HIKING/GEOLOGY. Dawn-Dusk. Fifteen minutes from downtown Northampton exists a special place that seems a world apart from the nearby bustling cultural center. The Mineral Hills is a hilly forest with dramatic ridge-top views, wetlands, beaver ponds, and an abandoned rock quarry. Kestral Land Trust has a map to guide you! 398 Turkey Hill Rd., Northampton, MA.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. Sunrise-Sunset. With trails for all experience levels, Chester-Blandford State Forest is perfect for hiking or walking. Take in the Sanderson Falls, go mountain biking, enjoy a picnic or go fishing. Chester-Blandford State Forest. 413-354-6347. 800 US-20, Chester, MA.

LITERACY. 8:30am. Greenfield Public Library’s Pop Up Library at the Greenfield Farmers Market. Stop by to get a library card, check out a book, make a button, and learn about what’s going on at the Library, all while supporting your local farmers! Court Square, Greenfield, 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. 

HISTORY/LANDSCAPE. 10am. Landscape Tour at the Wistariahurst Museum. Learn how the landscape and gardens have evolved over the years, what has been planted there historically, and the history of this plot of land. Your guides will share stories about how the Skinner family came to be here and what the property looked like when they lived here.413-322-5660. 238 Cabot St, Holyoke, MA. 

MUSIC STUDIES. 10am. Young at Heart: Music with Aldo and Maggie for families at Dewey Memorial Hall. 413-229-2357. 91 Main Street, Sheffield, MA. 

ENTOMOLOGY/ECOLOGY. 10-11:30am. Insects of the Pond and Forest at Laughing Brook for families – Beautiful insects abound in the summertime. Many start their lives in ponds and streams, then can be seen flying around as adults in the forests. For this family program, participants will look at the life cycles of insects and search the forest and pond to see what they can find. Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. 413-584-3009. 789 Main St, Hampden, MA. 

GARDENING/LANDSCAPE DESIGN. 10am-3pm. The 27th Northampton Garden Tour. There are descriptions of plantings and volunteer garden guides at each garden in the tour at each garden to answer questions. Some gardens have musicians and even a plein air painter. Hosted by the Forbes Library. Northampton, MA. 

HISTORIC TRADES. 10am-4pm. Broom-Making Demonstrations. Brooms were so important to the economy of 19th century Deerfield that at one time, there were eight broom-making shops along the street at Historic Deerfield! Watch a broom being made by hand, learn about growing and processing broomcorn, and see broom-making tools and equipment. Learn the story of Caleb Salisbury, an African-American man who lived in Deerfield and made brooms, and learn about the role of broom-making and the craft industry in the 19th century. Historic Deerfield. 413-774-5581. 84 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA. 

MUSEUM ADVENTURES, 10am-5pm. The Springfield Museums host Summer Spectacular Activities. Many activities take place outside on the Museums grounds, and all are free with museum admission! Meet the Cat in the Hat! Plus: Enjoy hands-on art and STEM activities in the Cat’s Corner, Art Discovery Center, and Spark!Lab. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA. 

MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-6pm.  Community Day at MASS MoCA – Featuring the opening of Wes Bruce’s traveling art-making mobile, The Drifting Studio, pop-up music performances, CARE SYLLABUS programming, and activities for all ages. 413-662-2111.1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA. 

NATURAL HISTORY. 10am & 2pm. Easy walking tour with a Park Interpreter. Discover the mysteries of Natural Bridge with short stories that enliven and highlight this unique park. Once the site of a major marble quarry, it is also home to North America’s only white marble dam. The feature attraction of this tour is the “Natural Bridge,” a marble arch spanning a gorge and carved centuries ago by melting glaciers. This tour offers one of the best places in New England to witness the amazing effects of glaciation! Suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a water bottle. Rain cancels. 20-30 minute duration. 413-663-6392. Natural Bridge State Park Visitor Center. McAuley Road, North Adams, MA.

FIBER ARTS. 11am. The Story of Local Cloth – The Western MA Fibershed has been making cloth and yarn from local sheep. Learn more about the why and how at the Tilton Library. 413-665-4683. 75 North Main Street. South Deerfield, MA. 

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. 11am. Summer events at the Odyssey Bookshop. 413-534-7307. 9 College Street, South Hadley MA. 

