASL workshop, “Signs for Inclusion,” on Wednesday, July 8,