The 166th Belchertown Fair returns September 19–21, 2025, with the theme “Shake, Cattle, and Roll.” This free, family-friendly event celebrates the town’s deep agricultural roots
UMass Downtown (108 N Pleasant St) and the Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) host a free poetry reading on Thursday, September 11, 2025, 7:00 PM, curated by local poet Michael Mercurio. The
The 5th Annual Bandtoberfest returns to the Amherst Common on Sunday, September 21, 2025, 2:00–5:00 PM. The event features: Attendee Tips: Co-Sponsors:UMass Amherst Department of Music & Dance and Amherst
The Queer Joy Collaborative invites LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies to free open rehearsals on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Hartsbrook School (193 Bay Rd, Hadley): Details: RSVP: Queer Joy Collaborative open rehearsals Questions? Email mara[at]queerjoycollaborative.org
The Emily Dickinson Museum hosts its annual Poetry Marathon from September 15–21, 2025, featuring a communal reading of all 1,789 Emily Dickinson poems over seven sessions. Participants can join as readers (volunteer to read
The Belchertown Cultural Council (BCC) is accepting applications for its 2026 grant cycle from September 2 to October 16, 2025. Grants support local projects in: Eligible Applicants: Apply/Learn More: massculturalcouncil.org
The Shutesbury Athletic Club (282 Wendell Rd) hosts a Cruise Night on Saturday, September 13, 2025, featuring: Additional Details: Questions? Call/text Mark O. at 413-834-0865
The Shutesbury Athletic Club (SAC) hosts an end-of-summer celebration on Sunday, August 31, 2025, featuring: Special Note: The event welcomes the Franklin County Pool League and community members. No registration or cover charge.
The Berkshire Hills Music Academy (BHMA) will host its Denim & Diamonds Gala on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at its South Hadley campus. This event supports students with intellectual and developmental
The Jones Library (101 University Dr, Amherst) hosts an adult art class on Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10:00–11:30 AM. Participants will learn plant pigment transfer techniques to create botanical tea towels. Register: Flower
