FEATURED EVENT
CISA’s Making Food Fun
Florence, MA

The curiosity of children doesn’t take a break for summer. Come to CISA’s Making Food Fun event on Thursday, August 18th at Look Memorial Park in Florence, where learning, food, and fun intersect in a family event for all ages. The location is the mini shelter near the splash park from 10am-12pm, rain or shine. Children’s cookbook author, Deanna Cook, will use local ingredients from local farms to make fresh salsa and more with the kids. Crooked Stick Pops will be handing out mini popsicle samples, and Nourse Farms will offer a berry taste test, where young scientists can track their data about their favorite berries. The event is FREE with $5 park admission. Stop by for more fun treats!

FEATURED EVENT
Lady and the Amp Fest3
Goshen, MA

The Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA) celebrates its 35th anniversary with a day-long music festival: Lady and the Amp Fest3. The quinquennial event features faculty, students, and alumnae of IMA’s summer rock programs and will include a memorial tribute to the music of Jana Ivanova Abromowitz. Takes place on Sat, Aug 27, on the lawn in front of IMA’s Big Barn (inside if it rains). Gates open at 11:30am. Music until 7:30pm. Family-friendly. Food, drink & merchandise on-site, including instruments & vintage gear. Coolers allowed. Tickets/info: www.ima.org. Sponsors and underwriters include: WRSI/The River 93.9; The ASCAP Foundation; Public Emily Artist Management; Signature Sounds; Dave Sullivan, DA; Healy Guitars. 165 Cape St, Goshen, MA

FEATURED ICE SKATING CLASSES
The Skating Club of Amherst

The Skating Club of Amherst offers a full schedule of figure skating instruction each year from September – early June. Ice sessions are offered 4 days a week to all level skaters, beginner to advanced, recreational or competitive. Their popular Learn-to-Skate program offers group lessons for ages 4-adult on Sundays. Additional private instruction is offered in freestyle, ice dancing, & testing for those looking to advance their skills. Participation in a spring ice show is available to all members. All sessions are held at the UMass Mullins Center Practice Rink. The club is a United States Figure Skating member & is a private, non-profit organization managed by volunteers. Registration forms, when available, can be printed from the website. 
For more information: www.scamherst.org;
SCofAmherst@gmail.com

FEATURED CHILD CARE
Franklin County’s Y
Greenfield, MA

Find your favorite child care solution this fall! Your Franklin County’s Y has all of your child care needs covered! They have openings for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Of course, they also offer school-age child care throughout the school year. The Y Academy on Main, located at 451 Main Street in Greenfield, offers a safe, affordable, quality preschool education with a curriculum to nurture your child’s development. The Y Academy at the Bolger Center, located on the campus of Northfield Mount Hermon, now cares for your infant, your toddler, and your preschooler. Find your fun. Find your Y. For more information: kyounger@your-y.org; 413-773-3646; www.your-y.org.

FEATURED EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION & CARE
Community Action’s Head Start
& Early Learning Programs
Multiple Towns, MA

Community Action’s Head Start & Early Learning Programs offer a variety of program options for pregnant women and families with children ages birth-5 throughout Hampshire, Franklin, & Western Hampden Counties. Community Action’s Head Start provides early education and care and quality comprehensive services to children in Head Start/Early Head Start programs, offering full-day and part-day center-based classrooms, family childcare, and home visiting. Centers are located in Orange, Turners Falls, Greenfield, Amherst, Northampton, Easthampton, Ware, Westfield, & Agawam. All services are provided at either low or no cost to eligible children and families. Daycare. Preschool. Early Childhood Education Program. Ages 6wks-5yrs. For more information: 413-387-1250; www.communityaction.us.

FEATURED EVENT
Massachusetts Renaissance Faire
Cummington Fairgrounds

The Massachusetts Renaissance Faire is returning to the Cummington Fairgrounds on August 6 & 7, 2022! With all-day entertainment, guests will cheer on their favorite knight at the joust, gasp at fire dancers, and enjoy Renaissance music. Shop over 40 vendors, feast on turkey legs, and make memories. On Sat night, 18+ patrons can visit the “Market After Dark.” Costumes are encouraged, although many guests wear their normal clothes. Time: 10am-10pm on Saturday, 8/6 (Only patrons over the age of 18 are allowed after 7pm) / 10am-7pm on Sunday, 8/7. Pre-order tickets at 
www.massrenfaire.com. Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for children 6-14, children 5 and under are free. Discounts at the gate for veterans and seniors. 
Contact: info@massrenfaire.com

FEATURED SUMMER CONCERTS
Summer Music on the Amherst Common
Amherst, MA

The Amherst BID presents Summer Music on the Amherst Common, a FREE concert series every Friday evening at 6pm, starting July 22 and running through August 12, 2022! The music line-up includes blues/folk music on July 22, jazz music on July 29, a family dance party on August 5, and country/pop-rock music on August 12. Grab dinner-to-go from one of the downtown restaurants and have a family picnic on the lawn. A fun time for the entire family!

Discover more at www.amherstdowntown.com.

