Events in Greenfield today

This relaxed, family friendly activity encourages connection and community through creative expression. There is no cost to attend, and donations are welcome.

These informal coffee gatherings at The Sphere Innovation Lab create space for thoughtful conversation and peer support. First timers and returning participants are welcome. The tone is relaxed with nothing to prepare, and the emphasis is on connection, encouragement, and community while sharing a cup of coffee. There is no cost to attend and no registration is required. Simply show up as you are.

Singer songwriter Corey Knapp takes the stage for a live performance at the Boiler Bar & Grille.

A points pull is the centerpiece of this event.

A monthly workshop series led by Molly Brennan focuses on building theatre and performance skills while wearing a respirator. Designed for performance artists, playwrights, singers, poets, drag performers, clowns, actors, and anyone who enjoys being onstage, the sessions encourage creating new pieces, refining works in progress, and developing vocal and physical techniques suited to masked performance. Beginners are welcome. Masks are required, centering artists who choose or need respirators due to concerns like air quality, barriers to medical care, and the realities faced by people living with Long Covid. Brennan brings three decades of professional stage experience and a commitment to disability access. Her recent work includes After the Whales Spoke at the LAVA Center’s On the Boards New Play Festival, presented with a cast composed entirely of Disabled actors or actors who are not yet disabled but wear respirators, performed for a fully masked audience and viewers at home. Topics in the series can include devising new work, clown, improvisation, and how to host. The workshop is open to all, a streaming option is available, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.

An outdoor screening of How to Train Your Dragon, a PG-rated DreamWorks adventure, will be presented at Peskeompskut Park. Before the film, Reptile Nook offers a live animal presentation that begins with a hands-on lizard encounter and continues with a seated educational segment as the animals are brought around to the audience. The movie follows Hiccup on the island of Berk, where his unlikely friendship with the dragon Toothless challenges long-held traditions. When a powerful danger threatens both dragons and Vikings, their bond becomes the bridge to peace and helps Hiccup grow into a true leader. Admission is free and open to the public, with donations supporting the Turners Falls Thunder Music Boosters. Presented as part of the Summer Movie Series in partnership with Montague Parks and RiverCulture with funding from the MCC Cultural District Grant.

David Nail brings an evening of country music to The Iron Horse, showcasing the depth and honesty that have defined his career. The GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum artist from Kennett, Missouri is known across Music Row for songs that confront personal struggles with unflinching candor. Early albums like I’m About To Come Alive, The Sound Of A Million Dreams, I’m A Fire, and Fighter helped solidify his reputation as a creative risk taker, and stepping away from MCA Nashville led him to new territory. He explored a more organic sound with David Nail & The Well Ravens alongside Jason Hall and Andrew Petroff, then crafted the independent EP Oh, Mother, whose title track drew praise for beginning with sparse instrumentation and building to a stirring peak. He continued with the hometown-centered Bootheel 2020 and Bootheel 2021, followed by the Best of Me EP that earned strong press attention and country radio play, and later singles including If I Could Call and Why featuring Aubrie Sellers, signaling a bold new phase. Tickets start at $36 with all fees included, and prices increase on the day of the show.

Located in downtown Turners Falls, Massachusetts, the Great Falls Farmers Market accepts SNAP and HIP benefits.

Reconnect with familiar vendors, pick up foods you love, and support area farms at the Greenfield Farmers' Market. Meet the growers and makers behind the stands, with most offerings produced less than 20 miles away. Music performances, children’s activities, and perks for customers create a lively atmosphere that turns a routine grocery trip into a show.

Attendees will meet at the Round House at the Franklin County Fair, then explore the fair to enjoy its food, fun, and excitement. Senior admission is $10.

Save 20 percent on every purchase and keep playing golf at the range until sunset.

Paddle the Connecticut River at the 18th Annual Kayak-a-thon, a signature fundraiser supporting 230 no or low cost outdoor recreation programs across Massachusetts for people of all ages and abilities. Participants can choose a 5 mile route from Hatfield to Northampton or a 12 mile route from Sunderland to Northampton, and kayaks, stand up paddleboards, and canoes are welcome. Registration is required and limited to 100 paddlers, and early registration is encouraged since past years have sold out. Each boat has a $250 fundraising minimum, contributing to a $70,000 goal. The event is rain or shine, and timing or locations may be adjusted if conditions such as high wind, lightning, or high water are forecast to ensure safety. Help with the registration process is available by phone or email.

Monday Morning Continuum: SOLE PLAY offers a fresh start to the week at Community Yoga & Wellness Center, guided by Megan Bathory-Peeler. This four-session series uses breath, vocalized sound, and intrinsic movement to soften fixed patterns and awaken the body’s innate intelligence. The exploration begins with the feet and legs to build a strong, fluid foundation for whole-body alignment, cultivating Biological Optimism by supporting the flow of wholeness rather than focusing on a single problem. Continuum is a deep listening practice in which simple breaths and sounds invite subtle, spontaneous movement, spark creative sensory imagery, and enhance fluid responsiveness. These practices help restore sensation diminished by the pace of modern life and support greater vitality, adaptability, and resilience. Newcomers are welcome. Wear comfortable layers, bring water and a notebook, and feel free to use the studio’s mats, bolsters, and blankets or bring anything else that supports your comfort. Participants may attend a single class or the full series. Registration is available by email at megan@somanautiko.com. Pricing is $25 per class, or $95 for the four-class series when paid in full by the first session.

Cookie Club is an eight-session afterschool baking program at the Florence Civic Center for ages 7 to 11, with opportunities for ages 12 and up to participate as CITs. Led by teachers in a full kitchen, participants explore the science and technique of cookie making, learning how to measure, mix, cream, fold, and decorate while discovering how ingredient changes affect the final result. Each meeting features a different cookie and a new skill, and everyone brings home a portion of what they baked to share. The cost is $300 and includes cookies to take home each week.

VIDAM offers a long-running, bi-weekly space for collective movement improvisation shaped by presence, curiosity, and care. Curated sound textures and electronic compositions by DJ Brando, sometimes joined by live musicians, create an atmosphere for exploration and play. Drawing from Contact Improvisation, dance, and composition, the room supports shared attention alongside individual choice. The structure is intentionally light, with only a few implicit agreements, encouraging participants to find their own path while staying in relationship with the whole. Through attentive witnessing, group composition emerges naturally, inviting a non-ordinary way of being together. The series continues on second and fourth Mondays in 2026, with appreciation for Jason Woofenden and the community that helps hold and shape this container.

Dirty Johnny leads a karaoke night at the Vic every Monday. It has become a weekly favorite at the venue, with friends gathering to sing together.

Kids who love animals can explore practical pet care at Critter Club at High Five Books. Through interactive, hands-on activities, they learn useful skills and meet live animal guests.

This 10-session afterschool cooking club empowers kids to plan, cook, and package a full family dinner each week. Designed for ages 7 to 11, with opportunities for ages 12 and up to participate as CITs, the program provides step-by-step, teacher-led instruction using proper kitchen equipment and live cooking. Participants build skills in knife handling, kitchen safety, and core food preparation, then leave with a meal to share at home. Sessions take place at the Florence Civic Center. The full program fee is $375 and includes the weekly take-home food.

Dead Night is a welcoming gathering hosted by Kade Parkin that brings together a community of musicians and music lovers. Cultivated over the years, it offers an uplifting atmosphere for dancing, connection, and shared appreciation of the Dead. It suits longtime fans as well as those discovering the scene for the first time.