NATURAL HISTORY/WATERFALLS. Sunrise-Sunset. Glendale Falls – Explore the hidden beauty of Glendale Falls. This natural wonder offers mesmerizing views and diverse flora and fauna. Learn about the ecosystem and discover the gristmill foundation. A must-visit destination for nature lovers of all ages. Open year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of half an hour. Glendale Falls. Clark Wright Road, Middlefield, MA. 

FAMILY RADIO: 9-10am. Hilltown Family Variety Show. WXOJ 103.3FM Northampton, MA. (Radio)

⛰🥾 GUIDED HIKE. 9am-12pm. Hike the Robert Frost Trail to Mt. Orient – Join the scenic journey along the 42-mile Robert Frost Trail. This 3-hour guided hike covers a 4.5-mile segment to the peak of Orient Mountain in Pelham. From the lower ledge, enjoy stunning views of the Mount Holyoke Range and the valley. The adventure will be led by an expert guide, Stu Watson, Kestrel Land Trust’s Stewardship Manager. Participants should be experienced in ascending steep terrains and managing irregular surfaces. Mt. Orient. Pelham, MA.

🐑🧶 FIBER ARTS. 9am-4pm. The Fiber Festival of New England – Explore the world of natural fibers. It is not just a showcase but an immersive educational experience. The festival offers over 20 instructive and educational workshops, covering topics like “Plying with Intention” and “Visible Mending With the Darning Loom.” In addition to the hands-on sessions, there are live demonstrations of the intricate art of sheep shearing. The festival also features many animals that contribute to the fiber industry, such as sheep, alpacas, llamas, and rabbits! Takes place at the Eastern States Exposition. 413-737-2443. 1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA.

🌽🌱 CORN MAZE/ HERITAGE. 9am-5pm. Mike’s Maze at Warner Farm with activities, games, and amusements to entertain the entire family. Ride on a horse-drawn wagon, fire the mighty potato cannons, pick out your own Halloween pumpkin, and stay for lunch at the Corn Cafe, serving farm-fresh food all day. 23 South Main Street. Sunderland, MA.

ART STUDIES. 9am-5pm. Mead Art Museum – Search for secret doors in a seventeenth-century paneled room. Puzzle over a cuneiform inscription that praises a powerful Assyrian king. Marvel at a hanging sculpture spinning in a still gallery. Visitors to the Mead Art Museum do so much more than see objects—at the Mead, art is experienced, investigated, and explored. The Mead offers a world of resources for connecting art across countless cultures, mediums, and eras, set on Amherst College’s beautiful main quadrangle and flanked by a fascinating, stand-alone stone steeple. Mead Art Museum. 413-542-2335. 41 Quadrangle Dr, Amherst, MA.

🧑‍🌾🥕 FOOD STUDIES/ FARMING. 9:30am-4:30pm. ThinkFOOD Conference – Join the 10th Annual ThinkFOOD Conference at Bard College at Simon’s Rock to explore the theme “Making Local Farming Work” through engaging panels and hands-on workshops. Gain insights from keynote speaker Ashley Randle, the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. The event, hosted by the Center for Food and Resilience, celebrates the nexus of culture, studies, and sourcing, emphasizing the importance of local agriculture and sustainable practices. Take advantage of this enlightening exploration of food and farming in today’s world. Takes place at Fisher Science & Academic Center at Bard College at Simon’s Rock. 84 Alford Rd. Great Barrington, MA.

NEW ENGLAND HISTORY. 9:30am-4:30pm. Historic Deerfield. 413-774-5581. 84 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA.

🐴💗 ANIMAL WELFARE. 10am-12pm. Meet the Animals – Whip City Animal Sanctuary is a great place to learn about animal welfare. Families can visit on weekends to meet & interact with rescued and surrendered animals. Visiting the sanctuary is an invaluable opportunity for all ages to gain knowledge about animal care and well-being. The sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating animals, and offers opportunities for those interested in biology, animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, or animal welfare. Weekend visitors can ask questions about animals in their care and how they can support the work of the sanctuary. Run by volunteers, admission is free. Donations welcomed. Whip City Animal Sanctuary. 232 Montgomery Road, Westfield, MA

🧑‍🎨🌟 ARTISAN SKILLS/ GLASSBLOWING. 10am-4pm. Glassblowing Demonstrations – Join Josh Simpson for two days of lively glassblowing demonstrations. Glassblowing is an ancient art form that blends science and artistry. Watching glassblowing demos provides a fascinating multisensory experience that enhances learning. Observers witness raw materials transformed into intricate glass pieces, gaining insights into the properties of glass, physics, and chemical reactions. These demos teach STEAM concepts in real-time, including chemistry, physics, and artistry. Glassblowing prompts discussions about technological advancements, trade, and the evolution of craftsmanship. It teaches patience, precision, and the creative process from conceptualization to the finished product. Takes place at Josh Simpson Glass. 30 Frank Williams Rd. Shelburne Falls MA.

🔥🔨 ARTISAN SKILLS/ BLACKSMITHING. 10am-4pm. Blacksmiths @ History on the Go! – Discover blacksmithing and watch over ten skilled local blacksmiths demonstrate their talents, combining ancient techniques with modern creativity. This event offers a unique learning opportunity that connects visitors with our past, illuminates the intricacies of a time-honored craft, and fosters an appreciation for the beauty of functional art. Take advantage of this chance to see these artisans at work, melding history with hands-on learning at the Red Barn, Sheds & Blacksmith Shop. Storrowton Village Museum. 413-205-5051. 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA.

🌸🌱 BOTANY/MUMS. 10am-4pm. Fall Chrysanthemum Show – It might be chilly outside, but Smith College’s greenhouses in Northampton are bursting with color this time of year! Annually, with November, comes The Botanic Garden of Smith College’s Fall Chrysanthemum Show, a living exhibition filled with colorful mums of all shapes and sizes (some as large as eight inches across!). Budding botanists will love exploring the greenhouse and inspecting blossoms to learn about chrysanthemums. Visitors to the show can use a stroll through the flowers as a way to support the learning of all kinds, particularly within the realm of botany. The Botanic Garden of Smith College. 413-585-2740. 16 College Lane. Northampton, MA. 

CREATIVE FREE-PLAY/ INTERACTIVE MUSEUM. 10am-4pm. The Children’s Museum at Holyoke. 413-536-7048. 444 Dwight St, Holyoke, MA.

MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-4pm.  Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum. 413-637-3206. 104 Walker Street. Lenox, MA.

NATURAL HISTORY/MUSEUM ADVENTURES: 10am-5pm. The Beneski Museum of Natural History – One of New England’s largest natural history museums, featuring three floors of exhibits with more than 1,700 specimens on display. Step inside the museum, and you’ll find: Dramatic displays of fossil skeletons, from fish to dinosaurs to Ice Age megafauna, an extraordinary collection of local dinosaur footprints, geological specimens and immersive exhibits that tell the history of the local landscape through geologic time, including when dinosaurs inhabited the area, and dazzling mineral specimens from around the world and meteorites from beyond Earth. Beneski Museum of Natural History. 413-542-2165. Amherst College. 11 Barrett Hill Dr, Amherst, MA.

ART STUDIES. 10am-5pm.  The Clark Art Institute – 413-458-2303. 225 South St., Williamstown, MA.

MUSEUMS ADVENTURES. 10am-5pm. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-5pm. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. 413-559-6300. 125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA.

ART STUDIES/ SCULPTURE. 10am-5pm. Chesterwood. 413-298-3579. 4 Williamsville Rd, Stockbridge, MA.

AGRICULTURE/ SCULPTURE. 10am-6pm. Art in the Orchard – Easthampton is home to “Art in the Orchard,” an orchard-based gallery of outdoor sculptures and installation art to peruse with family. Bringing “Culture into Horticulture,” the orchard features the work of artists whose work is brought to life amongst the apple trees and changing landscape as we move from summer to fall. The trail is an excellent destination for a family visit. Walking in the good air, high-minded sculpture, exceptional views, pick-your-own apples. Many people make an afternoon of it, bringing a picnic basket and lounging among the trees. Park Hill Orchard. 413-527-6186. 82 Park Hill Road. Easthampton, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-6pm. The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) – Visit the ArtBar, a hands-on studio space in Kidspace, to make art or take a project home with you. MASS MoCA. 413-662-2111.1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA.

✂️📜 PAPER ARTS. 10:30-11:30am & 1-2:30pm. Traditional Chinese Papercutting – As winter nears, squirrels and chipmunks store acorns, and some birds stay behind. Learn Chinese papercutting with Elena Li at Montague Public Libraries. Choose an animal template from the Connecticut River and create your art. Elena is a Cambridge artist who uses her work to promote harmony with nature and biodiversity. 10:30-11:30am is for ages 5-12. 1-2:30pm is for teens & adults. Great Falls Discovery Center. 413-863-3221. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA.

🍁🧘 DENDROLOGY/ MINDFULNESS. 10:30am-12pm. Meditation on Maples – Join naturalist Monya Relles on an immersive journey through the world of maple trees. Engage all your senses as you gain a holistic understanding of these magnificent trees and the intricate ways they fit into our ecosystem. Through a blend of artistic interpretations and scientific insights, you will have the opportunity to see, touch, hear, smell, and even taste the wonders of maples. Hosted by the Hilltown Land Trust at the Bullitt Reservation. 413-628-4485. 332 Bullitt Rd, Ashfield, MA.

🎨🖌 ART STUDIES/ BLOCK PRINTING. 11am. Holyoke Art is hosting a Sigil Block Printing Workshop – Sigil block printing combines history, craft, and symbolism, offering a unique educational experience. Sigils, or symbols with magical significance, can be printed from a carved block. This hands-on process introduces printmaking and the importance of repetition and negative space in art. Students can study symbology, graphic design, and cultural history while creating and using their own sigils, offering a rich learning opportunity. This workshop will cover the creation of a personal sigil, turning it into a hand-carved block or stamp, and a deluxe printing kit is included with registration. Holyoke Art. 413-324-4402. 62 Main St, Holyoke, MA.

🌟✨ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION. 11am. What is Indigenous Education and the SMIL? – Join Dr. Sandra Barton in exploring Indigenous Education with the Standard Model of Indigenous Learning (SMIL). This instructional design model, initially created for Native Americans, has been effectively applied in non-Indigenous learning contexts. Learn how indigenous pedagogies can enhance contemporary education in this Stockbridge-Munsee Community workshop. The event is complimentary, but please register in advance due to limited seating. Mission House. 413-298-3239. Main Street. Stockbridge, MA.

ART STUDIES. 11am-4pm. Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) – SCMA is recognized as a leading academic museum. Their collection comprises 27,000+ objects, representing the diversity of art and material culture across periods and geographies. Visitors can discover artworks from across periods and geographies in their permanent collection galleries and temporary exhibitions, engaging people with first-hand experiences of art, artists, and museum practice. The museum’s collection ranges from ancient Greek vases to contemporary video art. The works in their permanent collection galleries are regularly rotated, so there’s something new to see each time you visit. Special exhibitions highlight a dynamic range of artworks and artists. Smith College Museum of Art. 413-585-2760. 20 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace. Northampton, MA.

🥔 🥔 FOOD FESTIVAL/ POTATOES. 11am-5pm. Potato Festival – Celebrate the versatile and nutritious tuber that has shaped history and culinary arts across the globe. Attendees can enjoy delicious food like Polish Plates, Baked Potato Bar, homemade French Fries, and Potato Soup, along with a variety of burgers, dogs, and craft brews from Berkshire Brewing. The festival will have entertainment and activities for all ages, making it a fun-filled weekend. Join in and partake in this vibrant celebration. Smiarowski Farmstand and Creamery. 320 River Rd. Sunderland, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 1-5pm. Mount Holyoke College Art Museum. 413-538-2245. 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA.

👗🌟 FASHION HISTORY. 2pm. Real Clothes, Real Lives: 200 Years of What Women Wore – Join Historic Northampton for a fascinating presentation on history and fashion by Professor of Theatre and author, Kiki Smith. Discover the stories of ordinary American women through the garments and accessories of the era. Gain a fresh perspective on how everyday clothing can shed light on the cultural nuances of an era. Witness a curated display of clothing from Historic Northampton’s collection on-site or via live-stream. Get ready for a sartorial journey through the ages! Historic Northampton. 413-584-6011. 46 Bridge Street. Northampton, MA.

🦖🦕 PALEONTOLOGY/ DINOSAURS. 2pm. Tracking Dinosaurs – Discover New England’s prehistoric past at the Beneski Museum of Natural History. Trace the footsteps of dinosaurs that once roamed the Northampton area, and learn about the Connecticut River Valley’s Early Jurassic footprints. This educational experience is suitable for ages 3+ and offers a hands-on opportunity to learn about paleontology, geology, and evolutionary biology. Get ready for an exciting exploration that bridges the present with the Earth’s ancient narratives. Takes place at the Forbes Library. 413-587-1011. 20 West St, Northampton, MA.

🌟✨ LOCAL HISTORY/ INDIGENOUS PEOPLES. 2pm. History of Indigenous Peoples in Chesterfield – The Chesterfield Cultural Council is hosting an educational program at the Chesterfield Community Center featuring Strong Oak Lefebvre, a respected local native person. This program aims to enlighten the community about the rich history of indigenous peoples in Chesterfield and neighboring regions. The event will focus on King Philip’s War, which led to the immense suffering and displacement of the original inhabitants, followed by land grants to white colonists. Lefebvre will also impart the wisdom of the Seven Grandfather Teachings that emphasize the principle of maintaining harmony in our relationships with all of Creation. This event will provide a crucial educational opportunity to understand and appreciate the deep-rooted indigenous heritage that shapes our community and the enduring legacy of the area’s first peoples. Chesterfield Community Center. 400 Main Rd, Chesterfield, MA.

🎻🪐 MUSIC STUDIES/ SYMPHONY. 2:30pm. Heavenly! – Join the Springfield Symphony Orchestra on a journey inspired by our Solar System. Experience Carl Nielsen’s “Helios Overture” and the elegance and power of W.A. Mozart’s Symphony No. 41. The expedition concludes with Gustav Holst’s “The Planets,” a symphonic suite that explores the planets in our Solar System. “The Planets” blends astronomy, mythology, history, and music theory. Uncover early 20th-century European history, the influence of astrology on art, and the intertwining of science and art in understanding the universe. Join in a celestial experience that awaits you. Takes place at Symphony Hall. 413-949-0925. 34 Court St, Springfield, MA.

🏒⛸ SPORTS/ ICE HOCKEY. 2:30-4pm. Try Hockey for Free Day – Join the Amherst Hockey Association at UMass Mullins Center Community Rink for “Try Hockey for Free Day.” Designed for children aged 3 and up, this event provides an opportunity to learn ice hockey’s basics in a safe, fun environment. No experience is needed; free skate rentals are provided. Bring your own helmet; limited supply available. Skaters should wear gloves. Equipment sale is available. UMass Mullins Center. 413-545-3040. 200 Commonwealth Ave, Amherst, MA.

🌱🌟 ETHNOBOTANY/ HOLISTIC HEALTH. 3-4pm. Indigenous Health and Food Sovereignty – Join Dr. Jus Crea Giammarino, an expert in ethnobotany and holistic health, for a talk on “Indigenous Health and Food Sovereignty” at the Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden. Dr. Giammarino has a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in ‘Ethnobotany and Holistic Health’. She has vast experience in Native American Herbology and is a leading voice in Indigenous health practices. Don’t miss the chance to learn from a knowledgeable expert on this important topic. BYO blanet or chair for seating. Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden. 140 Meadow Street. Northampton, MA.

🎨💪 GUERRILLA ART. 4pm. Guerrilla Art – Guerrilla art is unconventional art created in public without permission, often with social or political messages. It’s a powerful tool in education, exploring concepts like public space and art’s role in society. Tilton Library is hosting a Guerrilla Art event inspired by Keri Smith’s book “The Guerilla Art Kit.” Participants aged 12+ can craft “wish trees” and design stickers. Keri Smith, author of “Wreck This Journal,” will lead. Preregister. Tilton Library. 413-665-4683. 75 North Main Street. South Deerfield, MA.

🗣🎶 MUSIC STUDIES/ CHORUS. 4-5:30pm. Here at Home: Choral Concert – Enjoy a profound choral performance by the PVS Chorus and Chamber Choir, exploring the theme of “home.” Led by Dr. Allegra Martin and accompanied by Larry Picard, the 90-minute concert features diverse pieces, including “I Keep the Sabbath Staying At Home,” a premiere commission by Anthony Ferreira that sets the poignant words of Emily Dickinson to music. Take advantage of the post-concert reception, too! Takes place at Episcopal Church: Saints James & Andrew. 8 Church St. Greenfield, MA.

ICE SKATING. 4-5:50pm. Public Ice Skate – Ice skating is not only a fun activity but also an opportunity to explore physics concepts. Skaters glide over the ice by reducing friction, using their weight and momentum to move forward. As they spin, they demonstrate angular momentum conservation, and jumps showcase conservation of energy. Understanding how forces and motion interact can enhance one’s appreciation for the sport and the laws of physics that govern it. Ice skating sessions for the public at UMass Mullins Center. Skate rentals are provided.UMass Mullins Center. 413-545-3040. 200 Commonwealth Ave. Amherst, MA.

🎳💥STEM/ BOWLING. 4-11pm. Candlepin Bowling – Bowling is a STEM-heavy sport that teaches us about physics, geometry, engineering, and math. It’s a fun and informative hands-on scientific experience. It’s also a great activity for the entire family! Explore candlepin bowling at the Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley. 413-625-6179. 43 Bridge Street. Shelburne Falls, MA.

ICE SKATING. 8:30-10:20pm Public Ice Skate – Ice skating is not only a fun activity but also an opportunity to explore physics concepts. Skaters glide over the ice by reducing friction, using their weight and momentum to move forward. As they spin, they demonstrate angular momentum conservation, and jumps showcase conservation of energy. Understanding how forces and motion interact can enhance one’s appreciation for the sport and the laws of physics that govern it. Ice skating sessions for the public at UMass Mullins Center. Skate rentals are provided.UMass Mullins Center. 413-545-3040. 200 Commonwealth Ave. Amherst, MA.

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HIKING TRAIL. Sunrise-Sunset. Golden Hill Town Forest – Embark on a day hike at Golden Hill Town Forest for an immersive educational experience in natural history, ecology, and the changing seasons, fostering a deeper appreciation for the interplay between nature and human culture. Lee, MA.

FAMILY RADIO: 7-8am. Hilltown Family Variety Show. WXOJ 103.3FM Northampton, MA. (Radio)

🐑🧶 FIBER ARTS. 9am-3pm. The Fiber Festival of New England – Explore the world of natural fibers. It is not just a showcase but an immersive educational experience. The festival offers over 20 instructive and educational workshops, covering topics like “Plying with Intention” and “Visible Mending With the Darning Loom.” In addition to the hands-on sessions, there are live demonstrations of the intricate art of sheep shearing. The festival also features many animals that contribute to the fiber industry, such as sheep, alpacas, llamas, and rabbits! Takes place at the Eastern States Exposition. 413-737-2443. 1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA.

🌽🌱 CORN MAZE/ HERITAGE. 9am-5pm. Mike’s Maze at Warner Farm with activities, games, and amusements to entertain the entire family. Ride on a horse-drawn wagon, fire the mighty potato cannons, pick out your own Halloween pumpkin, and stay for lunch at the Corn Cafe, serving farm-fresh food all day. 23 South Main Street. Sunderland, MA.

ART STUDIES. 9am-5pm. Mead Art Museum. 413-542-2335. 41 Quadrangle Dr, Amherst, MA.

NEW ENGLAND HISTORY. 9:30am-4:30pm. Historic Deerfield. 413-774-5581. 84 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA.

🐴💗 ANIMAL WELFARE. 10am-12pm. Meet the Animals – Whip City Animal Sanctuary is a great place to learn about animal welfare. Families can visit on weekends to meet & interact with rescued and surrendered animals. Visiting the sanctuary is an invaluable opportunity for all ages to gain knowledge about animal care and well-being. The sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating animals, and offers opportunities for those interested in biology, animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, or animal welfare. Weekend visitors can ask questions about animals in their care and how they can support the work of the sanctuary. Run by volunteers, admission is free. Donations welcomed. Whip City Animal Sanctuary. 232 Montgomery Road, Westfield, MA

🧑‍🎨🌟 ARTISAN SKILLS/ GLASSBLOWING. 10am-4pm. Glassblowing Demonstrations – Join Josh Simpson for two days of lively glassblowing demonstrations. Glassblowing is an ancient art form that blends science and artistry. Watching glassblowing demos provides a fascinating multisensory experience that enhances learning. Observers witness raw materials transformed into intricate glass pieces, gaining insights into the properties of glass, physics, and chemical reactions. These demos teach STEAM concepts in real-time, including chemistry, physics, and artistry. Glassblowing prompts discussions about technological advancements, trade, and the evolution of craftsmanship. It teaches patience, precision, and the creative process from conceptualization to the finished product. Takes place at Josh Simpson Glass. 30 Frank Williams Rd. Shelburne Falls MA.

🌸🌱 BOTANY/MUMS. 10am-4pm. Fall Chrysanthemum Show – It might be chilly outside, but Smith College’s greenhouses in Northampton are bursting with color this time of year! Annually, with November, comes The Botanic Garden of Smith College’s Fall Chrysanthemum Show, a living exhibition filled with colorful mums of all shapes and sizes (some as large as eight inches across!). Budding botanists will love exploring the greenhouse and inspecting blossoms to learn about chrysanthemums. Visitors to the show can use a stroll through the flowers as a way to support the learning of all kinds, particularly within the realm of botany. The Botanic Garden of Smith College. 413-585-2740. 16 College Lane. Northampton, MA. 

JEWISH CULTURE/ HISTORY. 10am-4pm. Yiddish Book Center – Learning about Jewish culture and history often leads parents and children to conversations about their family’s history, culture, and traditions. Part of The Center’s mission is to offer engaging learning opportunities for curious visitors of all ages who come to the expansive, sunny museum designed to resemble a shtetl (Eastern European Jewish small town), which sits in an apple orchard adjacent to the Hampshire College campus. Visitors don’t need to be able to read or speak Yiddish to enjoy the Center—although, by the visit’s end, they’ll realize they probably knew more Yiddish words than they thought (nosh, schmooze, and shlep are all Yiddish words commonly used in English), and leave knowing even more. Yiddish Book Center. 413-256-4900. 1021 West Street. Amherst, MA.

MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-4pm. Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum –  Ventfort Hall is an imposing Jacobean Revival-style mansion built in 1893 for Sarah Morgan, the sister of J. P. Morgan. It was one of the approximately seventy-five so-called “Cottages” built in Lenox in the late 19th century when the village became a popular Gilded Age resort. The museum can support interests in history and architecture, photography, film, art, and botany. Photography and film students can test their skills in the house, finding interesting areas to photograph. Art students are welcome to find a spot they enjoy and sketch, paint, and/or interpret the site as it fits their interests and studies. History classes may compare and contrast the architectural elements of Ventfort Hall with observations in their community. Botany students can investigate and identify trees and plants on the property that are of the era. And much more! Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum. 413-637-3206. 104 Walker Street. Lenox, MA.

ENTOMOLOGY/ BUTTERFLIES. 10am-4:30pm. Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory. 413-665-2805. 281 Greenfield Road. South Deerfield, MA.

ART STUDIES. 10am-5pm.  The Clark Art Institute – 413-458-2303. 225 South St., Williamstown, MA.

NATURAL HISTORY/MUSEUM ADVENTURES: 10am-5pm. Beneski Museum of Natural History. 413-542-2165. Amherst College. 11 Barrett Hill Dr, Amherst, MA.

ART STUDIES/ SCULPTURE. 10am-5pm. Chesterwood. 413-298-3579. 4 Williamsville Rd, Stockbridge, MA.

AGRICULTURE/ SCULPTURE. 10am-6pm. Art in the Orchard – Easthampton is home to “Art in the Orchard,” an orchard-based gallery of outdoor sculptures and installation art to peruse with family. Bringing “Culture into Horticulture,” the orchard features the work of artists whose work is brought to life amongst the apple trees and changing landscape as we move from summer to fall. The trail is an excellent destination for a family visit. Walking in the good air, high-minded sculpture, exceptional views, pick-your-own apples. Many people make an afternoon of it, bringing a picnic basket and lounging among the trees. Park Hill Orchard. 413-527-6186. 82 Park Hill Road. Easthampton, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-6pm. The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) – One of the world’s liveliest centers for making and enjoying today’s most evocative art. With vast galleries and a stunning collection of indoor and outdoor performing arts venues, MASS MoCA embraces all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater, and new, boundary-crossing works of art that defy easy classification. MASS MoCA offers various participatory learning opportunities, including hands-on art-making classes and docent-guided tours. A must-visit for families is Kidspace, a child-centered art gallery and hands-on studio that offers in-depth art education. Visit the ArtBar, a hands-on studio space in Kidspace, to make art or take a project home with you. MASS MoCA. 413-662-2111.1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA.