FEATURED EVENT
Making Food Fun with CISA
Florence, MA

The curiosity of children doesn’t take a break for summer. Come to CISA’s Making Food Fun event on Thursday, August 18th at Look Memorial Park in Florence, where learning, food, and fun intersect in a family event for all ages. The location is the mini shelter near the splash park from 10am-12pm, rain or shine. Children’s cookbook author, Deanna Cook, will use local ingredients from local farms to make fresh salsa and more with the kids. Crooked Stick Pops will be handing out mini popsicle samples, and Nourse Farms will offer a berry taste test, where young scientists can track their data about their favorite berries. The event is FREE with $5 park admission. Stop by for more fun treats!

FEATURED EVENT
Lady and the Amp Fest3
Goshen, MA

The Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA) celebrates its 35th anniversary with a day-long music festival: Lady and the Amp Fest3. The quinquennial event features faculty, students, and alumnae of IMA’s summer rock programs and will include a memorial tribute to the music of Jana Ivanova Abromowitz. Takes place on Sat, Aug 27, on the lawn in front of IMA’s Big Barn (inside if it rains). Gates open at 11:30am. Music until 7:30pm. Family-friendly. Food, drink & merchandise on-site, including instruments & vintage gear. Coolers allowed. Tickets/info: www.ima.org. Sponsors and underwriters include: WRSI/The River 93.9; The ASCAP Foundation; Public Emily Artist Management; Signature Sounds; Dave Sullivan, DA; Healy Guitars. 165 Cape St, Goshen, MA

FEATURED CHILD CARE
Franklin County’s Y
Greenfield, MA

Find your favorite child care solution this fall! Your Franklin County’s Y has all of your child care needs covered! They have openings for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Of course, they also offer school-age child care throughout the school year. The Y Academy on Main, located at 451 Main Street in Greenfield, offers a safe, affordable, quality preschool education with a curriculum to nurture your child’s development. The Y Academy at the Bolger Center, located on the campus of Northfield Mount Hermon, now cares for your infant, your toddler, and your preschooler. Find your fun. Find your Y. For more information: kyounger@your-y.org; 413-773-3646; www.your-y.org.

FEATURED EXHIBITIONS
Berkshire Museum
Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA, presents Art of The Hills: Visual Evidence, a Berkshire-Based Artist exhibition featuring a wide array of styles and mediums from artists living within 60 miles of the museum. On display through September 11, 2022.

As well as Living Ink: The Art of Tattoos, a look into the artistry, history, and science behind tattooing. On display through October 30, 2022.

Find more information and plan your visit at berkshiremuseum.org.

FEATURED ICE SKATING CLASSES
The Skating Club of Amherst

The Skating Club of Amherst offers a full schedule of figure skating instruction each year from September – early June. Ice sessions are offered 4 days a week to all level skaters, beginner to advanced, recreational or competitive. Their popular Learn-to-Skate program offers group lessons for ages 4-adult on Sundays. Additional private instruction is offered in freestyle, ice dancing, & testing for those looking to advance their skills. Participation in a spring ice show is available to all members. All sessions are held at the UMass Mullins Center Practice Rink. The club is a United States Figure Skating member & is a private, non-profit organization managed by volunteers. Registration forms, when available, can be printed from the website. 
For more information: www.scamherst.org;
SCofAmherst@gmail.com

FEATURED EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION PROGRAM
Wild Garden of Childhood
Northampton. MA

Wild Garden of Childhood is enrolling infants and toddlers. Wild Garden of Childhood curates a beautiful early education experience for infants and toddlers up to preschool age. By surrounding your babies with love and laughter, outdoor time, and uninhibited play, their days at Wild Garden will be blissful. Wild Garden is happy to help you make the right choice for your child’s earliest education experience. Contact Wild Garden for a chat or enrollment information. Wild Garden of Childhood, LLC is fully licensed through the Massachusetts Department of Education and Care. ♦ Ages: Birth-2.9yrs. For more information: 413-231-4454; wildgardenofchildhood.com; wildgardenofchildhood@gmail.com

FEATURED EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION & CARE
Community Action’s Head Start
& Early Learning Programs
Multiple Towns, MA

Community Action’s Head Start & Early Learning Programs offer a variety of program options for pregnant women and families with children ages birth-5 throughout Hampshire, Franklin, & Western Hampden Counties. Community Action’s Head Start provides early education and care and quality comprehensive services to children in Head Start/Early Head Start programs, offering full-day and part-day center-based classrooms, family childcare, and home visiting. Centers are located in Orange, Turners Falls, Greenfield, Amherst, Northampton, Easthampton, Ware, Westfield, & Agawam. All services are provided at either low or no cost to eligible children and families. Daycare. Preschool. Early Childhood Education Program. Ages 6wks-5yrs. For more information: 413-387-1250; www.communityaction.us.

FEATURED MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps
Mohawk Trail Regional School

Are you ready for an experience that focuses on your own growth as well as youth development and strengthening communities? Serve with DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps at Mohawk Trail Regional School. Support students academically, socially, and emotionally, including: provide mentorship and leadership support with academic classes, college & career preparedness, clubs & activities, as well as organize & deliver food and other resources through the food scarcity program. The DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Program (DSAP) is a great way to gain practical experience while learning new skills and making an impact in your community! Apply using this link: http://bit.ly/dialselfamericorps22. For more information, contact: Matt Ashby, mashby@dialself.org

FEATURED SUMMER CONCERTS
Summer Music on the Amherst Common
Amherst, MA

The Amherst BID presents Summer Music on the Amherst Common, a FREE concert series every Friday evening at 6pm, starting July 22 and running through August 12, 2022! The music line-up includes blues/folk music on July 22, jazz music on July 29, a family dance party on August 5, and country/pop-rock music on August 12. Grab dinner-to-go from one of the downtown restaurants and have a family picnic on the lawn. A fun time for the entire family!

Discover more at www.amherstdowntown.com.

FEATURED EVENT
Massachusetts Renaissance Faire
Cummington Fairgrounds

The Massachusetts Renaissance Faire is returning to the Cummington Fairgrounds on August 6 & 7, 2022! With all-day entertainment, guests will cheer on their favorite knight at the joust, gasp at fire dancers, and enjoy Renaissance music. Shop over 40 vendors, feast on turkey legs, and make memories. On Sat night, 18+ patrons can visit the “Market After Dark.” Costumes are encouraged, although many guests wear their normal clothes. Time: 10am-10pm on Saturday, 8/6 (Only patrons over the age of 18 are allowed after 7pm) / 10am-7pm on Sunday, 8/7. Pre-order tickets at 
www.massrenfaire.com. Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for children 6-14, children 5 and under are free. Discounts at the gate for veterans and seniors. 
Contact: info@massrenfaire.com

FEATURED SUMMER CONCERT
Healing Concert with Neda Boin
Worthington, MA

A Midsummer Night’s Happy Dream with Singer-Songwriter Extraordinaire, Neda Boin – Healing Hearts Sanctuary in Worthington welcomes the community to join in an intimate evening of music and miracles with award-winning, international singer-songwriter Neda Boin. Allow Neda’s inspiring songs to open your heart and invite you to a direct experience of the Love you truly are. This healing concert will be held outdoors at 241 West St in Worthington, MA, on Saturday, July 30 at 6pm. Grounds open at 5pm for picnickers and guests. Please feel free to BYO blankets, chairs, and picnic dinners. Donations encouraged. For more info and reservations (not required), please call Susan at 413-854-8252 or email susanjameson227@gmail.com.

FEATURED EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION PROGRAM
Wild Garden of Childhood
Northampton. MA

Wild Garden of Childhood is enrolling infants and toddlers. Wild Garden of Childhood curates a beautiful early education experience for infants and toddlers up to preschool age. By surrounding your babies with love and laughter, outdoor time, and uninhibited play, their days at Wild Garden will be blissful. Wild Garden is happy to help you make the right choice for your child’s earliest education experience. Contact Wild Garden for a chat or enrollment information. Wild Garden of Childhood, LLC is fully licensed through the Massachusetts Department of Education and Care. ♦ Ages: Birth-2.9yrs. For more information: 413-231-4454; wildgardenofchildhood.com; wildgardenofchildhood@gmail.com

FEATURED EXHIBITIONS
Berkshire Museum
Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA, presents Art of The Hills: Visual Evidence, a Berkshire-Based Artist exhibition featuring a wide array of styles and mediums from artists living within 60 miles of the museum. On display through September 11, 2022.

As well as Living Ink: The Art of Tattoos, a look into the artistry, history, and science behind tattooing. On display through October 30, 2022.

Find more information and plan your visit at berkshiremuseum.org.

FEATURED PRESCHOOL
Prelude Preschool of the Arts
Springfield, MA

Community Music School of Springfield (CMSS) is a non-profit community arts school in Western MA. Their mission is to provide an equitable & inclusive center of excellence in music education that empowers individuals, inspires creative passion, and promotes well-being in their greater community. They serve over 500 students each year, including the Prelude Preschool of the Arts, a flexible, arts-centered preschool program for children ages 2.9-5yo. In their community partnership programs, they serve an additional 1,000 students. CMSS provides financial aid to support under-served segments of the community & create quality programs & instruction to help all students achieve their highest potential. Learn more at www.communitymusicschool.com.

FEATURED EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION & CARE
Community Action’s Head Start
& Early Learning Programs
Multiple Towns, MA

Community Action’s Head Start & Early Learning Programs offer a variety of program options for pregnant women and families with children ages birth-5 throughout Hampshire, Franklin, & Western Hampden Counties. Community Action’s Head Start provides early education and care and quality comprehensive services to children in Head Start/Early Head Start programs, offering full-day and part-day center-based classrooms, family childcare, and home visiting. Centers are located in Orange, Turners Falls, Greenfield, Amherst, Northampton, Easthampton, Ware, Westfield, & Agawam. All services are provided at either low or no cost to eligible children and families. Daycare. Preschool. Early Childhood Education Program. Ages 6wks-5yrs. For more information: 413-387-1250; www.communityaction.us.

FEATURED SUMMER CONCERTS
Summer Music on the Amherst Common
Amherst, MA

The Amherst BID presents Summer Music on the Amherst Common, a FREE concert series every Friday evening at 6pm, starting July 22 and running through August 12, 2022! The music line-up includes blues/folk music on July 22, jazz music on July 29, a family dance party on August 5, and country/pop-rock music on August 12. Grab dinner-to-go from one of the downtown restaurants and have a family picnic on the lawn. A fun time for the entire family!

Discover more at www.amherstdowntown.com.

FEATURED SUMMER CONCERT
Healing Concert with Neda Boin
Worthington, MA

A Midsummer Night’s Happy Dream with Singer-Songwriter Extraordinaire, Neda Boin – Healing Hearts Sanctuary in Worthington welcomes the community to join in an intimate evening of music and miracles with award-winning, international singer-songwriter Neda Boin. Allow Neda’s inspiring songs to open your heart and invite you to a direct experience of the Love you truly are. This healing concert will be held outdoors at 241 West St in Worthington, MA, on Saturday, July 30 at 6pm. Grounds open at 5pm for picnickers and guests. Please feel free to BYO blankets, chairs, and picnic dinners. Donations encouraged. For more info and reservations (not required), please call Susan at 413-854-8252 or email susanjameson227@gmail.com.

FEATURED MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps
Mohawk Trail Regional School

Are you ready for an experience that focuses on your own growth as well as youth development and strengthening communities? Serve with DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps at Mohawk Trail Regional School. Support students academically, socially, and emotionally, including: provide mentorship and leadership support with academic classes, college & career preparedness, clubs & activities, as well as organize & deliver food and other resources through the food scarcity program. The DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Program (DSAP) is a great way to gain practical experience while learning new skills and making an impact in your community! Apply using this link: http://bit.ly/dialselfamericorps22. For more information, contact: Matt Ashby, mashby@dialself.org

FEATURED EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION PROGRAM
Wild Garden of Childhood
Northampton. MA

Wild Garden of Childhood is enrolling infants and toddlers. Wild Garden of Childhood curates a beautiful early education experience for infants and toddlers up to preschool age. By surrounding your babies with love and laughter, outdoor time, and uninhibited play, their days at Wild Garden will be blissful. Wild Garden is happy to help you make the right choice for your child’s earliest education experience. Contact Wild Garden for a chat or enrollment information. Wild Garden of Childhood, LLC is fully licensed through the Massachusetts Department of Education and Care. ♦ Ages: Birth-2.9yrs. For more information: 413-231-4454; wildgardenofchildhood.com; wildgardenofchildhood@gmail.com

FEATURED MUSIC SCHOOL
Community Music School of Springfield 
Springfield, MA

Community Music School of Springfield (CMSS) is a non-profit community arts school in Western MA. Their mission is to provide an equitable & inclusive center of excellence in music education that empowers individuals, inspires creative passion, and promotes well-being in their greater community. They serve over 500 students each year, including the Prelude Preschool of the Arts, a flexible, arts-centered preschool program for children ages 2.9-5yo. In their community partnership programs, they serve an additional 1,000 students. CMSS provides financial aid to support under-served segments of the community & create quality programs & instruction to help all students achieve their highest potential. Learn more at www.communitymusicschool.com.

FEATURED EXHIBITIONS
Berkshire Museum
Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA, presents Art of The Hills: Visual Evidence, a Berkshire-Based Artist exhibition featuring a wide array of styles and mediums from artists living within 60 miles of the museum. On display through September 11, 2022.

As well as Living Ink: The Art of Tattoos, a look into the artistry, history, and science behind tattooing. On display through October 30, 2022.

Find more information and plan your visit at berkshiremuseum.org.

FEATURED EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION & CARE
Community Action’s Head Start
& Early Learning Programs
Multiple Towns, MA

Community Action’s Head Start & Early Learning Programs offer a variety of program options for pregnant women and families with children ages birth-5 throughout Hampshire, Franklin, & Western Hampden Counties. Community Action’s Head Start provides early education and care and quality comprehensive services to children in Head Start/Early Head Start programs, offering full-day and part-day center-based classrooms, family childcare, and home visiting. Centers are located in Orange, Turners Falls, Greenfield, Amherst, Northampton, Easthampton, Ware, Westfield, & Agawam. All services are provided at either low or no cost to eligible children and families. Daycare. Preschool. Early Childhood Education Program. Ages 6wks-5yrs. For more information: 413-387-1250; www.communityaction.us.

FEATURED EVENT
Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival
Florence, MA

Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival is an annual family-friendly celebration on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Look Park in Florence, MA. Events include children’s games, sheep herding, Scottish animals, and a water spray park. The festival also features Celtic music, piping & drumming competitions, Highland & Irish dance demos, Scottish gift & food vendors, 30+ clans, genealogy, and a Celtic Pub. Also, Scottish heavy athletics, where some world record-holders will compete. Appearing on the Main Stage are Albannach, Enter the Haggis, Sarah the Fiddler, and Charlie Zahm. Join the fun from 9am-5pm, w/music in the Celtic Pub until 9:30pm (rain or shine). Admission: Adult $25 (Advance $22); Age 6-12 $5; Under 6 free. More info at www.glasgowlands.org.

FEATURED SUMMER CONCERTS
Summer Music on the Amherst Common
Amherst, MA

The Amherst BID presents Summer Music on the Amherst Common, a FREE concert series every Friday evening at 6pm, starting July 22 and running through August 12, 2022! The music line-up includes blues/folk music on July 22, jazz music on July 29, a family dance party on August 5, and country/pop-rock music on August 12. Grab dinner-to-go from one of the downtown restaurants and have a family picnic on the lawn. A fun time for the entire family!

Discover more at www.amherstdowntown.com.

