As someone who attended Salem State University and experienced downtown Salem in all its glory, I can tell when a witch-themed attraction is either a worthy presence in the community or a nonsensical cash grab for naïve tourists.
EAST LONGMEADOW — When people think of A.W. Brown’s Pet & Garden, they may picture buying dog food and flowers, but on Saturday, Sept. 20, families can stop by for the store’s third annual fall festival.
HOLYOKE — The annual Phillips Festival will be returning for its eighth year on Saturday, Sept. 20, starting at 7:30 p.m.
EASTHAMPTON — The Bread & Puppet Theater will return to Easthampton on Friday, Sept. 12, at Park Hill Orchard with its iconic circus as part of its 2025 fall tour to cities and towns in the U.S.
HAMPDEN — This year, the Theatre Guild of Hampden will celebrate its 20th anniversary. When President and Artistic Director Mark Giza and Vice President Rick Rubin founded the theater company in 2005, they wanted the chance to direct and produce shows.