AGRICULTURE/ART. 1-3pm. Exhibit reception for Fertile Ground-Corn, Cranberries, Tobacco, and Artists. The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association’s traveling exhibit explores connections between the Connecticut River Valley’s agricultural landscape and three generations of artists in the Fuller family of Deerfield with imaginary art studios. Enjoy reproduction oil paintings, prints, and watercolors from Memorial Hall Museum’s Fuller Collection. Learn how farming influenced these artists’ work—engaging for all ages, with activities inspired by our local landscape. English-Spanish translation is available. Join the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association for a reception and art-making for all ages. Take inspiration from the fertile farmland of the valley, as did generations of Deerfield’s Fuller family artists. Enjoy light refreshments! Make your own tiny painting to sit on a miniature easel, or take an Art-to-Go bag for creating art at home. Great Falls Discovery Center. 413-863-3221. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA. 

HISTORICAL TRADES. 1-4pm. Maker Day at the Bidwell House Museum. Learn through demonstrations, including blacksmithing, the making of traditional brooms, and spinning wool. While onsite, visitors can also take various self-guided tours of the property, including the “Outside the House Tour” and a walk on the Native American Interpretive Trail. The Museum also has a Heritage Vegetable Garden, a Pollinator Garden, Flower Gardens, miles of trails, and two new picnic tables where you can enjoy a packed lunch or snack. Visitors can find trail maps and tour maps on the front porch of the Museum. Bidwell House Museum. 413-528-6888. 100 Art School Road, Monterey, MA. 

FUN FEST. 1-5pm. 3rd Annual Fun Fest – Join Musica Franklin for their Third Annual Fun Fest, an afternoon of music, hands-on activities, and general merriment! Explore their instrument petting zoo, make a paper marbling bookmark, play with giant bubbles, and listen to some fabulous music, all free! Musica Franklin students, Viva Quetzal, and The Gaslight Tinkers will play a diverse selection of joyful music. Takes place at Peskeumskut Park. 413-863-3200 x108. Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA.

SCENIC SUMMIT TOURS. 1pm & 2pm. Short park interpreter-guided talks along easy walking paths explore the history, culture, and unique mountain ecology of the highest point in Massachusetts. The Tour route is wheelchair accessible. All ages. Meet at the bronze map model at the Summit. A parking fee may apply. Mount Greylock Visitor Center. 413-499-4262. 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA. 

HILLTOWN HISTORY. 2-5pm. Kingman Tavern Museum. 413-563-1981. 41 Main Street. Cummington, MA.  

MUSIC STUDIES. 2:30pm. Tanglewood Family Concert with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra performing “American Melodies.” A family-friendly journey through the early songs that defined America, from folk songs to spirituals, gospel to jazz. Tanglewood. 413-637-5180. 297 West St. Lenox, MA. 

ART STUDIES. 3pm. Greylock Glen Watercolor Painting Workshop – Join artist and instructor Robin Rapoza Hauser for an afternoon of watercolor painting at beautiful Greylock Glen. Artists of all ages can try out this art form and make a painting of the surrounding landscape. 508-287-5465. Gould Road. Adams, MA. 

ANIMAL STUDIES. 3pm. Meet an Irish Wolfhound – This big, beautiful dog is amazing to see in action. Learn about her breed & ask questions. Outside at the Cushman Library. 413-648-5402. 28 Church St, Bernardston, MA. 

MUSIC STUDIES. 5pm. Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival Summer Concert at Westfield State University. 413-572-5300. 577 Western Avenue, Westfield, MA. 

LAWN CONCERT. 5pm. Music Brings Communities Together at Becket Arts Center. 413-623-6635. 7 Brooker Hill Rd, Becket, MA. 

LANGUAGE ART. 6-8pm. Summer Art Social: Feel Good Banners (for teens & adults). Create a paper collage banner to hang anywhere you might need a mood lifter, a pep talk, or a reminder to smile! Get creatively unstuck with some cut-paper techniques as we make handmade banners with uplifting phrases. Citizens’ Hall. 13 Willard Hill Road. Stockbridge, MA. 