FEATURED CONFERENCE
2022 Northeast Unschooling Conference
Amherst, MA

Meet your people at the 2022 Northeast Unschooling Conference, July 14-17, 2022 in Amherst, MA! Located on the sprawling grounds of Hampshire College, Northeast Unschooling Conference is excited to welcome unschoolers, eclectic homeschoolers, lifelong learners, and autodidacts from all walks of life! Join them for a weekend filled with workshops for all ages, ranging from tie-dyeing and frog dissections to navigating homeschool reporting, college admissions, and much more. A keynote from Indigenous Filipino researcher Noah Romero on unschooling as radical liberation, panels, discussion groups, hands-on workshops, oh my! On-campus housing and meal plans are provided for all interested!

For more information:
northeastunschoolingconference.com or email neucinfo@gmail.com.

FEATURED MUSIC SCHOOL
Community Music School of Springfield 
Springfield, MA

Community Music School of Springfield (CMSS) is a non-profit community arts school in Western MA. Their mission is to provide an equitable & inclusive center of excellence in music education that empowers individuals, inspires creative passion, and promotes well-being in their greater community. They serve over 500 students each year, including the Prelude Preschool of the Arts, a flexible, arts-centered preschool program for children ages 2.9-5yo. In their community partnership programs, they serve an additional 1,000 students. CMSS provides financial aid to support under-served segments of the community & create quality programs & instruction to help all students achieve their highest potential. Learn more at www.communitymusicschool.com.

FEATURED EXHIBITIONS
Berkshire Museum
Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA, presents Art of The Hills: Visual Evidence, a Berkshire-Based Artist exhibition featuring a wide array of styles and mediums from artists living within 60 miles of the museum. On display through September 11, 2022.

As well as Living Ink: The Art of Tattoos, a look into the artistry, history, and science behind tattooing. On display through October 30, 2022.

Find more information and plan your visit at berkshiremuseum.org.

FEATURED EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION PROGRAM
Wild Garden of Childhood
Northampton. MA

Wild Garden of Childhood is enrolling infants and toddlers. Wild Garden of Childhood curates a beautiful early education experience for infants and toddlers up to preschool age. By surrounding your babies with love and laughter, outdoor time, and uninhibited play, their days at Wild Garden will be blissful. Wild Garden is happy to help you make the right choice for your child’s earliest education experience. Contact Wild Garden for a chat or enrollment information. Wild Garden of Childhood, LLC is fully licensed through the Massachusetts Department of Education and Care. ♦ Ages: Birth-2.9yrs. For more information: 413-231-4454; wildgardenofchildhood.com; wildgardenofchildhood@gmail.com

FEATURED EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION & CARE
Community Action’s Head Start
& Early Learning Programs
Multiple Towns, MA

Community Action’s Head Start & Early Learning Programs offer a variety of program options for pregnant women and families with children ages birth-5 throughout Hampshire, Franklin, & Western Hampden Counties. Community Action’s Head Start provides early education and care and quality comprehensive services to children in Head Start/Early Head Start programs, offering full-day and part-day center-based classrooms, family childcare, and home visiting. Centers are located in Orange, Turners Falls, Greenfield, Amherst, Northampton, Easthampton, Ware, Westfield, & Agawam. All services are provided at either low or no cost to eligible children and families. Daycare. Preschool. Early Childhood Education Program. Ages 6wks-5yrs. For more information: 413-387-1250; www.communityaction.us.

FEATURED EVENT
Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival
Florence, MA

Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival is an annual family-friendly celebration on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Look Park in Florence, MA. Events include children’s games, sheep herding, Scottish animals, and a water spray park. The festival also features Celtic music, piping & drumming competitions, Highland & Irish dance demos, Scottish gift & food vendors, 30+ clans, genealogy, and a Celtic Pub. Also, Scottish heavy athletics, where some world record-holders will compete. Appearing on the Main Stage are Albannach, Enter the Haggis, Sarah the Fiddler, and Charlie Zahm. Join the fun from 9am-5pm, w/music in the Celtic Pub until 9:30pm (rain or shine). Admission: Adult $25 (Advance $22); Age 6-12 $5; Under 6 free. More info at www.glasgowlands.org.

FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM
Sun & Roots Outdoor Play and Learn
Westhampton, MA

Sun & Roots Outdoor Play and Learn in Westhampton (14 Shaw Rd) is a 2-week natural outdoor experience for children 3-5yo, rooted in sustainable living & fun! Keeping goals of natural living and sustainability in mind, Sun & Roots will offer a fun environment to explore the world around us and how we can utilize it sustainably. Children will help care for gardens, learn about food growth, play in the brook, and eat healthily. Participants will receive organic, natural snacks & healthy lunch. Offering activities & growth in the following areas: Organic Sustainability; Experiential Education & Play; Health & Wellness; Exploring the Natural World; Responsibility Training; and Creating Bonds & Friendships. Dates: Aug 8-12 and 15-19 (Mon-Fri). Contact: varna.naik@infinityed.us.

FEATURED EXHIBITIONS
Berkshire Museum
Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA, presents Art of The Hills: Visual Evidence, a Berkshire-Based Artist exhibition featuring a wide array of styles and mediums from artists living within 60 miles of the museum. On display through September 11, 2022.

As well as Living Ink: The Art of Tattoos, a look into the artistry, history, and science behind tattooing. On display through October 30, 2022.

