Wednesday Folk Traditions: Rosemary Caine and the Wilde Irish Shenanigans
2026-06-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Contact Name: Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum Contact Phone: (413) 584-4699 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Road Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum continues its 45th season of Wednesday Folk Traditions on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 at 6:30 pm with seven piece ensemble Rosemary Caine and The Wilde Irish Shenanigans, a seven-member ensemble, who will perform an eclectic Celtic mix of traditional and original music. This and all other performances are held Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Sunken Garden at the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, 130 River Drive, Route 47, Hadley MA 01035. Admission is $12, $2 for children 16 and under. Picnickers are welcome on the museum’s grounds starting at 5:00 pm. The museum and its grounds are a smoke-free site. For further information please call (413) 584-4699 or view www.pphmuseum.org.
Rosemary Caine and the Wilde Irish Shenanigans perform an eclectic Celtic mix of traditional and original music. Irish
harpist Rosie Caine, founder of several Irish performance groups, is a songwriter and composer,
writer, producer and collaborator on six Irish Women themed musicals, including The Celtification of Emily Dickinson.

Farmers Market at The Longmeadow Shops
2026-06-18 12:00 - 18:00
Contact Name: Melissa Pevay Contact Phone: 413-478-8846 Contact Email: melissapevay@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Longmeadow Shops
Venue Address: 690 Bliss Road Longmeadow MA 01106

Event Details: Farmers Market at The Longmeadow Shops every Thursday, June 18th – October 29th, 12-6PM. This year featuring local items from Berry Knoll Gardens, Bread by Cara, Quarry Pond Farm, and more. See you at “The Shops”!

Community Movie Night
2026-06-19 20:00 - 22:30
Contact Name: Cesar Esquivel Contact Phone: 413-427-9151 Contact Email: cesar.esquivel@use.salvationarmy.org

Venue Name: The Salvation Army
Venue Address: 512 Pleasant Street Holyoke MA 01040

Event Details: Community Movie Night!
Free Movie
When: Friday June 19, 2026
Time: 8:00PM
Where: The Salvation Army 512 Pleasant Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
Food Available for Purchase

Imaginary Friends
2026-06-23 16:00 - 2026-06-27 16:00
Contact Name: Alexandra Ripp Contact Phone: 6092403595 Contact Email: alex.ripp@gmail.com

Venue Name: A.P.E. Gallery
Venue Address: 126 Main St Northampton MA 01060

Event Details: Imaginary Friends is a multi-day gallery installation for all ages that fosters rigorous experimental arts collaboration between parents and their children. The represented projects have been co-created by local artist-parents—and one grandparent—and their children (ages 1-12), led by child collaborators’ imagination and play. The project seeks to challenge the binary between “kids” and “adult” art, and explore new modes of intergenerational artistic collaboration. Taking seriously the creative potential of children’s play, the artists use their children’s imagination and play as the prime source for collaborative experimental art practice. Media represented include textile, sculpture, film, participatory art, and installation.
OPENING RECEPTION
Tues, June 23, 4-6pm
EXHIBITION HOURS*
Weds, June 24, 10am-4pm
Thurs, June 25 + Fri, June 26, 12-6pm
Sat, June 27, 10-4pm
*Subject to changes. For the most up-to-date information plus more on the artists and project, visit: https://apearts.org/arc-2026
Imaginary Friends is funded in part by a grant from the Northampton Arts Council, the South Hadley Cultural Council, and the Hadley Cultural Council, local agencies which are supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. A.P.E.’s programming is made possible in part through sustained support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

“It’s the Wildest!”
2026-06-23 19:30 - 21:00
Contact Name: Maureen Sullivan Contact Phone: 4135358872 Contact Email: maureensullivanmedia@gmail.com

Venue Name: Majestic Theater
Venue Address: 131 Elm St. West Springfield MA 01089

Event Details: In the 1950s, Louis Prima and Keely Smith turned a tiny Las Vegas lounge into the most swinging after hours party, with a mix of jazz, swing, novelty music, and rock ‘n roll. “It’s The Wildest!” is an exciting, tune-filled tribute to Prima & Smith performed by pianist Mark Gionfriddo (music director of the Majestic Theater’s Torch Song Tuesday series) and singer Nikki Gorts (featured in Home For The Holidays 2024). Mark, Nikki and a five-piece band pay homage to this renowned duo featuring gems from the American Popular Songbook.

