· November 1 to 30, 2026 ·
November in the Pioneer Valley
122 things still on this month, from CiderDays to Thanksgiving weekend.
How we check
Every date and hour is read off the organizer’s or venue’s own page, never a listings site. Two come from the organizer’s own ticket page, and those say so. Where nobody published hours, we show that rather than guess.
CiderDays
Nov 6 to 8
Franklin County's cider weekend: 17 tastings, orchard tours, talks and dinners in this guide.
Veterans Day
Wednesday Nov 11
Midweek this year. Westfield has posted its parade; most towns post theirs in early November.
Thanksgiving
Thursday Nov 26
Then Small Business Saturday on the 28th, the big craft fair and artisan market day.
- Sun Nov 1
- The tail of Halloween weekend. Only the Sunday is in this guide.
- Fri Nov 6 to Sun Nov 8
- CiderDays across Franklin County, and the busiest craft fair weekend.
- Fri Nov 13 to Sun Nov 15
- The weekend after Veterans Day, which falls on Wednesday the 11th.
- Fri Nov 20 to Sun Nov 22
- The last full weekend before Thanksgiving.
- Thu Nov 26 to Sun Nov 29
- Thanksgiving, then Small Business Saturday on the 28th.
· Start here ·
Pick where, when and what. What is on in the Pioneer Valley in November 2026, hour by hour.
Search a town to sort by drive time.
122 things across the Valley this month, before you narrow anything down.
Hours change, and farms close for weather. We read every time off the venue’s own website or its own event page, but check with them before you drive. Where a venue does not publish hours, we show that rather than guess. Tell us if something changed.
Showing Sun Nov 1. 6 things on.
We do this every week.
This guide is one month's worth of checking. The letter is every Tuesday: what is on in the Valley, checked the same way, free.
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Kids · AmherstThu Nov 5
“Moo” ment
A Carle After Dark family evening built on the Story of Ferdinand exhibition, with movement activities through the museum, drawing in the Art Studio, three story times and live music by Periscope Jazz Collective.
Thursday 4pm to 7pm, story times at 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm
Pay as you wish · The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
From carlemuseum.org
Market · AmherstSat Oct 24 to Sat Nov 21
Amherst Farmers' Market
The Saturday market on the Town Common runs three more Saturdays in November, ending November 21. It accepts SNAP, HIP, WIC and senior farmers market coupons.
Saturdays 8am to 1:30pm through Nov 21
Admission not published · Amherst Town Common, 35 S Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
Music · AmherstSat Nov 14
Bailen with Rebecca McCartney
Indie pop and folk-rock band known for three-part sibling harmonies.
Saturday 8pm to 11pm, doors 7pm
$25 advance, $30 day of show. General admission, standing. · The Drake, 44 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
From thedrakeamherst.org
Arts · AmherstThu Nov 19
BalletX
Philadelphia's contemporary ballet company returns to the UMass Fine Arts Center with Macaroni, Scales on the Wings of a Butterfly and Big Wig. The page (2026-2027 season) gives the date and hall but no start time; prices did not load.
Hours not published.
Admission not published · Frederick C. Tillis Performance Hall, UMass Amherst
From arts.umass.edu
Music · AmherstSat Nov 7
Battle of the Bands, by WMUA 91.1
Student bands from the Five Colleges compete, presented by UMass radio station WMUA.
Saturday 8pm to 11pm, doors 7pm
$15 advance, $20 at the door. General admission, standing. · The Drake, 44 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
From thedrakeamherst.org
Music · AmherstSat Nov 14
Chamber Choir & University Chorale
UMass Music and Dance's two choirs give a Saturday afternoon concert at First Church in downtown Amherst.
3pm to 5pm
$17 general; $7 students, seniors, UMass employees; $0 UMass students with ID · First Church, 165 Main Street, Amherst, MA
From events.umass.edu
Talk · AmherstSun Nov 8
From Yiddish Opera to Language Activism in Israel: A Conversation with Daniel Galay
Composer Daniel Galay screens a clip from his opera Chaim ben Chaya and talks about the young writers and artists working for Yiddish in Israel. He has led the Union for Yiddish Writers and Journalists in Israel for 25 years.
Sunday Nov 8 at 2pm, in person.
Admission not published · Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002
Music · AmherstSat Nov 28
MINSTRELS IN THE GALLERY - A Tribute to Jethro Tull
A Massachusetts five-piece plays Jethro Tull's peak-years songs on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, with Chris Devine in costume as Ian Anderson.
Doors 7pm, show 8pm
$25 advanced, $30 at the door. General admission, seated. · The Drake, 44 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
From thedrakeamherst.org
Arts · AmherstThu Nov 5
Nature Craft Gathering: Winter Evergreen Wreaths
Make an evergreen wreath trimmed with collected natural materials at the Hitchcock Center's nature craft gathering, a series held once a month this fall. Supplies and light refreshments are included; registration is required.
Thursday 5pm to 7pm
Sliding scale $25, $35 or $45 · Hitchcock Center for the Environment, 845 West Street, Amherst MA 01002
From hitchcockcenter.org
Music · AmherstWed Nov 11
POKEY LAFARGE & His Band - w/ Cicada Rhythm
The Illinois songwriter and his band play the Drake on Veterans Day night, with the Georgia folk duo Cicada Rhythm opening. His newest album is Rent Money.
Doors 7pm, show 8pm
$30 advanced, $35 day of show. General admission, standing. · The Drake, 44 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
From thedrakeamherst.org
Theater · AmherstWed Nov 18Free
Queen Esther: A Heretical Play from Early Modern Spain
An Illuminated Lecture, a form that weaves theater and music into an academic talk. UMass professor Harley Erdman and five student actors look at a 1613 play that landed its playwright in jail for heresy. A co-production with theatre dybbuk.
Wednesday Nov 18 at 4:30pm.
Free, no registration required · The Rand Theater, UMass Amherst
From umass.edu
Music · AmherstThu Nov 5
Ruby Ibarra
The Filipino American rapper plays the UMass Fine Arts Center with a band that includes guitarist June Millington of Fanny, who co-founded Goshen's Institute for the Musical Arts.
7:30pm to 9pm
Total price starts at $35. Youth 17 and under and Five College students from $20. General admission. · Bowker Auditorium, 100 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01003
From events.umass.edu
Theater · AmherstFri Oct 30 to Sat Nov 7
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
UMass Theater opens its season with the Finn and Sheinkin musical about a spelling bee for tweens. Audience members can volunteer for the hot seat at every performance.
Oct 30, Nov 5, 6 and 7 at 7:30pm. Oct 31 and Nov 7 at 2pm. Nov 4 at 10am, with priority for school and community groups.
$19 general admission, $7 for students, seniors and Card to Culture patrons. Sold through the Fine Arts Center Box Office and at the door from an hour before showtime. · The Rand Theater, UMass Amherst
Recommended for ages 13 and up due to adult humor and situations, and references to sex
From umass.edu
Music · AmherstMon Nov 23
The Songs of Dolly Parton - Back Porch Songwriter Series NIGHT 1
The Deep River Ramblers back Sandy Bailey, Lisa Bastoni, Zara Bode, Kimaya Diggs, Tracy Grammer and Ken Maiuri in a night of Dolly Parton songs. This Monday show was added after the Tuesday Nov 24 show sold out.
Doors 6pm, show 7pm
$30 advanced, $35 at the door. General admission, seated. · The Drake, 44 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
From thedrakeamherst.org
Veterans Day · AmherstFri Nov 6 to Fri Nov 20
Veterans Breakfast for All
A Town of Amherst breakfast where a veteran or veteran ally tells a story about military service or a related topic. The town's listing says all are welcome.
Friday 8am to 9am
Admission not published · Bangs Community Center, Large Activity Room
From amherstma.gov
Arts · AmherstSat Nov 21 to Sun Nov 29
Weaving Words: Fiber Arts and Picture Books
A new exhibition at The Eric Carle Museum on fiber arts and picture books, with art from 32 books including work by Faith Ringgold and Salley Mavor. It opens to the public November 21, the day after a members' preview with the curator and three of the artists.
Wednesday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Admission not published · 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
From carlemuseum.org
Craft fair · BelchertownSat Nov 7
Christmas Fair, Belchertown
St. Francis Parish holds its Christmas Fair in the parish center with a basket raffle, crafts, homemade treats and a cafe serving lunch from 11am to 2pm.
Saturday 8:30am to 2pm (cafe lunch 11am to 2pm)
Admission not published · St. Francis Parish Center, Park Street, Belchertown
From diospringfield.org
Outdoors · BelchertownSat Nov 14
Exploring Hop Brook Forest in Belchertown
Kestrel Land Trust's conservation manager Lee Halasz leads a 4-mile loop from Holland Glen Forest into Hop Brook Forest, which Kestrel and The Trustees conserved last fall, past the Hop Brook ravine and its waterfalls, and on to Upper Gulf Forest.
Saturday 9am to 11am
Registration required. Sliding-scale donation welcome.
4-mile hike with uneven terrain and some steep climbs, not suitable for all abilities
From kestreltrust.org
Farm · BelchertownFri Nov 6Free
Lecture and orchard walk with Elly Vaughan at Phoenix Fruit Farm
Elly Vaughan of Phoenix Fruit Farm gives a talk and leads a walk through the orchard as part of CiderDays.
Friday 3pm to 4:30pm
Free
From ciderdays.org
Holiday market · BelchertownSat Nov 7
Yuletide at the Stone House
The Belchertown Historical Association's annual Yuletide event, with raffle baskets, crafts and baked goods. The page gives the date only; event hours and admission were not posted.
Hours not published.
Admission not published · Stone House Museum, 20 Maple Street (Route 202), Belchertown, MA 01007
From stonehousemuseum.org
Beer & cider · BernardstonSat Nov 14
Chick n' Wire: Benefit for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
Classic rock and country dance covers; half the door goes to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and bringing three non-perishable items earns a surprise.
Saturday 6pm to 9pm
$10 cover at the door · Incandescent Brewing, 203 South St, Bernardston, MA 01337
Beer & cider · BernardstonWed Nov 25
Pre-Thanksgiving with Chuck & Biscuits
Thanksgiving Eve hang with Chuck and Danny of Jimmy Just Quit: half music, half standup. No cover listed.
Wednesday, music 6pm to 9pm (brewery open 4pm to 9pm)
Admission not published · Incandescent Brewing, 203 South St, Bernardston, MA 01337
Craft fair · BrimfieldSat Nov 21 to Sun Nov 22
St. Christopher's annual Craft Fair
St. Christopher Parish in Brimfield holds its annual craft fair over a Saturday and Sunday. The parish has posted a call for crafters and artisans and has not yet said where the fair is held.
Saturday 9am to 3pm, Sunday 9am to 1pm
Admission not published
From stpatstchris.org
Craft fair · ChicopeeSun Nov 8
St. Stanislaus School Annual Craft Fair
St. Stanislaus School's annual fair sells crafts, jewelry, knitwear, holiday and home decor and handmade gifts, with continental breakfast, soup and sandwiches for sale.
Sunday 8am to 3pm
Admission not published · 534 Front Street, Chicopee, MA 01013
From saintstansschool.org
Farm · ColrainSat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8
CiderDays bulk cider sale at Pine Hill Orchards
More than 2,000 gallons of fresh-pressed specialty cider blends for home cider makers, sold first come, first served in a drive-through format. The farm store sells cider doughnuts and the orchard's own apples.
Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm
Admission not published · 248 Greenfield Road, Colrain, MA
From ciderdays.org
Craft fair · ColrainSat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8
Crafts of Colrain Open Studio Tour
Nineteen craftspeople and artists open their Colrain studios for the tour's 23rd year. The site lists a new artisan this year who makes tallow skin care products.
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission not published
From craftsofcolrain.com
Farm · DeerfieldSat Nov 7Free
Cider press demo and orchard tour at Clarkdale Fruit Farms
A cider pressing demonstration and an orchard history tour at a fourth-generation family orchard that has grown fruit since 1915 and grows more than 50 apple varieties.
Saturday, cider press demo with OESCO 10am to 12pm, orchard tour with Ben and Tom Clark 12pm to 1pm
Free · 303 Upper Road, Deerfield, MA
From ciderdays.org
Kids · DeerfieldSat Nov 21 to Sun Nov 29
Family Program: Fall Flowers
Families use dried flowers from Historic Deerfield's gardens to decorate a small paper wreath to take home. It runs the weekend before Thanksgiving and the long weekend after.
November 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29, 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Included with general admission. · Discovery Center, 110 Old Main Street, Deerfield, MA 01342
History · DeerfieldSat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8
Historic Trade Demonstration: Millinery, Revolutionary War Era Fashion and Dressmaking with Emily Stringham
Emily Stringham demonstrates Revolutionary War era fashion and dressmaking at Hall Tavern over two days.
Saturday Nov 7 and Sunday Nov 8, 10am to 4pm.
Included in general admission. · Hall Tavern, 80 Old Main Street, Deerfield
History · DeerfieldSat Nov 21
Historic Trade Demonstration: Redware Pottery with Steve Earp
Potter Steve Earp works in redware at Historic Deerfield's Apprentice's Workshop. The same day the museum also lists a furniture-making demonstration.
Saturday Nov 21, 10am to 4pm.
Included in general admission. · Apprentice's Workshop, 37 Old Main Street, Deerfield
History · DeerfieldSat Nov 7
Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Baking Day
Historic Deerfield fires up the brick beehive oven in the Hall Tavern kitchen and bakes sweet and savory pies. Visitors can sit by the fire with hearth-brewed coffee and watch.
Saturday Nov 7, 10am to 4pm.
Included with general admission. · Hall Tavern, 80 Old Main Street, Deerfield
Kids · East LongmeadowSat Nov 14
Drive-In Movie Night: Home Alone
The recreation department's drive-in screening of Home Alone in the Council on Aging lot. Registration is required.
Saturday, gates 5:30pm, movie 6pm
$5 per car; register one member per household · Council on Aging back parking lot, 328 N Main St, East Longmeadow, MA
Market · EasthamptonSun Nov 15 to Sun Nov 29
Easthampton Farmers' & Makers' Market, Winter Market 2026/2027
The farm-focused Sunday market moves indoors to the hallway in Eastworks for winter, opening November 15. It accepts SNAP and HIP and matches up to $10 a week in SNAP while funds allow.
Sundays 10am to 2pm, weekly Nov 15 to Dec 20, then Jan 3, 17, 31, Feb 14, 28 and Mar 14
Admission not published · Inside Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St, Easthampton
Arts · EasthamptonSat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8Free
Eastworks Open Studios
Artists, makers, performers, nonprofits and small businesses across four floors of the Eastworks building open their doors, with fine art, pottery, stained glass, jewelry, textiles and instruments for sale and hands-on workshops. Parking is free in lots at the front and back, and the building has two elevators.
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm
Free and open to the public · Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, Easthampton, MA 01027
Outdoors · EasthamptonFri Nov 6
First Child in the Woods: Caregiver & Young Child Walk
A gentle walk of less than a mile at Mass Audubon's Arcadia sanctuary for caregivers with children up to age 5, meeting at the Nature Center. Registration is required.
Friday 10am to 11am
Adult members $10, adult nonmembers $12, child members $10, child nonmembers $12 · Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton
Families with children 0 to 5 years
From massaudubon.org
Sports · EasthamptonThu Nov 26
Give 'Em the Bird 5K Run and 2K Walk
The 12th annual Thanksgiving race benefits the Easthampton Community Center. Source is the race's own registration page; it names no organizer contact.
Thanksgiving morning, start 8:30am
5K $32.80, 2K walk $27.50 (fees included) · Millside Park, 2 Ferry St, Easthampton, MA 01027
From the organizer's registration page: givesignup.org
Outdoors · EasthamptonSun Nov 8
Past, Present, Future: Reading Massachusetts Forests
A half-day program led by Avril de la Crétaz, Ph.D. in forest ecology, on how Massachusetts went from cleared land to about 60 percent forest. The morning is indoors and the afternoon is a 2 to 3 mile walk; bring a bag lunch. Registration is required.
Sunday 10am to 2pm
Adult members $30, adult nonmembers $35 · Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton
Adults
From massaudubon.org
Outdoors · EasthamptonSat Nov 7
Wacky Wild Turkeys
Games, turkey calls and a half-mile trail walk in search of wild turkeys, for children 5 to 10 with an adult. Part of the program is indoors; registration is required.
Saturday 10am to 11:30am
Adult members $12, adult nonmembers $15, child members $12, child nonmembers $15 · Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton
Families with children 5 to 10 years
From massaudubon.org
Craft fair · FlorenceSun Nov 15
2nd Annual Artisan Market
Friends of Children, Inc., a nonprofit that advocates for children in and aging out of foster care, holds its second annual artisan market in the Garden House at Look Park.
Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission not published · The Garden House at Look Park, 300 North Main St, Florence, MA
Music · FlorenceSun Nov 15
An Evening with Bill Charlap Trio
The Grammy-winning jazz pianist and his trio, known for their readings of the American Popular Songbook.
Doors 6pm, show 7pm
$30 - $45 in adv., $35 - $50 at the door · Bombyx, 130 Pine Street, Florence MA
From bombyx.live
Music · FlorenceSat Nov 7
It's The Wildest
A Saturday matinee tribute to Louis Prima and Keely Smith by Mark Gionfriddo, Nikki Gorts and a five-piece band, with swing, jazz and early rock and roll.
Doors 2pm, show 3pm
$15 - $25 in adv., $15 - $30 at the door · Bombyx, 130 Pine Street, Florence MA
From bombyx.live
Music · FlorenceThu Nov 5
Le Vent du Nord
Five voices from Quebec's Francophone folk scene, playing traditional and original music rooted in the Celtic diaspora.
Doors 6pm, show 7pm
$35 - $45 in adv., $40 - $50 at the door · Bombyx, 130 Pine Street, Florence MA
From bombyx.live
Food · GillSat Nov 7
3 Course Cider Dinner at the Gill Tavern
A three-course cider dinner on the Saturday of CiderDays. Reservation required: call (413) 863-9006.
Saturday 5:30pm to 8pm, cocktail hour 5:30pm, dinner seating 6:30pm
Admission not published
From ciderdays.org
Talk · GillSat Nov 7Free
Spanish apples in New England and wild seedlings at Altamira Cider
Jim Asbel and Gordon Meadows talk about Spanish apples grown in New England and wild seedlings at an orchard whose cider uses natural fermentation, inspired by Spanish mentors and new American makers.
Saturday 3:30pm to 4:45pm
Free · 10 Cross Rd. Gill, MA
From ciderdays.org
Beer & cider · HadleyFri Nov 6 to Sun Nov 8
CiderDays at Carr's Ciderhouse
The Hadley orchard opens its cider garden for the weekend with full pours of hard cider, shrubs, roasted chestnuts and Augustine's Pizza Club. All its hard ciders use natural fermentation.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 7pm
Admission not published · Farm Store, 295 River Drive, Hadley, MA
From ciderdays.org
Beer & cider · HawleySat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8Free
A Franklin County CiderDays Tasting and Harvest Market at Headwater Cider
Headwater Cider hosts guest cideries Ragged Hill, Watson Wheeler, Berkshire Cider Project and Hilltop Orchards, with vendors selling cheese, fruit spreads, baked goods, apple prints and cookbooks.
Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm
Free admission, sales onsite · 112 Forget Road, Hawley, MA
From ciderdays.org
Arts · HolyokeSun Nov 1 to Mon Nov 2
9th Annual Community Ofrenda: Open Hours
Wistariahurst Museum opens its Dia de Los Muertos community ofrenda, built by community members, for viewing on two days.
Sunday Nov 1, 12pm to 2pm. Monday Nov 2, 10am to 2pm.
Admission not published · 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
From wistariahurst.org
Craft fair · HolyokeSun Nov 8
Fall into the Holidays
St. Jerome Parish's 18th annual community celebration has vendors, handmade crafts, holiday decorations, food and raffles. Bringing a canned or nonperishable item earns a free raffle ticket and supports the parish's Thanksgiving food distribution.
Sunday 9am to 3pm
Admission not published · 340 Chestnut St., Holyoke (Gym Building, 2nd Floor, enter from Chestnut St.)
From diospringfield.org
Music · HolyokeSat Nov 21
Kemp Harris concert at Wistariahurst
Musician and storyteller Kemp Harris in the museum's historic music room: family-friendly stories drawn from African folk tales, originals and familiar literary tales. Tickets through an Eventbrite link; price not shown on the museum page.
Saturday 6pm to 7pm
Admission not published · Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
From wistariahurst.org
Kids · HolyokeSun Nov 1
Sensory Sunday
A calmer play session with lower lights and lower sounds, held the first Sunday of every month before regular Sunday hours.
Sunday 10am to 12pm
Regular admission: $10 for children and adults, $7 for seniors, free for children under 1 and members · 444 Dwight Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
Kids · HolyokeTue Nov 3 to Tue Nov 17
Tabletop Tuesday
A relaxed board-game night: bring your own or play the museum's games, with a staff host teaching a featured game. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome.
Tuesdays Nov 3 and Nov 17, 4pm to 8pm
Donation-based, from $1 per person · Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
From wistariahurst.org
Sports · LongmeadowSat Nov 28
Wolf Swamp Turkey Trot 5K
A Saturday-after-Thanksgiving 5K that starts and ends at Wolf Swamp Elementary. Shirts are guaranteed only for runners registered by Oct 31. Source is the race's own registration page.
Saturday 10am start
$30 through Oct 31, $35 from Nov 1 to race day · Wolf Swamp Elementary School, 62 Wolf Swamp Rd, Longmeadow, MA 01106
From the organizer's registration page: runscore.runsignup.com
Theater · LudlowFri Oct 30 to Sun Nov 15
Carrie the Musical
The Exit 7 Players open their 2026-2027 season with the revised musical version of Carrie, directed by Bailey Fitzpatrick. The box office opens one hour before each show.
October 30, 31, November 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7:30pm. November 1, 8 and 15 at 2pm.
$27 Preferred (first four rows), $25 Adult, $22 Seniors (62+), Students with ID, Children (12 and under) and Veterans, plus platform fees · 37 Chestnut Street, Ludlow, MA 01056
Rating: PG-13
From exit7players.org
Food · LudlowSat Nov 14Free
Fall Food Truck Festival
Food trucks in the brewery's beer garden; the brewery calls it free family fun.
Saturday noon to 5pm
Free; drinks sold separately · Vanished Valley Brewing, 782 Center Street, Ludlow, MA 01056
From vanishedvalley.com
Craft fair · LudlowSat Nov 21Free
St Nick's Christmas Bazaar
St Elizabeth Parish's annual bazaar in its pastoral center has about 40 vendors selling primitive decor, stained glass, wooden items and hockey association goods.
Saturday 9am to 3pm
Parking and admission are free. · St Elizabeth Parish Pastoral Center, Ludlow
From diospringfield.org
Craft fair · LudlowSat Nov 14
St. Nicholas Craft Fair and Raffle
Christ the King Parish hosts craft vendors, a 50/50 raffle, gift raffles and a light luncheon at the church.
Saturday 9am to 3pm
Admission not published · 41 Warsaw St., Ludlow
From diospringfield.org
Craft fair · MonsonSat Nov 28 to Sun Nov 29
47th Annual Holiday Craft Fair
The Monson Arts Council's Thanksgiving-weekend craft fair moves to a new location this year, the Granite Valley School gym. Admission was not stated.
Saturday 9am to 4pm, Sunday 10am to 2pm
Admission not published · Granite Valley School Gymnasium, 21 Thompson St, Monson, MA
Kids · MonsonSat Nov 28
Holiday Carol Sing and Santa's Arrival
A carol sing led by Jordyn Doyle in front of Memorial Hall, followed by Santa arriving on a fire truck around 4:30. Children can meet Santa and have refreshments; the page says the location for Santa and refreshments is still to be determined. All are welcome.
Saturday 4pm carol sing; Santa arrives by fire truck about 4:30pm
Admission not published · In front of Memorial Hall, Monson, MA
Talk · New SalemSat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8Free
CiderDays workshops at New Salem Preserves & Heritage Cider
Free hands-on sessions on pruning, backyard orchards, cider making and the yeasts behind cider, led by local growers and cider makers.
Saturday: basic apple tree pruning 1pm to 2pm, tending backyard orchards 2:30pm to 3:30pm, the microscopic world of cider 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Sunday: a short walk to a Slovenian bee house 11am to 12pm, beginning and advanced cider making 1pm to 2pm, tasting and troubleshooting for amateur cider makers 2pm to 3pm, the microscopic world of cider 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Free · 67 South Main St., New Salem, MA
From ciderdays.org
Farm · New SalemSat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8Free
Orchard tours at New Salem Preserves & Heritage Cider
A free orchard tour each day of the CiderDays weekend at a 1750 farmstead with century-old heirloom apple trees above the Quabbin Reservoir.
Saturday 12pm to 1pm with Nick Venti, Sunday 12pm to 1pm with Rachel Bean
Free · 67 South Main St., New Salem, MA
From ciderdays.org
Holiday market · North AmherstSat Nov 7Free
Holiday Arts Market
The Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery hosts more than 40 local vendors and artisans, with indoor and outdoor shopping at 91 Cowls Road. The market has s'mores roasting, a free kids crafting activity and a holiday card station, and collects donations for the Amherst Survival Center.
