HIKING/LOCAL HISTORY. Sunrise-Sunset. Hike the Hallockville Pond Loop Trail at the Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest, a scenic trail with remnants of a former mill complex. Start at the Student Conservation Association (SCA) camp. Facing the pond, head to the right and follow trail signs. The route goes counter-clockwise along the pond shore. An older dam and mill site is at the head of the pond. On the return, pass by an immense glacial erratic! Cross over the old mill dam to complete the hike. Following your hike, also take a moment and head down the Mill Site Trail. A short distance brings you to impressive stone ruins of a sawmill, tannery, and dam. Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest. 413-339-5504. 466 W. Hawley Road, Plainfield, MA. 

FARMERS’ MARKET. 9am-1pm. There are so many lessons to be learned and information to share at a farmers’ market. Every Saturday is the Pittsfield market, the first teen-run market in the region. Get curious (and hungry) and bring the kids! Pittsfield Farmers’ Market. First Street Common. Pittsfield, MA.  

LOCAL HISTORY. 9:30am-1pm. Launch Event: Documenting the Early History of Black Lives in the Connecticut River Valley a UMass Public History Program. How can researchers uncover local histories of enslavement and freedom? Join scholars, public historians, and community members on June 19th for a one-day virtual symposium exploring pre-1900 Black history in the Connecticut River Valley. A keynote address from Dr. Whitney Battle-Baptiste, Professor of Anthropology and Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Center will underscore the urgency of understanding and interpreting these stories in our local communities. Participants will be invited to talk with noted historians and researchers who work to recover histories of enslavement and freedom in the Pioneer Valley. (Virtual) 

ARTISAN SKILLS. 9:30am-1pm & 1:30-4pm. Learn the craft of broom-making! Participants will learn the process of broom making and weave their own shaker combo broom. They will be able to make one broom by binding broom corn and then weaving broom stalks. Fabric of Life. 413-203-9448. 80 Bassett Rd, Shelburne Falls, MA. 

HERPETOLOGY. 10am. Terrific Turtles at Laughing Brook. June is when many turtles are laying their eggs, and folks may see aquatic turtles crossing roads to get to favorite nesting spots. Learn about freshwater turtles and how to protect them while searching the pond for turtles sunning themselves on logs at Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. 413-584-3009. 789 Main St, Hampden, MA. 

LIBRARY CELEBRATION. 10am. Forest Park Zoo: Zoo on the Go! at the Meekins Library. Come curious to meet the animals, then stay to register for summer reading, check out some books, and peruse the Friends of the Library book sale. On the patio and lawn outside the library. Meekins Library. 413-268-7472. 2 Williams St, Williamsburg, MA. 

STORYTELLING. 10am. Dewey Hall’s “Young at Heart” series is family-friendly and welcomes all ages. This week features Ed Hotaling, who knows a variety of stories from classic fairy tales to folks tales from around the world. He even tells one about his grandfather. Whether it’s the Three Little Pigs or a folk tale from as far away as Haiti or China, he enjoys them all. Ed has a core of favorite stories and has a few others in reserve! “Young at Heart” will take place outside at Dewey Memorial Hall. 413-229-2357. 91 Main Street, Sheffield, MA. 

LOCAL AGRICULTURE/PYO STRAWBERRIES. In June, Western MA becomes alive with strawberries. Strawberry season can be fleeting, so it’s best to be prepared to get out into your community and enjoy this sweet season while it lasts! In the face of any harvest time, community-based education opportunities emerge, including pick-your-own strawberries hosted by local farms. Find one near you and take your family pickin’! Pioneer Valley. 

LIBRARY CELEBRATION. 10am-4pm. Summer Kickoff! Book sale, storytime, and activities for the Summer Solstice and Juneteeth. Takes place at the Becket Athenaeum. 413-623-5483. 3367 Main St, Becket, MA. 

LIVING HISTORY. 10am-4pm. Summer Solstice Celebration at Storrowton Village with hands-on activities for all ages. Celebration of summer pastimes and New England traditions, featuring blacksmithing activities and demonstrations at their Blacksmith Collective, Juneteenth Speaker Series to learn the historical significance of this day, tours of museum spaces with our costumed guides, a visit to our gardens, solstice-inspired gentle yoga and more. Storrowton Village Museum. 413-205-5051. 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA. 