Wednesday Folk Traditions: AMHERST AREA GOSPEL CHOIR
2026-06-24 18:30 - 20:00
Contact Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum Contact Phone: 413-584-4699 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Dr Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: 14TH ANNUAL HORACE CLARENCE BOYER MEMORIAL GOSPEL CONCERT
The Choir brings gospel to all through a compilation of songs derived from spirituals, African diaspora, Tommy Dorsey’s Big Band hits, Boyer’s original music, and contemporary songs.

6th Annual Holyoke Preservation Trust's Garden Tour 2026
2026-06-27 08:30 - 14:30
Contact Name: www.holyokepreservationtrust.org Contact Phone: 4136267924 Contact Email: shewchuk43@comcast.net

Venue Name: Holyoke Preservation Trust Garden Tour 2026
Venue Address: 235 Chestnut St. Holyoke MA 01040

Event Details: This year’s event features seven diverse locations including four new gardens, a tree tour and insights from guest experts representing the DCR, the Kestrel Land Trust and a local turtle conservation specialist. The tour highlights the transformation of traditional residential lawns into lush biodiverse landscapes using native plantings and innovative design. Two sites feature accessible pathways, allowing guests to explore and learn about protected natural habitats.
Date: June 27th 8:30am-2:30-pm (rain or shine)
Check-in: Masonic Temple 235 Chestnut St. Holyoke
Tickets $15 in advance via eventbrite or $20 on the day of the event

Feed the Hungry Benefit Concert
2026-06-27 15:00 - 18:00
Contact Name: Matthew Andrews Contact Phone: (413) 835-1280 Contact Email: matthew@shraddhayoga.org

Venue Name: Pulaski Park
Venue Address: 240 Main Street Northampton MA 01060

Event Details: On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the public is invited to gather at Pulaski Park in Northampton for the Feed the Hungry Benefit Concert, an afternoon of live music, inspiring speakers, and community connection dedicated to supporting organizations that provide food and relief to those in need locally and around the world. The afternoon will feature performances by regional and spiritually inspired musicians including: Russell Brooks, Onatah Love, Matthew Andrews, Música Franklin Youth Chorus, Tony Vacca The event will conclude with a community sing-along of We Are the World, the 1985 charity anthem recorded by the super-group USA for Africa.
This event is an initiative of Light Omega and the Village of Light, Inc., located in Leverett, MA.

Sounds of Springfield Ribbon Cutting
2026-06-30 10:30 - 11:30
Contact Name: Springfield Cultural Partnership / Karen Finn Contact Phone: 4133371713 Contact Email: karen@springfieldculture.org

Venue Name: Tower Square Park
Venue Address: 1477 Main Street Springfield Massachusetts 01103

