May Fest for Grades 7-12 at Bangs Center
May 18, 2026
Weekly Youth Events with CRESS & Jones Library The Town of Amherst, CRESS (Community Responders for Equity, Safety & Service), and the Jones Library will
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Amherst Area Business Expo 2026 at Inn on Boltwood
May 18, 2026
Showcasing New Chamber Members & Local Businesses The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Amherst Area Business Expo on Wednesday, June 24,
Watercolor Painting for Beginners in Greenfield
May 15, 2026
6-Week Evening Course at Looky Here Artist Giselle Harrington will teach “Watercolor Painting for Beginners” on six Mondays, June 15 through July 20, 2026, from
Yoga for Nervous System Regulation at Cancer Connection
May 15, 2026
Gentle, Trauma-Informed Yoga for Cancer Patients & Caregivers Cancer Connection will offer a 4-part yoga series, “Yoga for Nervous System Regulation,” with instructors Safara Fisher
Author Talk: “Preparing for End of Life for Dummies” with Virginia Chang
May 15, 2026
Free Virtual Discussion on End-of-Life Planning Cancer Connection will host a free virtual author talk and discussion with Virginia Chang, Ph.D., certified end-of-life doula, educator,
Free Small Business Advising Sessions in Belchertown & Amherst: 2026 Dates
May 15, 2026
One-on-One Guidance with MA SBDC Regional Director The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MA SBDC), UMass
Watercolor Painting for Beginners at Smith Vocational
May 15, 2026
6-Week Course on Traditional Watercolor Techniques Artist Giselle Harrington will teach “Watercolor Painting for Beginners” on Tuesdays from June 30 to August 4, 2026, 10:00
Painting Landscapes in Watercolor Workshop in Northampton
May 15, 2026
6-Week Course for All Skill Levels at Smith Vocational Artist Giselle Harrington will teach “Painting Landscapes in Watercolor” on Tuesdays from June 30 to August
Peer Support Group for People with Aging Parents (online)
May 15, 2026
Weekly Zoom Sessions for Caregiver Support & Connection A new peer support group, “Our Parents, Ourselves,” will meet online via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from
The Hive Collective Grand Opening in Downtown Amherst
May 14, 2026
New Multifunctional Arts Hub at 49 Boltwood Walk The Hive Collective will officially open on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM