Weekly Suggested Events for June 11-17, 2022

Are you looking for things to do in western Massachusetts? Seeking place-based learning ideas? Are you a self-directed, life-long, and/or experiential learner? Are you curious or wanting to support the interests of your family? Our weekly Suggested Events list includes suggested learning ideas, resources, and fun events for all ages, each week!
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SUGGESTED EVENTS: JUNE 11-17, 2022
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING IDEAS
COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Botany: Rose Garden at Childs Park. 71 N Elm St, Northampton, MA.
Music Studies: Summer Concerts at Energy Park. 50 Miles St, Greenfield, MA.
Culinary Arts: River Valley Co-op. 413-529-4990. 228 Northampton St., Easthampton, MA.
Sports: SteepleCats Baseball. Joe Wolfe Field. 310 State Street. North Adams, MA.
Equine: Blue Rider Stables. 413-528-5299. 15 Farm Ln, Great Barrington, MA.
Featured Events, Resources, & Opportunities

Hilltown Mobile Market is back for a 4th season! This year, they are operating an online store of products from 20 Hilltown farmers & producers where you can shop weekly for freshly harvested produce, meat, dairy, eggs & pantry items. Ordering will be packed & delivered to 18 pickup locations throughout the Hilltowns with convenient hours. They are also offering choice-based Farm Shares where you can spend down your balance throughout the season whenever & however it works for you! Share options range from $150 – $500, with a fully reimbursable option for those with SNAP/HIP. The Market will also be offering door delivery for residents at Westhampton Woods, Hamblin Court, Highland Village Circle, Hillside Terrance, Nash Hill, & The Maples.

Now through June 15, mention “Hilltown Families” and receive $25 off each program.
Yoga Sanctuary has two week-long programs for kids this summer! Yoga Monkey Kids (ages 6–10) weaves yoga and creative movement, mythic storytelling, creative crafts, and games into one fun and enchanting week! Play Practice: Exploring Yoga & Theater (ages 10–13) includes yoga techniques, theater games, and creative exercises designed to unleash each student’s unique expression, as well as foster dynamic group creation. Plus, all the summer fun of daily outdoors time and a special day spent walking and swimming in our beautiful local nature! Both programs include a special sharing for parents on the final day. Yoga Monkey Kids: June 25–29, 9–2 pm. Play Practice: August 1–5, 9–2 pm. www.yoga-sanctuary.com/kids-summer-programs; studio@yoga-sanctuary.com
➡️ Now through June 15, mention “Hilltown Families” and receive $25 off each program.
FEATURED FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Alice’s Kitchen Pavilion
Cummington, MA
Make donations of any size at patronicity.com/aliceskitchenpavilion.
Hilltown Families is a proud supporter of a new initiative coming to the Hilltowns! Alice Cozzolino, owner & operator of Alice’s Kitchen and former co-owner of The Old Creamery in Cummington, has an idea: Build a pavilion, host locally-sourced community meals, offer community-based educational events, and provide a local venue for the community to connect, eat, learn, and gather! With YOUR HELP, Alice’s Kitchen Pavilion at Honey Hill Homestead in Cummington can become a reality. “As we face more challenging times in our world, it’s imperative that our ties are tenacious, and our webs well-woven… I hope the pavilion at Honey Hill Homestead can be a part of that community life,” says Alice. Join us in support of building this community resource at the heart of the Hilltowns! Learn more in this video. Alice’s Kitchen Pavilion fundraising campaign ends July 1, 2022, at 6pm and is eligible for a matching grant. Alice is poised to reach her minimum goal of $20K. Let’s take her all the way to the broader vision!
FEATURED EVENT
Power of Truths
Florence, MA
Come to the Power of Truths Conference on June 10-11, 2022, at Bombyx (130 Pine St, Florence, MA) and explore how arts and education can powerfully move us towards a world with racial justice. Friday night will feature: Marcia Gomes and her band of award-winning musicians June Millington, Eugene Uman, Denny Pelletier, and Fumi Tomia; Lox & Keyes Theory, a multi-genre band from Hartford; and Boston Hip-hop legend and UMass-Boston professor Akrobatik. Saturday will be a day-long conference with numerous workshops for people committed to arts, education, and justice. The event will conclude with a keynote speech from Bayeté Ross Smith, the Artist in Residence at Columbia Law School. For more information & to register, visit www.poweroftruths.org.