Saturday 10am to 3pm (rain date Sunday, November 8)
Free admission · 91 Cowls Road, North Amherst, MA
Music · NorthamptonFri Nov 13
An Evening With - Martin Sexton Live Wide Open Tour
Martin Sexton plays the Iron Horse on Friday Nov 13. The Saturday show on the 14th is sold out.
Friday Nov 13, show 7pm. Doors generally open two hours before showtime.
Tix start @ $60 incl. all fees · The Iron Horse, 18 Center St, Northampton, MA
From ironhorse.org
Music · NorthamptonSat Nov 14Free
Autumn Serenade
Smith's annual fall choral concert: the Glee Club and Chamber Singers under Hanif Lawrence, with the Smith College Campus School Chorus and the Amherst Regional High School Chorale. Open to the public.
4pm to 6pm
Free · Sweeney Concert Hall, Smith College
From smith.edu
Beer & cider · NorthamptonFri Nov 6Free
Cider and Cheese tastings at Provisions
A free cider and cheese tasting at Provisions on the Friday of CiderDays.
Friday 3pm to 6pm
Free
From ciderdays.org
Theater · NorthamptonThu Nov 5 to Sun Nov 8
Fiddler on the Roof
Valley Light Opera stages Fiddler on the Roof with a full orchestra at the Academy of Music. Before the two matinees, Joshua Horowitz of the Yiddish Book Center talks about Sholem Aleichem's Tevye stories.
Thursday Nov 5 and Friday Nov 6 at 7:30pm. Saturday Nov 7 and Sunday Nov 8 at 2pm, each with a 1pm pre-show talk.
$25.20 - $43.65 after fees. Ten $10 Card to Culture seats per show through the box office. · Academy of Music, 274 Main St, Northampton, MA
From aomtheatre.com
Music · NorthamptonWed Nov 25
Funk Night: Funksgiving w/ Beau Sasser, Jerry Cortez, Pete Antunes and Nate Fuller
A late funk night on the eve of Thanksgiving with Beau Sasser, Jerry Cortez, Pete Antunes and Nate Fuller.
Show 8:30pm
Tix start @ $12 incl. all fees · The Iron Horse, 18 Center St, Northampton, MA
From ironhorse.org
Theater · NorthamptonFri Nov 13
Gary Gulman's 7th Hour: An All-New Standup Show
The comedian's new standup hour. The show was moved to Nov 13 from an earlier date; tickets for the original date are honored.
Friday 8pm, doors 7:30pm
$49.42 to $71.43 after fees · Academy of Music, 274 Main St, Northampton, MA
From aomtheatre.com
Theater · NorthamptonWed Nov 18
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
An all-new show presented by Murray & Peter in which Sophia is out on bail and Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a sex app for seniors. There is a 20-minute intermission.
Wednesday Nov 18 at 7pm, doors 6:30pm.
Standard $49.70 - $71.70, aisle $81.88, platinum $103.78, VIP $115 with a meet and greet, all after fees · Academy of Music, 274 Main St, Northampton, MA
Recommended for folks 18+
From aomtheatre.com
Theater · NorthamptonSat Nov 14
Letters Aloud: Before They Were Famous
A reading of letters by and to people such as Bruce Springsteen, Oprah Winfrey, Emily Dickinson and Tom Hanks, tracing how fame arrived. Some letters involve performers who have played the Academy.
Saturday Nov 14 at 7:30pm, doors 7pm.
$27.43 after fees. 10% off for groups of 10 or more. · Academy of Music, 274 Main St, Northampton, MA
From aomtheatre.com
Music · NorthamptonSat Nov 14
Lucy Wainwright Roche
Lucy Wainwright Roche plays two shows in one evening at the Parlor Room, the Iron Horse collective's room on Masonic Street.
Two shows, 6pm and 8:15pm. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
Tix start @ $30 incl. all fees · The Parlor Room, 32 Masonic St, Northampton, MA
From ironhorse.org
Craft fair · NorthamptonSat Nov 28Free
Northampton Artisan Fair 2026
The Northampton Center for the Arts fills its building at 33 Hawley with more than 55 local artists and artisans on Small Business Saturday: pottery, jewelry, fine art, woodcraft, body products, stationery and apparel. Refreshments and coffee are available through the day, and this is the fair's sixth year.
Saturday 10am to 4pm
Free to attend · 33 Hawley (Northampton Center for the Arts), Northampton
From nohoarts.org
Arts · NorthamptonFri Nov 13Free
November Second Friday: Light
The Smith College Museum of Art stays open until 8pm on the second Friday of each month, and November's evening has the theme Light. The calendar lists it for everyone.
Friday Nov 13, 4pm to 8pm.
SCMA is free and open to all. · 20 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton, MA 01063
From scma.smith.edu
Music · NorthamptonThu Nov 12
Peter Wolf and the Midnight Travelers
The J. Geils Band singer plays songs from his whole career, from the band's hits to his solo records, with his band the Midnight Travelers.
Doors 7pm, show 7:30pm
$55.40 - $87.65 after fees · Academy of Music, 274 Main St, Northampton, MA
From aomtheatre.com
Beer & cider · NorthamptonFri Nov 6
Pomological Exhibition Afterparty at The Dirty Truth
The beer hall holds the afterparty for the wild apple exhibition, with Meadowfed lamb and chicken specials on the dinner menu. CiderDays lists it with reservations recommended.
Friday 5pm to 10pm, reservations recommended
Admission not published · 29 Main St. Northampton, MA
From ciderdays.org
Music · NorthamptonSat Nov 28
Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters
Ronnie Earl and his band the Broadcasters play the Iron Horse on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Roomful of Blues follows on Sunday the 29th.
Show 7pm. Doors generally open two hours before showtime.
Tix start @ $42 incl. all fees · The Iron Horse, 18 Center St, Northampton, MA
From ironhorse.org
Music · NorthamptonTue Nov 10
The Longest Johns with Sean Dagher
The British sea-shanty and folk harmony group, with Sean Dagher.
Tuesday 7:30pm, doors 7pm
$38.90 to $49.85 after fees · Academy of Music, 274 Main St, Northampton, MA
From aomtheatre.com
Music · NorthamptonFri Nov 20
The Mammals Duo
The Mammals Duo, listed by the venue under folk and roots, at the Parlor Room on Masonic Street.