MUSIC STUDIES. 10am-5pm. Horn Man: The Life and Musical Legacy of Charles Neville opens at the Wood Museum of Springfield History. Known onstage as “Charlie the horn man,” R&B and jazz musician Charles Neville was born in 1938 in New Orleans. Immersed in New Orleans’s musical influences early on, Charles and his siblings formed the Neville Brothers, later best-known for songs that combined social consciousness with an upbeat spirit. Rhythm and blues, gospel, doo-wop, soul, rock, jazz, funk, and Mardi Gras rhythms were all genres embraced by—and sometimes co-mingled in—the Nevilles’ creative work. “Healing Chant” from their best-selling album Yellow Moon earned The Neville Brothers a Grammy in 1989 for best top instrumental performance. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.  

ART STUDIES. 10am-5pm. In collaboration with community members, artist Shaun Leonardo leads a series of interactive activities throughout the day at MASS MoCA in You walk…, in honor of Juneteenth. You walk… is an interactive installation by Brooklyn-based multi-disciplinary artist Shaun Leonardo. Translating his performance practice into a participatory installation, Leonardo offers a series of visual and textual prompts — drawing from themes present in exhibitions on view throughout the museum — to invite us to consider how we process and embody space, ideas, and connectivity. MASS MoCA. 413-662-2111.1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA. 

ART STUDIES. 10am-5pm Take a self-guided tour of outdoor public art The Clark Art Institute, MASS MoCA, and WCMA (Northern Berkshire Cty.) 

ART STUDIES. 10am-5pm. Inspired by the exhibition On the Move with Eric Carle, create a transportation network and explore paper in three dimensions The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. 413-559-6300. 125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA. 

JUNETEENTH. 10am-6pm. On Saturday, June 19th, 2021, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will celebrate Juneteenth as an official state holiday for the first time. In partnership with The Civil War Tablet Committee and The Mill District, the Town of Amherst will celebrate Juneteenth with a daylong event spread over four locations. Amherst, MA. 

PreK LITERACY. 10:30pm. Outside Story Time at the Lenox Library. 413-637-0197. 18 Main Street. Lenox, MA. 

FOOD-BASED LEARNING/LITERACY. 11am. Communication in Cooking with the Southwick Public Library. Cooking is a great way to expand your child’s communication skills. It helps children learn how to follow directions, expand vocabulary, and create a shared experience for you and your child. Pick up a copy of the recipe of “Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins” at the library or email pathwaysforparents9@gmail.com for the recipe. (Virtual) 

CHINESE ACROBATICS. 11am. Li Liu: Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics at the Hampshire Regional High School. This performance is a one-woman acrobatic performance of hand balancing, artistic cycling, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, diabolos, and foot juggling. A limited number of volunteers get to join her on stage to create an impromptu ribbon dance and try their hand at plate spinning. Educational connections are made with the Chinese language and culture. Li explains some of the rituals of Chinese New Year, teaches the audience some basic Chinese phrases, and encourages them to think about what it might have been like to grow up in a different time and place. This program is for children and families. Email westhampton@cwmars.org to register for this event.  Westhampton, MA.

TEENS/LARP. 11am. Heroes Academy LARP Adventure Program. LARP (Live Action Role Play) Adventure Program combines theater, martial arts, and costume/prop/stage design. Combining these arts with critical thinking, creative problem solving, and community leadership skills, 10-13-year-olds create their characters and play out a storyline quest. Older teens (14+) can be Non-Playing Characters (NPCs) and help run the game. The event will be led by the certified instructors and assistant instructors of LARP Adventure Program, who each have at least four years of experience in LARP’s program. Takes place at the Hubbard Memorial Library. 413-583-3408. 24 Center St, Ludlow, MA. 

ART STUDIES. 1pm. Painting animals with artist Bob Markey. Bob will guide each artist through pencil studies of their favorite animals before creating a painting. Ages 8 and up. Belding Memorial Library. 413-628-4414. 344 Main St, Ashfield, MA. 

FOOD STUDIES. 1:30pm. Taste of Iran, Join Cultured Kids Cuisine for a live cooking class to learn how to prepare the Iranian dish, Salad-e Shirazib. Cultured Kids Cuisine is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate children about culture through food and cooking. (Virtual) 

PUPPETRY. 2pm. Variety Show with Skeleton Crew Theater at Peskeomskut Park. Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA. 