ART STUDIES. 11am-4pm. Smith College Museum of Art. 413-585-2760. 20 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace. Northampton, MA.

🌟✨ INDIGENOUS HERITAGE. 11am-3pm. 2nd Annual Indigenous Heritage Celebration – This event focuses on land sovereignty, a crucial subject for indigenous communities. Distinguished indigenous leaders such as Rachel Beth Sayet, Rhonda Anderson, Anthony Melting Tallow, and Ella Nathanael Alkiewicz will participate in a panel discussion. The day promises to be an enriching journey into indigenous art, history, and advocacy, complete with an Indigenous makers fair and an art exhibit. Takes place at the Wistariahurst Museum. 413-322-5660. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke, MA.

🥔 🥔 FOOD FESTIVAL/ POTATOES. 11am-5pm. Potato Festival – Celebrate the versatile and nutritious tuber that has shaped history and culinary arts across the globe. Attendees can enjoy delicious food like Polish Plates, Baked Potato Bar, homemade French Fries, and Potato Soup, along with a variety of burgers, dogs, and craft brews from Berkshire Brewing. The festival will have entertainment and activities for all ages, making it a fun-filled weekend. Join in and partake in this vibrant celebration. Smiarowski Farmstand and Creamery. 320 River Rd. Sunderland, MA.

MUSEUMS ADVENTURES. 11am-5pm. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.

🎃🍂 HARVEST FESTIVAL. 12-4pm. Leverett Co-op Harvest Festival – Experience autumn’s beauty at the Leverett Co-op Harvest Festival! Enjoy horse and carriage rides, pumpkin painting, over 15 local vendors, live music, a raffle, and more. Savor seasonal food, hard cider tastings, hot chestnuts, and end the day with s’mores. Leverett Village Co-op. 180 Rattlesnake Gutter Rd, Leverett, MA.

CREATIVE FREE-PLAY/ INTERACTIVE MUSEUM. 12-4pm.  The Children’s Museum at Holyoke. 413-536-7048. 444 Dwight St, Holyoke, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 12-5pm. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. 413-559-6300. 125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 1-5pm. Mount Holyoke College Art Museum. 413-538-2245. 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA.

ART STUDIES/ GALLERY. 2-5pm. Hampshire College Art Gallery – The Hampshire College Art Gallery is a dynamic space for contemporary art and collections-based exhibitions, uniting innovative curatorial approaches with a focus on teaching and learning. Families can visit the gallery to check out traditional exhibitions, along with more interactive programs. Many objects in their small, eclectic permanent collection were donated when founders first built the college, so there are among them some quintessentially “’60s” artworks, alongside fine art photography. The gallery is located in the Harold F. Johnson Library Building, Ground Floor, on the campus of Hampshire College. 893 West Street. Amherst, MA.

ICE SKATING. 2:30-4:20pm. Public Ice Skate – Ice skating is not only a fun activity but also an opportunity to explore physics concepts. Skaters glide over the ice by reducing friction, using their weight and momentum to move forward. As they spin, they demonstrate angular momentum conservation, and jumps showcase conservation of energy. Understanding how forces and motion interact can enhance one’s appreciation for the sport and the laws of physics that govern it. Ice skating sessions for the public at UMass Mullins Center. Skate rentals are provided.UMass Mullins Center. 413-545-3040. 200 Commonwealth Ave. Amherst, MA.

🎥🌟 FILM/INDIGENOUS VOICES. 3-5pm. Indigenous Voices of the Valley: Film Screening by the Nolembeka Project – Join the Nolumbeka Project for an enlightening 10-part film series about the Indigenous Voices from the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts. Learn about the rich history and contemporary perspectives of the Indigenous communities from the region. Includes an engaging discussion following the 80min screening. Takes place at at Thornes Marketplace on the 3rd floor at the Sanctuary.150 Main Street Northampton, MA.

🎳💥STEM/ BOWLING. 4-6pm. Candlepin Bowling – Bowling is a STEM-heavy sport that teaches us about physics, geometry, engineering, and math. It’s a fun and informative hands-on scientific experience. It’s also a great activity for the entire family! Explore candlepin bowling at the Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley. 413-625-6179. 43 Bridge Street. Shelburne Falls, MA.

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🌸🌱 BOTANY/MUMS. 10am-4pm. Fall Chrysanthemum Show – It might be chilly outside, but Smith College’s greenhouses in Northampton are bursting with color this time of year! Annually, with November, comes The Botanic Garden of Smith College’s Fall Chrysanthemum Show, a living exhibition filled with colorful mums of all shapes and sizes (some as large as eight inches across!). Budding botanists will love exploring the greenhouse and inspecting blossoms to learn about chrysanthemums. Visitors to the show can use a stroll through the flowers as a way to support the learning of all kinds, particularly within the realm of botany. The Botanic Garden of Smith College. 413-585-2740. 16 College Lane. Northampton, MA. 

JEWISH CULTURE/ HISTORY. 10am-4pm. Yiddish Book Center – Learning about Jewish culture and history often leads parents and children to conversations about their family’s history, culture, and traditions. Part of The Center’s mission is to offer engaging learning opportunities for curious visitors of all ages who come to the expansive, sunny museum designed to resemble a shtetl (Eastern European Jewish small town), which sits in an apple orchard adjacent to the Hampshire College campus. Visitors don’t need to be able to read or speak Yiddish to enjoy the Center—although, by the visit’s end, they’ll realize they probably knew more Yiddish words than they thought (nosh, schmooze, and shlep are all Yiddish words commonly used in English), and leave knowing even more. Yiddish Book Center. 413-256-4900. 1021 West Street. Amherst, MA.

MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-4pm. Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum –  Ventfort Hall is an imposing Jacobean Revival-style mansion built in 1893 for Sarah Morgan, the sister of J. P. Morgan. It was one of the approximately seventy-five so-called “Cottages” built in Lenox in the late 19th century when the village became a popular Gilded Age resort. The museum can support interests in history and architecture, photography, film, art, and botany. Photography and film students can test their skills in the house, finding interesting areas to photograph. Art students are welcome to find a spot they enjoy and sketch, paint, and/or interpret the site as it fits their interests and studies. History classes may compare and contrast the architectural elements of Ventfort Hall with observations in their community. Botany students can investigate and identify trees and plants on the property that are of the era. And much more! Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum. 413-637-3206. 104 Walker Street. Lenox, MA.

ART STUDIES/ SCULPTURE. 10am-5pm. Chesterwood is a historic site and former home of the sculptor Daniel Chester French, a renowned American sculptor best known for creating the sculpture of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Guided tours and interactive exhibits provide historical context and help visitors appreciate sculpture as an art form and its place in history. Learn about French’s life and work, analyze and interpret the sculptures on display, consider the historical and cultural context of the art, draw inspiration from the natural surroundings, and discuss your thoughts and ideas with your family while developing a deeper understanding of the artistic process. Chesterwood. 413-298-3579. 4 Williamsville Rd, Stockbridge, MA.

AGRICULTURE/ SCULPTURE. 10am-6pm. Art in the Orchard – Easthampton is home to “Art in the Orchard,” an orchard-based gallery of outdoor sculptures and installation art to peruse with family. Bringing “Culture into Horticulture,” the orchard features the work of artists whose work is brought to life amongst the apple trees and changing landscape as we move from summer to fall. The trail is an excellent destination for a family visit. Walking in the good air, high-minded sculpture, exceptional views, pick-your-own apples. Many people make an afternoon of it, bringing a picnic basket and lounging among the trees. Park Hill Orchard. 413-527-6186. 82 Park Hill Road. Easthampton, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-6pm. The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) – One of the world’s liveliest centers for making and enjoying today’s most evocative art. With vast galleries and a stunning collection of indoor and outdoor performing arts venues, MASS MoCA embraces all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater, and new, boundary-crossing works of art that defy easy classification. MASS MoCA offers various participatory learning opportunities, including hands-on art-making classes and docent-guided tours. A must-visit for families is Kidspace, a child-centered art gallery and hands-on studio that offers in-depth art education. Visit the ArtBar, a hands-on studio space in Kidspace, to make art or take a project home with you. MASS MoCA. 413-662-2111.1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA.

PLAYGROUP. 10:30am. Russel Memorial Park. Chesterfield, MA.

ART STUDIES/ GALLERY. 10:30am-4:30pm. Hampshire College Art Gallery – The Hampshire College Art Gallery is a dynamic space for contemporary art and collections-based exhibitions, uniting innovative curatorial approaches with a focus on teaching and learning. Families can visit the gallery to check out traditional exhibitions, along with more interactive programs. Many objects in their small, eclectic permanent collection were donated when founders first built the college, so there are among them some quintessentially “’60s” artworks, alongside fine art photography. The gallery is located in the Harold F. Johnson Library Building, Ground Floor, on the campus of Hampshire College. 893 West Street. Amherst, MA.

MAKERSPACE. 2-4:30pm. Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In – The East Forest Park Branch Makerspace is a place you can visit for free to use their selection of equipment to create, craft, tinker, and experiment! From traditional crafts to digital tinkering. The East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week there is a drop-in project or two based on a theme. All ages. East Forest Park Branch. 413-263-6836. 136 Surrey Road. Springfield, MA. 

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CREATIVE FREE-PLAY/ INTERACTIVE MUSEUM. 9am-4pm.  The Children’s Museum – Dedicated to enhancing children’s educational and cultural awareness through the arts, sciences, and the world around them. The Museum’s participatory exhibits and educational programming invite children and adults to interact and enjoy learning and self-discovery while at play. Young children almost always want to start on the Curvy Climber. And then, throughout the Museum, there are several other activities that older children might spend more time with, including the Legos Table, The Magna Tile Table, Maxi Rollways, and the Imagination Playground. There is also a state-of-the-art World of Motion room that stimulates children and adults’ curious minds. This room is STEM-based and encourages learning and play. Discover more at The Children’s Museum at Holyoke. 413-536-7048. 444 Dwight St, Holyoke, MA.

ART STUDIES. 9am-5pm. Mead Art Museum. 413-542-2335. 41 Quadrangle Dr, Amherst, MA.

COMMUNITY SERVICE. 10am-12pm. Walk-In Volunteer Day – Mumbet’s Freedom Farm is a black and brown-led farm and community sanctuary that offers families a unique opportunity to volunteer their time. Families can join the farm’s volunteer activities, from planting and harvesting crops to caring for the animals and tending to the gardens. Named in honor of Elizabeth ‘Mumbet’ Freeman, an African-American woman who was enslaved in Massachusetts until she sued for and won her freedom in court in 1781, the farm is a beacon of hope for the local community, providing a space for healing and connection and offering a chance to learn, grow, and create a better world for all. Mumbet’s Freedom Farm. 896 S Undermountain Rd. Sheffield, MA.

MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-3pm. Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum. 413-637-3206. 104 Walker Street. Lenox, MA.

🌸🌱 BOTANY/MUMS. 10am-4pm. Fall Chrysanthemum Show – It might be chilly outside, but Smith College’s greenhouses in Northampton are bursting with color this time of year! Annually, with November, comes The Botanic Garden of Smith College’s Fall Chrysanthemum Show, a living exhibition filled with colorful mums of all shapes and sizes (some as large as eight inches across!). Budding botanists will love exploring the greenhouse and inspecting blossoms to learn about chrysanthemums. Visitors to the show can use a stroll through the flowers as a way to support the learning of all kinds, particularly within the realm of botany. The Botanic Garden of Smith College. 413-585-2740. 16 College Lane. Northampton, MA. 

NATURAL HISTORY/MUSEUM ADVENTURES: 10am-4pm. Beneski Museum of Natural History. 413-542-2165. Amherst College. 11 Barrett Hill Dr, Amherst, MA.

JEWISH CULTURE/ HISTORY. 10am-4pm. Yiddish Book Center. 413-256-4900. 1021 West Street. Amherst, MA.

ENTOMOLOGY/ BUTTERFLIES. 10am-4:30pm. Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory – An 8000 square-foot tropical conservatory with nearly 4000 free-flying tropical and native butterflies from all over the world. Learn about butterflies along with exotic reptiles, frogs, fish, birds, and insects! Ask about their guided tours. Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory. 413-665-2805. 281 Greenfield Road. South Deerfield, MA.

ECOSYSTEMS/ BIODIVERSITY. 10am-5pm. Solutia Live Animal Center – Discover a captivating learning experience at the Solutia Live Animal Center located in the Springfield Science Museum. Immerse yourself in the intricate worlds of diverse ecosystems that are ingeniously designed to showcase the wonders beneath the waves. You can explore various ecosystems including Coral Reefs, New England Coastal Ecosystem, Rainforest Ecosystem, Mangrove, Stream, and Lake Ecosystems, each featuring creatures adapted to their specialized environments. The center has curated realistic habitats and life-like vegetation to offer a splendid educational exploration. This unique opportunity presents a chance to study peculiar and captivating species up close, enhancing your understanding of global biodiversity and conservation needs. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.

ART STUDIES. 10am-5pm.  The Clark Art Institute – 413-458-2303. 225 South St., Williamstown, MA.

AGRICULTURE/ SCULPTURE. 10am-6pm. Art in the Orchard – Easthampton is home to “Art in the Orchard,” an orchard-based gallery of outdoor sculptures and installation art to peruse with family. Bringing “Culture into Horticulture,” the orchard features the work of artists whose work is brought to life amongst the apple trees and changing landscape as we move from summer to fall. The trail is an excellent destination for a family visit. Walking in the good air, high-minded sculpture, exceptional views, pick-your-own apples. Many people make an afternoon of it, bringing a picnic basket and lounging among the trees. Park Hill Orchard. 413-527-6186. 82 Park Hill Road. Easthampton, MA.

ART STUDIES. 11am-4pm. Smith College Museum of Art. 413-585-2760. 20 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace. Northampton, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 11am-5pm. Mount Holyoke College Art Museum – Located on the Mount Holyoke College campus, this Museum is one of the oldest teaching museums in the country, dedicated to providing firsthand experience with works of significant aesthetic and cultural value. The Museum offers pre- and post-visit educational materials designed for kids of all ages to maximize their learning potential while exploring the galleries and connecting art with their personal experiences, including walking and activity guides and educator resources. Mount Holyoke College Art Museum. 413-538-2245. 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA.

MAKERSPACE. 2-4:30pm. Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In – The East Forest Park Branch Makerspace is a place you can visit for free to use their selection of equipment to create, craft, tinker, and experiment! From traditional crafts to digital tinkering. The East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week there is a drop-in project or two based on a theme. All ages. East Forest Park Branch. 413-263-6836. 136 Surrey Road. Springfield, MA. 

PLAYGROUP. 3:30pm. Westhampton Public Library. 1 N Rd, Westhampton, MA.

🖼🎥 ART STUDIES/ FILM. 7pm. Klimt and the Kiss (Exhibition on Screen) – Explore the mysteries behind Gustav Klimt’s masterpiece, “The Kiss,” by watching “Klimt and the Kiss” at Amherst Cinema. This iconic painting, created in Vienna in 1908, has mesmerized art lovers with its intense sensuality, shimmering gold details, and enigmatic appeal. What is the story hidden behind its magnificence? And who was the mastermind behind the brush? This film will take you on a journey to a world where modernity meets tradition, unraveling the intricate play of gold, decorative motifs, profound symbolism, and underlying sensuality. Amherst Cinema. 413-253-2547. 28 Amity St, Amherst, MA.

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FEATURED SCHOOL
The Bement School
Deerfield, MA

The Bement School, founded in 1925 and located in Deerfield, MA, is a day and boarding school serving 225 students in kindergarten through grade 9. Applications for Fall 2024 are being accepted. Attend an Open House to learn more about the school. Contact the admission office admit@bement.org with questions and to schedule a campus tour.  For more information, visit online at www.bement.org.

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CREATIVE FREE-PLAY/ INTERACTIVE MUSEUM. 9am-4pm.  The Children’s Museum – Dedicated to enhancing children’s educational and cultural awareness through the arts, sciences, and the world around them. The Museum’s participatory exhibits and educational programming invite children and adults to interact and enjoy learning and self-discovery while at play. Young children almost always want to start on the Curvy Climber. And then, throughout the Museum, there are several other activities that older children might spend more time with, including the Legos Table, The Magna Tile Table, Maxi Rollways, and the Imagination Playground. There is also a state-of-the-art World of Motion room that stimulates children and adults’ curious minds. This room is STEM-based and encourages learning and play. Discover more at The Children’s Museum at Holyoke. 413-536-7048. 444 Dwight St, Holyoke, MA.