Show 7:30pm. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
Tix start @ $39.60 incl. all fees · The Parlor Room, 32 Masonic St, Northampton, MA
From ironhorse.org
Music · NorthamptonSun Nov 15
Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute
A five-piece Fleetwood Mac tribute, touring since 2008, that plays the hits and deep cuts with each member covering one of the band's core lineup.
Doors 7pm, show 7:30pm
$38.92 - $60.35 after fees · Academy of Music, 274 Main St, Northampton, MA
From aomtheatre.com
Music · NorthamptonSun Nov 22
Young@Heart: 2051: A Tango with the Universe
Young@Heart's Sunday matinee, a musical look at a utopian future set in the year 2051.
Doors 2:30pm, show 3pm
$25.20 - $57.90 after fees. Ten upper balcony seats at $10 for EBT, WIC or ConnectorCare cardholders, sold at the box office. · Academy of Music, 274 Main St, Northampton, MA
From aomtheatre.com
Beer & cider · NorthfieldSat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8
Cider Days at Cameron's Winery and Cidery
An 18-cider tasting bar, a non-alcoholic tasting for all ages, apple press demonstrations and a chowder tent by the fires both days. Saturday adds a free Whole Apple cooking class at 2pm, a cider crafts fair and Ragged Blue from 2pm to 4pm; Sunday has a talk on mulling cider at 1pm.
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm
Admission not published · 1046 Millers Falls Rd (Route 63), Northfield, MA
18-cider tasting bar is 21+; the non-alcoholic tasting salon is all ages
From cameronswinery.com
Food · NorthfieldSun Nov 8
The Cider Breakfast at Cameron's Winery and Cidery
Pancakes with warm mapled apple topping, bacon, sausage, potatoes, coffee and cider, with limited seating. Tickets are sold on the winery's site or by phone at (413) 225-3420.
Sunday 10am to 11:30am
Tickets $15 per person · 1046 Millers Falls Rd (Route 63), Northfield, MA
From cameronswinery.com
Sports · OrangeSat Nov 7
Orange Turkey Trot
A timed 5K run or walk raising money for food pantries in the Orange and Athol area. The registration page gives the date and start address but no start time or price.
Hours not published.
Admission not published · 507 S Main St, Orange, MA 01364
From the organizer's registration page: runsignup.com
Beer & cider · Shelburne FallsSat Nov 7
CiderDays 2026 Guided Cider Tastings at The Mill at Shelburne Falls
Two ticketed seatings led by Casey Simpson and Dan Pucci, author of American Cider: six perries from the UK, France and the US, then six varietal ciders from the Appalachians and the Rockies. Admission includes a CiderDays glass.
Saturday, Session I 5pm to 6:30pm (Perry, an Ocean Apart), Session II 7pm to 8:30pm (Old Mountains vs. New Mountains)
$35 each session · Raven Books, The Mill at Shelburne Falls, 49 Conway Street, Shelburne Falls, MA
21+, age verification at the door
From the organizer's registration page: gnarlypippins.com
Talk · Shelburne FallsSat Nov 7Free
CiderDays lecture series at Raven Books
Four free talks on Saturday inside the Mill, hosted by Gnarly Pippins, ending with Dan Bussey's keynote, The Great American Apple Archivist. The day also has heirloom apple displays and tastings.
Saturday 10am to 3pm: Nika Carlson on natural cider fermented with herbs 10am to 11am, a US and UK cider panel 11:15am to 12:15pm, an heirloom apple tasting and vote-off 12:30pm to 1:30pm, and a keynote by Dan Bussey 1:45pm to 3pm
Free · Raven Books, The Mill at Shelburne Falls, 49 Conway Street, Shelburne Falls, MA
From ciderdays.org
Craft fair · Shelburne FallsSat Nov 14 to Sun Nov 15
Country Christmas Fair
St. Joseph Parish's two-day fair at the community center sells country crafts, handmade ornaments, knitted and quilted goods, gift baskets, baked goods and candy, with a tea cup auction and raffles.
Saturday 9am to 2pm, Sunday 9am to noon
Admission not published · Shelburne-Buckland Community Center, 53 Main Street, Shelburne Falls
From diospringfield.org
Craft fair · Shelburne FallsFri Nov 27 to Sun Nov 29
MillWorks! Open Studios, Makers & Artists Market
New for 2026 the market expands to three days over Thanksgiving weekend, with the Mill's resident studios open alongside visiting artists and makers. Admission was not stated.
Friday 3pm to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm
Admission not published · The Mill at Shelburne Falls, 49 Conway Street, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Craft fair · South DeerfieldSat Nov 21
Craft Fair and Cash Raffle
Holy Family Parish hosts local crafters at the Pope Paul Center selling crochet and knitted items, quilts, hooded towels and soaps, with theme basket, cash and lottery ticket raffles, a bake sale with homemade cheese pierogi and golumpki, and a Polish plate lunch.
Saturday 9am to 2pm
Admission not published · Pope Paul Center, 29 Sugarloaf Street, South Deerfield
From diospringfield.org
Festival · South DeerfieldSat Nov 28
Santa's Arrival by Helicopter at Yankee Candle Village
The village calls it its event of the season, with a holiday scavenger hunt and games.
Saturday: elves' sing and dance-along from 9am; Santa arrives by helicopter at 10am, weather permitting.
Admission not published · Yankee Candle Village, 25 Greenfield Rd, South Deerfield
From yankeecandle.com
Kids · South DeerfieldMon Nov 2 to Mon Nov 30Free
Storytime with Santa at Yankee Candle Village
Holiday stories with Santa on weekdays. Bookable Santa visits run daily from Nov 1.
Monday to Thursday 10:15am to 5:30pm, Nov 2 to Dec 23.
Free, no reservation needed · Yankee Candle Village, 25 Greenfield Rd, South Deerfield
From yankeecandle.com
Festival · South DeerfieldFri Nov 13
Tree Lighting at Yankee Candle Village
The village's annual tree lighting, with Santa throwing the switch at 6.
Friday 5pm to 8pm. Live music from T.J. & The Peepers from 5pm; Santa lights the big tree at 6pm.
Admission not published · Yankee Candle Village, 25 Greenfield Rd, South Deerfield
From yankeecandle.com
Theater · South HadleyThu Nov 19 to Sun Nov 22
Clue
Mount Holyoke's Film Media Theater department stages the comedy based on the cult film and the board game, with Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard hunting a murderer in Boddy Manor.
Thursday Nov 19, Friday Nov 20 and Saturday Nov 21 at 7:30pm. Sunday Nov 22 at 2:30pm.