FILM STUDIES/PLACEMAKING. 6:30pm. West Springfield Drive-In. This outdoor movie experience, under the stars, harkens back to the 50s, 60s, and 70s when the drive-in movie experience created life-long memories for people of all ages. Located in the Eastern States Exposition’s Gate 9 parking area. West Springfield, MA.

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.

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.

LIVING HISTORY. 9:30am-5pm. Living history and demonstrations are happening today at Old Sturbridge Village. Learn about childbirth in the 1830s. Have a discussion of race in Early New England. Learn about 19th-century techniques to control insects and diseases in the garden. See how a non-farming family might change how they feed their family as the weather continues to warm and a milking demonstration. See wool being spun into yarn on a great wheel and yarn knitted into clothing. Experienced Tinners creating authentic reproductions of household items made from tinned sheet iron. Musket Demonstrations with interpreters showing how to load and fire a flintlock musket. Find a shoemaker “bottoming” men’s and boy’s work shoes for wholesale to the Southern and Western states. And so much more, including live music, horse-drawn rides, games, and dining opportunities. Old Sturbridge Village. 800-733-1830. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd, Sturbridge, MA.  

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

NATURAL HISTORY. 10am & 2pm. Easy walking tour with a Park Interpreter. Discover the mysteries of Natural Bridge with short stories that enliven and highlight this unique park. Once the site of a major marble quarry, it is also home to North America’s only white marble dam. The feature attraction of this tour is the “Natural Bridge,” a marble arch spanning a gorge and carved centuries ago by melting glaciers. This tour offers one of the best places in New England to witness the amazing effects of glaciation! Suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a water bottle. Rain cancels. 20-30 minute duration. 413-663-6392. Natural Bridge State Park Visitor Center. McAuley Road, North Adams, MA.

HISTORY WALK. 12pm. Join the Park Interpreter for an easy walking tour to rediscover the working life in a bustling quarry during the 1800s and early 1900s. What was it like to labor in the stone quarry in the heyday of the Industrial Revolution? Who were these tough quarrymen? Explore these topics along the way. Suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a water bottle. Rain cancels. 20-30 minute duration. 413-663-6392. Natural Bridge State Park Visitor Center. McAuley Road, North Adams, MA.

LOCAL HISTORY. 1-4pm. The Shelburne Historical Society museum, library, and archives are housed in the architectural gem that was the Arms Academy in the historic district of Shelburne Falls. The Museum houses collections and exhibits pertinent to Shelburne, the Mohawk Trail, the industrial history of the Falls, and more. Support learning about local history with this seasonal resource located at 33 Severance Street. Shelburne Falls, MA.

ARTS & CRAFTS. 2pm. Sunday Crafternoons with the Agawam Family and Community Program at Perry Lane Park. 413-789-1616. 108 Perry Ln, Agawam, 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. 

STORYTELLING. 4pm. Tails & Tales with Davis Bates at the Cushman Library. 413-648-5402. 28 Church St, Bernardston, MA. 

MUSIC STUDIES. 4pm. Sevenars Music Festival features live outdoor music held at the historic Academy concert hall alongside Jackson Brook. Sevenars Academy. 413-238-5854. 15 Ireland Street, South Worthington, MA. 

LIVING HISTORY. 4-7pm. What was life like in a small town during the American Revolution, far from the drama in the Continental Congress and the battlefields? At Historic Deerfield, explore the drama and turmoil of revolutionary times. Incorporating music and stories from the period, this tour looks at the experience of the Revolution in the lives of ordinary people, both Patriot and Loyalist. It highlights the experience of women, enslaved people, and others often left out of the story of the Revolution. These guided walking tours begin at 4:00 p.m. and depart every 15 minutes from the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern. Historic Deerfield. 413-774-5581. 84 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA. 

MUSIC STUDIES/AMERICAN MUSIC. 5-7:30pm. Live music. BYO picnic. Stump Sprouts. 413-339-4265. 64 W Hill Rd, Hawley, MA. 

MUSIC STUDIES. 6pm. Bad News Jazz and Blues Orchestra at the Pulaski Park Pavilion. This 19-piece band plays classic swing hits from the Big Band Era up to the present. The BNJBO repertoire includes arrangements from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole, as well as from Michael Buble, Bruno Mars, the Blues Brothers, Natalie Cole, Earth Wind and Fire, and more. 40 Belchertown St, Three Rivers, MA. 

FILM STUDIES/PLACEMAKING. 6:30pm. West Springfield Drive-In. This outdoor movie experience, under the stars, harkens back to the 50s, 60s, and 70s when the drive-in movie experience created life-long memories for people of all ages. Located in the Eastern States Exposition’s Gate 9 parking area. West Springfield, MA.

HIKING. 9am-4pm. The 3,000-acre Mount Holyoke Range State Park features a 7-mile mountain ridge line. The park also includes streams, wetlands, woods, and thickets. Visitors can explore more than 30 miles of blazed trails. 413-253-2883. 1500 West St., Amherst, MA. 

PLAYGROUP. 10am. Summer Whately Elementary School Playground Series with Union 38 Family Network at the Whately Elementary School. 273 Long Plain Rd, South Deerfield, MA. 

BABY GROUP. 10am. Babies and Books, Baby Zoom Group with South Berkshire Kids. Virtual. 

NATURAL HISTORY. 10am & 2pm. What were the forces that created these unique landforms? Discover the human elements that altered them through historical photos and fascinating little-known details that illustrate how this geological and industrial marvel came to look as it does today. Suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a water bottle. Rain cancels. 30-minute duration. 413-663-6392. Natural Bridge State Park Visitor Center. McAuley Road, North Adams, MA.

STORYWALK. 1pm. Guided StoryWalk Event at The Boulders with Berkshire Natural Resources Council. The Boulders Reserve, Pittsfield, MA. 

ART STUDIES. 1pm. Docent Tour: Sculptural Work by Don Gummer – Houses. Art docent Robin Stolk will talk about the painting Ephrata by Charles Sheeler in the 20th Century Gallery and Blue House and Open House in the Don Gummer special exhibition focusing on the history, stories and the people who inhabit a house. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA. 

RPG/TEENS. 2:15pm. Teen Hogwarts Choose Your Adventure Trivia with the Southwick Public Library. Virtual. 

OPEN MIC. 5:30pm. Open Air Open Mic for musical performers of all ages at the Westfield Green. 413-572-6263. Main and Broad Streets. Westfield, MA. 

ARTS & CRAFTS. 6:30pm. Craft and Chat at the Southwick Public Library. 413-569-1221. 95 Feeding Hills Road. Southwick, MA. LAWN 

HIKING/BIRDWATCHING. Sunrise-Sunset. Mount Tom features wonderful views of the Pioneer Valley in west-central Massachusetts. The area is also a great place to bird-watch, especially for hawks and self-guided hikes. 413-527-4805. 125 Reservation Rd, Holyoke, MA.

ORNITHOLOGY. 8-10am. Bird Walks with Mass Audubon at The Mount. Learn skills to bird by sight and sound, and tips for exploring different habitats in search of swallows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and warblers. Mass Audubon naturalists lead the walks and love sharing their passion for birds with others. Walks last two hours and depart from the main parking lot near The Mount’s ticket booth. Bring binoculars. The Mount. 413-551-5111. 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA. 

MARINE BIOLOGY/ASTRONOMY. 9am-3:30pm. Marvels & Mysteries of Sea and Space at the Springfield Museums. In this 2-day class, kids ages 7-9 can Dive in and explore the sea’s mighty whales, sharks, seals, turtles, and spooky glow-in-the-dark creatures who live at the bottom of the ocean. Listen to whales communicate and experiment with sound and smell and discover how creatures of the deep use these senses. Then, launch into space with a planetarium program to learn about stars and planets in our amazing solar system. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA. 

ART STUDIES/HISTORY. 9:30am-5:30pm. May Day: An International Labor Poster Exhibit from the collection of Stephen Lewis. This exhibit is part, graphic art, part history, part culture and part political message. Artists may appreciate the various ways a theme is depicted by many different artists, hailing from different countries and cultures. Lewis has made the foreign language posters more accessible by including translation of key phrases to English. Historians can see what social and political changes were being advocated for in different countries at different times. Activists can see some of their favorite causes, including the celebration of May Day itself, agitated for in these posters. On view through Aug 26 in the Hosmer Gallery at the Forbes Library. 413-587-1011. 20 West St, Northampton, MA. 

