GEOLOGY/NATURAL HISTORY. Sunrise-Sunset. Dinosaur tracks are Massachusetts’ state fossil. Paleontologists believe the prints were left by some of the earliest known dinosaurs, from small plant-eaters to large meat-eaters up to 20 feet long. The entire Connecticut River Valley region once existed as a mix of subtropical wetlands and shallow lakes about 200 million years ago. Since its discovery in 1802, this region has been recognized for its wealth of prehistoric footprints. Catch glimpses of the trace fossils visible at Dinosaur Footprints, including four distinct dinosaurs, stromatolites, fish and alligator ancestors, plants, and other ancient beings. The larger “Eubrontes” prints were likely made by ancestors of the great Tyrannosaurus rex, standing 15 feet tall and 20 feet long. Look for the 20-plus trackways, which formed the basis for the novel theory that dinosaurs traveled in packs or groups. Dinosaur Footprints. 413-213-4751. Route 5, Holyoke, MA. 

HIKING. 9am-Sunset. The summit of Mt. Sugarloaf offers amazing views of the Connecticut River Valley. The park is great for picnics, hiking, and mountain biking. 413-665-2928. 300 Sugarloaf St., South Deerfield, 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. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE. 9am-12pm. Clothing Drive at the M. N. Spear Memorial Library. 413-259-1213. 10 Cooleyville Rd, Shutesbury, MA.

AGRICULTURE/PYO APPLES. 9am-5pm. Pick Your Own Apples Opening Weekend at Pine Hill Orchards. 413-624-3325. 248 Greenfield Rd., Colrain, 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. 

ORIGAMI. 10am-4pm. Origami group show by Mountain Folders at the Forbes Library. 413-587-1011. 20 West St, Northampton, MA.

SPORTS HISTORY. 10am-4pm. Baseball in the Berkshires Exhibit at the Williamstown Historical Museum. 413-458-2160. 32 New Ashford Road, Williamstown, MA.

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT.10am. Young at Heart: Toe Tapping Tunes at Dewey Memorial Hall. 413-229-2357. 91 Main Street, Sheffield, MA.

LEGOS. 10am. LEGO CLUB on the Patio at the Meekins Library. 413-268-7472. 2 Williams St, Williamsburg, 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.

LAWN CONCERT. 2-3:30pm. Summer lawn concerts with the Amherst Historical Society. BYO blanket & picnic. Simeon Strong House. 67 Strong Street. Amherst, MA.

FIREWORKS. 3-9pm. South Hadley Fireworks at Michael E. Smith Middle School. 100 Mosier St., South 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. 

PARANORMAL. 7:30pm. Join Robert Oakes, author of Ghosts of the Berkshires, on a guided tour through the rooms and halls of Ventfort Hall as he shares tales of its hauntings. Stand in the places where the eerie encounters occurred, listen to the first-hand accounts of those who experienced them, and maybe even experience something unusual yourself. Ages 12+. Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum. 413-637-3206. 104 Walker Street. Lenox, MA. 

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT/COMEDY. 8pm. Comedian, Alex Edelman at MASS MoCA. 413-662-2111.1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA.

THEATER STUDIES. 8-10pm. Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Common Park. 100 1st St, Pittsfield, MA.

HIKING/BIRD-WATCHING. 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. 

SWIMMING/HIKING. Sunrise-Sunset. Mohawk Trail State Forest is one of the most scenic woodland areas in Massachusetts. It covers 6,000 acres of mountain ridges, gorges, and woods, and it is home to a variety of plant and animal life. 413-339-5504. Cold River Road, Charlemont, MA. 

NATURAL HISTORY/HIKING. Sunrise-Sunset. Once a poor farm and then later part of the country retreat of first U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union, William C. Bullitt, and his daughter Ann, the Bullitt Reservation forms a crucial link in almost 3,000 acres of protected land that shelters state-protected species. Deer and bear emerge from the forest to feed and frolic, while the fields nurture orchids and butterflies. Poland Brook and its feeder streams provide habitat for a variety of fish and freshwater insects and plants. Take an amble along the Pebble Trail for an introduction to the features of the property. The Two Bridges Trail connects to Chapel Brook Reservation, then into a larger network of footpaths in Ashfield and into the broader Pioneer Valley. Bullitt Reservation. 413-628-4485. 332 Bullitt Road, Ashfield, 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. 

AGRICULTURE/PYO APPLES. 9am-5pm. Pick Your Own Apples Opening Weekend at Pine Hill Orchards. 413-624-3325. 248 Greenfield Rd., Colrain, MA.

HIKING. 9am-Sunset. The summit of Mt. Sugarloaf offers amazing views of the Connecticut River Valley. The park is great for picnics, hiking, and mountain biking. 413-665-2928. 300 Sugarloaf St., South Deerfield, MA.

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

ART STUDIES/STORYTELLING. 10am-5pm. “Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Illustration.” Fictional worlds of magic and adventure come to life through fantasy illustration. Myths, legends, fables, romance, and epic battles involving swords and sorcery occur in a world unfamiliar to us. Unlike science fiction, which is based on fact, fantasy presents an imaginative reality built on universal themes—heroes defeating fire-breathing dragons, angels and demons engaging in combat, and mythological tales of love and loss. See the exhibit at the Norman Rockwell Museum, now through Oct. 31, 2021. Glendale Rd, Route 183, Stockbridge, MA. 

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. 

WILDLIFE BIOLOGY. 11am-5pm. Wild Kratts: Creature Power, an immersive, interactive exhibit where kids and families explore four animal habitats and the creatures within them, building STEM skills as they play. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.  

LOCAL HISTORY/SHAKER. 11am-5pm. A living history museum in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Hancock Shaker Village brings the Shaker story to life and preserves it for future generations. Share your love of history, agriculture, and design with your children or grandchildren as our costumed interpreters engage them in various activities. Farming was at the heart of all Shaker communities. Through agricultural experimentation and wise use of technology, the Shakers made their farms into models of efficiency and innovation. Hancock Shaker Village is still a working farm today, with vegetables, herbs, and a barn full of livestock. Hancock Shaker Village. 413-443-0188. 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA. 

MERRY-GO-ROUND/PHYSICS. 12-4pm. Are you someone who always picks a horse on the inside of the carousel, or do you ride one on the outside? All merry-go-round horses make one complete circle in the same amount of time, but the interior horses travel a much shorter distance in that time than the outer ones do, resulting in very different linear speeds. And what happens when you choose a stationary horse versus one that gallops up and down? Experience the fun of physics by bringing your kids, or grandkids, for a ride on the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round. Known as “Holyoke’s Happiness Machine,” the antique carousel with brightly painted wooden animals and calliope music is a sensory treat for young and old. It was once part of Mountain Park, an amusement park on the side of Mt. Tom, and was moved to Holyoke Heritage Park when Mountain Park closed in 1987. 413-538-9838. 221 Appleton Street, Holyoke, 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.

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

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. 

LOCAL HISTORY/HIKING. Sunrise-Sunset. From its iconic red barn to an elegant allée of maples, the historic home of William Cullen Bryant is a testament to the celebrated poet’s ideal of living mindfully on the land. When visiting, Wander the Rivulet Trail, where an old-growth forest of hemlock and a magnificent cherry tree hugs the Rivulet, a trickling stream immortalized by Bryant’s 1923 poem of the same name. Or walk the Pine Loop, which features enormous pines that reach heights of 150 feet, among the tallest in the Northeast. The house’s interior will not be open for tours this summer; however, the property is open for outdoor activities. William Cullen Bryant Homestead. 413- 634-2244. 207 Bryant Road, Cummington, MA. 

HIKING/BIRD-WATCHING. 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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

HIKING. 9am-Sunset. The summit of Mt. Sugarloaf offers amazing views of the Connecticut River Valley. The park is great for picnics, hiking, and mountain biking. 413-665-2928. 300 Sugarloaf St., South Deerfield, MA.

GARDENING. 9:30am-4:30pm. Learn about the Native American practice of planting corn, beans, and squash together at the Native American Three Sisters Garden at Historic Deerfield. 413-774-5581. 84 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA.  

ROSH HASHANAH. 10am. Rosh Hashanah Apple Picking: A Gathering for Young Families with Lander~Grinspoon Academy at Park Hill Orchard. 413-527-6186. 82 Park Hill Road. Easthampton, 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.  

LOCAL HISTORY/GARDEN DESIGN. 10am-3pm. Naumkeag is a public garden and historic home in the heart of the Berkshires. This 48-acre architectural masterpiece is, at its heart, a family home. In 1884, Joseph Choate, a prominent New York attorney and U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain, and his wife, Caroline, hired the famous architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White to design a summer retreat. When you visit this National Historic Landmark, explore the superlative gardens created by Mabel Choate and noted landscape architect Fletcher Steele. Take in the Blue Steps, a series of deep blue fountain pools, flanked by four flights of stairs and a grove of white birches. Elsewhere walk through the stunning beautiful Afternoon Garden, Tree Peony Terrace, Rose Garden, Evergreen Garden, and Chinese Garden, each of which evinces beauty while revealing the playful, inventive spirit of collaboration between Ms. Choate and Mr. Steele, which played out over the span of 30 years. Naumkeag. 413-298-3239. 5 Prospect Hill Rd, Stockbridge, MA. 

LOCAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY & CULTURE. 10am-5pm. Muh-he-con-ne-ok: The People of the Waters That Are Never Still, on view through January 9, 2022. “We once called this land home and while forced removal may have physically moved us, our hearts remain. Muh-he-con-ne-ok: People of the Waters That Are Never Still showcases the history of the Stockbridge-Munsee Communities past, present, and future.” Following the symbolic pathway of water throughout the exhibition, visitors will develop new insights into the history and culture of this Berkshire County Indigenous community through objects from the Berkshire Museum collection and those of partner institutions, contemporary oral histories, and historical profiles of members of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, timelines, and more. As they travel through the galleries, museum patrons will trace the journey of this region’s first residents from their lands that stretched from the Hudson River Valley to Berkshire County, through forced removal from these lands by white colonizers, to their current home in Wisconsin. Along the way, visitors will explore historical and current-day topics, discover actions they can take to be better allies to Indigenous people worldwide, and unlearn harmful misconceptions and stereotypes. Berkshire Museum. 413-443-7171. 39 South St, Pittsfield, MA.  

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. 

LOCAL HISTORY/SHAKER. 11am-5pm. A living history museum in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Hancock Shaker Village brings the Shaker story to life and preserves it for future generations. Share your love of history, agriculture, and design with your children or grandchildren as our costumed interpreters engage them in various activities. Farming was at the heart of all Shaker communities. Through agricultural experimentation and wise use of technology, the Shakers made their farms into models of efficiency and innovation. Hancock Shaker Village is still a working farm today, with vegetables, herbs, and a barn full of livestock. Hancock Shaker Village. 413-443-0188. 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA. 

ORIGAMI. 12-5:30pm. Origami group show by Mountain Folders at the Forbes Library. 413-587-1011. 20 West St, Northampton, MA.

ARTS & CRAFTS. 4pm. Crafternoon: Back to School Suncatchers with Agawam Family and Community Program at School Street Park. Agawam, 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.  

LANGUAGE ARTS/POETRY. 7pm. Poets and Writers Virtual Café with The LAVA Center. 413-376-8118. 324 Main St, Greenfield, 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. 

