Going out for a drive has long been a much-loved pastime around Western Massachusetts due to the beautiful scenery and plentiful winding roads. The Mohawk Trail Association has created 5 driving tours which take you through the best parts of Western Mass, with many opportunities to stop and explore along the way. The first Driving Tour [...]

The Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler Craft Fair is back again this weekend for its 35th year. Head to the Eastern States Exposition’s Better Living Center on Saturday, November 18th from 9 am to 6 pm and  from Sunday, November 19th from 10 am to 4 pm. Explore the offerings from over 200 juried crafters, designers and artists and check off your [...]

Montague stands as another cultural focal point within Franklin County. It extends north of Leverett and is made up of five distinct villages—Montague Center, Montague City, Turners Falls, Millers Falls, and Lake Pleasant. Situated to the west is the Connecticut River, featuring a historic dam and canal constructed in the 1800s to supply [...]

There's something truly magical about fall in New England. And in Franklin County, Massachusetts, the arrival of November means one thing: it's time for Cider Days, an annual celebration of all things cider. In 2023, this festival marks its 29th year, promising a weekend filled with orchard adventures, cider tastings, workshops, and [...]

Join more than 50 Public Safety Agencies at the Fall Public Safety Festival on Saturday, October 28th, 2023. Throughout the day, you can check out safety demos that give you a peek into the important work these agencies do. This will be a family-friendly and fun event where the community can talk to people from these awesome local agencies [...]

Seeking an autumn-themed adventure for the weekend? Make your way to Bernardston and experience the delightful Scarecrow in the Park event organized by the Bernardston Kiwanis Club! From Friday, October 20th, through Sunday, October 22nd, immerse yourself in this yearly tradition at Cushman Park. The park comes alive with artists, crafters, [...]

If you’re the kind of person who slows down for yard sales, shopping at flea markets, and spending weekends antique shop hopping, then you won’t want to miss this year’s Greenfield Vintage Days. One of the things Greenfield is known for is its history and local nostalgia. You can experience so much history and find vintage treasures [...]

The Ashfield Fall Festival is a favorite event of Western Mass locals. Always falling on the weekend around the best foliage, the Ashfield Fall Festival is a time to come together on the Ashfield Town Commons in true New England fashion. Come out to Ashfield this Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th, 2023 and you will understand why [...]

This weekend, Conway has a whole lineup of events planned in celebration of its annual Festival of the Hills. Since 1962, Conway has been putting on this event to welcome visitors to experience the “warmth and joie de vivre” of the town. Over 120 volunteers work together to make this multi-layered event happen, which includes crafts, food, [...]

For the 174th time, the Franklin County Fair returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield, Massachusetts. All weekend long, Thursday, September 7th through Sunday, September 10th, 2023, the fairgrounds will be a lively place, filled with people, vendors, exhibitors, performers, rides, and [...]