CULINARY ARTS. 10am. What’s Cooking Cookbook Club with the Springfield City Library. Virtual. 

WATER PLAY. 10am-6pm. Water spray park at Look Park! Cool off in their 5000+ square foot Spray Park complete with ground jets, bucket dumps, water umbrellas, and more. Changing areas and lockers are available. Look Memorial Park. 413-584-5457. 300 N Main St, Florence, MA. 

STORYTIME. 10:30am. Join the Chicopee Public Library for outside musical storytime with singing, dancing, and stories! For families with little ones up through school-age kids, every Tuesday morning through August 10. 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. 

FOLKTALES. 11am. African & African American Folktales at the Hatfield Library. Eshu Bumpus captivates his audience by telling a variety of African, African American, and World folktales leavened with music, humor, and mystery. Eshu is a renowned storyteller, an accomplished jazz vocalist, and a master at physical characterization. Hatfield Public Library. 413-247-9097. 39 Main Street, Hatfield, MA. 

CREATIVE FREE-PLAY. 12:30pm. Teddy Bear Picnic at the Hubbard Memorial Library. 413-583-3408. 24 Center St, Ludlow, MA.

ARTS & CRAFTS. 1pm. Craft Program: Pet Rocks at the Meekins Library. 413-268-7472. 2 Williams St, Williamsburg, MA. 

STE(A)M/HISTORY. 1-2:30pm. STEAM Tours at Storrowton Village Museum provides an opportunity to explore local history through the lens of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The mid-19th century was rich with change, innovation, and the start of industrialization. This tour seeks to bridge the early days of American industrialization and the fast-paced, tech-heavy world we are in today. Hands-on activities. STEAM tours are targeted at kids ages 6-12. Storrowton Village Museum. 413-205-5051. 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA. 

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. 

READING WITH DOGS. 2pm. Brightspot Reading Buddies Read-in at the Westhampton Public Library. 413-527-5386. 1 N Rd, Westhampton, MA. 

SUMMER FUN. 2-4pm. The City of Pittsfield hosts “Make Your Own Summer Fun” at different locations throughout the summer. Drop-in, say hello, pick up supplies for fun summer activity and/or participate when a special activity is scheduled. Pittsfield, MA. 

STEM. 4pm. Berkshire Museum’s GSK Science in the Summer. Children learn the engineering design process: do research, make a plan, build something, and test it. The in-person program runs Tuesday through Friday afternoon from 4-5pm at the Mason Public Library. 413-528-2403. 231 Main St, Great Barrington, MA. 

ART STUDIES. 5:30pm. Meet the Artist Series, featuring Tyler Jacobson. Tyler Jacobson combines vivid colors with a captivating composition to emphasize the action-packed scenes in work he has created for role-playing games, periodicals, and advertisements. Norman Rockwell Museum. Glendale Rd, Route 183, Stockbridge, MA. 

MUSIC STUDIES. 6pm. Learn to Play Harmonica! Join Rob Fletcher, a professional musician, as he gives us a harmonica lesson. Each participant will be given a brand new harmonica to take home. Sunderland Public Library. 20 School Street, Sunderland, MA. 

STORYTELLING. 6:30pm. New England Legends the Southwick Public Library. Gather ’round the virtual campfire with Jeff Belanger, one of New England’s premier storytellers! For over 20 years, Jeff has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends worldwide and in your backyard. New England Legends offers a tour of haunts, monsters, aliens, and weird history from our region. Virtual. 

ASTRONOMY. 7pm. AstroQuest with the Springfield Museums. As the universe expands, be sure that your knowledge and appreciation of all things astronomical expands along with it! This monthly virtual series features a Q&A segment on a topic in astronomy as well as a tour of the sights you can observe. Virtual. 

FOOD STUDIES. 7pm. Making Wild Herbal Sodas Workshop with River Valley Co-op. Wild sodas are sparkling, non-alcoholic beverages that can be made easily at home using just a few simple ingredients—water, raw honey, and fresh (or dried) herbs. They are fermented and probiotic with a sweet and fizzy flavor, and they can be made with a vast variety of herbs and fruits. In this class, explore how to make these delectable herbal beverages from both fresh and dried herbs via demonstrations. Virtual.