ART STUDIES. 9am-5pm.Mead Art Museum. 413-542-2335. 41 Quadrangle Dr, Amherst, MA.

NEW ENGLAND HISTORY. 9:30am-4:30pm. Historic Deerfield. 413-774-5581. 84 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA.

🌸🌱 BOTANY/MUMS. 10am-4pm. Fall Chrysanthemum Show – It might be chilly outside, but Smith College’s greenhouses in Northampton are bursting with color this time of year! Annually, with November, comes The Botanic Garden of Smith College’s Fall Chrysanthemum Show, a living exhibition filled with colorful mums of all shapes and sizes (some as large as eight inches across!). Budding botanists will love exploring the greenhouse and inspecting blossoms to learn about chrysanthemums. Visitors to the show can use a stroll through the flowers as a way to support the learning of all kinds, particularly within the realm of botany. The Botanic Garden of Smith College. 413-585-2740. 16 College Lane. Northampton, MA. 

MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-4pm. Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum. 413-637-3206. 104 Walker Street. Lenox, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-4pm. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. 413-559-6300. 125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA.

JEWISH CULTURE/ HISTORY. 10am-4pm. Yiddish Book Center – Learning about Jewish culture and history often leads parents and children to conversations about their family’s history, culture, and traditions. Part of The Center’s mission is to offer engaging learning opportunities for curious visitors of all ages who come to the expansive, sunny museum designed to resemble a shtetl (Eastern European Jewish small town), which sits in an apple orchard adjacent to the Hampshire College campus. Visitors don’t need to be able to read or speak Yiddish to enjoy the Center—although, by the visit’s end, they’ll realize they probably knew more Yiddish words than they thought (nosh, schmooze, and shlep are all Yiddish words commonly used in English), and leave knowing even more. Yiddish Book Center. 413-256-4900. 1021 West Street. Amherst, MA.

NATURAL HISTORY/MUSEUM ADVENTURES: 10am-4pm. Beneski Museum of Natural History. 413-542-2165. Amherst College. 11 Barrett Hill Dr, Amherst, MA.

ENTOMOLOGY/ BUTTERFLIES. 10am-4:30pm. Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory – An 8000 square-foot tropical conservatory with nearly 4000 free-flying tropical and native butterflies from all over the world. Learn about butterflies along with exotic reptiles, frogs, fish, birds, and insects! Ask about their guided tours. Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory. 413-665-2805. 281 Greenfield Road. South Deerfield, MA.

ART STUDIES. 10am-5pm.  The Clark Art Institute – Clark Art Institute. 413-458-2303. 225 South St., Williamstown, MA.

ECOSYSTEMS/ BIODIVERSITY. 10am-5pm. Solutia Live Animal Center – Discover a captivating learning experience at the Solutia Live Animal Center located in the Springfield Science Museum. Immerse yourself in the intricate worlds of diverse ecosystems that are ingeniously designed to showcase the wonders beneath the waves. You can explore various ecosystems including Coral Reefs, New England Coastal Ecosystem, Rainforest Ecosystem, Mangrove, Stream, and Lake Ecosystems, each featuring creatures adapted to their specialized environments. The center has curated realistic habitats and life-like vegetation to offer a splendid educational exploration. This unique opportunity presents a chance to study peculiar and captivating species up close, enhancing your understanding of global biodiversity and conservation needs. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.

MUSEUMS ADVENTURES. 10am-5pm. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.

ART STUDIES/ SCULPTURE. 10am-5pm. Chesterwood. 413-298-3579. 4 Williamsville Rd, Stockbridge, MA.

AGRICULTURE/ SCULPTURE. 10am-6pm. Art in the Orchard – Easthampton is home to “Art in the Orchard,” an orchard-based gallery of outdoor sculptures and installation art to peruse with family. Bringing “Culture into Horticulture,” the orchard features the work of artists whose work is brought to life amongst the apple trees and changing landscape as we move from summer to fall. The trail is an excellent destination for a family visit. Walking in the good air, high-minded sculpture, exceptional views, pick-your-own apples. Many people make an afternoon of it, bringing a picnic basket and lounging among the trees. Park Hill Orchard. 413-527-6186. 82 Park Hill Road. Easthampton, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-6pm. The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) – One of the world’s liveliest centers for making and enjoying today’s most evocative art. With vast galleries and a stunning collection of indoor and outdoor performing arts venues, MASS MoCA embraces all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater, and new, boundary-crossing works of art that defy easy classification. MASS MoCA offers various participatory learning opportunities, including hands-on art-making classes and docent-guided tours. A must-visit for families is Kidspace, a child-centered art gallery and hands-on studio that offers in-depth art education. Visit the ArtBar, a hands-on studio space in Kidspace, to make art or take a project home with you. MASS MoCA. 413-662-2111.1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA.

PLAYGROUP. 10:30am. Edwards Public Library. 30 East Street, Southampton, 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.

ART STUDIES. 11am-4pm. Smith College Museum of Art. 413-585-2760. 20 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace. Northampton, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 11am-5pm. Mount Holyoke College Art Museum. 413-538-2245. 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA.

🏺📜 WORLD STUDIES/ EGYPTOLOGY. 2pm. Mummy-Side Chat – The Berkshire Museum has its own mummy named Pahat. Mummies like Pahat give us a glimpse into ancient Egyptian society. Technology like CT scans and DNA analysis help us learn from them without disturbing their rest. Pahat’s presence in a New England museum raises ethical questions about displaying human remains and prompts reflection on our understanding and honoring of death. Join in a weekly chat at the museum to learn more. Berkshire Museum. 413-443-7171. 39 South St, Pittsfield, MA.

🎳💥STEM/ BOWLING. 4-6pm. Candlepin Bowling – Bowling is a STEM-heavy sport that teaches us about physics, geometry, engineering, and math. It’s a fun and informative hands-on scientific experience. It’s also a great activity for the entire family! Explore candlepin bowling at the Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley. 413-625-6179. 43 Bridge Street. Shelburne Falls, MA.

🦕🎓 LOCAL HISTORY/ BIOGRAPHY. 7pm. Talk on Edward Hitchcock – The presentation will provide insight into the fascinating life and accomplishments of Edward Hitchcock (1793-1864). Hitchcock is renowned for his pioneering research on dinosaur footprints in the Connecticut Valley, which he called “fossil footmarks.” In addition, he discovered Glacial Lake Hitchcock in 1819. During the presentation, attendees will also learn about his pivotal role in the founding of Mount Holyoke College, his leadership that helped save Amherst College from bankruptcy, and his passionate advocacy that led to the establishment of the Massachusetts Agricultural College, which later became UMass Amherst. The story of this remarkable figure in local history is sure to captivate! Meekins Library. 413-268-7472. 2 Williams St, Williamsburg, MA.

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Northampton & Easthampton, MA

River Valley Co-op is offering a variety of FREE community workshops and classes this Fall. Some will take place online, and some will be held in person at one of their locations in Northampton or Easthampton. Hosted by various local teachers, business owners, authors, and community leaders, classes cover a range of topics such as the benefits of medicinal veggies and herbs, personal health and wellness, and more! To see the full list of workshops and to register, visit www.rivervalley.coop.

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NATURAL HISTORY/WATERFALLS. Sunrise-Sunset. Glendale Falls – Explore the hidden beauty of Glendale Falls. This natural wonder offers mesmerizing views and diverse flora and fauna. Learn about the ecosystem and discover the gristmill foundation. A must-visit destination for nature lovers of all ages. Open year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of half an hour. Glendale Falls. Clark Wright Road, Middlefield, MA. 

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES/ HIKING & WALKING. 9am-4pm. Mount Holyoke Range State Park – Come and explore the magnificent Mount Holyoke Range State Park and witness its diverse landscapes and natural wonders. The park boasts towering peaks, streams, and breathtakingly beautiful wetlands. Stroll along the well-marked trails and learn about the park’s ecological significance and the many plant and animal species that call it home. Interpretive displays and guided tours showcase the park’s rich cultural history. Whether you’re looking for a challenging hike to the summit of Mount Holyoke or a leisurely walk along one of the park’s scenic paths, you’re in for an educational experience that will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the region’s natural and cultural heritage. 413-253-2883. 1500 West St., Amherst, MA.  