$5 Students, $10 General Admission · Rooke Theatre, 1 Lower Lake Road, South Hadley, MA
From events.mtholyoke.edu
Arts · South HadleyFri Nov 13Free
MHCAM 150th Anniversary Celebration
The Mount Holyoke College Art Museum marks its 150th year with music, art talks and food in its lobbies and galleries. The museum says more details are coming.
Friday Nov 13, 4:30pm to 7pm.
Free and open to the public. · Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, 13 Lower Lake Road, South Hadley, MA
Music · South HadleySat Nov 21
Mozart Requiem, a World Premier by Kiegan Ryan and Beethoven's 5th Symphony
The Pioneer Valley Symphony plays Mozart's Requiem and Beethoven's Fifth in Mount Holyoke's Abbey Chapel, opening with a new work by Kiegan Ryan. David Schneider gives a talk at 1pm.
Pre-concert talk 1pm, concert 2pm to 4pm
From $20.00 to $40.00 ($30 suggested). Student & Youth Ticket $10.00. · Abbey Memorial Chapel, Mount Holyoke College, 50 College St, South Hadley, MA 01075
Children hear a short introduction and some of the orchestra, then join an art workshop for ages 5 to 12. Free childcare for ages 2 to 4.
From pvsoc.org
Music · South HadleySun Nov 22
Wild Klezmer in the Ol' Polish Tavern
The MHC Klezmer Band and Early Music Program, with Adrianne Greenbaum (director, flutes), Allison Monroe (fiddle) and Raffi Boden (cello). No admission price was posted.
Sunday 3:30pm
Admission not published · Pratt Music Hall, McCulloch Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
From events.mtholyoke.edu
Festival · SpringfieldFri Nov 27 to Mon Nov 30
26th Annual Festival of Trees
The Springfield Boys & Girls Club's holiday tree display at the MassMutual Center, presented by Beacon Bank, raises money for the club's programs for kids 6 to 18. The club's page lists the dates but not hours or admission.
Hours not published.
Admission not published
From sbgc.org
Arts · SpringfieldFri Nov 27 to Sun Nov 29
Annual Gingerbread Exhibition: Superheroes
The 17th annual gingerbread show opens the day after Thanksgiving with a superhero theme: characters, superpowers and whole universes built from gingerbread and candy. Admission price was not on the page.
Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm, closed Monday
Admission not published · Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA 01103
Festival · SpringfieldWed Nov 25 to Mon Nov 30
Bright Nights at Forest Park
The drive-through holiday light display opens Wednesday Nov 25 for its 2026-27 season and runs through Jan 3, 2027. Big Y members can buy $20 advance tickets at Big Y. The site's Buy Tickets button still pointed to a 2025 ticket page on Oct 20.
Nightly 5pm to 9pm Sunday to Thursday, 5pm to 10pm Friday, Saturday and Thanksgiving. Closed Mon Nov 30 and Tue Dec 1.
$30 per car plus $2 ticket fee (Nov 25 to Dec 27); oversized vehicles $50 plus fee · Forest Park, 295 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA 01108
From brightnights.org
Craft fair · SpringfieldSat Nov 28
Craft Fair, Springfield
Holy Cross Church holds a craft fair of handmade crafts and gift items on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Saturday 9am to 3pm
Admission not published · Holy Cross Church, 221 Plumtree Rd., Springfield
From diospringfield.org
History · SpringfieldThu Nov 5
Ninety Years Later: The Connecticut River Valley Flood of 1936 and the Legacy of Flood Protection
An illustrated talk by Joshua Shanley marking 90 years since the 1936 flood, with historic photographs, maps and film footage. It also covers the dams, levees and floodwalls built afterward and their state today.
Thursday Nov 5, 12:15pm to 1:30pm. In person or on Zoom.
Members free, Springfield residents $4, nonmembers $4. In-person tickets on the day in the Welcome Center; register in advance for Zoom. · Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards St, Springfield, MA 01103
Kids · SpringfieldSun Nov 8
Sensory Friendly Sunday
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum open at 9am, ahead of regular hours, with some exhibits modified for visitors with differing sensory needs, a quiet space for breaks and sensory-friendly crafts in the Cat's Corner. Parents and caregivers stay with their children.
Sunday 9am to 11am
Admission not published · Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA 01103
Sports · SpringfieldSun Nov 1 to Sat Nov 28
Springfield Thunderbirds home games
Six AHL home games in November. Nov 1 is Pucks & Paws (dogs welcome, benefiting Foundation for TJO Animals); Nov 20 is the Mayflower Marathon kickoff with a pregame food drive; Nov 28 is Hockey Fights Cancer Night; Nov 10 is a school-day game. Faceoffs are at :05 past the hour (times above rounded down). Ticket prices were not read.
Sun Nov 1 3:05pm; Fri Nov 6 and Fri Nov 20 7:05pm; Sat Nov 7 and Sat Nov 28 6:05pm; Tue Nov 10 10:35am
Admission not published
Talk · SpringfieldFri Nov 6
Stars Over Springfield
A beginner's astronomy night with a short talk, a planetarium show and stargazing in the rooftop observatory, co-presented by the Springfield STARS Club. November's topic is how to use a telescope and binoculars.
Friday Nov 6, 7pm to 8:30pm.
$7, members $5. Registration is required. · Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA 01103
Recommended for ages 8 and older
Music · SpringfieldSat Nov 21
Strauss's Four Last Songs
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra under Luke Poeppel, with soprano Emily Birsan in Strauss's Four Last Songs, then Schubert's Symphony No. 9, the Great.
3pm to 5pm
Classical Tickets $25 to $80 by section · Symphony Hall, 34 Court Street, Springfield, MA 01103
The SSO welcomes children over the age of 4.
Kids · SpringfieldSat Nov 21 to Sun Nov 29
The Grinch's Grotto
Families can pose inside the Grinch's cave at the Wood Museum, and on weekends the Grinch himself is there for photos. Admission price was not on the page; the museums are closed on Thanksgiving.
Grinch visits Saturdays and Sundays 11:30am to 3:30pm from Nov 21. Museums open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm, closed Monday.
Admission not published · Wood Museum of Springfield History, Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA 01103
Music · SpringfieldSun Nov 8Free
U. S. Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus Concert
The Spirit of Springfield presents the Army's touring band from Washington, D.C., at Symphony Hall the Sunday before Veterans Day. Ticket holders are seated first; those without tickets are seated 15 minutes before the start.