BIKE RIDING. Sunrise-Sunset. Ride down the Norwottuck Rail Trail and enjoy the scenic views along the way. Level paths allow you to enjoy the trail no matter your abilities. The trail is also open to walking and rollerblading. 413-586-8706 x3. 446 Damon Rd., Northampton, MA.

PLAYGROUP. 9-10:30am. Indoor playgroup at Hadley Library. Hadley, MA. 

STE(A)M. 9am-12noon. Kids ages 7-12 can become an innovator this summer using STEM concepts to make art! This week’s activity: Cyanotypes, A.K.A Sun prints. Head outdoors to learn about this magical technique of printmaking using the sun. Workshop13. 413-277-6072. 13 Church Street, Ware, 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.

ART STUDIES/HISTORY. 9:30am-5:30pm. May Day: An International Labor Poster Exhibit from the collection of Stephen Lewis. This exhibit is part, graphic art, part history, part culture and part political message. Artists may appreciate the various ways a theme is depicted by many different artists, hailing from different countries and cultures. Lewis has made the foreign language posters more accessible by including translation of key phrases to English. Historians can see what social and political changes were being advocated for in different countries at different times. Activists can see some of their favorite causes, including the celebration of May Day itself, agitated for in these posters. On view through Aug 26 in the Hosmer Gallery at the Forbes Library. 413-587-1011. 20 West St, Northampton, MA. 

MINDFULNESS. 10am. Explore healthy, mind-body techniques such as yoga, walking meditation, Qi Gong, and Forest Bathing. Classes are guided by certified teachers and vary in duration (20—120 minutes). No experience is necessary. All ages & beginners are welcome. Mount Greylock Visitor Center. 413-499-4262. 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA. 

MUSIC. 10am. South Hadley Family Center hosts an outdoor concert with In the Nick of Time at Buttery Brook Park. 413-538-5033. 123 Willimansett St, South Hadley, MA. 

ANIMAL STUDIES. 10am. Animal Adaptations with the Southwick Public Library. Join the Children’s Museum Easton virtually as they investigate the science of hibernation and migration of animals from local ecosystems (and some afar). Discover how important. There will be kits of materials to pick up before the program. To sign up, email southwicklibrary@comcast.net. Virtual.

STE(A)M/HISTORY. 1-2:30pm. STEAM Tours at Storrowton Village Museum provides an opportunity to explore local history through the lens of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The mid-19th century was rich with change, innovation, and the start of industrialization. This tour seeks to bridge the early days of American industrialization and the fast-paced, tech-heavy world we are in today. Hands-on activities. STEAM tours are targeted at kids ages 6-12. Storrowton Village Museum. 413-205-5051. 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, 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

SUMMER FUN. 2-4pm. The City of Pittsfield hosts “Make Your Own Summer Fun” at different locations throughout the summer. Drop-in, say hello, pick up supplies for fun summer activity and/or participate when a special activity is scheduled. Pittsfield, MA. 

TEEN IMPROV. 3pm. Teen Improv Workshop with Phantom Sheep Players, hosted by the West Springfield Public Library. 413-736-4561. 200 Park St, West Springfield, MA. 

ART JOURNALING. 6pm. Art Journaling with Corinne Roberts, hosted by the Emily Williston Memorial Library. Learn quick sketching techniques to use in your travels, observe your personal environment in a new way, and review techniques in style, patterns, and development of muscle memory. No prior drawing experience is needed. Attendees only need simple paper, pencil and eraser. Virtual. 

ENTOMOLOGY. 7pm. Dragonflies & Damselflies with Mass Audubon. Did you know that dragonflies start their lives in water? Insects are an amazing class of animals that experience our world in very different ways. This online presentation will introduce the insects in our world, including insect diversity and abundance, general anatomy, ecology, and conservation, focusing on the dragonflies and damselflies we see in summer. Find out how to identify popular New England species, understand their behaviors and life history, get techniques for observing them in nature, and discover why wetlands and clean water are so crucial for these beautiful creatures. Virtual.

