Weekly Suggested Events for June 21-27, 2025

June 19, 2025

No highlighted or featured events scheduled for Thursday, June 19.

June 20, 2025

• UMass Sunwheel: Summer Solstice Celebration & Solar Learning

  5:00 am - 6:00 am

  Celebrate the summer solstice at the UMass Amherst Sunwheel. Learn how Earth’s tilt affects seasonal daylight, explore ancient solar alignments, and safely observe the sun through a telescope (weather permitting). This hands-on event links astronomy, earth science, and cultural history in a local setting.

  

• UMass Sunwheel: Summer Solstice Celebration & Solar Learning

  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  Celebrate the summer solstice at the UMass Amherst Sunwheel. Learn how Earth’s tilt affects seasonal daylight, explore ancient solar alignments, and safely observe the sun through a telescope (weather permitting). This hands-on event links astronomy, earth science, and cultural history in a local setting.

  

• HCHC Summer Playgroups

  

  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Summer playgroups at Stanton Hall in Huntington invite children ages 0–5 and their siblings to explore, connect, and create. With hands-on activities that support early literacy, sensory play, and social skills, these free weekly gatherings offer a joyful way to grow in community.

June 21, 2025

• Annual Queer Artisan Market

  

  10:00 am - 4:00 pm

  Celebrate Pride in North Amherst at the Queer Artisan Market! With over 30 LGBTQIA+ artists and makers, this family-friendly outdoor event invites curiosity, creativity, and connection. Hosted by The Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery, it’s a colorful way to support local talent and spend time together in an inclusive, sensory-considerate space.

June 22, 2025

No highlighted or featured events scheduled for Sunday, June 22.

June 23, 2025

• HCHC Summer Playgroups

  

  9:30 am - 11:30 am

  Summer playgroups at the Worthington Library offer little ones (ages 0–5 and their siblings) a joyful space to explore, connect, and create. With hands-on activities that support early literacy, sensory play, and social skills, these free weekly gatherings are a gentle invitation to grow together in community.

June 24, 2025

• Grow Food Northampton Tuesday Market

  1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Each trip to the Tuesday Market offers a chance to connect with the land, local growers, and your neighbors. Learn about food origins, practice budgeting, and support sustainable choices, all while exploring nature’s seasonal rhythms.

  

• The Art of Chinese Acrobatics: Li Liu Live at Munson Library

  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  Handstands, ribbons, and water bowls—Li Liu’s acrobatics are more than spectacle. Rooted in centuries-old Chinese traditions, her performance opens a window into cultural storytelling, discipline, and the beauty of movement passed down across generations.

  

• Bridge Family Resource Center: End-of-School Celebration

  3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

  As the school year winds down, The Bridge Family Resource Center invites families to gather, relax, and welcome summer together. With pizza, games, raffles, and a surprise for every visitor, this celebration offers a lighthearted way to connect with others and enjoy the simple joy of shared community time.

  

June 25, 2025

• Step Into the 1830s: Family Field Days at Old Sturbridge Village

  9:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Family Field Days at Old Sturbridge Village invites visitors to step into 1830s New England through hands-on activities and heritage games. With demonstrations, crafts, and working animals, the event offers an engaging look at how rural communities once worked, played, and came together.

  

• Mini Ecosystems: DIY Terrariums & the Science of Plant Life

  1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

  Did you know water inside a terrarium cycles just like it does in a rainforest? At this hands-on event, families can build mini ecosystems to take home while learning how soil, light, and moisture support plant life. It’s a simple, satisfying way to get curious about plant biology and habitat.

  

• Food Preservation Workshop: From Microbes to Mason Jars

  3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  Fermentation doesn’t just boost flavor—it creates live cultures that support gut health. This hands-on food preservation workshop explores canning, fermenting, and dehydrating, offering practical skills that connect seasonal abundance with sustainability and tradition.

  

• Evening with the Fireflies: Entomology in the Meadow

  8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

  Fireflies are more than summer sparkle—they’re tiny storytellers of seasonal change and ecosystem health. Join this twilight adventure for a short talk followed by an outdoor walk, where participants can gently observe fireflies and tune into the quiet rhythms of dusk.