FEATURED CO-OP EVENT
River Valley Co-op’s
Strawberry Ice Cream Social
Easthampton, MA
River Valley Co-op’s popular Strawberry Ice Cream Social is back! Held outdoors at their Easthampton location (228 Northampton St., Easthampton, MA) on Thursday, June 23, from 5-8pm, this family-friendly event will have live music, kids activities, and food for sale prepared by co-op chefs. Enjoy burgers, corn on the cob, potato salad, drinks, and of course, local ice cream served with local organic strawberries! There will be vegetarian and gluten-free options as well. All proceeds from this event will benefit three local nonprofits: Nolumbeka Project, The International Language Institute, and Riquezas Del Campo. Everyone in the community is welcome to stop by and celebrate the official start of summer in the Pioneer Valley! More info: rivervalley.coop.
FEATURED MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Green River Festival
Greenfield, MA
Green River Festival, Western Massachusetts’ most family-friendly music festival, happens at The Franklin County Fairgrounds on June 24-26, 2022, in Greenfield, MA. Kids 10 and under are always free! In addition to an incredible lineup of music for adults featuring Father John Misty, Lake Street Dive, Guster, Galactic, and Waxahatchee, Green River Festival is packed with activities for children and families. Enjoy crafts and music at the Arts Garden tent and stage and explore Delilah, a life-size inflatable whale. Enjoy Flying High Frisbee Dogs, MuZen puppets, a Team BMX bike show, a games tent, and the not to be missed yearly Mardi Gras Parade. For a full lineup of family music and activities, visit www.greenriverfestival.com.
FEATURED SUMMER CAMP
At Home in the Woods
Conway, MA
Close your eyes & imagine this: your kids are outside this summer…playing games, building shelters, tracking wildlife, learning & practicing firemaking skills, carving, discovering, foraging for wild edibles, experiencing, mentoring & so much more! An old-fashioned childhood summer in 2022! At Home in the Woods Camps are Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm (except during the week of 7/4). There are 4 weeks for ages 5-6; all summer for ages 7+. Contact for information on additional Camps specifically for teens. Some weeks fill quickly so register now. For $50 off, use this code: HTFAM.
Dates: June 20-August 26, 2022
Age Range: 5-17yo
Contact: 413-340-1161
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FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM
Community Music School of Springfield
Music Lessons
Springfield, MA
Come make music with the Community Music School of Springfield this summer! CMSS offers high-quality music instruction for students of all ages and levels, and their summer session features flexible scheduling and a choice of online or in-person learning. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned musician, CMSS takes the time to match you with a teacher who will connect with you while helping you accomplish your personal musical goals. Offering instruction in over 30 instruments and voice, their registration team can help you decide whether to rent or purchase your instrument. Getting started is easy – your summer music lesson is just a click or phone call away! Dates: June 27-August 19, 2022. Age Range: 4yo+. Contact: 413-732-8428; info@communitymusicschool.com; communitymusicschool.com.
FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM
The Drama Studio
Springfield, MA
The Drama Studio is a unique community where young people grow as artists, leaders, and individuals. This summer, The Drama Studio will be offering a variety of onsite acting and theater programs in a safe environment. These programs include: Stories on Stage, where students will prepare an entire production of “Story Theatre”; and Improv for younger audiences, including a literacy video. In TeenScene: SummerFest teens will present a fully produced festival of “One Acts.” Other programs include Acting Up: Summer Fun Stories, SummerSlam: Improv Week, and Island Improv, Scenes and Myths. No prior acting experience is required. Summer enrollment is now open! Space is limited. Dates: July 5-August 19, 2022; Age Range: 6-18yo; Contact: 413-739-1983; info@dramastudio.org; www.dramastudio.org.
FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM
Dan Kane Singing Program
at The Majestic Theater
West Springfield, MA
The Majestic Theater at 131 Elm St in West Springfield is the home of the Dan Kane Summer Singing Enrichment Camp! The theater is gorgeous! It’s a professional theater with a vast audience base, giving students a chance to perform in a professional venue on a professional stage. There will be one Monday-Friday session for the week of Aug 22-26, with 50 openings for children who love to sing. The week will culminate with two concerts, showcasing the talented students & what they learned! Openings are limited as it is always a sell-out, so call the theater as early as possible for details. The cost is $295/student, due with submission of application which prospective families can get from the theater. Dates: August 22-26, 2022. Age Range: 6-16yo. Contact: 413-747-7797; dan@dankanesingers.org; majestictheater.com.
