Massachusetts-born oil painter Michelle Andrews will present a solo benefit exhibition of oil paintings at Stage on Main, the community arts space at 17 South Main Street in downtown Orange. The exhibition opens Wednesday, September 2 and is on view through December 2026, with a Meet the Artist reception on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from […]
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1 event, | 2 events,Location: Quabbin Overlook Trail road just beyond the New Salem Fire Station, 33 South Main Street, New Salem, MA This StoryWalk was scheduled during “Quabbin Days”, because the featured picture book is “Letting Swift River Go” written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Barbara Cooney. This children’s book tells the story of living in the […] | 4 events,The Fisher Museum‘s primary exhibit is 23 internationally acclaimed dioramas, the first seven of which depict 230 years of landscape change in central New England, beginning with European colonization in 1700. The remaining dioramas portray 20th-century forest management techniques and a series of conservation challenges including erosion and fire. Hours Monday - Friday 9 am […] - A free photography workshop led by Belchertown nature photographer Ed Comeau will be held Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 pm at the New Salem Public Library, 23 South Main Street, New Salem. The workshop is open to anyone who would like to attend. The workshop will offer participants ideas and practical advice for creating stronger […] | 4 events, - Massachusetts-born oil painter Michelle Andrews will present a solo benefit exhibition of oil paintings at Stage on Main, the community arts space at 17 South Main Street in downtown Orange. The exhibition opens Wednesday, September 2 and is on view through December 2026, with a Meet the Artist reception on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from […] | |||
4 events, - Difficult -2.7 milesQuabbin Reservoir Gate 37 – From Rt 122 in New Salem take Monson Turnpike Rd and follow to Gate 37Quabbin Reservoir Gate 37 This scenic hike will begin at Gate 37 and follow an easy woodland road before branching off to a short but very steep hike up the mountain. Hike is challenging and […] | 11 events,This is the brewery’s biggest event of the year! Live music and special beer release and our last outdoor BBQ of the season. Limited edition Oktoberfest steins and live much more. Giant pumpkin cannon...it’s just our way of thanking the universe for another great harvest season on the farm! - Then on Saturday, October 10, let’s invite people across Massachusetts to appreciate all that western Massachusetts, and the Quabbin in particular, do for them. Join the Lake Wallace BioBlitz event from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the far side of Foley Field for a morning of respectfully exploring Lake Wallace and its surroundings to […] - The Paige Memorial Library, 87 Petersham Road, Hardwick, 01037 will be open for tours and tea on Saturday, October 10 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Enjoy a walk about the Common and the old graveyard. - Do venture over to 59 Shutesbury Road in New Salem to experience Donna Eaton's Fall Art Popup Saturday October 10 from 10 am to 4 pm. I will have lots of beautiful watercolors, beautiful cards, painted shirts and bags, CD calendars, fun plants in wonderfully painted pots. You don't have to purchase anything just come […] - Limited to 25 people3.6 miles – IntermediateQuabbin Park – Quabbin Observation Tower Join us for a 3.6-mile looped hike in Quabbin Park. We will begin at the Observation Tower parking area located at Quabbin Hill. We will travel to Hank’s Meadow and down to the water, dropping roughly 350 feet in elevation. The trail then […] - The Barre Historical Society and Museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating our rich heritage, fostering an appreciation for history, and providing a vibrant educational platform that connects our community with the past. - | |||||
12 events, - Free Admission for all to the New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art on Sunday, October 11th. - A local Historical Organization dedicated to the Town of Petersham including Nichewaug and parts of Dana. - The Barre Historical Society and Museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating our rich heritage, fostering an appreciation for history, and providing a vibrant educational platform that connects our community with the past. - The Ware Center Meetinghouse and Museum, 295 Belchertown Road, Ware 01082 will be open October 11 and 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for tours. Come ring the 1859 bell cast by Holbrook, a student of Paul Revere, hear our alligator tale, learn about the Quaboag Indians, and explore the old tombstones. - The Pelham Historical Society was first organized in 1966, sparked in part by the possibility of the Pelham Congregational Church bell being sold. For 60 years, the society has cared for and shared Pelham’s story. This 60th birthday year is infused with new energy and commitment. We welcome input and involvement from all members of […] - The “Stoppingest” line in the East—loved and valued by many, and denigrated by some! Join us for a brief talk by Ken Levine on the fascinating history of the Boston & Albany Athol Branch, the railroad that once ran between Athol and Springfield. At its height, the line made three round trips a day, binding […] - Pop hits, throwbacks, and plenty of good energy. Lady Pop brings current favorites and classics to life with a great voice and a fun, upbeat style. Grab a cider, settle in, and sing along to the songs you know by heart. | 5 events, - Join volunteers Chris and Jennifer from the East Quabbin Land Trust on a group hike exploring the Quabbin Reservoir Park from the Tower. This 3.5 mile, moderately difficult, hike will be on hilly, uneven terrain and pass through wooded areas and meadows. Meet at the Quabbin Reservoir Park Tower Parking Lot Recommended for the hike: […] - The Barre Historical Society and Museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating our rich heritage, fostering an appreciation for history, and providing a vibrant educational platform that connects our community with the past. | 4 events,James Franklin Gilman was an intolerant painter celebrated for his evocative New England landscapes. Spending much of his life living and working thorughout the North Quabbin region of Massachusetts and neighboring Vermont, Gilman captured the quiet beauty of rural life with remarkable sensitivity. His paintings preserve a disappearing world of farms, rolling hills, village streets, […] - Quabbin is stunning in the fall. John has been exploring and photographing at the Quabbin for a better part of 40 years. Learn from him and see through his patient naturalist eye how he gets his amazing nature shots. Come to photograph or just for the inspiration and to learn from a master deeply rooted […] | ||||