Sewing & Mending Workshop at Amherst Survival Center
June 10, 2026
Free Clothing Repair – Sign Up for 2-Hour Session The Amherst Survival Center will host sewing and mending workshops on Thursday, June 11, and Thursday,
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Free Rabies & Microchip Clinic in Belchertown
June 9, 2026
Free Rabies Vaccine & Microchip – While Supplies Last The Belchertown Animal Relief Committee (BARC) sponsors a free rabies and microchip clinic on Saturday, June
35th Annual Pancake Breakfast for Puffer’s Pond
June 8, 2026
All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes at Mill River Recreation Area The Friends of Puffer’s Pond will host their 35th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from
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Kids Summer Reading Kick-off with The Nields at Munson Library
June 11, 2026
Free Family Folk Concert & Summer Reading Registration The Munson Memorial Library will host a Summer Reading Kick-off event on Saturday, June 20, from 10:30
Garden Sketchbooks Workshop at Jones Library
June 11, 2026
Document Your Garden with Drawing & Watercolor – Ages 16+ The Jones Library will host a Garden Sketchbooks workshop on Saturday, June 13, from 10:00
Intro to Outdoor Skills for Girls – Free Event in Sunderland
June 11, 2026
Girl Scouts Hosts First Aid, Safety & Campfire Building for Rising Kindergartners Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts invites families to a free “Where
UMass Amherst Summer Seminar: Medieval Women in Theology
June 11, 2026
Free Public Talk with PhD Candidate Genny Dorgan UMass Downtown and the Graduate School launch the Summer Seminar Series on Wednesday, June 17, from 6:00
Fun Saturday Mornings at UMass Downtown
June 11, 2026
Free Family Crafts, Games & Activities – No Registration Required UMass Downtown presents Fun Saturday Mornings, a free, family-friendly program series on Saturdays from July
Kids Summer Performances at Buttery Brook Park
June 11, 2026
Free Family Shows – Comedy Magic, Puppets, Music & Variety The South Hadley Recreation Department presents free kids’ summer performances at Buttery Brook Park band
Affordable Homeownership Opportunity in Pelham
June 11, 2026
2 & 3 Bedroom All-Electric Homes – Max Sales Price $200,000 Franklin Hampshire Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for energy-efficient, deed-restricted affordable homes in
Lake Holland, Lake Arcadia & Lake Metacomet Treatment Notice
June 10, 2026
24-Hour Water Use Closure for Invasive Plant Control As part of a comprehensive lake management program, Lake Holland and Lake Arcadia will be treated with
Amherst Survival Center Annual Meeting
June 10, 2026
Community Welcome to Reflect on Past Year & Look Ahead The Amherst Survival Center will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from
Free Summer Concerts 2026 in Amherst
June 9, 2026
Outdoor Music at Sweetser Park, Town Common, McGuirk Stadium & More Free summer concerts return to Amherst with performances at multiple locations. Bring a lawn
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap at South Hadley Library
June 9, 2026
How It Works – Drop Off Complete Puzzles, Get Tickets, Swap The South Hadley Public Library will host its annual Jigsaw Puzzle Swap. Drop off
Virtual Author Talk: Matt Dinniman of “Dungeon Crawler Carl”
June 9, 2026
Free Online Event with New York Times Bestselling Author The South Hadley Public Library presents a free virtual author talk with Matt Dinniman, author of
“It’s Time For a Few Good Laughs” Cartoon Talk on Zoom
June 9, 2026
Illustrated Talk with William Bonney on “Official Comics” Amherst Neighbors presents an illustrated talk with cartoonist William Bonney on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 4:00
Kathak Dance Performance at Leverett Elementary
June 8, 2026
Classical Indian Dance for All Ages – No Registration Required The Leverett Library presents a free Kathak dance performance by Meenakshi Verma-Agrawal of the Chhandika-Chhandam
Mobile Food Bank Schedule for June 2026 in Western MA
June 8, 2026
Free Groceries – No Eligibility Requirements – All Welcome The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts releases its June 2026 Mobile Food Bank schedule, offering free
Adult Programs at Hitchcock Center: June 2026
June 8, 2026
Edible Plant Series, Battle of the Botanicals & Summer Season Program The Hitchcock Center for the Environment offers three adult programs in June 2026: Register
Little Bear Nature Walks for Toddlers: June 2026
June 8, 2026
Free Nature Walks for Ages 0-5 with Hitchcock Center The Hitchcock Center for the Environment offers Little Bear Nature Walks for children ages 0-5 and
Hitchcock Center Fall Programs 2026
June 8, 2026
Preschool Classes, Afterschool, Nature Walks & School Vacation Days The Hitchcock Center for the Environment opens registration for fall programs on Wednesday, June 10. Offerings