13 Ways to Spend a Rainy Day in Western MA
When it’s a rainy day in Western MA, what do you like to get out and do with your family in the region? Share your recommendations!

Springfield Museums have several museums in one! Great way to spend a rainy day in Western MA., especially the interactive Hasbro GameLand installation on the first floor of the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.(Photo credit: Sienna Wildfield)
- Jean Canosa Albano writes, “Visit the library! Or visit the library in the next town for a different selection.”
- Kate Bailey writes, “Pick up the Mass MOCA pass at the library and head on over!”
- Kara Kitchen writes, “North Adams ice skating rink.”
- Amy Meltzer writes, “Lilly Library in Florence has Sunday hours.”
- Shoshona King writes, “Eric Carle Museum (Amherst). With those huge windows, it lets in plenty of light, perfect for a rainy or snowy day.”
- Kristen Estelle writes, “Yankee Candle (South Deerfield)! The Thomas the Train table is a big hit with our toddler.”
- Rebecca Trow Addison writes, “First Saturday of the month- Home Depot kids workshop, free. 9am-noon.”
- Trish Hasper writes, “Westfield Children’s Museum.”
- Sue Lowery writes, “Central Rock Gym in Hadley for young and old!”
- Kathy Alexander writes, “I am a movie girl! Any cinema with a munchie!”
- Sienna Wildfield writes, “Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Springfield Museums and Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens in Deerfield. If you have younger kids, Cup & Top Cafe in Florence has an indoor playspace. But the best place to spend a rainy day in Western MA are one of the many pubic libraries throughout the four counties!”