Shelburne Falls’ annual Moonlight Magic event is happening once again this year on Black Friday, November 25, 2022 from 4 to 9 pm. Every year the village kicks off the holiday season all together with a beautiful and joyous celebration. Vendors line the streets, selling locally handmade crafts and the village shops stay open later, offering [...]
Enjoy a magical holiday experience at the Deerfield Inn this season with a carriage ride through Historic Deerfield. Muddy Brook Farm is offering private 30-minute carriage rides. Bring your friends and loved ones for a scenic wintry ride down a quintessential New England street.
The cost per ride for up to 4 people is $50 and $5 extra per each additional person up to 8 people. Be sure to bring your own blankets to stay cozy and warm while you enjoy this wonderful outdoor activity in the country.
Then, head inside by the fireplace for a delightful meal at Champney's Restaurant, a charming New England restaurant and tavern.
Book your carriage ride ahead by calling 413-774-5587 and visit champneysrestaurant.com for more details.
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This holiday season, give the gift of a Franklin County Gift Card to your friends and loved ones. This versatile gift allows them to choose whether they want to dine out in Turners Falls, purchase a unique handcrafted item from a shop in Shelburne Falls, have an adventure in Charlemont, or spend it with any of the other participating [...]
The Franklin County Festival of Trees, a three-weekend holiday season event starts today, Friday, November 26, 2021. The festival, which began in 2016, had to take a year hiatus last year due to the pandemic, but is happily returning this year. For the next three weekends, on Fridays 5-8 pm and Saturdays 12-6 pm, the Festival of Trees will be at Aromatic Fillers, 253 Greenfield Road in Deerfield, Massachusetts.
There will be as many as 100 or more decorated trees which have been sponsored by local families, individuals, and businesses. Attend the festival and enjoy the beautiful display of trees, plus enjoy exciting performances throughout the event. Purchase raffle tickets and enter the raffle for your favorite trees. At the end of the three weeks, on Sunday, December 12, a winner for each tree will be chosen.
The idea behind the Festival of Trees, coordinated by April Healey and the Kiwanis Club, is to bring people together in a positive and joyous way while raising money for projects and programs which support the community. In previous years, the money raised benefited programs like Warm the Children, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter, United Way of Franklin County, Stone Soup Café, Community Action Pioneer Valley and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin. This year, the goal is to raise $30,000 for community grants.
Be sure not to miss this beautiful event and support local holiday fundraising. For more information, visit the Franklin County Festival of Trees Facebook page.
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Get in the holiday spirit with a beautiful display of holiday lights at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. The Annual Light Up the Fairgrounds event returns this holiday season. Load up the car and drive to the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield and you’ll be amazed by the fantastic lights display.
Light Up the Fairgrounds is happening November 26, 27, 28 and December 3, 4, 5, and 10, 11, 12. Cars are welcome from 5 pm to 9pm. The entrance fee is just a minimum donation of $5 per car. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Franklin County, Franklin County Sheriff's Office Regional Dog Shelter, and the Franklin County Fairgrounds.
For more information, check out the event page on Facebook.
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Moonlight Magic returns to Shelburne Falls to kick off the holiday season in a joyous way. Moonlight Magic is held on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) every year as a way to bring the community together in excitement for the holidays, while supporting our local shops, businesses, and artisans. This Friday, November 26th, 2021 the events start at 4 pm, when shops stay open later, vendors line the streets, and the holiday lights turn on throughout the village.
The events continue through 9 pm with a Moonlight Magic Parade through downtown, plus a boat parade on the river! There will also be a special lighting of the community tree, visits with Santa, carolers, and performances. Especially fun this year will be Mo’s Fudge Factor’s Truffle Shuffle, a truffle scavenger hunt through the village! Be sure to buy tickets in advance for the Truffle Shuffle as there are only a limited number available.
Moonlight Magic is a great opportunity to do your holiday shopping. Be sure to stop by the book sale at the Arms Library, the craft fair at the Eagles Club, and the Makers and Artists Pop-Up Shop at The Mill on Conway Street. Not to mention, all the vendors and shops to explore throughout the village.
And of course, it wouldn’t be Moonlight Magic without lots of delicious food. Be sure to visit the many food vendors along the street or check out the local restaurants and eateries.
For the full schedule of events and other information, go to shelburnefalls.com.
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The Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler Craft Fair is back again this weekend. Head to the Eastern States Exposition’s Better Living Center on November 20th from 9 am to 5 pm and 21st from 10 am to 4 pm. You can browse over 200 artisans’ creations and check off your holiday shopping list. Plus, enjoy specialty foods and live music, visit Santa at a social distance, and create your own crafts at the free family craft table.
Entrance for the Old Deerfield Craft Fair is $8 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Proceeds from The Old Deerfield Craft Fairs benefit the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, a local non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of crafts and the history of our surrounding Deerfield area.
For more information go to deerfield-craft.org or follow Old Deerfield Craft Fairs on Facebook.
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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year, Franklin County! I am proud of this community and happy to call Franklin County home. Best wishes to all for a safe, healthy, and joy-filled 2021.
Christmas is almost here and if you’re doing any last minute shopping, remember to support our local shops! One local shop that I’m happy to support is Plum Boutique in downtown Greenfield. More than just a retail store, Plum carefully selects products made by mission-based organizations, women-owned enterprises, and local artisans. As a member of the downtown Greenfield family of shops, they seek to enrich the community and to provide us with an ever-evolving gallery of fashion, design, and art which inspires, nurtures, empowers, and delights.
Check out their Perfect Holiday Gift Guide for inspiration on unique gifts for friends and family and get free shipping through the month of December on their website with code FREE2020.
Visit their website, plum413.com, and follow them on Facebook to stay updated on what's in the shop!
Located at 281 Main Street in Greenfield, MA
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The Franklin County Fairgrounds will host a festive display of lights this holiday season to spread cheer to the community and raise funds for three organizations. They are working alongside Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Franklin County and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter to organize a light display lasting three weekends. Over 30 groups from the community of 4 people or less are putting together the various light displays and are competing for a cash prize of $1000. We have two weekends left, December 4-6, and December 11-13, for the public to drive through the fairgrounds and enjoy the light display.
Each car is asked to donate a minimum of $5 and each night one of the three organizations will receive 100% of the proceeds. These local non-profits have been hit hard by Covid-19 due to canceling events to stay safe and this creative fundraiser is a way to recover some of those funds and spread joy to the local community.
For more information about this event, visit the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Facebook!
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