Event Details: Ribbon Cutting: Sounds of Springfield Brings Permanent Interactive Public Art and Music-Making to Springfield Central Cultural District
Permanent outdoor installation will add a new layer of creative engagement to one of Springfield’s most visible public gathering spaces, creating opportunities for exploration, music-making, and community gathering.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – As Springfield Cultural Partnership celebrates its tenth anniversary, the organization is announcing Sounds of Springfield, a permanent interactive public art installation featuring six sculptural outdoor musical instruments that invite visitors to create music in Tower Square Park.
A public ribbon-cutting ceremony, in partnership with The City of Springfield and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, will take place Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Tower Square Park, 1477 Main Street, Springfield.
Featuring six sculptural outdoor musical instruments, Sounds of Springfield invites visitors of all ages to create music, experiment with sound, and experience public art through hands-on participation. The installation is anchored by a Sculptural Ensemble manufactured by FreeNotes Harmony Park and designed for year-round outdoor use.
“As Springfield Cultural Partnership celebrates its tenth anniversary, Sounds of Springfield reflects the kind of community-centered work we believe in most,” said Karen Finn, Executive Director of Springfield Cultural Partnership. “The arts have the power to bring people together across backgrounds and generations. Sounds of Springfield transforms a shared public space into a place where everyone is invited to create, connect, and belong.”
The project has brought together public, private, and community partners committed to expanding access to arts, culture, and creative experiences in downtown Springfield.
“Sounds of Springfield is another example of how arts and culture help make downtown Springfield a vibrant place to live, work, and visit,” said Mayor Domenic J. Sarno. “My Administration is proud to support projects that strengthen downtown and bring people together through creativity and community engagement. I am grateful to Springfield Cultural Partnership and all of the partners who helped bring this project to life.”
The installation serves as a signature project celebrating Springfield Cultural Partnership’s tenth anniversary and a decade of investing in arts, culture, and community engagement throughout Springfield.
About Sounds of Springfield
Sounds of Springfield is a permanent interactive public art installation featuring six sculptural outdoor musical instruments designed for people of all ages and abilities. Located in Tower Square Park within the Springfield Central Cultural District, the installation invites residents and visitors to create music, explore sound, and connect through shared creative experiences. Combining public art with hands-on music-making, Sounds of Springfield transforms a highly visible downtown gathering space into a destination for creativity, play, and community connection.
Project Support
Sounds of Springfield was made possible through funding provided in part by the City of Springfield through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Project support was provided by Beacon Bank (Community Leadership Sponsor); Baystate Health, Springfield Business Improvement District, Springfield Cultural Council, MassCultural Council, and Tower Square LLC (Presenting Sponsors); White Lion Brewing Company, Community Music School of Springfield, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Hispanic American Library and Hope Center for the Arts (Activation and Performing Partners).
About Springfield Cultural Partnership
Springfield Cultural Partnership (SCP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering civic engagement, arts education, and a vibrant cultural environment throughout Springfield, Massachusetts. As steward of the Springfield Central Cultural District, SCP connects artists, organizations, and residents through arts, culture, and creative collaboration.
Media Contacts:
Karen Finn
Executive Director
karen@springfieldculture.org
(413) 337-1713
Kali Green
Creative Director
kali@springfieldculture.org
Vanessa Ford
Program Director, Trust Transfer Project
vanessa@springfieldculture.org

"Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express"
2026-06-30 19:30 - 2026-07-11 19:30
Contact Name: Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre Contact Phone: 413-538-3396 Contact Email: hglick@mtholyoke.edu

Venue Name: Kendall Sports & Dance Complex’s Studio Theatre
Venue Address: 6 Dunlap Pl. South Hadley MA 01075

Event Details: Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre proudly presents “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, playing June 30th-July 11th in the Studio Theatre of Kendall Sports & Dance Complex.
Join us for the inaugural season of Summer Theatre as we embark on a thrilling journey aboard the legendary Orient Express. When a passenger is found murdered in his locked compartment, famed detective Hercule Poirot must unravel a web of secrets, lies, and hidden motives before the killer strikes again. Filled with suspense, glamour, and unforgettable twists, this Agatha Christie classic will keep audiences guessing until the very end.
This production is directed by Noah Ilya-Alexis Tuleja with Set Design by Alina Tschumakow, Costume Design by Jensen Glick, Lighting Design by Sam Skynner, Sound Design by Gillian Tomlinson.
Performance Dates and Times:
Tuesday, June 30th, 7:30pm
Wednesday, July 1st, 7:30pm
Thursday, July 2nd, 7:30pm
Friday, July 3rd, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday, July 8th, 7:30pm
Thursday, July 9th, 7:30pm
Friday, July 10th, 7:30pm
Saturday, July 11th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Tickets: $15 General Admission | $25 Season Pass
For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit mhcsummertheatre.ludus.com or contact us at MHCSummerTheatres@MtHolyoke.edu.

