Hilltown Families 
While exploring outdoors, the development of sense of place and lots of skills for learning can be supported through a game of nature-themed bingo or an outdoor scavenger hunt. Perusing the...
The insightful person who said that Western MA was the bread basket of Massachusetts absolutely nailed it! There are incredible things happening in agriculture in the western part of the state,...
Theater brings a caravan of amazing entertainment and learning. There's the subject matter- nothing beats a good story well acted out in a live setting. But then there's the actual technical...
This week on the Hilltown Family Variety Show we are rebroadcasting our Underground Railroad Episode featuring songs like "Freedom Train," "Follow the Drinking Gourd," Wade in the Water," and many other...
Listen to Podcast: SHEEP SHEARING & MAPLE SYRUP EPISODE Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am March 9th & 10th, 2013 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton,...
Fids & Kamily Awards: 2011 The winners of the Fids & Kamily Awards have been announced! Launched in 2006 and inspired by the Village Voice’s long-running “Pazz and Jop” music poll,...
Caspar Babypants’ New Kids’ Books Did you know that Caspar Babypants is now writing kids’ books? It’s true! I’m sure you’ve noticed that all of Caspar’s album covers are beautifully illustrated...
100 Links (Spring/Summer 2011) Nearly every day we add recommended links to the Hilltown Families bank of on-line resources. Some of you might find these links well suited for your family,...
Sing Along with Caspar Babypants Caspar Babypants is preparing to release his fourth awesome kids album, Sing Along, on August 16th. Is this one really good just like all his others?...
Down at the Zoo One of my favorite bands is Belle and Sebastian and one of my all time favorite albums is Dear Catastrophe Waitress. Yes, I suppose that is music...
Share This Video Renee & Jeremy are simply awesome as is. Their music is melodic and beautiful. But they also seem to know all of the coolest artists around and when...
Elizabeth Mitchell: Sunny Day Elizabeth Mitchell’s new CD, Sunny Day, came out earlier this month and at just the right time for my family. With the air getting crisper and school...
October 16th Episode Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am October 16th & 17th, 2010 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA Listen Now FEATURED VIDEO: The...
Northampton Parents Center 25th Anniversary Fundraising Concert Saturday, October 16th, 2010 Northampton Parents Center is having a 25th Anniversary Fundraising Concert with Putumayo recording artist, Jay Mankita, Saturday, October 16th, at...
WIN A FAMILY 4-PACK OF FREE TICKETS: Gustafer Yellowgold Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 At the Eric Carle Museum in Amherst, MA Hilltown Families and the Northampton Community Music Center have partnered...
October 2nd Episode Listen Now Featured video: The Flannery Brothers perform “Pirate or Parrot?” off of their new CD, The New Explorers Club. Repeat Button Award We’re loving The Okee Dokee...
Listen Now Back-to-School Episode Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am September 11th & 12th, 2010 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA Featured Video: Our friends...
Discover fun and educational events happening this weekend in Western Mass, along with announcements, upcoming events, links, resources and the HFVS podcast. SUGGEST AN EVENT If you have a family friendly...
New Music Giveaway A Family Album by The Verve Pipe By far, A Family Album by The Verve Pipe is one of our favorite family CD’s to come out this year...
WIN A FAMILY 4-PACK OF FREE TICKETS: Princess Katie & Racer Steve Saturday, August 7th, 2010 At the Eric Carle Museum in Amherst, MA Hilltown Families and the Northampton Community Music...
Discover fun and educational events happening this weekend in Western Mass, along with announcements, upcoming events, links, resources and the HFVS podcast. SUGGEST AN EVENT If you have a family friendly...
Pittsfield City Hoopla Comes Spinning Back into Town! Pittsfield City Hoopla returns for its second annual all day hoop-fest this summer on July 24th, 2010. This year it boasts all-day programming...
Willie Nelson & Family at Mountain Park Holyoke, MA Sunday, August 8th, 2010 @ 7pm Hilltown Families and Iron Horse Entertainment Group have partnered up to offer a chance to win...
Laurie Berkner has released a greatest hits CD, The Best of the Laurie Berkner Band, filled with fan favorites - and we have two copies to giveaway to two lucky families!...
Amber Bobnar reviews Laurie Berkner's new "Best Of" CD for this weeks Must-Hear Music Monday Column
LISTEN TO PODCAST 8th Birthday Episode Featured Video: “Figure Eight” by They Might Be Giants Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am July 3rd & 4th, 2010 WXOJ LP – 103.3...
Many Hands: Family Music for Haiti Locally Produced by Spare the Rock Records With a national release on August 10th, Many Hands: Family Music for Haiti is the first release from...
LISTEN TO PODCAST Amber’s 2010 Spring Picks Playlist by Amber Bodnar of Boston Children’s Music Amber has put together a list of her and her son’s top 12 songs from this...
Discover fun and educational events happening this weekend in Western Mass, along with announcements, upcoming events, links, resources and the HFVS podcast. SUGGEST AN EVENT If you have a family friendly...
School’s Out School’s out! The last time it was this hot, my family and I had just moved to Northampton from a sleepy Connecticut suburb, there were two weeks until school...