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2017 Fourth of July Celebrations & Fireworks in Western Massachusetts

To follow is a preview of events, parades & fireworks happening to celebrate the 4th of July for 2017.

Category: Hilltown Families, Suggested Activity Tags: 4th of July, Fireworks, Fourth of July, Independence Day

2016 Fourth of July Celebrations & Fireworks in Western Massachusetts

4th of July Celebrations & Fireworks in Western MA for 2016 To follow is a preview of events, parades & fireworks happening to celebrate the 4th of July for 2016. Please take the time to confirm events you wish to attend, including time, place, age appropriateness, location and costs before attending. Be sure to check out the Hilltown Families list of Weekly Suggested Events every Thursday for a comprehensive list of family… Read More

Category: Hilltown Families, Suggested Activity Tags: 4th of July, Fireworks, Fourth of July, Independence Day

2015 Fourth of July Celebrations & Fireworks in Western Massachusetts

From the state where the American Revolution began, families can take part in the multitude of Fourth of July celebrations happening in western Massachusetts beginning this weekend! Fireworks are happening in Holyoke on Friday, June 26, and four more displays are planned for Saturday, June 27. On the eve for July 4th, you can catch fireworks in East Longmeadow or South Hadley, and then on Saturday, July 4th, fireworks and parades take place across the region, from North Adams to Springfield!

Category: Hilltown Families, Suggested Activity Tags: 4th of July, Fireworks, Fourth of July, Independence Day

Suggested Events for July 6th-12th, 2013

Discover fun and educational events happening this week in Western Mass, along with announcements, upcoming events, links, resources and the HFVS podcast. SUGGEST AN EVENT If you have a community event, educational program or service opportunity for youth/families happening in Western Massachusetts that you’d like to let us know about, self-post your event at any time on our “Suggest An Event” bulletin board. The events below are “suggested.” Please take the time… Read More

Suggested Events for June 29th-July 5th, 2013

Celebration and Educational Highlights for the Week of July 4th

Fourth of July celebrations are abundant this weekend and on Wednesday. Discover parades and places to view fireworks in the region with our 2012 Fourth of July Celebrations & Fireworks resource page. But fireworks aren’t all the excitement that will be happening this next week. There are plenty of opportunities for kids to continue learning at the many community-based educational events, or just to be entertained with a slew of kid performances. … Read More

Category: Highlights, Suggested Activity Tags: 4th of July, Berkshires, Community Based Education, Family Activities in Western Massachusetts, Fourth of July, Hilltown Families, Independence Day, New England, Pioneer Valley, place-based education, Summer Activities, Things to do in Western Massachusetts, Tourisim, Travel, vacation, Western MA, western massachusetts

Suggested Events for June 30th-July 6th, 2012

Discover fun and educational events happening this week in Western Mass, along with announcements, upcoming events, links, resources and the HFVS podcast. SUGGEST AN EVENT If you have a family friendly event or educational program happening in Western Massachusetts that you’d like to let us know about, post your event on our “Suggest An Event” page. The events below are “suggested.” Please take the time to confirm that these events are happening,… Read More

Chesterfield’s 62nd Annual Independence Day Parade

Nicolas Frischer of Chesterfield, MA writes: “Let Freedom Ring” will be the theme of this year’s July 4th parade and promises all the fun and family attractions that have made this event a Hill town tradition since 1947. The parade which starts at 10:30am will feature marching bands, floats, animals, clowns, fire and emergency equipment and as always, one of the best displays of antique and classic automobiles. Activities in town center… Read More

Category: Hilltown Families, Holidays, Outdoor Activities, Parades, Suggested Activity Tags: 4th of July, Fourth of July, Things to do in Western Massachusetts for 4th of July

Umbrella Superstitions

And then the sun came out—really hard! With strong, harsh, x-ray-type rays and lots of humidity (that I actually found quite pleasant, but apparently I’m the only one around here who thinks we need a distinct temperature separation between Winter and Summer.)