Sunday 2pm
Free with tickets, available at Pride convenience stores, One Financial Plaza (1350 Main Street) and the Springfield Visitors Center (1319 Main Street), or by mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope · 34 Court Street (Springfield Symphony Hall)
Craft fair · Turners FallsSat Nov 7
Dove of Peace Bazaar
The OLP Women's Group runs this bazaar at Our Lady of Peace Church with attic treasures, a Christmas table, a craft table, a quilt raffle, Santa's Workshop, a bake sale and lunch.
Saturday 8:30am to 1pm
Admission not published · Our Lady of Peace Church, 90 Seventh Street, Turners Falls
From diospringfield.org
Music · Turners FallsSat Nov 28
Erin McKeown's Anti-Holiday Spectacular!
Erin McKeown sings their anti-holiday songs and new ones written for 2026, with a crowd-sourced choir of Cranky Carolers, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
8pm to 10pm
General Admission $20.00 + $5.30 service fee · Shea Theater Arts Center, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
Adult language and themes. The Shea's page says the show is inappropriate for children, though the ticket page reads All Ages.
From sheatheater.org
Music · Turners FallsFri Nov 6
Shea Presents: Dead Man's Waltz
A triple tribute to the Grateful Dead, The Band and the Allman Brothers Band.
8pm to 11pm
$20 advance (plus fees), $28 at the door. All ages. · Shea Theater Arts Center, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
From sheatheater.org
Music · Turners FallsSat Nov 21
Shea Presents: Donna The Buffalo
The roots and jam band, together since 1989, returns to the Shea with dance floor and seated tickets.
8pm to 10pm
General Admission SRO $24.00 + $7.45 service fee; General Admission Seated $30.00 + $7.94 service fee · Shea Theater Arts Center, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
All ages
From sheatheater.org
Music · Turners FallsFri Nov 20
Shea Presents: Mamma Mania!
A New York ABBA tribute back at the Shea, with a dance floor down three steps in front of the stage.
8pm to 10:30pm
$22 GA seating/dancefloor (plus fees) · Shea Theater Arts Center, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
All ages
From sheatheater.org
Music · Turners FallsFri Nov 13
Shea Presents: Upstate
Hudson Valley band Upstate returns on its Abalone Tour. The page's ticket box says $27 day of show while its listing says $28 at the door.
Friday 8pm to 10pm
$20 advance (plus fees), $28 at the door. All ages. · Shea Theater Arts Center, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
From sheatheater.org
Music · Turners FallsSat Nov 7
Shea Presents: Wooden Horse, a tribute to America and CSNY
A tribute to the music of America and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
8pm to 11pm
$22.50 advance (plus fees), $30 at the door. All ages. · Shea Theater Arts Center, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
From sheatheater.org
Music · WendellSat Nov 14
Do It Now workshops and "Chuckie the Rooster" with Paul Richmond, Tony Vacca and John Sheldon
A full day of afternoon presentations followed by a concert. The page says more details are to come; no times or prices yet.
Hours not published.
Admission not published · Wendell Meetinghouse, 1 Morse Village Rd., Wendell, MA
Music · WendellSun Nov 1
The Gift of Life: Songs by Steve Alves
Songs by local filmmaker and musician Steve Alves at the restored Wendell Meetinghouse.
Sunday 4pm
$10 advance, $7 Card to Culture, $15 at the door · Wendell Meetinghouse, 1 Morse Village Rd., Wendell, MA
Festival · West SpringfieldThu Nov 12 to Sun Nov 15
Equine Affaire
The horse exposition fills the Big E for four days; the Fantasia musical horse show runs Nov 12 to 14 at 7:30pm in the Coliseum. Daily hours and ticket prices were not on the page read (its hours page returned not found). Veterans can sign up for A Horse for Heroes, an unmounted equine activity.
Hours not published.
Admission not published · Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA
From equineaffaire.com
Theater · West SpringfieldThu Oct 22 to Sun Nov 29
Lend Me A Tenor
Ken Ludwig's farce about a world-famous tenor's visit to the Grand Cleveland Opera in the 1930s, directed by Myka Plunkett. The run covers most of November, including Thanksgiving weekend.
Thursday to Saturday evenings 7:30pm. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and Sunday Nov 8, 7pm. Matinees 2pm on Sundays, on Saturdays from Oct 31, and on Thursday Nov 19.
Tickets $36-$39 · 131 Elm Street, West Springfield, MA
From the organizer's registration page: majestictheater.csstix.com
Craft fair · West SpringfieldSat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8
Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler
The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association's indoor holiday craft fair, with over 200 juried crafters, designers and artists, live music, free family craft activities all weekend and visits with Santa. Proceeds benefit the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, a nonprofit that preserves crafts and the history of the Deerfield area.
Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm
$10 Adults, Children 12 & under FREE · Eastern States Exposition Better Living Center, Gate 9, 875 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089
From deerfield-craft.org
Sports · West SpringfieldFri Nov 20 to Mon Nov 23
Thanksgiving Cluster Dog Shows
Four days of all-breed dog shows plus agility, rally and obedience at the Big E. The organizer's page gives dates only; spectator hours and admission were not posted.
Hours not published.
Admission not published · Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA
Veterans Day · WestfieldSat Nov 7
Park of Honor Ceremony and Flag Display
A ceremony and flag display listed on the Westfield Veteran Council's 2026 schedule for the Saturday before Veterans Day. The schedule gives no location beyond the event name.
Saturday 11am
Admission not published
From cityofwestfield.org
Veterans Day · WestfieldWed Nov 11
Veterans Day Parade and Veterans Day Ceremonies
The Westfield Veteran Council's 2026 schedule lists the Veterans Day parade stepping off from City Hall at 10:30am, followed by Veterans Day ceremonies at the Middle School at 11am.
Wednesday: parade steps off at 10:30am from City Hall; ceremonies at 11am at the Middle School
Admission not published
From cityofwestfield.org
Farm · WilliamsburgFri Nov 6Free
7th Annual Wild and Seedling Pomological Exhibition
The CiderDays opening event: a showing and tasting of wild and seedling apples and pears sent in from across the continent, with votes for favorites in five categories. Hosted by Matt Kaminsky of Gnarly Pippins.
Friday 10am to 4pm
Free, suggested donation $5 to $10 per person · Williamsburg Grange Hall, 10 Main Street, Williamsburg, MA
From ciderdays.org
Still to come
Veterans Day ceremonies, tree lightings and more craft fairs post in early November, and the guide adds them as they do.
The month before: October around the Valley.