Wednesday Folk Traditions: Thea Hopkins
2026-07-01 18:30 - 20:00
Contact Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum Contact Phone: (413) 584-4699 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Drive Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum continues its 45th season of Wednesday Folk Traditions on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at 6:30 pm, with Thea Hopkins, acclaimed singer-songwriter and member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe, who performs modern “Red Roots Americana.”
Concerts are held Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Sunken Garden at the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, 130 River Drive, Route 47, Hadley, MA 01035. Admission is $12, $2 for children 16 and under. Picnickers are welcome on the museum’s grounds starting at 5:00 PM. The museum and its grounds are a smoke-free site. For further information please call (413) 584-4699 or view www.pphmuseum.org.

Wind & Reed Jam Session (July 2026)
2026-07-01 19:00 - 22:00
Contact Name: Wind & Reed / David Kutcher Contact Phone: 413-282-8742 Contact Email: david@windandreed.com

Venue Name: 50 Arrow Gallery
Venue Address: 116 Pleasant Street Easthampton MA 01027

Event Details: Join us for the Wind & Reed Jazz Jam Session at 50 Arrow Gallery!
Musicians of all levels are welcome to bring an instrument, sign up, and jam alongside our house band of professional local musicians.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, meet other players in the community, perform in front of an audience, or just have a great time making music, this session is for you.
The evening will begin with a 30-minute opening set from the house band, followed by a 90-minute open jam session with a first-come, first-served sign-up list. Players will have opportunities to solo, accompany, experiment, and express themselves in a supportive and collaborative environment.
All styles, experience levels, and creative approaches are encouraged — just keep it respectful, musical, and fun.
Suggested donation: $5 plus tips
Bring your horn, sticks, voice, pedals, weird instruments, or just come hang and listen.
We’re planning on making this a recurring monthly, show up so we can get the energy moving!
Want to participate but unsure where to begin? Brush up on your jazz standards with these books: The Real Book Volume 1 Sixth Edition – C Instruments, The Real Book Volume 1 Sixth Edition – Bb Instruments, The Real Book Volume 1 Sixth Edition – Eb Instruments

Tykes Tuesday at Holyoke Mall
2026-07-04 11:00 - 2026-08-18 12:00
Contact Name: Holyoke Mall Contact Phone: 413-536-1441 Contact Email: info@holyokemall.com

Venue Name: Holyoke Mall
Venue Address: 50 Holyoke St. Holyoke Massachusetts 01040

Event Details: Summer is just around the corner, and that means our Tykes Tuesday program is back Tuesday mornings from 11:00 AM to noon in Macy’s Court! The fun starts July 7 and runs to August 18.
The kids’ program is free, open to the public, and is best suited for children ages 12 and under. This year’s activities include a fun science demonstration, live animal ambassadors, Christmas in July, and more!
Tykes Tuesday 2026 Schedule:
July 7: The Science of Suds with CT Science Center (11 AM – 12 PM)
July 14: Piti Theatre’s Story Wizards (3 PM – 4 PM)
July 21: Christmas in July (11 AM – 12 PM)
July 28: Pickleball 101 Class for Kids at Pickleball Kingdom (Limited Availability, 2 Sessions: 11 AM – 12 PM | 12 PM – 1 PM)
August 4: Forest Park Wildlife on Wheels (11 AM – 12 PM)
August 11: Kimberly’s Pocket Circus (11 AM – 12 PM)
August 18: MA Audubon (11 AM – 12 PM)
Register Here: https://www.holyokemall.com/tykes-tuesday-2026/

Safer Tech Petition Initiative Meeting
2026-07-06 17:00 - 18:25
Contact Name: Kirstin Beatty, Chair of Safer Tech at LastTreeLaws.com Contact Phone: (413) 536-3505 Contact Email: priv.stoic485@passinbox.com

Venue Name: Pic’s Pub & Pizzeria
Venue Address: 910 Hampden St, Holyoke, MA Holyoke Massachusetts 01040

Event Details: Our petition initiative requires safer tech via reduced electromagnetic emission power density, signaling, and more. We are looking to win & need your help for signature submission, publicity, door knocking, etc. Please join us to learn more, or volunteer online! RSVP requested at https://lasttreelaws.com/RSVP