HIKING/SWIMMING. Sunrise-Sunset. Located deep in the rolling hills of the Berkshires, Windsor State Forest is known for its beauty. Visitors can experience the cascading waterfall at Windsor Jambs, and the Windsor Jambs Brook winds through a wide gorge with 80-foot granite walls. Enjoy hiking and swimming, and bring a picnic to enjoy along with scenic views. Dogs welcomed. 413-339-5504. River Road, Windsor, MA.

ART STUDIES/HISTORY. 9:30am-5:30pm. May Day: An International Labor Poster Exhibit from the collection of Stephen Lewis. This exhibit is part, graphic art, part history, part culture and part political message. Artists may appreciate the various ways a theme is depicted by many different artists, hailing from different countries and cultures. Lewis has made the foreign language posters more accessible by including translation of key phrases to English. Historians can see what social and political changes were being advocated for in different countries at different times. Activists can see some of their favorite causes, including the celebration of May Day itself, agitated for in these posters. On view through Aug 26 in the Hosmer Gallery at the Forbes Library. 413-587-1011. 20 West St, Northampton, 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. 

MAGIC/PSYCHOLOGY. 11am. Ed Popielarczyk’s Magic Show at the Hubbard Memorial Library. 413-583-3408. 24 Center St, Ludlow, MA. 

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

JUNIOR RANGERS. 1-2:30pm. This program captures the imagination of young people ages 8-12 through fun activities that grow future stewards of the environment. Earn a Junior Ranger Patch and Certificate by attending programs and completing the Junior Ranger Activity Guide activities. Mount Greylock Visitor Center. 413-499-4262. 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA. 

STE(A)M/HISTORY. 1-2:30pm. STEAM Tours at Storrowton Village Museum provides an opportunity to explore local history through the lens of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The mid-19th century was rich with change, innovation, and the start of industrialization. This tour seeks to bridge the early days of American industrialization and the fast-paced, tech-heavy world we are in today. Hands-on activities. STEAM tours are targeted at kids ages 6-12. Storrowton Village Museum. 413-205-5051. 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA. 

SUMMER FUN. 2-4pm. The City of Pittsfield hosts “Make Your Own Summer Fun” at different locations throughout the summer. Drop-in, say hello, pick up supplies for fun summer activity and/or participate when a special activity is scheduled. Pittsfield, MA. 

POP CULTURE. 6pm. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT): From the Underground to Superstardom – In 1984, a black and white comic quietly appeared on the New England comic’s scene. Who could know that in 1987, a TV show and a line of kids’ toys would make a bizarre experiment into a worldwide craze? In this workshop, trace the history of the TMNT from the early days to the upcoming Michael Bay film. Discuss the fandom of TMNT, and why these characters have stayed popular with generations of fans. Hosted by the Palmer Library. Virtual. 

LAWN CONCERT. 6-8pm. The Franklin County Musicians’ Cooperative hosts weekly outdoor concerts. Pack a picnic and bring the kids! Energy Park. 50 Miles St, Greenfield, MA. 

FAMILY PERFORMANCE. 6:30pm. Tails & Tales: Jay Mankita in Concert at the Pelham Library. 413-253-0657. 2 S Valley Rd, Pelham, MA. 

LITERATURE. 7pm. Literary Teas at the Greenfield Public Library 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. Storrowton Village Green Gazebo. Eastern State Exposition, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA. 

CANOEING. 7:30pm. Moonlight Canoe Trip at the Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. 413-637-0320. 472 West Mountain Road, Lenox, MA. 

THEATER STUDIES. 8pm. Serious Play Theatre Ensemble and KoFest present MOVING WATER. Ko Festival of Performance. 33 Hawley St. Northampton, MA. 

TEEN SOCIAL. 8:30pm. Teen Campfire at the Tilton Library. 413-665-4683. 75 North Main Street. South Deerfield, MA.

HIKING. Sunrise-Dusk. The Wahconah Falls Brook flows over several smaller falls before ending in the 40-foot Wahconah Falls. The cascade is scenic any time of year but is especially impressive during the spring runoff. Visitors can also relax, picnic, or fish in the shade of the northern hardwood forest. Hike their half-mile loop along the upper falls. Dogs welcomed. 413-442-8992. North Street, Dalton, MA. 