Find more information and plan your visit at berkshiremuseum.org.

FEATURED PRESCHOOL
Prelude Preschool of the Arts
Springfield, MA

Community Music School of Springfield (CMSS) is a non-profit community arts school in Western MA. Their mission is to provide an equitable & inclusive center of excellence in music education that empowers individuals, inspires creative passion, and promotes well-being in their greater community. They serve over 500 students each year, including the Prelude Preschool of the Arts, a flexible, arts-centered preschool program for children ages 2.9-5yo. In their community partnership programs, they serve an additional 1,000 students. CMSS provides financial aid to support under-served segments of the community & create quality programs & instruction to help all students achieve their highest potential. Learn more at www.communitymusicschool.com.

FEATURED CONFERENCE
2022 Northeast Unschooling Conference
Amherst, MA

Meet your people at the 2022 Northeast Unschooling Conference, July 14-17, 2022 in Amherst, MA! Located on the sprawling grounds of Hampshire College, Northeast Unschooling Conference is excited to welcome unschoolers, eclectic homeschoolers, lifelong learners, and autodidacts from all walks of life! Join them for a weekend filled with workshops for all ages, ranging from tie-dyeing and frog dissections to navigating homeschool reporting, college admissions, and much more. A keynote from Indigenous Filipino researcher Noah Romero on unschooling as radical liberation, panels, discussion groups, hands-on workshops, oh my! On-campus housing and meal plans are provided for all interested!

For more information:
northeastunschoolingconference.com or email neucinfo@gmail.com.

FEATURED PROGRAM
Red Mare Farm Horseback Riding Lessons
Hatfield, MA

Is your kid horse crazy or animal crazy? Red Mare Farm provides year-round dressage-based riding lessons for adults and kids ages 8 and older. Red Mare Farm strives to teach riders to be the best partners with the horse that they can be. Safety, respect, and fun are the essential ingredients. Lesson subscription plans are available, including regular unmounted horsemanship classes for learning beyond the saddle. What are the benefits of kids learning with horses? Develop confidence, compassion, emotional awareness, humility and patience, discipline, and responsibility. Learn to accept disappointment and find resilience. And the list goes on. Join Red Mare Farm, and see for yourself what being involved with horses can do for you and your family. For more information: RedmarefarmLLC@gmail.com; 978-739-4707; www.redmarefarm.com.

FEATURED EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION & CARE
Community Action’s Head Start
& Early Learning Programs
Multiple Towns, MA

Community Action’s Head Start & Early Learning Programs offer a variety of program options for pregnant women and families with children ages birth-5 throughout Hampshire, Franklin, & Western Hampden Counties. Community Action’s Head Start provides early education and care and quality comprehensive services to children in Head Start/Early Head Start programs, offering full-day and part-day center-based classrooms, family childcare, and home visiting. Centers are located in Orange, Turners Falls, Greenfield, Amherst, Northampton, Easthampton, Ware, Westfield, & Agawam. All services are provided at either low or no cost to eligible children and families. Daycare. Preschool. Early Childhood Education Program. Ages 6wks-5yrs. For more information: 413-387-1250; www.communityaction.us.

FEATURED CONFERENCE
2022 Northeast Unschooling Conference
Amherst, MA

Meet your people at the 2022 Northeast Unschooling Conference, July 14-17, 2022 in Amherst, MA! Located on the sprawling grounds of Hampshire College, Northeast Unschooling Conference is excited to welcome unschoolers, eclectic homeschoolers, lifelong learners, and autodidacts from all walks of life! Join them for a weekend filled with workshops for all ages, ranging from tie-dyeing and frog dissections to navigating homeschool reporting, college admissions, and much more. A keynote from Indigenous Filipino researcher Noah Romero on unschooling as radical liberation, panels, discussion groups, hands-on workshops, oh my! On-campus housing and meal plans are provided for all interested!

For more information:
northeastunschoolingconference.com or email neucinfo@gmail.com.

FEATURED EVENT
Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival
Florence, MA

Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival is an annual family-friendly celebration on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Look Park in Florence, MA. Events include children’s games, sheep herding, Scottish animals, and a water spray park. The festival also features Celtic music, piping & drumming competitions, Highland & Irish dance demos, Scottish gift & food vendors, 30+ clans, genealogy, and a Celtic Pub. Also, Scottish heavy athletics, where some world record-holders will compete. Appearing on the Main Stage are Albannach, Enter the Haggis, Sarah the Fiddler, and Charlie Zahm. Join the fun from 9am-5pm, w/music in the Celtic Pub until 9:30pm (rain or shine). Admission: Adult $25 (Advance $22); Age 6-12 $5; Under 6 free. More info at www.glasgowlands.org.

FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM
Sun & Roots Outdoor Play and Learn
Westhampton, MA

Sun & Roots Outdoor Play and Learn in Westhampton (14 Shaw Rd) is a 2-week natural outdoor experience for children 3-5yo, rooted in sustainable living & fun! Keeping goals of natural living and sustainability in mind, Sun & Roots will offer a fun environment to explore the world around us and how we can utilize it sustainably. Children will help care for gardens, learn about food growth, play in the brook, and eat healthily. Participants will receive organic, natural snacks & healthy lunch. Offering activities & growth in the following areas: Organic Sustainability; Experiential Education & Play; Health & Wellness; Exploring the Natural World; Responsibility Training; and Creating Bonds & Friendships. Dates: Aug 8-12 and 15-19 (Mon-Fri). Contact: varna.naik@infinityed.us.