FEATURED DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL
Valley Play School
Shelburne Falls, MA

Valley Play School is located in the heart of Shelburne Falls. It is a branch of the Girls Club of Greenfield and offers a variety of full and part time options for parents as well as a variety of subsidies. It operates year round, Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm, with breakfast and snack served daily. Two classrooms serve children 8 months to 6 years. VPS’s methods emphasize low teacher/student ratios and a healthy, enriching environment where children learn through their play and process has more importance than product. Children learn by doing in a supportive, nurturing environment that promotes pro-social behaviors. It provides diverse opportunities for quality interactions, connections and school readiness. Daycare. Preschool. ♦ Ages 8mo-6yrs. For more information: ahawk@girlsclubofgreenfield.org; 413-625-2406; www.girlsclubofgreenfield.org.
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List of Weekly Suggested Events
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022
FAMILY RADIO: 9-10am. Hilltown Family Variety Show. WXOJ 103.3FM Northampton, MA. (Radio)
FEATURED EVENT
Power of Truths
Florence, MA
Come to the Power of Truths Conference on June 10-11, 2022, at Bombyx (130 Pine St, Florence, MA) and explore how arts and education can powerfully move us towards a world with racial justice. Friday night will feature: Marcia Gomes and her band of award-winning musicians June Millington, Eugene Uman, Denny Pelletier, and Fumi Tomia; Lox & Keyes Theory, a multi-genre band from Hartford; and Boston Hip-hop legend and UMass-Boston professor Akrobatik. Saturday will be a day-long conference with numerous workshops for people committed to arts, education, and justice. The event will conclude with a keynote speech from Bayeté Ross Smith, the Artist in Residence at Columbia Law School. For more information & to register, visit www.poweroftruths.org.
LOCAL FOOD/AGRICULTURE. 10:30am-3pm. Holyoke Farmers’ Market. 164 Race St, Holyoke, MA.
LOCAL HISTORY/ UNDERGROUND RAILROAD. 11am. Underground Railroad Tour – Learn about the history of Springfield’s unsung early residents. Hosted by Springfield Preservation Trust, starting at the Springfield Museums. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.
STEM/ CODING. 11am. STEAMCraft: Coding with Screens – Children ages 3-10 can learn about the basics of coding using games and bots. Meekins Library. 413-268-7472. 2 Williams St, Williamsburg, MA.
ART STUDIES/ CREATIVE FREE-PLAY. 1:30pm. Play with Art Saturdays at the Great Barrington Libraries. 413-528-2403. 231 Main St. Great Barrington, MA.
Self-Directed Learning: Summer Camping
The long days and warm nights of summer provide the perfect conditions for family camping, a tradition that serves as one of childhood’s most classic summer adventures. Camping trips allow children to learn how to live outside of their homes and provide them with the opportunity to engage in experiential learning about their surroundings during all hours of the day (and perhaps the night, too). From afternoon playtime in the woods to an evening of fireflies and campfires to the misty early morning hours that bring endless bird songs, camping trips offer constant exposure to the world’s sights, sounds, and smells. As a bonus, children who connect with their surroundings are more likely to practice environmentally friendly and conservation-minded behaviors as adults. Read more in our post, “Summer Camping Adventures Promote Nature-Based Play and Learning.”
SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2022
FAMILY RADIO: 7-8am. Hilltown Family Variety Show. WXOJ 103.3FM Northampton, MA. (Radio)
ROLLER SKATING. 10am-2pm. Outdoor Roller Skating – Learn to roller skate at 11am, or come at 10am and learn roller dance routines. Open skate is from 12-2pm. Outside at Amelia Park Arena. 413-568-2503. 21 South Broad St. Westfield, MA.
ECOLOGY/ HIKING. 10am-12pm. Boreal Spruce-Fir Forest Flower, Plant, Tree & Wild Edibles Hike at Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center. aimee@gaiaroots.com. 1515 Savoy Hollow Rd, Windsor, MA.
ECOLOGY/ HIKING. 1-3pm. Boreal Spruce-Fir Forest Flower, Plant, Tree & Wild Edibles Hike with Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center at Notchview. 413-684-0148. 83 Old Route 9, Windsor, MA.
MUSIC & DANCE STUDIES/ CELTIC. 1-6pm. Celtic Music Festival – The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England features traditional and popular Irish music along with Irish dancing at Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub. 429 Morgan Rd., West Springfield, MA.
FIBER ARTS/ NEEDLEWORK. 4-5:30pm. Yarnspinners & Junior Yarnspinners – Needleworkers knit, crochet, and chat. Children interested in needlework are encouraged to attend this monthly program for experience, instruction, and inspiration. For needleworkers of all ages. Meekins Library. 413-268-7472. 2 Williams St, Williamsburg, MA.
