Featured Events

Fans of "The Wizard of Oz' can discover new perspectives by exploring literature in translation. The library in Longmeadow hosts a free screening, inviting kids ages 6-11 to connect over classic stories adapted for the screen.

Teens and adults can learn book arts at the Easthampton library through hands-on workshops in February and March. Explore zine-making, binding, and printing while discovering new techniques from local artists.

Mineral HIlls Winery in Florence offers a unique experience of stargazing while enjoying light snacks inside their cozy winery. Using a planetarium projector, guests can embark on a journey across the night sky, star-hopping through constellations, and learning about some of the most beautiful sights in the universe.

Singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and drums fill the space with calming frequency at a sound bath at Yoga Sanctuary in Northampton. Through this immersive experience, teens and adults can explore relaxation and the potential healing effects of sound.

Explore astronomy at the Springfield Museums' Stars Over Springfield event, recommended for ages 8 and up. Enjoy a beginner-friendly evening of stargazing, constellation spotting, and hands-on activities with the Springfield STARS Club.

Lee Middle and High School presents "The Addams Family," a musical comedy celebrating the quirks and love that unite every family. This lively musical brings the delightfully odd Addams family to life as they navigate romance, secrets, and acceptance.

The Mount Holyoke College Department of Film Media Theater presents “Melancholy Play” in South Hadley, a story exploring the interplay between emotion, relationships, and self-understanding. This production is best for adults and older children with audience skills interested in theater arts.

Maple Weekend, hosted by the Massachusetts Maple Producers Association, invites neighbors to visit sugarhouses across Massachusetts and experience the transformation of sap into syrup. This annual late-winter tradition celebrates the region’s agricultural heritage with tastings, tours, and a strong sense of community.

Held in Westfield, Bee School with the Hampden County Beekeepers Association supports learning about beekeeping through observation and hands-on practice. Exploring hive structure, bee behavior, and seasonal care connects pollinators with biodiversity, food systems, and land stewardship.

The free Smith College Spring Bulb Show in Northampton is a flower show that celebrates botany, inviting visitors to explore diverse blooms and learn about plant biology. This annual event encourages appreciation of nature and offers opportunities for hands-on observation and creativity.

This hands-on workshop at Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge invites teens and adults to learn willow basketry as a form of functional art. Bending and weaving willow reveals how material, land care, and craft traditions shape objects made for everyday use.

Join the community at Mount Holyoke College for a unique exploration in music studies as you learn about the rich tradition of Kora music with Yacouba Sissoko. Experience the artistry and history of this 21-string harp-lute and engage in conversation about its cultural significance.

Full STEAM Ahead! Kids can explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through free hands-on activities at the Belchertown library every Thursday, designed for ages 8-11.

Typing Club at a Springfield library offers a free way for teens to build digital literacy through guided practice. Using keyboard and mouse together highlights coordination, accuracy, and feedback, showing how basic tools support communication, problem solving, and lifelong learning.

Stone Soup Café in Greenfield welcomes volunteers ages 15+ to join a Friday or Saturday shift. From chopping veggies to serving meals, volunteers learn through service-based learning while helping strengthen food security and community connections.

High school poets from across the region gather to share original work at the Academy Regional Youth Poetry Slam at the Academy of Music in Northampton. Hosted by Lyrical Faith, the event brings together voices shaped by lived experience, offering a space where language and performance intersect.

Berkshire South in Great Barrington invites families to celebrate spring with a cheerful egg hunt for all ages. Enjoy crafts, snacks, and fun egg hunt rounds for children 18 months to 12 years old.

Eggstravaganza at the Zoo in Forest Park in Springfield, MA.

Annual Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt in Pittsfield, MA.

Singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and drums fill the space with calming frequency at a sound bath at Yoga Sanctuary in Northampton. Through this immersive experience, teens and adults can explore relaxation and the potential healing effects of sound.

Peter Cottontail’s EGGstravaganza at Unity Park in Tuners Falls.

Step into the world of fly tying with MassWildlife’s Jim Lagacy. In this free, three-hour beginner workshop for ages 15 and up, you will transform simple materials into lifelike fishing flies, uncover the secrets of river ecosystems and their changing seasons, and master essential tools and patterns. Build your confidence and creativity as you craft your own gear. All tools and materials are provided, but space is limited, so be sure to register early.

Full STEAM Ahead! Kids can explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through free hands-on activities at the Belchertown library every Thursday, designed for ages 8-11.

Stone Soup Café in Greenfield welcomes volunteers ages 15+ to join a Friday or Saturday shift. From chopping veggies to serving meals, volunteers learn through service-based learning while helping strengthen food security and community connections.