FEATURED EXHIBITIONS
Berkshire Museum
Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA, presents Art of The Hills: Visual Evidence, a Berkshire-Based Artist exhibition featuring a wide array of styles and mediums from artists living within 60 miles of the museum. On display from June 4 – September 11, 2022.

As well as Living Ink: The Art of Tattoos, a look into the artistry, history, and science behind tattooing. On display from June 25 – October 30, 2022.

Find more information and plan your visit at berkshiremuseum.org.

FEATURED PROGRAM
Red Mare Farm Horseback Riding Lessons
Hatfield, MA

Is your kid horse crazy or animal crazy? Red Mare Farm provides year-round dressage-based riding lessons for adults and kids ages 8 and older. Red Mare Farm strives to teach riders to be the best partners with the horse that they can be. Safety, respect, and fun are the essential ingredients. Lesson subscription plans are available, including regular unmounted horsemanship classes for learning beyond the saddle. What are the benefits of kids learning with horses? Develop confidence, compassion, emotional awareness, humility and patience, discipline, and responsibility. Learn to accept disappointment and find resilience. And the list goes on. Join Red Mare Farm, and see for yourself what being involved with horses can do for you and your family. For more information: RedmarefarmLLC@gmail.com; 978-739-4707; www.redmarefarm.com.

FEATURED PRESCHOOL
Prelude Preschool of the Arts
Springfield, MA

Community Music School of Springfield (CMSS) is a non-profit community arts school in Western MA. Their mission is to provide an equitable & inclusive center of excellence in music education that empowers individuals, inspires creative passion, and promotes well-being in their greater community. They serve over 500 students each year, including the Prelude Preschool of the Arts, a flexible, arts-centered preschool program for children ages 2.9-5yo. In their community partnership programs, they serve an additional 1,000 students. CMSS provides financial aid to support under-served segments of the community & create quality programs & instruction to help all students achieve their highest potential. Learn more at www.communitymusicschool.com.

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 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 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 EVENT
Collage Day at The Carle 
Amherst, MA

Collage Day at The Carle – On Saturday, June 25, from 11am-4pm, join The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA, for a day of storytimes, gallery talks, and book signings! Meet some of the artists highlighted in Celebrating Collage: A 20th Anniversary Exhibition. Participating artists include Bryan Collier, Nina Crews, Thao Lam, Susan L. Roth, and Elizabeth Zunon. Masks are required for ages 5 and up. The Carle is celebrating 20 years and more than one million art- and book-loving visitors. This event kicks off six months of special exhibitions and activities. Free with Museum admission. For more information, visit www.carlemuseum.org.

FEATURED EXHIBITIONS
Berkshire Museum
Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA, presents Art of The Hills: Visual Evidence, a Berkshire-Based Artist exhibition featuring a wide array of styles and mediums from artists living within 60 miles of the museum. On display from June 4 – September 11, 2022.

As well as Living Ink: The Art of Tattoos, a look into the artistry, history, and science behind tattooing. On display from June 25 – October 30, 2022.

Find more information and plan your visit at berkshiremuseum.org.

FEATURED PRESCHOOL
Prelude Preschool of the Arts
Springfield, MA

Community Music School of Springfield (CMSS) is a non-profit community arts school in Western MA. Their mission is to provide an equitable & inclusive center of excellence in music education that empowers individuals, inspires creative passion, and promotes well-being in their greater community. They serve over 500 students each year, including the Prelude Preschool of the Arts, a flexible, arts-centered preschool program for children ages 2.9-5yo. In their community partnership programs, they serve an additional 1,000 students. CMSS provides financial aid to support under-served segments of the community & create quality programs & instruction to help all students achieve their highest potential. Learn more at www.communitymusicschool.com.

FEATURED CONFERENCE
2022 Northeast Unschooling Conference
Amherst, MA

Meet your people at the 2022 Northeast Unschooling Conference, July 14-17, 2022 in Amherst, MA! Located on the sprawling grounds of Hampshire College, Northeast Unschooling Conference is excited to welcome unschoolers, eclectic homeschoolers, lifelong learners, and autodidacts from all walks of life! Join them for a weekend filled with workshops for all ages, ranging from tie-dyeing and frog dissections to navigating homeschool reporting, college admissions, and much more. A keynote from Indigenous Filipino researcher Noah Romero on unschooling as radical liberation, panels, discussion groups, hands-on workshops, oh my! On-campus housing and meal plans are provided for all interested!

For more information:
northeastunschoolingconference.com or email neucinfo@gmail.com.

FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM
Sun & Roots Outdoor Play and Learn
Westhampton, MA

Sun & Roots Outdoor Play and Learn in Westhampton (14 Shaw Rd) is a 2-week natural outdoor experience for children 3-5yo, rooted in sustainable living & fun! Keeping goals of natural living and sustainability in mind, Sun & Roots will offer a fun environment to explore the world around us and how we can utilize it sustainably. Children will help care for gardens, learn about food growth, play in the brook, and eat healthily. Participants will receive organic, natural snacks & healthy lunch. Offering activities & growth in the following areas: Organic Sustainability; Experiential Education & Play; Health & Wellness; Exploring the Natural World; Responsibility Training; and Creating Bonds & Friendships. Dates: Aug 8-12 and 15-19 (Mon-Fri). Contact: varna.naik@infinityed.us.