STEM. 4:30pm. STEAM: Rock Crystals with the Southwick Public Library. (Virtual) 

LAWN CONCERT. 6:30pm. Outdoor Concert at the Gaylord Memorial Library. 413-538-5047. 47 College Street. South Hadley, MA. 

PARENTING WORKSHOP. 7pm. Infant and Toddler First Aid for Parents and Caregivers with the Northampton Parents Center (Virtual) 

MUSIC STUDIES/JAZZ. 7pm. The Modern Jazz Quartet: From Residency to Legacy will be screened as part of the Northampton Jazz Festival. Formed in 1952, The Modern Jazz Quartet pushed the boundaries of jazz and classical music when the genre, like the country itself, was in the throes of change. An epicenter of this evolution was The Music Inn, a musical oasis nestled in the Berkshire Mountains. This fascinating film is a collection of remembrances and anecdotes highlighting The Modern Jazz Quartet’s role in developing The Music Inn’s iconic School of Jazz during the mid to late 50s. (Virtual) 

ART STUDIES. 7pm. What if you could feel art — with your ears? MASS MoCA’s series, Auditory After Hours, gives visitors a chance to engage with art in an all-new way: while listening to a bespoke experience curated by one of your favorite musicians. Come at night, wander the museum’s cavernous spaces after hours, and prepare to have eyes bedazzled, ears enthralled, and minds blown. MASS MoCA. 413-662-2111.1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA. 

ENTOMOLOGY. 7:30pm. Firefly Watch with Mass Audubon. Do you remember watching ethereal points of light that decorated the evening fields of your childhood? Join Mass Audubon for a Firefly Watch on a night hike to discover an amazing insect that lights up the darkness. Explore the science behind the glow, discover the different types of fireflies that live in western Massachusetts, and find out what you, as a citizen-scientist, can do to help our firefly friends. Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary. 413-584-3009. 127 Combs Rd, Easthampton, MA.

SUMMER SOLSTICE. Summer Solstice at the UMass Sunwheel. Amherst, MA

HIKING. 9am-4pm. At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts. From its peak on a clear day, you can see as far as 90 miles away. The trails at Mount Greylock Reservation vary in difficulty from casual to extremely difficult. Mount Greylock Visitor Center. 413-499-4262. 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA. 

LOCAL AGRICULTURE/PYO STRAWBERRIES. In June, Western MA becomes alive with strawberries. Strawberry season can be fleeting, so it’s best to be prepared to get out into your community and enjoy this sweet season while it lasts! In the face of any harvest time, community-based education opportunities emerge, including pick-your-own strawberries hosted by local farms. Find one near you and take your family pickin’! Pioneer Valley. 

TEXTILE ART. 9:30am. Mending by hand is an excellent way to extend the life of favorite garments and household textiles. Textile artists can make these repairs discreetly to hide the fix or be done creatively to add character in a ‘visible mending’ style. Both approaches start with a working understanding of basic hand stitches and embroidery techniques. In this workshop, learn a variety of simple utility stitches that can be used to repair knits and wovens and extend the life of favorite garments and household textiles. Fabric of Life. 413-203-9448. 80 Bassett Rd, Shelburne Falls, MA. 

LOCAL FOOD. 10am–2pm. Easthampton Farmers’ Market. 2350 Payson Ave., Easthampton, MA.  

ART STUDIES. 10am-5pm. Take a self-guided tour of outdoor public art The Clark Art Institute, MASS MoCA, and WCMA (Northern Berkshire Cty.) 

PreK LITERACY. 11am. Summer Storytimes on the Library Lawn at the Hubbard Memorial Library. 413-583-3408. 24 Center St, Ludlow, MA. 

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES. 12pm. In the talk, “Indigenous Relationships with Water,” explore how some Indigenous/Native American tribal nations have incorporated understandings of biodiversity and conservation into their cultural worldview, as well as their traditional and non-traditional practices. Justin Beatty will lead the conversation, a cultural educator of Ojibwe, Saponi, and African American descent who holds B.A. from UMass-Amherst with a concentration in Indigenous Policy, Culture, and Art. Justin is also a visual artist and well-known powwow emcee in New England. Hosted by the Connecticut River Conservancy. (Virtual) 

ART STUDIES. 12-5pm. Inspired by the exhibition On the Move with Eric Carle, create a transportation network and explore paper in three dimensions. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. 413-559-6300. 125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA.  