Safer Tech Petition Initiative Lit. Drops
2026-07-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-10 17:00 - 19:00
Contact Name: Kirstin Beatty Contact Phone: (413) 536-3505 Contact Email: priv.stoic485@passinbox.com

Venue Name: Buttery Brook Park
Venue Address: 123 Willimansett St South Hadley MA 01075

Event Details: Our petition initiative requires safer tech via reduced power density, signaling, and more. We are looking to win & need your help for signature submission, literature drops, publicity, etc. Please volunteer online and/or join us! RSVP at LastTreeLaws.com/RSVP

Wednesday Folk Traditions: ZIKINA
2026-07-08 18:30 - 20:00
Contact Name: Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum Contact Phone: (413) 586-7870 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Dr Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: Uganda native Gideon fuses folk music with contemporary sounds. East African vocals are paired with the self-crafted traditional enanga, adungu, and kalimba instruments. His ensemble of Mike Cardozo, Roston Kirk and Kurt Eisele-Dyrli create a sonic landscape of intense grooves, joyous dance beats and dreamy textures that Gideon’s vocals cut through or float lightly above.

Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music
2026-07-09 12:00 - 2026-07-12 21:00
Contact Name: Yiddish Book Center Contact Phone: 4132564900 Contact Email: programs@yiddishbookcenter.org

Venue Name: Yiddish Book Center
Venue Address: 1021 West Street Amherst MA 01002

Event Details: From July 9 to 12, this four-day festival will include musicians and performers at the forefront of the Yiddish music scene. In addition to seven concerts, the lineup also includes workshops, talks, and special tours, all in celebration of Yiddish music, language, and culture. There is a livestream option. Learn more here: https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/yidstock?utm_source=calendar&utm_medium=remindnews&utm_campaign=yidstock2026

Safer Tech Petition Initiative Literature Drops
2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:00
Contact Name: Kirstin Beatty Contact Phone: (413) 536-3505 Contact Email: priv.stoic485@passinbox.com

Venue Name: Millside Park
Venue Address: 2 Ferry St Easthampton MA 01027

Event Details: Our petition initiative requires safer tech via reduced power density, signaling, and more. We are looking to win & need your help for signature submission, publicity, door knocking, etc. Please volunteer online or join us! RSVP at https://lasttreelaws.com/RSVP

Christopher Pouler Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture Opening Reception
2026-07-10 18:00 - 20:00
Contact Name: CLICK Workspace Contact Phone: 4132703879 Contact Email: mary.yun@clickworkspace.org

Venue Name: CLICK Workspace
Venue Address: 9 1/2 Market Street Northampton Massachusetts 01060

Event Details: This installation explores the topic of the migrant/refugee crisis both here in the US and globally and strives to bring a human face to the issue. It includes 104 portraits of refugees with information and stories about some of them.
Chris has also illustrated the children’s book, A Place in the World that follows the journey of a refugee boy and his mother from a war torn country to a refugee camp and finally to a place of safety. There will be a display of his original illustrations for this book at the event.

The Birth/Death Project (local oral history performance)
2026-07-11 13:00 - 14:30
Contact Name: Real Live Theatre / Ellen Morbyrne Contact Phone: 413-314-3364 Contact Email: birthdeathproject@gmail.com

Venue Name: Holyoke Public Library (Community Room)
Venue Address: 250 Chestnut Street Holyoke MA 01040

Event Details: The only thing all humans share is that we are all born and we all die. Yet we often feel disconnected, lonely, or isolated in our journeys through these experiences.
The Birth/Death Project seeks to change that, one story at a time, weaving our truths together.
A performance collage inspired by the real stories local folks have shared with our project has been woven together to share with all of you. Joy, grief, wonder, fear, amazement, mess, glory, hilarity, pain, connection. Join us in remembering what it feels like to be truly human together.
Devised by Ellen Morbyrne with Dorian Gregory, Trenda Loftin, Seth Olsen, Lauren Ostberg, Em Rawls, Jordan Reed, Lena Vani; inspired by interviews with folks across the Valley about their experiences with birth and death
Directed by Ellen Morbyrne
Performed by Dorian Gregory, Trenda Loftin, Seth Olsen, Lauren Ostberg, Em Rawls
The 2026 phase of this project is supported in part by grants from the Conway, Hadley, Holyoke, and Shelburne Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

