AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS
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Dinosaur Footprint Walks, Art, Theater & Museum Events for All Ages Dino Trail Week 2: Evolution Revolution runs July 11-19, 2026, with events across Gill,
Free Community Event – K9 Demos, Life Flight, Vehicles & Hot Dogs The Belchertown Police Department hosts National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026,
USDA Summer Food Service Program – Multiple Locations, Dates & Times The ARPS School Nutrition Department offers free summer meals to all children and teens
Free Relief Printmaking Workshop with Artist Samuel Swap – Ages 12+ Join artist Samuel Swap for a Nature Block Printing Workshop on Sunday, July 19,
Free Family Program for Ages 0-6+ – Stories, Crafts & Outdoor Fun Mount Holyoke Range State Park (Notch Visitor Center, 1500 West Street, Amherst) hosts
Share Your Experiences with Comcast – All Residents Encouraged to Participate The Town of Amherst Cable Television Advisory Committee (CTAC) invites residents to complete a
Free Hands-On Event – Climb Inside Fire Trucks, Police Cars, Ambulances & More Big Rig Day returns to Buttery Brook Park on Thursday, July 16,
Firefighters, Building Commissioner, Police Officer, Conservation Agent & More The Town of Hadley is hiring for several positions, offering competitive benefits including paid vacation, sick/personal
Free Drop-In Juggling for All Ages – Equipment & Instruction Provided Hadley Public Library (50 Middle Street) hosts Community Juggling with Andy Morris-Friedman on Saturday,
Free Storytime, Photos & Crafts – All Ages Welcome Hadley Public Library (50 Middle Street) hosts a Celebrity Storytime with Boomer, mascot of the Springfield
Free Yoga for All Ages – Drop-Ins Welcome Hadley Public Library (50 Middle Street) hosts Family Yoga on Saturday, July 25, and Saturday, August 27,
Multi-Generational Painting Class for Ages 8-12 – Registration Required Hadley Public Library and the Hadley Senior Center host a Paint & Snack event on Thursday,
Free Cooperative Games for Kids – Front Lawn (Weather Permitting) Trevor “The Games Man” returns to Hadley Public Library (50 Middle Street) this summer on
Free Board Game Night for Ages 7-107 – Facilitated by Andy Morris-Friedman Hadley Public Library (50 Middle Street) hosts a Midsummer Family Game Night on
Free Beginner-Friendly Workshop for Kids of All Ages Hadley Public Library (50 Middle Street) hosts a Juggling Workshop with Joseph the Juggler on: The workshop
Learn About the Study, Ask Questions & Hear Updates from Town Staff The Town of Amherst hosts a virtual information session on the Hampshire Campus
Multiple Positions – Tentative Start Date August 2026 The Hadley Fire Department seeks experienced, motivated individuals for full-time Firefighter/EMT-B/Paramedic positions. These union-covered roles are for
Free Concerts at Senior Center – Rain or Shine, All Ages Welcome The Belchertown Council On Aging presents its 2026 Summer Outdoor Concert Series. All
Support Adults with Disabilities – Build Independence & Community Connections UCP of Western Massachusetts is seeking a full-time (37.5 hours/week) Family Support Advocate in Amherst.
Police vs. Firefighters – Player Intros at 6:45 PM The annual Battle of the Badges softball game returns on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 7:00
Daily Lunch + Breakfast to Go – No Registration Required Summer Eats returns to Belchertown, offering free meals for all children and teens ages 18