CREATIVE FREE-PLAY/ INTERACTIVE MUSEUM. 9am-4pm.  The Children’s Museum at Holyoke. 413-536-7048. 444 Dwight St, Holyoke, MA.

ART STUDIES. 9am-10pm. Mead Art Museum. 413-542-2335. 41 Quadrangle Dr, Amherst, MA.

NEW ENGLAND HISTORY. 9:30am-4:30pm. Historic Deerfield. 413-774-5581. 84 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA.

COMMUNITY SERVICE. 10am-12pm. Walk-In Volunteer Day – Mumbet’s Freedom Farm is a black and brown-led farm and community sanctuary that offers families a unique opportunity to volunteer their time. Families can join the farm’s volunteer activities, from planting and harvesting crops to caring for the animals and tending to the gardens. Named in honor of Elizabeth ‘Mumbet’ Freeman, an African-American woman who was enslaved in Massachusetts until she sued for and won her freedom in court in 1781, the farm is a beacon of hope for the local community, providing a space for healing and connection and offering a chance to learn, grow, and create a better world for all. Mumbet’s Freedom Farm. 896 S Undermountain Rd. Sheffield, MA.

🌸🌱 BOTANY/MUMS. 10am-4pm. Fall Chrysanthemum Show – It might be chilly outside, but Smith College’s greenhouses in Northampton are bursting with color this time of year! Annually, with November, comes The Botanic Garden of Smith College’s Fall Chrysanthemum Show, a living exhibition filled with colorful mums of all shapes and sizes (some as large as eight inches across!). Budding botanists will love exploring the greenhouse and inspecting blossoms to learn about chrysanthemums. Visitors to the show can use a stroll through the flowers as a way to support the learning of all kinds, particularly within the realm of botany. The Botanic Garden of Smith College. 413-585-2740. 16 College Lane. Northampton, MA. 

MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-4pm. Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum. 413-637-3206. 104 Walker Street. Lenox, MA.

JEWISH CULTURE/ HISTORY. 10am-4pm. Yiddish Book Center. 413-256-4900. 1021 West Street. Amherst, MA.

NATURAL HISTORY/MUSEUM ADVENTURES: 10am-4pm. Beneski Museum of Natural History. 413-542-2165. Amherst College. 11 Barrett Hill Dr, Amherst, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-4pm. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art – A museum devoted to the art of picture books, especially children’s books. The Carle’s picture-book exhibitions showcase various artists, themes, and styles. Their three galleries host six original shows a year, so there is always something new! In addition to exploring art in the galleries, drop into the art studio to experience the creative joy of making art; explore new picture books, and rediscover old ones in their library. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. 413-559-6300. 125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA.

ENTOMOLOGY/ BUTTERFLIES. 10am-4:30pm. Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory. 413-665-2805. 281 Greenfield Road. South Deerfield, MA.

ECOSYSTEMS/ BIODIVERSITY. 10am-5pm. Solutia Live Animal Center – Discover a captivating learning experience at the Solutia Live Animal Center located in the Springfield Science Museum. Immerse yourself in the intricate worlds of diverse ecosystems that are ingeniously designed to showcase the wonders beneath the waves. You can explore various ecosystems including Coral Reefs, New England Coastal Ecosystem, Rainforest Ecosystem, Mangrove, Stream, and Lake Ecosystems, each featuring creatures adapted to their specialized environments. The center has curated realistic habitats and life-like vegetation to offer a splendid educational exploration. This unique opportunity presents a chance to study peculiar and captivating species up close, enhancing your understanding of global biodiversity and conservation needs. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.

MUSEUMS ADVENTURES. 10am-5pm. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.

ART STUDIES/ SCULPTURE. 10am-5pm.  Chesterwood. 413-298-3579. 4 Williamsville Rd, Stockbridge, MA.

AGRICULTURE/ SCULPTURE. 10am-6pm. Art in the Orchard – Easthampton is home to “Art in the Orchard,” an orchard-based gallery of outdoor sculptures and installation art to peruse with family. Bringing “Culture into Horticulture,” the orchard features the work of artists whose work is brought to life amongst the apple trees and changing landscape as we move from summer to fall. The trail is an excellent destination for a family visit. Walking in the good air, high-minded sculpture, exceptional views, pick-your-own apples. Many people make an afternoon of it, bringing a picnic basket and lounging among the trees. Park Hill Orchard. 413-527-6186. 82 Park Hill Road. Easthampton, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-6pm. The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) – One of the world’s liveliest centers for making and enjoying today’s most evocative art. With vast galleries and a stunning collection of indoor and outdoor performing arts venues, MASS MoCA embraces all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater, and new, boundary-crossing works of art that defy easy classification. MASS MoCA offers various participatory learning opportunities, including hands-on art-making classes and docent-guided tours. A must-visit for families is Kidspace, a child-centered art gallery and hands-on studio that offers in-depth art education. Visit the ArtBar, a hands-on studio space in Kidspace, to make art or take a project home with you. MASS MoCA. 413-662-2111.1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, 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.

ART STUDIES. 11am-4pm. Smith College Museum of Art. 413-585-2760. 20 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace. Northampton, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 11am-5pm. Mount Holyoke College Art Museum – Located on the Mount Holyoke College campus, this Museum is one of the oldest teaching museums in the country, dedicated to providing firsthand experience with works of significant aesthetic and cultural value. The Museum offers pre- and post-visit educational materials designed for kids of all ages to maximize their learning potential while exploring the galleries and connecting art with their personal experiences, including walking and activity guides and educator resources. Mount Holyoke College Art Museum. 413-538-2245. 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA.

ART STUDIES/PLACEMAKING. 5-8pm. Easthampton Art Walk – Come and experience the vibrant art scene of Downtown Easthampton through the Easthampton Art Walk. A diverse array of venues open their doors every month to showcase the work of local artists, transforming the city into a bustling hub of creativity. Immerse yourself in a world of visual and performance art as you stroll through the streets. Engage with the artists and their works to gain valuable insights into the creative process and the diverse perspectives expressed by artists in the community. This event fosters an appreciation for the arts, encouraging dialogue and understanding. Explore the rich cultural offerings of Easthampton and gain a deeper understanding of the role art plays in shaping and enriching a community. Downtown Easthampton, MA.

🎭🌟 THEATER STUDIES/ SHAKESPEARE. 7pm. Romeo & Juliet – Shakespeare & Company, in partnership with Mount Greylock Regional School, presents “Romeo & Juliet” as part of its 35th Fall Festival of Shakespeare. This staging of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy offers a vivid learning opportunity for students to experience the interplay of language, emotion, and character in a live performance. It enhances comprehension and invites in-depth analysis of the narrative and Elizabethan culture. Performances take place in the Mount Greylock Regional School school auditorium. Mount Greylock Regional School. 413-637-3353. 1781 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA.

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FEATURED OPEN HOUSE
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Greenfield, MA

Stoneleigh-Burnham School (SBS) invites prospective students and their families to attend their upcoming Open Houses on November 10th, 2023, and January 15th, 2024. SBS is a boarding and day school for girls in grades 7-12 and postgraduate, located in Greenfield, MA. Attendees can participate in person or virtually and will have the opportunity to witness how the girls at Stoneleigh-Burnham lead every classroom discussion, athletic team, and club. The school aims to showcase the transformative power of a Stoneleigh-Burnham education. Interested individuals can register for an Open House by visiting sbschool.org/open-house.

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

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CREATIVE FREE-PLAY/ INTERACTIVE MUSEUM. 9am-4pm.  The Children’s Museum at Holyoke. 413-536-7048. 444 Dwight St, Holyoke, MA.

ART STUDIES. 9am-5pm. Mead Art Museum – Search for secret doors in a seventeenth-century paneled room. Puzzle over a cuneiform inscription that praises a powerful Assyrian king. Marvel at a hanging sculpture spinning in a still gallery. Visitors to the Mead Art Museum do so much more than see objects—at the Mead, art is experienced, investigated, and explored. The Mead offers a world of resources for connecting art across countless cultures, mediums, and eras, set on Amherst College’s beautiful main quadrangle and flanked by a fascinating, stand-alone stone steeple. Mead Art Museum. 413-542-2335. 41 Quadrangle Dr, Amherst, MA.