FIBER ARTS. 1-5pm. Daisy Miniature Punch Needle Class. Students will learn some history behind the craft in this four-hour class, make a pattern, transfer a pattern, and multiple miniature punch needle techniques using embroidery floss and Valdani pearl cotton. Wool-ology. 413-350-5158. 242A Greenfield Rd. South Deerfield, MA. 

AGRICULTURE. 2-3pm. Learn the basis and importance of grapes and grape growing that make great wine! Tour a working vineyard and learn how grapes hold a sense of place. Black Birch Vineyard. 413-247-3300. 108 Straits Rd, North Hatfield, MA. 

PLAYGROUP. 3pm. Outside Baby Group at the Lenox Library. 413-637-0197. 18 Main Street. Lenox, MA. 

THEATER STUDIES. 3pm. Title and Deed with Chester Theatre Company at Hancock Shaker Village. 413-443-0188. 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA. 

OUTDOOR CONCERT. 3:30pm. Music outdoors under the tent, where families can dine and listen at a safely-distanced table in the dining terrace at the corner of Housatonic and Church streets. Lenox, MA.  

LITERACY. 4pm. Storytime for School-Aged Kids: “Whose Shoes?” at the Hubbard Memorial Library. 413-583-3408. 24 Center St, Ludlow, MA. 

LOCAL HISTORY. 4pm. Summer Evening Strolls: The Arts and Crafts Movement in Deerfield. Historic Deerfield. 413-774-5581. 84 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. 9am-7pm. Come swim, fish, or picnic by the pond at Chicopee Memorial State Park in the summer, or enjoy hiking and biking on the trails year-round. Chicopee Memorial State Park. 413-594-9416. 570 Burnett Rd., Chicopee, MA. 

ANIMAL STUDIES. 9am. Roger Williams Park Zoo Field Trip. (Virtual) 

PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Western MA 

PLAYGROUP. 10am. Pick-up playgroup at Stanley Park’s sandbox area. Make not only sandcastles but also new friends at this weekly self-directed playgroup. Stanley Park. 413-568-9312. 400 Western Ave, Westfield, MA.  

CREATIVE FREE-PLAY. 1pm. Construction Challenges at the Mason Public Library. 413-528-2403. 231 Main St, Great Barrington, MA. 

LIBRARY ADVENTURES. 3pm. “Trail of the Tail” Scavenger Hunt at the library. Animals from all over the world have gotten into the library! You’ll need to journey through the library and the library grounds to find all the animals and send them home. Once you’ve finished, come back to the Youth Room to get a temporary tattoo reward! For children of all ages. No registration is needed. Hubbard Memorial Library. 413-583-3408. 24 Center St, Ludlow, MA. 

CULINARY ARTS. 4:30pm. Cooking Series for Kids with Monadnock Food Co-op. Learn valuable cooking skills that build confidence in the kitchen while making delicious and nutritious foods. Children will learn everything from measuring and knife skills to various cooking techniques and garnishing. (Virtual) 

LIBRARY CELEBRATION. 6:30pm. Outdoor music performance on the lawn. BYO chair and picnic! Tilton Library. 413-665-4683. 75 North Main Street. South Deerfield, MA. 

ENTOMOLOGY. 7:30pm. The Linnean Society holds the private collections and library that Carl Linnaeus collected and studied throughout his life. These actual specimens helped Linneaus formulate the binomial system of classification that is still used globally to order and communicate the scientific discovery of the natural world. Suzanne Ryder, their honorary curator for entomology, will talk about some of her favorite specimens from their collections in this online event, “Put a Pin in it: Exploring the Insect Collections of Linnaeus and Smith.” (Virtual)

GEOLOGY/NATURAL HISTORY. 9am-4:30pm. Natural Bridge State Park is home to the only natural white marble arch in North America. According to geologists, the park’s namesake natural bridge, made of 550 million-year-old bedrock marble, was carved into its iconic arch by the forces of glacial meltwater over 13,000 years ago. Today, the bridge spans the bubbling Hudson Brook as it twists and tumbles through a steep 60-foot gorge–one of the best demonstrations of glacial erosion in New England. Inside the park, visitors can also tour an abandoned marble quarry and check out a man-made white marble dam, the only one in North America. Natural Bridge State Park. 413-663-6392. McAuley Road, North Adams, MA. 

PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Western MA  

PLAYGROUP. 10am. Russell Playground. Chesterfield, MA.  

PreK LITERACY. 10:30am. Story Hour with Greenfield Public Library (Email for Zoom link) librarian@greenfieldpubliclibrary.org (Virtual) 

STORYTIME. 10:30am. Join the Chicopee Public Library for outside musical storytime with singing, dancing, and stories! For families with little ones up through. Call the Children’s Room at 413-594-1800×4 or email chicopeelibrarykids@gmail.com to sign up. Chicopee Public Library. 413-594-1800. 449 Front St., Chicopee, MA.  

LIBRARY CELEBRATION. 10:30am. Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Magic Show on the lawn. Enjoy a magic and comedy show with Ed Popielarczyk. Audience participation. Carnegie Public Library. 413-863-3214. 201 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA. 

CHINESE ACROBATICS. 11am. ‘Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics’ is a one-woman acrobatic performance. Li Liu performs hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, diabolos, and foot juggling. A limited number of volunteers get to join her on stage to create an impromptu ribbon dance and try their hand at plate spinning. In addition, educational connections are made with the Chinese language and culture. Li explains some of the rituals of Chinese New Year, teaches the audience some basic Chinese phrases, and encourages them to think about what it might have been like to grow up in a different time and place. This performance will be behind the library on the lawn. BYO chair. Hatfield Public Library. 413-247-9097. 39 Main Street, Hatfield, MA. 

FOOD STUDIES. 1-3pm. Home Canning 101 with University of Tennessee Extension. Beginner and experienced home food preservers can benefit from this overview of safe canning methods and equipment needed for low and high acid foods. Learn about new products and new skills to safely preserve your favorite foods to ensure good nutrition and optimum quality. (Virtual) 

FARMERS’ MARKET. 1:30-6:30pm. Northampton Tuesday Market is a vibrant downtown market with the best in local fruits and vegetables, local prepared foods, and the occasional local craft. Entertainment most weeks. Northampton Tuesday Farmers’ Market. 413-320-4799. 1 Kirkland Ave, Northampton, MA. 

STORYTELLING. 3pm. Mermaid Storytime with Mist the Mermaid. Ask questions, hear stories, and learn all about her mermaid life! Bought to you by the Friends of the Chicopee Public Library. (Virtual) 

PreK LITERACY. 4:30pm. Join the Pelham Library for stories and songs with help from her stuffed animal friends. Snuggle up to listen or join in the fingerplays! This program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. (Virtual) 

CULINARY ARTS. 7pm. Cookbook Club: How to Grill Everything with the Southwick Public Library. (Virtual)

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. Sunrise-Sunset. Donated to the Commonwealth in 1929 by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), this state forest has two lakes, camping opportunities, swimming, a beach, and 15 miles of hiking trails available for all to enjoy. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) State Forest. 413-268-7098. 78 Cape St., Goshen, MA. 

PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Western MA  

PLAYGROUP. 9:30-11:30am. Preschool Play Program in Great Barrington 

PLAYGROUP. 10:30am. At the Conant Park Playground Pavilion. Southampton, MA.

PLAYGROUP. 2-4pm. Pick-up playgroup at Peskeumskut Park. Grab a treat from the farmers’ market happening simultaneously and share with new friends at the playground. Peskeomskut Park. Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

THEATER STUDIES. 3pm. Title and Deed with Chester Theatre Company at Hancock Shaker Village. 413-443-0188. 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA. 

TEXTILE ARTS. 3pm. Natural Plant Dyeing with Nicole Romer. Experiment with sun-dying wool and cotton using flowers and plant matter and using an Indigo dye bath. Belding Memorial Library. 413-628-4414. 344 Main St, Ashfield, MA. 