Self-Directed Learning: Bioblitz/Biodiversity
Want to host your very own bioblitz? Resources for blitz-planning are available on the National Geographic website – the organization has provided everything from instructions for early planning to a suggested materials list! A bioblitz can offer self-directed learners a unique hands-on learning experience that will make them aware of the amount of biodiversity in their neighborhood and will teach them to identify new species. Communities will benefit from these events as well – neighbors can gain a greater awareness of what’s in their backyards, and perhaps even become better connected to the natural world that surrounds them!
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2022
PLAYGROUP. Northampton Parents Center.
PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Hilltowns & Pioneer Valley
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in Franklin County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in south Berkshire County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in north Berkshire County
PLAYGROUP. 10-11am. For ages 0-5 at the Meekins Library. Call to register: 413-345-6015. 2 Williams St, Williamsburg, MA.
PARENT SUPPORT. 10-11:30am. Parent Chat in the Hilltowns – Refreshments and snacks will be available & childcare is provided, so parents and guardians can sit down and enjoy time with other adults. Held at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Ashfield, MA.
Self-Directed Learning: Entomology/Beetles
Mass Audubon invites families to go on a beetle scavenger hunt! “There are at least 107 known species of beetles in Massachusetts, 30,000 in the United States, and 350,000 around the world. How many beetles can you find? While on the hunt, don’t forget to watch how they defend themselves, listen to the sounds they make, and observe how they communicate with each other.” Use their free downloadable activity page, It’s Beetlemania!, to guide you!
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022
PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Hilltowns & Pioneer Valley
PLAYGROUP. Northampton Parents Center
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in Franklin County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in south Berkshire County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in north Berkshire County
PLAYGROUP. 10:30-11:30am. For ages 0-5 at the Edwards Public Library. Call to register: 413-345-6015. 30 East Street, Southampton, MA.
LITERACY/ SUMMER READING. 11:30am-2:30pm. Summer Reading Kick-Off Party at the Monson Free Library and Reading Room Association. Monson Library. 413-267-3866. 2 High Street, Monson, MA.
STE(A)M/ PreK. 1pm. Pre-School STEAM Program. Learn how to inspire your kids to engineer, create, design, explore, and build at home. Becket Athenaeum. 413-623-5483. 3367 Main St, Becket, MA.
PLAYGROUP. 3:30-4:30pm. For ages 0-5 at the Westhampton Public Library. Call to register: 413-345-6015. 1 N Rd, Westhampton, MA.
Self-Directed Learning: Light Pollution/Citizen Science
The night sky is a community-based educational resource available to everyone by simply stepping outside your home. Become a citizen scientist by gathering data on your observations of the celestial bodies above and participating in the project, Loss of the Night. Created by German researchers, Loss of the Night is designed to collect information about the amount of sky glow (also known as light pollution) present in populated areas all over the globe. An additional goal of the project is to help users learn more about the stars that they see above them and the seasonal changes in the sky. Read more about this citizen science opportunity in our post, Citizen Scientists Wanted to Map the Stars. Participation with support learning about light pollution’s impacts on our native species while supporting interests in astronomy and the scientific process.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022
PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Hilltowns & Pioneer Valley
PLAYGROUP. Northampton Parents Center
PLAYGROUPS. South Berkshire County.
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in north Berkshire County.
PLAYGROUP. 10-11am. For ages 0-5 at St. Philip’s Church Parish Hall. Call to register: 413-345-6015. 126 Main St., Easthampton, MA.
MINDFULNESS/ FOREST BATHING. 10am-12:30pm. Forest Bathing Walk – On this Forest Bathing Walk, participants will engage their senses through guided meditation and a series of mindful, creative, and unique invitations to assist with connecting deeply with nature. Mount Greylock Visitor Center. 413-499-4262. 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA.
NEW PARENT GROUP. 10:30am & 1pm. Beyond Birth groups meet weekly. New babies birth-6mos are at 1pm and older babies 6mos-1 yr are at 10:30am. Amherst, MA.
MAPPING SKILLS/ OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. 1-2:30pm. Geocaching 101 – Looking for a fun way to engage your tech-savvy kids with the natural world? This outdoor activity combines hiking with a tech-aided treasure hunt. Mount Greylock Visitor Center. 413-499-4262. 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA.
PLAYGROUP. 3:30-4:30pm. For ages 0-5 at Goshen Town Hall. Call to register: 413-345-6015. 42 Main St., Goshen, MA.
STORYTIME. 4:15pm. True Tales! Stories about real people & events for 5-8 year olds at the Hubbard Memorial Library. 413-583-3408. 24 Center St. Ludlow, MA.