"The 39 Steps"
2026-07-17 19:30 - 2026-07-25 19:30
Contact Name: Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre Contact Phone: 413-538-3396 Contact Email: hglick@mtholyoke.edu

Venue Name: Kendall Sports & Dance Complex’s Studio Theatre
Venue Address: 6 Dunlap Pl. South Hadley MA 01075

Event Details: Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre proudly presents “The 39 Steps” adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel of John Buchanen from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock, playing July 17th-July 25th in the Studio Theatre of Kendall Sports & Dance Complex.
Our first season closes with a fast-paced comedy thriller packed with spies, mystery, and nonstop laughs. When ordinary man Richard Hannay becomes entangled in an international espionage plot, he is swept into a whirlwind adventure across Britain. Featuring a handful of actors playing dozens of characters, The 39 Steps is a wildly inventive theatrical experience that combines Hitchcock suspense with hilarious physical comedy.
This production is directed by Mochael Ofori with Set Design by Alina Tschumakow, Costume Design by Jensen Glick, Lighting Design by Sam Skynner, Sound Design by Kirk Longhofer.
Performance Dates and Times:
Friday, July 17th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Saturday, July 18th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, July 19th, 2:00pm
Wednesday, July 22nd, 7:30pm
Thursday, July 23rd, 7:30pm
Friday, July 24th, 7:30pm
Saturday, July 25th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Tickets: $15 General Admission | $25 Season Pass
For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit mhcsummertheatre.ludus.com or contact us at MHCSummerTheatres@MtHolyoke.edu.

Wednesday Folk Traditions: WHISPER IN THE MID-ZONE
2026-07-22 18:30 - 20:00
Contact Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum Contact Phone: (413) 586-7870 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Dr Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: Jim Matus, a Berklee-trained jazz musician, Bob Markey, a classically trained sitar player, and Michel Moushabeck, a master Lebanese percussionist, blend the sonic traditions from their diverse training to create a “musical-midzone.”

Storytime at The Longmeadow Shops with Storrs Library
2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:30
Contact Name: The Longmeadow Shops Contact Phone: 4134788846 Contact Email: melissapevay@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Longmeadow Shops
Venue Address: 738 Bliss Rd Longmeadw MA 01106

Event Details: Families are invited to join The Longmeadow Shops and Storrs Library for a free Storytime on the Sidewalk event on Wednesday, July 23 (rain date July 30) in front of J.Crew Factory (738 Bliss Rd, Longmeadow MA). From 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., children can enjoy free glitter tattoos from Dazzle Day Face Painters. At 10:30 a.m., Storrs Library will present a special Storytime featuring stories, movement activities, and take-home craft kits while supplies last. No registration is required, and all ages are welcome. For more information, follow The Longmeadow Shops on social media.

Cancer Connection Thrift Shop Donation Days
2026-07-29 11:00 - 14:00
Contact Name: Cancer Connection Contact Phone: 413-586-1642 x104 Contact Email: outreach@cancer-connection.org

Venue Name: Cancer Connection Thrift Shop
Venue Address: 1498 Allen St. Springfield MA 01118

Event Details: Please support Cancer Connection with donations to our new Thrift Shop in Springfield (Bicentennial Plaza)! Donation days are Wednesdays, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, & 8/26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Invertebrate Engineers: Meet the Bugs Building Our Forests
2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:30
Contact Name: Franklin Land Trust Contact Phone: 4136259151 Contact Email: bsmith@franklinlandtrust.org

Venue Name: North Pond Conservation Area
Venue Address: 49 South Longyard Rd Southwick MA 01077

Event Details: Have you ever wondered how something as small and numerous as insects shape a forest? Come join local naturalist Cesi Marseglia and the Franklin Land Trust at the North Pond Conservation Area, and learn about how forest ecology is shaped by invertebrates — the tiny architects working beneath every log, leaf, and root!

