OCT.-DEC. 2025OCT. 9 – STORROWTON VILLAGE BEGINS ITS GUIDED GHOST TOURS TODAYOct. 9 is the date of the first ghost tour at Storrowton Village, on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition, Memorial Avenue, West Springfield. Tour is 90 minutes to two hours. Wear layers and sensible shoes as you will be going in and out of buildings. Ages 12 and up. Also Oct. 16, 23. 30. Info: tinyurl.com/nf9d8vm5 OCT. 11 – IT’S OPENING DAY FOR NOHO’S PARADISE CITY ARTS FESTIVAL!Oct. 11 at 10 a.m., the gates open at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, MA for the 30th anniversary of this iconic juried craft festival! Over 220 of America’s finest artists and craftsmen will have their work on display Oct. 11, 12 and 13. Festival food tent, music, demonstrations. Info/tickets: tinyurl.com/hz9aj4kn OCT. 18 – IT’S PUMPKINFEST TIME FOR WESTFIELD ON WEEKENDS!Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Westfield Middle School athletic fields, its all things pumpkins! Decorate or carve a pumpkin, do trunk or treat with All Star Dance Center, see the big rigs, visit the craft fair! Food, music, photo ops and fun! Event is family-friendly and is rain or shine. Info: westfieldonweekends.com/series/pumpkinfest OCT. 19 – WALK TOWARD A CURE FOR BREAST CANCER WITH RAYS OF HOPEOct. 19 at 8 a.m. from Temple Beth El, 979 Dickinson St., Springfield, MA, the 32nd annual Rays of Hope Walk and Run Toward a Cure for Breast Cancer takes to the streets of Springfield. Get your pink on and help raise money for research to find a cure! Info: www.baystatehealth.org/events/rays-of-hope OCT. 26 – LAST DAY TO CATCH ‘A CHORUS LINE’ AT GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSEOct. 26 at 2 p.m. This matinee is the last opportunity to see this iconic Broadway hit musical during its 50th anniversary production at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT. Performances Wed.-Sun. throughout the month of October before the final curtain. Info/tickets: goodspeed.org OCT. 31 – COME CELEBRATE ALL THINGS CIDER AND EXPLORE FRANKLIN COUNTYOct. 31 is the opening day of the three-day Cider Days festival in Franklin County! Visit the region’s orchards and cideries for tastings, demos, workshops, educational events and more. Includes towns from Greenfield to Heath and Colrain. Most events free. Map and more on the website. Info: ciderdays.org NOV. 1 – IT’S MORE THAN YARN! THE FIBER FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WESTSIDENov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (and Nov. 2 ,10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) in the Mallary Complex on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition, Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA. This festival highlights everything fiber, from sheep shearing and fleece to finished products and a fiber fashion show. Admission $9. tinyurl.com/f2tpx2bu NOV. 10 – CHECK OUT SATURN DURING MUSEUM OBSERVATION NIGHT!Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m. at the Springfield Science Museum, Edwards Street, downtown Springfield, MA. Saturn is out all week; come see the rings through the observation telescope atop the museum! Special programs and planetarium shows. Tickets $5. Advance registration required. Info/reservations: tinyurl.com/5hax96e3 NOV. 14 – BELOVED ‘WHITE CHRISTMAS’ OPENS AT THE GOODSPEED TODAYNov. 14 at 8 p.m. at the Goodspeed Opera House, 6 Main St., East Haddam, CT., the curtain goes up for the holiday run of Irving Berlin’s beloved musical! This timeless classic will be onstage at the Opera House until Christmas Eve; performances include Saturday and Sunday matinees and Wed.- Sunday evening performances. Info/tickets: Box office 860-873- 8668 or goodspeed.org NOV. 21 – GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH A TRIP TO ‘GLOW HARTFORD’Nov. 21 is opening day for the Northeast’s only indoor light show at the Connecticut Convention Center in downtown Hartford, CT.! Come experience the twinkling installations and interactive storytelling, sample the festive treats and have fun! Glow train and pictures with Santa are part of timed ticket admission. Adults $34, kids 5-15, seniors and military, $24. Through Dec. 23. Info/tickets: hartford.glowgardens.com NOV. 26 – VISIT FOR JUST $6 PER CAR ON THE OPENING NIGHT OF BRIGHT NIGHTS!Nov. 26 is the opening night for the 2025 season of Bright Nights, and its annual Rollback Night! Visitors can enjoy the three-mile- 7,000-light holiday show for just $6 per car on opening night. Tickets must be pre-purchased online. Tickets: brightnights.org/dates-rates NOV. 28 – ITS OPENING DAY FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES!Nov. 28 marks the opening day of the Festival of Trees, an annual fundraising event to support the Springfield Boys and Girls Club. The 25th Anniversary Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, Tree raffle, entertainment, more at the Mass Mutual Center. Purchase admission in advance. Info: sbgc.org/fot/ DEC. 4 – CIRQUE MUSICA RETURNS TO SYMPHONY HALL TONIGHT!Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at Symphony Hall, 34 Court St., downtown Springfield, MA., Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland showcases the magic of circus artistry blended with favorite holiday music, creating a spectacle that’s sure to become a seasonal favorite! Tickets start at $47.99. Info/tickets: ticketmaster.com/event/010062F0F59B8BD0 DEC. 6 & 7 – WELCOME THE HOLIDAYS WITH YULETIDE AT STORROWTON VILLAGEDec. 6 and 7, at Storrowton Village on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA. This free event welcomes visitors to tour the buildings of the village, all decorated for the holidays, see demonstrations and more, including kids activities and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Info: storrowtonvillage.com/p/events/storrowtonyuletide DEC. 7 – ENJOY A FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT BY THE 215TH ARMY BAND TODAY!Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. at Symphony Hall. 34 Court St., downtown Springfield, MA, the 215th. Army Band of the Massachusetts National Guard presents a mix of holiday and patriotic music in a free concert! Free tickets available at Pride Convenience stores, One Financial Plaza or Springfield Visitor’s Bureau. Info: tinyurl.com/5f9bu5ya DEC. 10 – COLLEGE RIVALRIES STAR IN BBALL HALL OF FAME CLASSIC TODAY!Dec. 10 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Mass Mutual Center, UMass vs. Boston College for the first time since 2014, and Yale vs Albany in a battle of top-tier Northeast teams! Hosted by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Tickets start at $47. Info/tickets: tinyurl.com/467entdc DEC. 19 – 52 SUMNER TO HOST CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS CAROLS ON STRINGSDec. 19 at 6 and 8:30 p.m. at 52 Sumner, Springfield, MA. This 60-minute concert includes classics such as “Deck the Halls” and “O Holy Night” performed by a string orchestra surrounded by hundreds of candles. Tickets- $38-$59- must be purchased in advance. 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