GEOLOGY/NATURAL HISTORY. Sunrise-Sunset. Dinosaur tracks are Massachusetts’ state fossil. Paleontologists believe the prints were left by some of the earliest known dinosaurs, from small plant-eaters to large meat-eaters up to 20 feet long. The entire Connecticut River Valley region once existed as a mix of subtropical wetlands and shallow lakes about 200 million years ago. Since its discovery in 1802, this region has been recognized for its wealth of prehistoric footprints. Catch glimpses of the trace fossils visible at Dinosaur Footprints, including four distinct dinosaurs, stromatolites, fish and alligator ancestors, plants, and other ancient beings. The larger “Eubrontes” prints were likely made by ancestors of the great Tyrannosaurus rex, standing 15 feet tall and 20 feet long. Look for the 20-plus trackways, which formed the basis for the novel theory that dinosaurs traveled in packs or groups. Dinosaur Footprints. 413-213-4751. Route 5, 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. 

PreK PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Western MA  

ORIGAMI. 9:30am-5:30pm. Origami group show by Mountain Folders at the Forbes Library. 413-587-1011. 20 West St, Northampton, MA.

ART STUDIES. 10am-12pm. Drawing Into Watercolor at the Northampton Center for the Arts. 413-584-7327. 33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MA. 

NATURAL HISTORY. 12-4pm. 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. 

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. 

SIGN LANGUAGE.  6pm. Virtual Beginners American Sign Language with the Westfield Athenaeum. 413-568-7833. 6 Elm Street, Westfield, MA.

MUSIC. 6:30pm. Ray Mason in Concert at the Dickinson Memorial Library. 413-498-2455. 115 Main Street. Northfield, MA.

NATURAL HISTORY/HIKING. Sunrise-Sunset. Bear Swamp was truly rough terrain for early settlers: steep, wooded hillsides and exposed bedrock descending to boggy wetlands and swamp. Nonetheless, early settlers cleared all of the land for forest products, pasture, and even hay fields. But contemporary explorers will find a landscape of rugged beauty, with fields reclaimed by the forest and the dark lowlands illuminated by colorful wildflowers in bloom. Follow three miles of trails—some steep in places—to different parts of the reservation. The aptly named Fern Glade Trail passes through carpets of ferns and wildflowers. Take the Beaver Brook Trail to where an aging stone dam supports a beaver dam. The trail to Apple Valley Overlook ends with a grand vista of apple orchards in the near distance and, on the northern horizon, the Green Mountains of Vermont. Bear Swamp. Hawley Road, Ashfield, MA. 

PreK PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Western MA  

STORYTIME. 9:15am. Story & Learning Time at the Tilton Library. 413-665-4683. 75 North Main Street. South Deerfield, MA.

ORIGAMI. 9:30am-8pm. Origami group show by Mountain Folders at the Forbes Library. 413-587-1011. 20 West St, Northampton, MA.

LOCAL HISTORY/SHAKER. 11am-5pm. A living history museum in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Hancock Shaker Village brings the Shaker story to life and preserves it for future generations. Share your love of history, agriculture, and design with your children or grandchildren as our costumed interpreters engage them in various activities. Farming was at the heart of all Shaker communities. Through agricultural experimentation and wise use of technology, the Shakers made their farms into models of efficiency and innovation. Hancock Shaker Village is still a working farm today, with vegetables, herbs, and a barn full of livestock. Hancock Shaker Village. 413-443-0188. 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA. 

HISTORY/ANTIQUES. 12-5pm. Brimfield Antique Shows. Brimfield Antique Shows. 6 Mill Lane Rd, Brimfield, MA.

ART STUDIES. 12:30pm. In Conversation with Artist Nairy Baghramian with the Clark Art Institute. 413-458-2303. 225 South St., Williamstown, MA. (VIRTUAL)

ECOLOGY/POLLINATORS. 5:30pm. Pollinator Habitat in Your Backyard with Grown in Westhampton at the Westhampton Public Library. 413-527-5386. 1 N Rd, Westhampton, MA.

