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05/23/2026

Are these the best wings in Western Mass!?

Possibly! Olde Forge in Lanesborough, MA didn't disappoint!

Food was 10/10 and so was the vibe. What a great spot!

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05/22/2026

Looking for things to do this weekend in Western MA?

FULL LIST ON SUBSTACK

Pittsfield: An Enchanting Evening Celebrating Magic Tree House

Turners Falls High School Musical: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Stockbridge: Norman Rockwell Walking Tour

Springfield: Yoga on the Landing at the Mass Mutual Center

East Longmeadow: Yoga with Baby Goats at AW Brown’s

Amherst: Odenong Intertribal Powwow

Northampton: Paradise City Art’s Festival

Greenfield: Strange Creek Campout

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05/21/2026

There are tons of Memorial Day Parades and Remembrance ceremonies happening in Western Mass this weekend!

There are likely more events happening, but these are the ones I could confirm.

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05/17/2026

Add Chilaquiles to your breakfast to do list ASAP.

One of my favorite breakfast foods of all time!! Have you tried them before?

🫶 Who Cooks For You Cafe
📍 Downtown Springfield, MA

#413

05/17/2026

413 Says: Places you need to go in Western Mass (by people who live here).

I asked attendees of the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast in Springfield for their recommendations of places you need to go in Western Mass. I was THRILLED to learn about a few of these spots for the first time myself!

Share your recommendations below!

Jacob’s Ladder: Hiking in the Berkshires

Old Sturbridge Village: Living history museum in Sturbridge

Bridge of Flowers: Shelburne Falls

Mt Tom: Hiking in Easthampton

Liberty's Mediterranean: Springfield

Smith Botanical Garden: Northampton

Daily Operation: Food & Drinks in Easthampton

Little Truc: Food in Easthampton .truc

Highland Park + Temple Woods: Hiking in Greenfield

Souper Sweet Sandwich Shop: Springfield

#413

05/14/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend in Western Mass?

MORE INFO ON SUBSTACK!

Did I miss something that you know about? Let us know in the comments!

Don't forget the are in the playoffs and have home games next week!

All Weekend:

Art Week Berkshires. Tons of art events are happening across Berkshire County.

Brimfield Antique Flea Market. America’s largest outdoor flea market.

Friday & Saturday, Taconic High School Theatre presents Big Fish, a musical about a father known for his larger-than-life stories and a son who isn’t sure what to believe. Pittsfield.

Saturday

World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast, downtown Springfield. 8:00 am - 11:00 am.

Emily Dickinson Poetry Walk through downtown Amherst. 10 am - 12:00 pm .museum

West Brookfield Asparagus & Flower Heritage Festival West Brookfield Town Common 100+ local vendors, live music, a Maypole Dance, and a bring-your-own frog jumping contest.

Buttery Brook Park Grand Reopening. South Hadley. All day.

Maifest at the Student Prince. Blockparty. Reservations recommended.

#413

05/07/2026

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in Western Mass, I have a few ideas.

Full list + Links on Substack.

Thunderbirds play game 4 Thursday night and could clinch the series at home.

Final weekend.

Baby Animal Festival at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield

Daffodil & Tulip Festival at Naumkeag in Stockbridge

All Weekend: MA Kid Lit Fest. Events happening across the 413.

Friday May 8

Greenfield: Movie Night at Beacon Field. Zootopia 2. 8:30 pm

Saturday May 9

Wilbraham Hill Climb (all day)

Northampton: Vintage & Vinyl Market with two rooms with thousands of records and tons of vintage for sale. 30+ dealers

Lenox: Community Day at Ventfort Hall. See the mansion, walk the grounds, enjoy music on the veranda. The day includes a mobile book shop, food trucks, tarot readings & historical lectures.

Sunday May 10 (Mother’s Day)

Hadley: Minecraft Trivia & Game Night at The Quarters. 5:00 pm 3 rounds of trivia with visual aids, an ongoing bonus scavenger hunt on a local Realms server so you can play against and open play via projector. Bring a mobile device to fully participate.

#413

05/06/2026

What an absolute blast to get to ride the zamboni at the Springfield Thunderbirds game!

Game 4 is Thursday May 7th in Springfield against Providence. We are up 2 to 1!

Will we clinch this round?!! Get your ticket and cheer on the boys in blue!

#413

05/06/2026

The just went up 2 games to 1 against the Providence Bruins in the second round of the playoffs!

Tickets for game 4 are available now. Let's fill the Thunderdome with some big 413 energy on Thursday for a potential clinch on home ice!

Special thanks to the T-birds for having us out tonight at game 3!

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