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
A community food drive to support the Amherst Survival Center will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9:30–11:30 AM. Donations will stock the center’s pantry, serving eligible residents of
The Belchertown Department of Public Works announces vegetation spraying along Route 202 on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, starting at 8:00 AM. Work will occur from Checkers General Store to Maple Street on both sides
The Hitchcock Center for the Environment (845 West St, Amherst) hosts two monarch tagging events led by educator Jennifer Unkles: Register: Hitchcock Center community programs
Texas Roadhouse (280 Russell St, Hadley) hosts a free Teacher Social Hour on Monday, September 1, 2025, 4:00–6:00 PM. The event offers: Eligibility:Open to all educators (bring school ID).
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
Five local libraries (Sunderland, Whately, Hadley, Conway’s Field Memorial, and Hatfield) invite young adults (ages 11–18) to participate in a Library Passport program from September 1–15, 2025.
The Cold Spring/Swift River PTO hosts Popsicles with the Principals on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at two Belchertown elementary schools: Details: Open to all Cold Spring and Swift River students and
The Summit Run 5K race returns on Sunday, September 21, at 9:30 AM at Skinner State Park (Hadley), featuring a redesigned 2025 course that eliminates Route 47 and emphasizes scenic beauty.