Springfield Public Schools and Chartwells K12 Summer Splash Event
2026-07-31 11:00 - 13:00
Contact Name: Chartwells K12 Contact Phone: N/A Contact Email: camille.fagade@finnpartners.com

Venue Name: Forest Park
Venue Address: 299 Sumner Avenue Springfield MA 01108

Event Details:

A U.S. SECRET SERVICE MEMOIR / BOOK LAUNCH - Meet the Author / Book Signing
2026-08-04 16:00 - 20:30
Contact Name: Rozzana Ramos Contact Phone: 818-259-1597 Contact Email: rozzramos@gmail.com

Venue Name: Stanley Park – Pavilion Annex
Venue Address: Stanley Park 400 Western Ave. Westfield MA 01085

Event Details: Former US Secret Service Agent & now author, Gabriel R. Palazzi has a book launch on August 4, 2026. (Books available on Amazon)
The title: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON MY WAY TO PROTECT THE PRESIDENT.
The book touches on personal experiences with humor – with the stories touching on the humanity of what this job in protecting the most high level in our country is about entails.
The author will be hosting a meet/greet at the Stanley Park Pavilion Annex and sharing some humorous and touching stories. All members of the local communities & friends & invited to attend. 4 – 8:30pm
Books for purchase will be on hand and the author will be personally signing them.
For bio on the author please go to: Instagram: @afunnything.grp

Tag Sale to benefit Dana Farber
2026-08-07 08:00 - 2026-08-09 16:00
Contact Name: Debbie Callahan Contact Phone: 413-531-2261 Contact Email: 9ball811@gmail.com

Venue Name:
Venue Address: 115 Adrian Avenue, West Springfield MA West Springfield MA 01089

Event Details: Three-Day Tag Sale to Benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Debbie Callahan, with help from her friends, will host a three-day fundraising tag sale to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in cancer research and treatment.
The tag sale will take place:
August 7, 8 and 9
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
115 Adrian Avenue, West Springfield
One hundred percent of the money raised will be donated to Dana-Farber in support of Callahan’s participation in the Dana-Farber Marathon Walk on October 4.
This will be Callahan’s third year participating in the Marathon Walk. She will once again take on the entire 26.2-mile Boston Marathon route, walking from Hopkinton to Boston to raise money for cancer research and patient care.
“We hope people will stop by, find some great items and help us raise as much money as possible for Dana-Farber,” Callahan said. “Cancer has touched so many lives, and every purchase and donation will help support this important cause.”
Donations of items for the tag sale are greatly appreciated. The more items available to sell, the more money the event can raise for Dana-Farber. Callahan and her friends are working together to make the tag sale a success and welcome the community’s support.
Anyone interested in donating items or requesting more information may contact Debbie Callahan at 413-531-2261 or 9ball811@gmail.com.
Please come shop, donate and help turn unwanted treasures into valuable support for cancer research. Every dollar raised will go directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Event Details
• What: Tag Sale Benefiting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• When: August 7, 8 and 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: 115 Adrian Avenue, West Springfield
• Hosted by: Debbie Callahan and friends
• Purpose: To support Callahan’s October 4 Dana-Farber Marathon Walk
• Donations: Items for the tag sale are welcome
• Contact: Debbie Callahan, 413-531-2261 or 9ball811@gmail.com
• Proceeds: 100% will benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Kevin J Major Memorial Hockey Tournement
2026-08-07 17:00 - 2026-08-09 18:00
Contact Name: Kevs Foundation Contact Phone: 413-237-5039 Contact Email: Kevsfoundation@gmail.com

Venue Name: Amiela Ice Rink
Venue Address: 21S Broad ST Westfield MA 01085

Event Details: This is the 15th Annual Hockey Tournament hosted by Kevs Foundation. KevsFoundation.com is a 501C3 located in Western Ma that raises awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in young adults. We donate AED units to local non profit organizations in the Western Ma communities. We teach CPR to local schools and coaches keeping our children heart safe. This year we will be donating another 4 units to local non profits during the tournament and one Emergency box.