NEW ENGLAND HISTORY. 9:30am-4:30pm. Historic Deerfield – Founded in 1952, Historic Deerfield is an outdoor museum that interprets the history and culture of early New England and the Connecticut River Valley. Visitors can tour twelve carefully-preserved antique houses dating from 1730 to 1850 and explore world-class collections of regional furniture, silver, textiles, and other decorative arts on display in the authentic period houses; as well as the Flynt Center of Early New England Life, a state-of-the-art museum facility featuring exhibitions and a visible storage area. Support interests in history through the lens of architecture, New England antiques, arts and crafts needlework, ironware and basketry, cooking and baking, gardening, textiles, fashion, furniture, and much more! Historic Deerfield. 413-774-5581. 84 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA.

PLAYGROUP. 10am. In the gymnasium at the Anne T. Dunphy School. 1 Petticoat Hill Rd. Williamsburg, MA.

PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP. 10am. New Baby, New Feelings – A free, safe, confidential drop in support group for mothers with infants. Community Action Family Center. 413-475-1555. 90 Federal Street. Greenfield, MA.

MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-4pm. Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum –  Ventfort Hall is an imposing Jacobean Revival-style mansion built in 1893 for Sarah Morgan, the sister of J. P. Morgan. It was one of the approximately seventy-five so-called “Cottages” built in Lenox in the late 19th century when the village became a popular Gilded Age resort. The museum can support interests in history and architecture, photography, film, art, and botany. Photography and film students can test their skills in the house, finding interesting areas to photograph. Art students are welcome to find a spot they enjoy and sketch, paint, and/or interpret the site as it fits their interests and studies. History classes may compare and contrast the architectural elements of Ventfort Hall with observations in their community. Botany students can investigate and identify trees and plants on the property that are of the era. And much more! Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum. 413-637-3206. 104 Walker Street. Lenox, MA.

JEWISH CULTURE/ HISTORY. 10am-4pm. Yiddish Book Center – Learning about Jewish culture and history often leads parents and children to conversations about their family’s history, culture, and traditions. Part of The Center’s mission is to offer engaging learning opportunities for curious visitors of all ages who come to the expansive, sunny museum designed to resemble a shtetl (Eastern European Jewish small town), which sits in an apple orchard adjacent to the Hampshire College campus. Visitors don’t need to be able to read or speak Yiddish to enjoy the Center—although, by the visit’s end, they’ll realize they probably knew more Yiddish words than they thought (nosh, schmooze, and shlep are all Yiddish words commonly used in English), and leave knowing even more. Yiddish Book Center. 413-256-4900. 1021 West Street. Amherst, MA.

NATURAL HISTORY/MUSEUM ADVENTURES: 10am-4pm. The Beneski Museum of Natural History – One of New England’s largest natural history museums, featuring three floors of exhibits with more than 1,700 specimens on display. Step inside the museum, and you’ll find: Dramatic displays of fossil skeletons, from fish to dinosaurs to Ice Age megafauna, an extraordinary collection of local dinosaur footprints, geological specimens and immersive exhibits that tell the history of the local landscape through geologic time, including when dinosaurs inhabited the area, and dazzling mineral specimens from around the world and meteorites from beyond Earth. Beneski Museum of Natural History. 413-542-2165. Amherst College. 11 Barrett Hill Dr, Amherst, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-4pm. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. 413-559-6300. 125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA.

ENTOMOLOGY/ BUTTERFLIES. 10am-4:30pm. Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory. 413-665-2805. 281 Greenfield Road. South Deerfield, MA.

ECOSYSTEMS/ BIODIVERSITY. 10am-5pm. Solutia Live Animal Center – Discover a captivating learning experience at the Solutia Live Animal Center located in the Springfield Science Museum. Immerse yourself in the intricate worlds of diverse ecosystems that are ingeniously designed to showcase the wonders beneath the waves. You can explore various ecosystems including Coral Reefs, New England Coastal Ecosystem, Rainforest Ecosystem, Mangrove, Stream, and Lake Ecosystems, each featuring creatures adapted to their specialized environments. The center has curated realistic habitats and life-like vegetation to offer a splendid educational exploration. This unique opportunity presents a chance to study peculiar and captivating species up close, enhancing your understanding of global biodiversity and conservation needs. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.

ECOSYSTEMS/ BIODIVERSITY. 10am-5pm. Solutia Live Animal Center – Discover a captivating learning experience at the Solutia Live Animal Center located in the Springfield Science Museum. Immerse yourself in the intricate worlds of diverse ecosystems that are ingeniously designed to showcase the wonders beneath the waves. You can explore various ecosystems including Coral Reefs, New England Coastal Ecosystem, Rainforest Ecosystem, Mangrove, Stream, and Lake Ecosystems, each featuring creatures adapted to their specialized environments. The center has curated realistic habitats and life-like vegetation to offer a splendid educational exploration. This unique opportunity presents a chance to study peculiar and captivating species up close, enhancing your understanding of global biodiversity and conservation needs. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.

MUSEUMS ADVENTURES. 10am-5pm. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.

AGRICULTURE/ SCULPTURE. 10am-6pm. Art in the Orchard – Easthampton is home to “Art in the Orchard,” an orchard-based gallery of outdoor sculptures and installation art to peruse with family. Bringing “Culture into Horticulture,” the orchard features the work of artists whose work is brought to life amongst the apple trees and changing landscape as we move from summer to fall. The trail is an excellent destination for a family visit. Walking in the good air, high-minded sculpture, exceptional views, pick-your-own apples. Many people make an afternoon of it, bringing a picnic basket and lounging among the trees. Park Hill Orchard. 413-527-6186. 82 Park Hill Road. Easthampton, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 10am-6pm. The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) – Visit the ArtBar, a hands-on studio space in Kidspace, to make art or take a project home with you. MASS MoCA. 413-662-2111.1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA.

🌸🌱 BOTANY/MUMS. 10am-8pm. Fall Chrysanthemum Show – It might be chilly outside, but Smith College’s greenhouses in Northampton are bursting with color this time of year! Annually, with November, comes The Botanic Garden of Smith College’s Fall Chrysanthemum Show, a living exhibition filled with colorful mums of all shapes and sizes (some as large as eight inches across!). Budding botanists will love exploring the greenhouse and inspecting blossoms to learn about chrysanthemums. Visitors to the show can use a stroll through the flowers as a way to support the learning of all kinds, particularly within the realm of botany. The Botanic Garden of Smith College. 413-585-2740. 16 College Lane. Northampton, MA. 

ART STUDIES. 11am-4pm. Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) – SCMA is recognized as a leading academic museum. Their collection comprises 27,000+ objects, representing the diversity of art and material culture across periods and geographies. Visitors can discover artworks from across periods and geographies in their permanent collection galleries and temporary exhibitions, engaging people with first-hand experiences of art, artists, and museum practice. The museum’s collection ranges from ancient Greek vases to contemporary video art. The works in their permanent collection galleries are regularly rotated, so there’s something new to see each time you visit. Special exhibitions highlight a dynamic range of artworks and artists. Smith College Museum of Art. 413-585-2760. 20 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace. Northampton, MA.

ART STUDIES/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 11am-5pm. Mount Holyoke College Art Museum. 413-538-2245. 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA.

PLACEMAKING/ ART STUDIES. 5-8pm. Arts Night Out – Northampton’s monthly gallery walk and art event. Downtown Northampton, MA.  

🎳💥STEM/ BOWLING. 6-11pm. Candlepin Bowling – Bowling is a STEM-heavy sport that teaches us about physics, geometry, engineering, and math. It’s a fun and informative hands-on scientific experience. It’s also a great activity for the entire family! Explore candlepin bowling at the Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley. 413-625-6179. 43 Bridge Street. Shelburne Falls, MA.

🎭🌟 THEATER STUDIES/ SHAKESPEARE. 7pm. Romeo & Juliet – Shakespeare & Company, in partnership with Mount Greylock Regional School, presents “Romeo & Juliet” as part of its 35th Fall Festival of Shakespeare. This staging of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy offers a vivid learning opportunity for students to experience the interplay of language, emotion, and character in a live performance. It enhances comprehension and invites in-depth analysis of the narrative and Elizabethan culture. Performances take place in the Mount Greylock Regional School school auditorium. Mount Greylock Regional School. 413-637-3353. 1781 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA.

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