  

June 26, 2025

• Field Science at Arrowhead: Bird Banding & Migration Study

  8:00 am - 2:00 pm

  Explore how ornithologists study bird migration at Arrowhead during a live banding session with the Berkshire Bird Observatory in Pittsfield. Learn how small identification bands contribute to long-term conservation efforts and deepen our understanding of seasonal changes in bird populations. A companion video shows the careful process of measuring and releasing birds, highlighting how everyday observations support field biology and citizen science.

  

• Aquatic Watersheds: Investigating Habitats from Stream to Sea

  10:00 am - 5:00 pm

  What do wood turtles, epaulette sharks, and brook trout have in common? Their habitats shape their superpowers. At Springfield Museums’ Living Waters exhibit, visitors explore how rivers, oceans, and even tidepools influence life. From local streams to faraway mangroves, this interactive experience connects global ecology with backyard curiosity.

  

• Yarns & Yarns: A Monthly Knitting Circle

  10:30 am - 12:30 pm

  Each stitch tells a story. This monthly knitting circle at the Berkshire Co-op welcomes participants to explore fiber arts as a way to connect across generations, build community, and celebrate the satisfaction of creating something by hand.

  

• Westfield Farmers’ Market

  12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  Westfield Farmers’ Market isn’t just for shopping, they’re places for young people to explore real-world skills like budgeting, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Talk to farmers, see what’s in season, and learn how local food systems support healthy communities and the planet.

  

• Flashlights & Forts: A Cozy Night of Reading at the Library

  5:45 pm - 7:00 pm

  After hours at the Easthampton Public Library, stories come alive by flashlight in a room full of blanket forts. Reading in Forts is a cozy celebration of imagination, where kids build their own hideaways and curl up with books and snacks. It’s a joyful reminder that libraries are shared spaces full of magic and possibility.

  

• In Search of Fireflies: A Night of Science & Wonder

  8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

  Fireflies turn summer nights into glowing classroom for lifelong learners. This evening program at Greylock Glen in Adams begins with a look at firefly life and adaptations, then heads outside for a twilight walk through the meadow. Catch-and-release observations invite quiet reflection on nature, light, and the importance of protecting the habitats we share.

  

June 27, 2025

• A Day on the Homestead: Living History and Garden Magic

  10:00 am - 11:00 am

  What did daily life on a New England homestead look like—and what can it teach us today? At Stone and Stump Homestead in Hinsdale, hands-on activities like candle dipping, herbal craft, and animal care bring history to life while offering timeless lessons in resilience, food security, and wellness. Step into the seasonal rhythms that once shaped local life and explore how these traditions remain relevant now.

  

• The Science of Animal Butts: Funny, Fascinating & True

  10:00 am - 11:00 am

  Skunks spray, turtles breathe, and herrings… toot in the night? This laugh-out-loud science program in Belchertown with Susie Maguire of the Poop Museum explores the weird and wonderful ways animals use their rear ends. It’s quirky, educational, and surprisingly full of insight.

  

• Shelburne Falls Farmers’ Market

  2:00 pm - 6:30 pm

  What’s better than picking out fresh fruit? Talking to the people who grew it! Shelburne Falls Farmers’ Market is full of chances to ask questions, learn how food grows, and try something new. Every visit helps build healthy habits and care for the planet.

  

• Flying High Dogs

  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  Mike Piazza and his frisbee dogs bring the wow factor, and a whole lot of learning to the library in Turners Falls. From gravity-defying leaps to moments of interspecies connection, this high-energy show invites families to explore physics, animal behavior, and teamwork through joyful performance.

  

• Skating Meets Science at UMass Mullins Center Rink

  4:30 pm - 6:20 pm

  Lace up and learn! Public skating at UMass Mullins Center turns a fun outing into a physics adventure. From graceful spins to sudden stops, every move shows off Newton’s laws. Glide, twirl, and discover the science behind staying upright. It’s motion, momentum, and muscle—all in one cool place. Rentals available.

  

• Raptors Up Close: Falconry & the Science of Birds of Prey

  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  See amazing birds of prey up close with Monadnock Falconry in Shutesbury. Learn how Harris’ Hawks team up to hunt—something most raptors don’t do. This live event is a great chance to ask questions, watch their moves, and find out how people help care for wild birds. Want to learn more? Watch a short video before or after to see how these clever hawks work together and why scientists study them in the wild.