ART STUDIES/HISTORY. 9:30am-5:30pm. May Day: An International Labor Poster Exhibit from the collection of Stephen Lewis. This exhibit is part, graphic art, part history, part culture and part political message. Artists may appreciate the various ways a theme is depicted by many different artists, hailing from different countries and cultures. Lewis has made the foreign language posters more accessible by including translation of key phrases to English. Historians can see what social and political changes were being advocated for in different countries at different times. Activists can see some of their favorite causes, including the celebration of May Day itself, agitated for in these posters. On view through Aug 26 in the Hosmer Gallery at the Forbes Library. 413-587-1011. 20 West St, Northampton, 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. 

ORNITHOLOGY/BIRDS OF PREY. 10am. Wingmasters Presents: The World of Owls, hosted by the Forbes Library. The program begins with a 22-minute long, pre-recorded program that shows how owls use their specialized powers of sight, camouflage, hearing, and flight to survive and thrive. A wealth of facts and folklore about these masters of the night explains owls’ natural and unnatural history. The owls featured in this program are native to New England and include the Eastern Screech Owl, Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl, and the Barn Owl. Also included is a 3-minute slideshow of photo images taken by Jim Parks over the last 30 years. The video will be followed by a live Q&A where we’ll get to meet two live birds! Virtual. 

NATURAL HISTORY. 10am & 2pm. Enjoy an easy Interpreter-guided walk along the 0.6-mile-long Elder Nature Trail. The Natural Bridge and historic quarry are surrounded by 25 acres of ecologically rich northern hardwood forest. A leisurely walk in the woods offers the perfect opportunity to slow down and appreciate the natural world around us. Along the path, discover a few secrets of this landscape shaped by glacial forces and human agriculture. Suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a water bottle. Rain cancels. 30-minute duration. 413-663-6392. Natural Bridge State Park Visitor Center. McAuley Road, North Adams, MA.

MAGIC/PSYCHOLOGY. 11am. The Magic of Fran Ferry at Workshop13. 413-277-6072. 13 Church Street, Ware, MA. 

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. 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. 1pm. Town-Wide Olympic Scavenger Hunt, hosted by the Hubbard Memorial Library. 413-583-3408. 24 Center St, Ludlow, MA. 

STE(A)M/HISTORY. 1-2:30pm. STEAM Tours at Storrowton Village Museum provides an opportunity to explore local history through the lens of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The mid-19th century was rich with change, innovation, and the start of industrialization. This tour seeks to bridge the early days of American industrialization and the fast-paced, tech-heavy world we are in today. Hands-on activities. STEAM tours are targeted at kids ages 6-12. Storrowton Village Museum. 413-205-5051. 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA. 

DANCE STUDIES. 3pm. Experience the joy of creating simple dances from the comfort of your home with Jacob’s Pillow in this intergenerational 45-minute movement class, designed for movers of all ages to enjoy together. From kids to adults, you are invited to get your whole household moving!  Virtual. 

PARANORMAL. 5:30-7pm.  Family Ghost Tours at The Mount – What was that sound? A creak of a door being opened or just the wind? Was that a voice even though no one is there? Did that shadow just move? Join educator and experienced ghost tour guide Robert Oakes as they share tales of ghostly encounters at The Mount. This tour is specially tailored for children ages 7-12. The Mount. 413-551-5111. 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA. 

FAMILY FUN. 6:30pm. Family Cornhole Tournament at the Goodwin Memorial Library. 413-584-7451. 50 Middle St, Hadley, MA. 

FILM STUDIES/PLACEMAKING. 6:30pm. West Springfield Drive-In. This outdoor movie experience, under the stars, harkens back to the 50s, 60s, and 70s when the drive-in movie experience created life-long memories for people of all ages. Located in the Eastern States Exposition’s Gate 9 parking area. West Springfield, MA. 

WATER SKI. 7pm. Water Ski Show with the Oxbow Water Ski Show Team. Old Springfield Rd at Curtis Nook Rd. Northampton, MA.  

THEATER STUDIES. 7pm. Wizard of Oz, performed by the Berkshire Theatre Group. 413-997-4444. 111 South St, Pittsfield, MA. 

THEATER STUDIES. 8pm. Serious Play Theatre Ensemble and KoFest present MOVING WATER. Ko Festival of Performance. 33 Hawley St. Northampton, MA.