SIGN LANGUAGE. 6pm. Join the Palmer Public Library for an “anything goes” program, taught in American Sign Language (ASL)! Learn various ASL signs while having fun with games and activities. This is an excellent class for beginners and intermediate learners and can also be enjoyed by individuals with more advanced skills. (Virtual) 

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. 7:30pm. Take a Moonlight Canoe Trip with Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley on Buckley Dunton Lake in Becket. Twilight is an amazing time to listen and look for wildlife. Beavers, owls, loons, and other wildlife are all possible to spot at Buckley Dunton lake in October Mountain State Forest. Older teens and adults will stealthily explore the coves and inlets of this beautiful lake, then hitch boats together to enjoy light refreshments while listening for nocturnal wildlife sounds. Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. 413-637-0320. 472 West Mountain Road, Lenox, MA.

HIKING. Sunrise-Sunset. Bash Bish Falls is the highest waterfall in Massachusetts and a popular scenic destination. The dramatic final pitch of Bash Bish Brook drops about 80 feet into an emerald plunge pool. Enjoy a hike to experience the wonder and beauty of this deep, verdant gorge. Bash Bish Falls State Park. 413-528-0330. 4G85+29, Mt. Washington, MA. 

PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Western MA  

GEOLOGY. 9am-8pm. With many hiking trails and breathtaking views of the Connecticut River Valley, take a self-guided geology walking tour at Skinner State Park. 413-586-0350. 10 Skinner State Park Road, Hadley, MA. 

PreK DEVELOPMENT. 9:30am. Grow Play & Learn Weekly Group with Hubbard Memorial Library (Virtual) 

PLAYGROUP. 10am.  Pick-up playgroup at the Dow Pavillion playground. Great for kids ages 2-5 to meet up with other families and to make new friends. Look Memorial Park. 413-584-5457. 300 N Main St, Florence, MA. 

FOOD SCIENCE. 10-11:30am. Preserve at Home: Pickling 101 with N.C. Cooperative Extension. Ever wondered about making pickles at home? Whether you want to try fermenting them for a few weeks or make quick refrigerator pickles in minutes, there’s a pickling option for you. During this class, you will learn about the science behind the process and get plenty of tips for making safe and delicious pickles. (Virtual) 

ART STUDIES. 10am-4pm. Inspired by the exhibition On the Move with Eric Carle, create a transportation network and explore paper in three dimensions. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. 413-559-6300. 125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA. 

STORYTIME. 11am. Kids ages 0-7 are invited to join the Hatfield Library for a special outdoor storytime behind the library. Kids will be lead on a journey to visit ponds and oceans worldwide in this themed storytime, “Water Stories.” Hatfield Public Library. 413-247-9097. 39 Main Street, Hatfield, MA. 

ARTS & CRAFTS. 11am & 2pm. Crafts at Amelia Park Children’s Museum. 413-572-4014. 29 S Broad St, Westfield, MA. 

MAGIC/PSYCHOLOGY. 2pm. Outside Magic Show with Scott Jameson at the library. Join magician and juggler Scott Jameson for an extraordinary performance that will have you laughing out loud and perched on the very edge of your seat. Umbrellas will be plucked from thin air, a drawing will come to life, Scott will juggle basketballs, and a member of the audience will unlock telekinetic abilities. Chicopee Public Library. 413-594-1800. 449 Front St., Chicopee, MA. 

THEATER STUDIES. 3pm. Title and Deed with Chester Theatre Company at Hancock Shaker Village. 413-443-0188. 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA. 

STE(A)M. 4pm. STEAMCraft: Bird Feeders at the Meekins Library. Design and build a bird feeder. You can keep it simple (a plain dish for seeds) or make it as complicated as you like (fancy buffet with traps to keep the squirrels away). Recommended for ages 3 – 10. Meekins Library. 413-268-7472. 2 Williams St, Williamsburg, MA. 

STEM/DIVERSITY. 6-7:30pm. NASA Solar System Ambassador, Benadette Manning, will be presenting and communicating the science and excitement of NASA’s space exploration missions and discoveries for all ages. Benadette will present on the International Space Station, and participants may send careers & Diversity at NASA, followed by Q&A. Questions in advance to info@bwlibrary.org. Co-presented with Otis Library, Stockbridge Library, and West Stockbridge Public Library. (Virtual) 

FOOD SCIENCE. 6:30-8:30pm. Home Food Preservation: Fermentation with N.C. Cooperative Extension. This workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about safely fermenting at home, covering the basics of fermenting, safely fermenting, and how to prepare and ferment sauerkraut and yogurt. (Virtual) 

LAWN CONCERT. 7pm. West Springfield Summer Concert Series. Bring blankets or folding chairs to relax or move and groove whenever the mood strikes. Morgan Road Pavilion. 413-781-3020. 459 Morgan Road, West Springfield, MA. 