LOCAL HISTORY. 6-8pm. A Local Lens: Histories of Easthampton and Beyond – Easthampton High School AP US History students will present their local history projects on a variety of topics, including the history of the Cambodian community in Easthampton, challenges and change at Mountain Park, and Easthampton’s water and aquifer … to name a few! Join them to hear about their research and learn more about Easthampton! Easthampton High School Auditorium. Easthampton, MA.
MUSIC STUDIES/ LAWN CONCERT. 6:30pm. Windsor Lake Concert Series at Windsor Lake in North Adams, MA.
BOTANY/ HERBS & SPICES. 7:30pm. Herbs, the Spice of Life – Herbs add nutrition, flavor, and variety to your meals. Learn tips on growing your herbs in containers, in a garden, and even indoors! Hosted by Big Y World Class Market. (Virtual)
Self-Directed Learning: Telling Time/Sundials
A community-based educational resource available to everyone is the sun! We sometimes check the sky to keep time using the sun to see its position, but this method isn’t very accurate. On the other hand, shadows can give a more precise reading of the time, but only if the correct tools are used! Families can create their own sundials using simple materials around the house, allowing shadows to become their new clock. Beginning at noon on a sunny day, this project requires monitoring on the hour, every hour during the daylight portion of a 24-hour-period. The results are a nature-based time-telling device that can spark explorations of geometry, time structure, and ancient history. Making your sundial can also support the scientific understanding of the earth’s relationship with the sun and the development and practice of language skills when done with young children.
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022
PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Hilltowns & Pioneer Valley
PLAYGROUP. Northampton Parents Center
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in Franklin County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in south Berkshire County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in north Berkshire County
PLAYGROUP. 10-11am. For ages 0-5 at St. Philip’s Church Parish Hall. Call to register: 413-345-6015. 126 Main St., Easthampton, MA.
NEW PARENT GROUP. 10:30am & 1pm. Beyond Birth groups meet weekly in both Northampton (Thurs) and Amherst (Wed)! New babies birth-6 mos are at 1pm and older babies 6 mos to 1 year are at 10:30am. Northampton & Amherst, MA.
ARTS & CRAFTS. 11am & 2pm. Crafts at Amelia Park Children’s Museum. 413-572-4014. 29 S Broad St, Westfield, MA.
FOLK TOYS/ PLAY. 5pm. Kendama Club with the Pioneer Valley Movement Collective at Pulaski Park in Northampton, MA.
ROLLER SKATING. 7-9:30pm. Interskate 91. 413-586-8344. 367 Russell Street, Hampshire Mall, Hadley, MA.
PARENT SUPPORT. 8:30pm. Sometimes just getting through the day deserves a reward. Grab a snack, put on your PJs, and join other tired parents for this night-time group hosted by It Takes A Village. (Virtual)
Self-Directed Learning: Native Orchids
“Writing professor Kyhl Lyndgaard finds that 19th-century attitudes about ‘Indian removal’ were echoed by a notable shift in the common names of native orchids.” This is the sentence that begins the article, “Taking Off the Moccasin Flower and Putting On the Lady’s Slipper,” published by Potash Hill, the magazine of Marlboro College. Learning about the history and origin of different native plant species names can support a wide variety of subjects, including Native American studies, U.S. history, ethnobotany, poetry, and ecology. In Lyndgaard’s article, these subjects are tied together by weaving a story about Indian Removal through poetry, history, and the renaming of the Moccasin Flower. Read more in our post, Nature-Based Learning: Learning through the Lens of the Wild Orchid.
FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2022
PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Hilltowns & Pioneer Valley
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in Franklin County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in south Berkshire County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in north Berkshire County
GRANDPARENTING SUPPORT. 1pm. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Tea Time, every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, with Community Action’s Family Center. 413-475-1555. 90 Federal Street, Greenfield, MA.
MUSIC STUDIES/ TEENS. 3pm. Intro to Ukulele for Teens. Instruments are provided. No registration is required. Springfield City Library: Forest Park Branch. 413-263-6843. 380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA.
MUSIC STUDIES/ DRUMMING. 6:45pm. The Hilltown Intergenerational Drum Circle – All ages and beginners are welcome to this biweekly drum circle, led by Rosie Fanale. Call to confirm before heading over. Shelburne Senior Center. 413-625-8470. Shelburne Falls, MA.
Self-Directed Learning: Bridges
The Keystone Arches, part of a railroad bridge over the Westfield River, are not only a beautiful structure but changed the landscape and transportation far beyond Western Massachusetts. Without this bridge, we would not have what is currently the longest and highest railroad in the world, the Western Pacific Railroad. What’s so special about arches? Using our local bridges as a catalyst for learning, get curious about their designs and impacts on local history and development.
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