MUSIC. 6pm. Sarah Clay & the Star Cats at the Whately Town Hall. Whatley, MA.

LOCAL HISTORY. 6:30pm. Who Knew? Roadside Revelations in Western Massachusetts at the South Hadley Public Library. 413-538-5045. 2 Canal St., South Hadley, MA.

CULINARY ARTS. 7pm. Virtual Workshop: An Evening of Lebanese Cooking with River Valley Co-Op. 413-584-2665. 330 N King St, Northampton, MA. (VIRTUAL)

MUSIC STUDIES. 7:30pm. Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi at Academy of Music with Signature Sounds Presents at  Academy of Music Theatre. 413-584-9032. 274 Main St., Northampton, MA.

PreK PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Western MA 

ORNITHOLOGY. 8am. Fall Migration Bird Walk at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary. 413-584-3009. 127 Combs Rd, Easthampton, 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. 

ORIGAMI. 9:30am-5:30pm. Origami group show by Mountain Folders at the Forbes Library. 413-587-1011. 20 West St, Northampton, MA.

PreK 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. 

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

HISTORY/ANTIQUES. 12-5pm. Brimfield Antique Shows. Brimfield Antique Shows. 6 Mill Lane Rd, Brimfield, MA.

TEEN/ARTISAN SKILLS. 2:30pm. Teen Metal Etching at Southwick Public Library. 413-569-1221. 95 Feeding Hills Road. Southwick, MA.

AGRICULTURE/COUNTY FAIR. 3-9pm. The 172nd Franklin County Fair. Greenfield, MA.

LOCAL HISTORY/DENDROLOGY. 4:30pm. Historic Holyoke Tree Guide Launch at Wistariahurst Museum. 413-322-5660. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke, MA.

DATE NIGHT/FAMILY PICNIC. 5-8pm. Naumkeag at Night at Naumkeag. 413-298-3239. 5 Prospect Hill Rd, Stockbridge, MA.

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.  

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR. 7pm. Why Does My Cat Do That? at the Agawam Public Library. 413-789-1550. 750 Cooper St., Agawam, MA. (VIRTUAL)

ORNITHOLOGY/BIRDS OF PREY. 7pm. Identifying Hawks in Flight (VIRTUAL)

PARENTS NIGHT OUT/MUSIC. 8pm. Lindsey Buckingham at the Academy of Music Theatre. 413-584-9032. 274 Main St., Northampton, MA.

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. 

HIKING. 9am-Sunset. The summit of Mt. Sugarloaf offers amazing views of the Connecticut River Valley. The park is great for picnics, hiking, and mountain biking. 413-665-2928. 300 Sugarloaf St., South Deerfield, MA.

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. 

ORIGAMI. 9:30am-5:30pm. Origami group show by Mountain Folders at the Forbes Library. 413-587-1011. 20 West St, Northampton, MA.

PreK 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/STORYTIME. 10:30am. Outdoor Story Time with Miss Janet at the Gaylord Memorial Library. 413-538-5047. 47 College Street. South Hadley, MA.

HISTORY/ANTIQUES. 12-5pm. Brimfield Antique Shows. Brimfield Antique Shows. 6 Mill Lane Rd, Brimfield, MA. 

AGRICULTURE/COUNTY FAIR. 1-10pm. The 172nd Franklin County Fair. Greenfield, MA.

MUSIC FESTIVAL. 5-10pm. Millpond.live 2021 at Millside Park. 413-529-1400. 2 Ferry St., Easthampton, MA.

LANGUAGE ARTS/POETRY. 6pm. Carol Purington Poetry Collective at the Griswold Memorial Library. 413-624-3619. 12 Main Rd. Colrain, MA.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT/MUSIC. 8pm.Madeleine Peyroux & Joan Osborne at the Academy of Music Theatre. 413-584-9032. 274 Main St., Northampton, MA.

THEATER STUDIES. 8-10pm. Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Common Park. 100 1st St, Pittsfield, MA.