LOCAL HISTORY. 7pm. UMASS history professor and author Marla Miller will share stories uncovered in writing her latest book, Entangled Lives: Labor, Livelihood, and Landscapes of Change in Early Massachusetts. The records, artifacts, and homes of Valley families in the era of and after the American Revolution yield glimpses into a wide range of experience, from the White and Native women who labored as domestic servants, to enslaved and free Black workers, to White tavern keepers and caregivers. Learning about how these stories have been both preserved and obscured helps us think about our roles as past keepers today. Historic Northampton. 413-584-6011. 46 Bridge Street. Northampton, MA.

NATURAL HISTORY. 10am-6pm. The Great Falls Discovery Center features exhibits illustrating the natural, cultural, and industrial history of the Connecticut River Watershed and Turners Falls. Engaging wildlife habitat dioramas are fully accessible and child-friendly. The center is a preserved historic paper mill building; admission is free and open year-round. Ongoing public programs, cultural events, and community gallery are offered. Four acres of open lawns surround the center with picnic tables and colorful flower gardens. Great Falls Discovery Center. 413-863-3221. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA. 

PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Western MA  

PLAYGROUP. 10am. Pick-up playgroup at the Dow Pavillion playground. Great for kids ages 2-5 to meet up with other families and to make new friends. Look Memorial Park. 413-584-5457. 300 N Main St, Florence, MA. 

PreK LITERACY. 10am. Soak up some sun, get your dancing shoes on, and listen to all sorts of fantastic stories on the quadrangle behind the Central Library. Sunshine Storytimes will be structured for children 3-5 years old, but all are welcome. Springfield Central Library. 413-263-6828. 220 State Street. Springfield MA. 

PreK LITERACY. 10am. Virtual Story Hour with Greenfield Public Library (Email for Zoom link) librarian@greenfieldpubliclibrary.org 

ART STUDIES. 10am-4pm. Inspired by the exhibition On the Move with Eric Carle, create a transportation network and explore paper in three dimensions. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. 413-559-6300. 125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA. 

PreK LITERACY. 10:30am. Storytime with the Lenox Library (Virtual) 

PICNIC PLAYGROUP. 11am-1pm. Pick-up picnic playgroup at Childs Park (Prospect Street side). Pack a basket lunch and picnic blankets, and head to the park to round off the week with outdoor time with family and new friends. Childs Park. 413-584-1991. 71 N Elm St, Northampton, MA. 

SUSTAINABILITY. 5:30-7pm. Equitable Climate + Sustainability Solutions SBRSD Sustainability Coalition (Virtual) 

LAWN CONCERT. 6:30pm. The Amherst Community Band performs the first free concert of 2021! The theme is “Happy Days are Here Again/Celebrations!” featuring songs from The Sound of Music, Get Happy, Happy by Pharrell Williams, and Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. So bring lawn chairs or blankets, picnic with excellent downtown takeout, and enjoy! Sweetser Park. Main Street, Amherst, MA. 

FILM STUDIES. 7pm. Mary Poppins is a film that takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures! This iconic nanny helps the troubled Banks family learn to value each other again, motivating audiences with her lessons in “anything is possible if you believe.” Mary Poppins Returns (Disney 2018) is the sequel to the 1964 classic Disney film. Enjoy an outdoor evening screening at Peskeomskut Park. Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA. 

THEATER STUDIES. 7:30pm. Title and Deed with Chester Theatre Company at Hancock Shaker Village. 413-443-0188. 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA. 

SWORD FIGHTING. 8:30pm. Are your children or teens interested in history? What about sword fighting? Learning about history can be extra engaging with an intersecting interest. For example, the classic family film, The Princess Bride, based on the 1973 novel of the same name by William Goldman, contains a famous sword-fighting scene with accurate references to historical sword fighting techniques. Screening this film can be a fun way to see sword fighting in actuality while catching references to historically significant fencers such as Rocco Bonetti, Agrippa, and Capo Ferro. Your family can watch the film together at the Storrs Library for an outdoor evening screening. Storrs Library. 413-565-4181. 693 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow, MA.