Formerly known as The Girls Club of Greenfield, The Learning Knoll is a local non-profit organization which provides childcare and after school programs. Their approach emphasizes a low teacher-to-student ratio and sets an example of ethical and appropriate behavior. Additionally, they maintain a welcoming, well-equipped, and enriching [...]

Located in Shelburne Falls, overlooking the Deerfield River, Salmon Falls Gallery is the place to go to enjoy local handmade works of art in a beautiful setting. The gallery sits up the hill on the Buckland side of the village with views of the Bridge of Flowers and Salmon Falls, its namesake. Owner Josh Simpson is a world renowned glass [...]

Everyone is invited to the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum’s annual Trolleyfest, a celebration of Trolley No. 10. On Saturday, September 30, 2023, head to the museum in Shelburne Falls for a fun afternoon of trolley rides, games, activities, and [...]

Franklin County is often celebrated for its thriving agriculture and abundance of local farms. The local orchards stand out as one of our agricultural gems, drawing in visitors to enjoy the annual harvest and partake in the fun of pick-your-own fruits. Warm autumn days are the perfect time to visit a local orchard to pick your own delicious, [...]

Shelburne Falls has a new boutique hotel and event space. Located on the Mohawk Trail, Shelburne Springs is a 1914 mansion set on an expansive 38-acre property. Each luxury suite contains a bedroom, full kitchen, sleeper sofas, walk-in showers, and other special features like heated floors and individual HVAC systems. Guests can take in the [...]

Apex Orchards has some exciting events planned for August, now that the farm store is open for the season! The fun starts this Sunday, August 6th with Picnic Day. There will be food, their signature mini cider donuts, and live music by Sean Eric Gallaghan from 11 am to 2 pm. Other happenings in August include a Classic Car Show and Kite Day. [...]

The Iron Bridge Dinner is a favorite local event in Shelburne Falls. On a Sunday evening in August, the Historic 1890 Iron Bridge is closed to traffic and set with one long table. Hundreds of diners come to sit and enjoy a beautiful feast of farm-to-table dishes while gazing at the views of the Deerfield River and the Bridge of Flowers from [...]

Once a year on a hot day in August, hundreds of racers fill the streets of the village of Shelburne Falls to compete in one of New England's toughest road races. The Bridge of Flowers Classic started as a modest road race in 1979. Today the race attracts competitors from near and far for its scenic course and the infamous Crittenden [...]

Tour six different Hilltown museums in one day! The 2nd annual Hilltown History Trail is happening Saturday, August 5th, 2023. Hop in your vehicle and go from town to town to learn about each one's [...]

The Raven Bookstore has moved from Harvard Square in Cambridge to our very own Shelburne Falls in Franklin County, Massachusetts. The used book store opened on Friday, July 7th at the old mill building at 49 Conway Street on the Buckland side of Shelburne Falls. The shelves have been stocked with about 18,000 carefully selected titles, which [...]