FEATURED PROGRAM
Red Mare Farm Horseback Riding Lessons
Hatfield, MA

Is your kid horse crazy or animal crazy? Red Mare Farm provides year-round dressage-based riding lessons for adults and kids ages 8 and older. Red Mare Farm strives to teach riders to be the best partners with the horse that they can be. Safety, respect, and fun are the essential ingredients. Lesson subscription plans are available, including regular unmounted horsemanship classes for learning beyond the saddle. What are the benefits of kids learning with horses? Develop confidence, compassion, emotional awareness, humility and patience, discipline, and responsibility. Learn to accept disappointment and find resilience. And the list goes on. Join Red Mare Farm, and see for yourself what being involved with horses can do for you and your family. For more information: RedmarefarmLLC@gmail.com; 978-739-4707; www.redmarefarm.com.

FEATURED EVENT
Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival
Florence, MA

Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival is an annual family-friendly celebration on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Look Park in Florence, MA. Events include children’s games, sheep herding, Scottish animals, and a water spray park. The festival also features Celtic music, piping & drumming competitions, Highland & Irish dance demos, Scottish gift & food vendors, 30+ clans, genealogy, and a Celtic Pub. Also, Scottish heavy athletics, where some world record-holders will compete. Appearing on the Main Stage are Albannach, Enter the Haggis, Sarah the Fiddler, and Charlie Zahm. Join the fun from 9am-5pm, w/music in the Celtic Pub until 9:30pm (rain or shine). Admission: Adult $25 (Advance $22); Age 6-12 $5; Under 6 free. More info at www.glasgowlands.org.

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. Let’s take her all the way to the broader vision! 

FEATURED EXHIBITIONS
Berkshire Museum
Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA, presents Art of The Hills: Visual Evidence, a Berkshire-Based Artist exhibition featuring a wide array of styles and mediums from artists living within 60 miles of the museum. On display from June 4 – September 11, 2022.

As well as Living Ink: The Art of Tattoos, a look into the artistry, history, and science behind tattooing. On display from June 25 – October 30, 2022.

Find more information and plan your visit at berkshiremuseum.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 EVENT
Collage Day at The Carle 
Amherst, MA

Collage Day at The Carle – On Saturday, June 25, from 11am-4pm, join The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA, for a day of storytimes, gallery talks, and book signings! Meet some of the artists highlighted in Celebrating Collage: A 20th Anniversary Exhibition. Participating artists include Bryan Collier, Nina Crews, Thao Lam, Susan L. Roth, and Elizabeth Zunon. Masks are required for ages 5 and up. The Carle is celebrating 20 years and more than one million art- and book-loving visitors. This event kicks off six months of special exhibitions and activities. Free with Museum admission. For more information, visit www.carlemuseum.org.

FEATURED CONFERENCE
2022 Northeast Unschooling Conference
Amherst, MA

Meet your people at the 2022 Northeast Unschooling Conference, July 14-17, 2022 in Amherst, MA! Located on the sprawling grounds of Hampshire College, Northeast Unschooling Conference is excited to welcome unschoolers, eclectic homeschoolers, lifelong learners, and autodidacts from all walks of life! Join them for a weekend filled with workshops for all ages, ranging from tie-dyeing and frog dissections to navigating homeschool reporting, college admissions, and much more. A keynote from Indigenous Filipino researcher Noah Romero on unschooling as radical liberation, panels, discussion groups, hands-on workshops, oh my! On-campus housing and meal plans are provided for all interested!

For more information:
northeastunschoolingconference.com or email neucinfo@gmail.com.

FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM
Sun & Roots Outdoor Play and Learn
Westhampton, MA

Sun & Roots Outdoor Play and Learn in Westhampton (14 Shaw Rd) is a 2-week natural outdoor experience for children 3-5yo, rooted in sustainable living & fun! Keeping goals of natural living and sustainability in mind, Sun & Roots will offer a fun environment to explore the world around us and how we can utilize it sustainably. Children will help care for gardens, learn about food growth, play in the brook, and eat healthily. Participants will receive organic, natural snacks & healthy lunch. Offering activities & growth in the following areas: Organic Sustainability; Experiential Education & Play; Health & Wellness; Exploring the Natural World; Responsibility Training; and Creating Bonds & Friendships. Dates: Aug 8-12 and 15-19 (Mon-Fri). Contact: varna.naik@infinityed.us.

FEATURED PRESCHOOL
Prelude Preschool of the Arts
Springfield, MA

Community Music School of Springfield (CMSS) is a non-profit community arts school in Western MA. Their mission is to provide an equitable & inclusive center of excellence in music education that empowers individuals, inspires creative passion, and promotes well-being in their greater community. They serve over 500 students each year, including the Prelude Preschool of the Arts, a flexible, arts-centered preschool program for children ages 2.9-5yo. In their community partnership programs, they serve an additional 1,000 students. CMSS provides financial aid to support under-served segments of the community & create quality programs & instruction to help all students achieve their highest potential. Learn more at www.communitymusicschool.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.