The Shelburne Falls Art Walk has returned to the village. Every Second Sunday of the month through October 2023 head to Shelburne Falls to explore local arts and creations. Grab a map or just follow the foot prints to different participating business and [...]

From a distance you might think that the Little Big House is a small, one-room cottage in the woods. But if you had a closer look, you would see that it is actually a large structure with proportionally-sized windows and a big front door -- hence the name Little Big [...]

Shelburne, Massachusetts offers residents the best of both worlds. Much of the town is agricultural with open spaces, rolling hills, and plenty of nature to explore. Yet the Village of Shelburne Falls offers a vibrant arts scene with several artisan shops, galleries, and secondhand bookstores. Throughout the year there are several exciting [...]

As an avid gardener myself, I am so excited to highlight Shelburne Farm & Garden for this week’s Feature Friday. Shelburne Farm & Garden has been a staple in the community for over 20 years, helping locals to find the right products and advice for their gardens. Formerly owned by Pat Schmidt, the torch has been passed on to Maria Topitzer of [...]

Massachusetts Maple Weekend is this Saturday and Sunday, March 18th and 19th, 2023 and there are lots of exciting maple-themed events happening in our area. Here in Franklin County we have several local sugar houses and maple farms which produce delicious syrup. Support these local maple syrup producers this weekend in honor of maple [...]

Shelburne Falls’ newest boutique, Beth and Frances, is the perfect place to shop for gifts for the holiday season. Located on Bridge Street, next to the Iron Bridge, Beth & Frances is a small town boutique which offers items made locally and by artisans near and [...]

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 [...]

Historic c.1810 Brick Colonial with attached renovated carriage barn is located in the heart Shelburne Falls and provides the perfect balance for both residential and commercial use.  This rare treasure features charming period details, ornate fireplaces, beautiful woodwork and many built-ins. Spacious living quarters are on the second and [...]

The Annual Trolleyfest in Shelburne Falls is a celebration of the restoration of Trolley No. 10, which at one time was an active trolley in Shelburne Falls. Hosted by the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum, Trolleyfest is happening on Saturday, September 24th, 2022 from 11 am to 5 pm. During Trolleyfest, get a discounted all-day pass at $4.00 per person and enjoy lots of fun activities. 

As always, there will be trolley car rides and pump car rides. In addition, there will be lots of fun Trolleyfest activities such as Speeder (aka Motorcar) Rides, wooden and electric trains, sending messages via telegraph, hands-on demonstrations of trolley-era activities, railroad movies, and more. There will also be food for sale and a Railroad Tag sale. 

See a full list of Trolleyfest activities and learn more about the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum at sftm.org.

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The best time of year to harvest peaches is early August through mid-September. In celebration of these deliciously sweet and juicy stone fruits, Apex Orchards is throwing a party! Visit Apex Orchards and Farm Store in Shelburne, Massachusetts on Saturday, August 27th and Sunday, August 28th for lots of fun around [...]