Meet Superintendent, Principals & First Responders – Sensory-Friendly Hour 4:30-5:30 PM Amherst Regional Public Schools hosts a First Day Celebration on Monday, August 24, 2026,
No Insurance or Appointment Required – Extended Evening Hours Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road, Amherst) offers free back-to-school physicals with no insurance or appointment
Hands-On Activities for Ages 5 & Under – Dress for a Mess Shutesbury Public Library (66 Leverett Road, Shutesbury) hosts a Sensory Play Party on
Back to School Storytime – Free, All Ages Welcome Hadley Public Library (50 Middle Street, Hadley) hosts a special “Back to School” celebrity storytime with
Donate Notebooks, Backpacks & More – Drop Off at Veterans’ Services Office The Belchertown Veterans’ Services Office is collecting back-to-school supplies for veterans and their
Free Demo Classes, Performances & Dancewear Swap – Meet the Faculty The Center Dance (321 Main Street, Amherst) hosts a Fall Open House on Saturday,
Win Gift Certificates, Museum Tickets & More – Deadline August 26 Leverett Library’s Summer Reading Program prize drawing is open through Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Free Reading Challenge – Win Prizes Including Trip to National Book Awards The National Book Foundation’s Summer Reading Adventure runs through August 26, 2026. Complete
For Rising High School Sophomores through Seniors – Monthly Meetings, Policy Recommendations The Governor’s Youth Climate Council (YCC) is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 term.
Certified Technicians – Check Installation, Expiration & Fit – Project Backpack Event Certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians will offer free car seat checks on
