Family events in Hampshire County, MA

An afterschool club for responsible, creative, and caring kids who want to build real babysitting skills. Inspired by the beloved Babysitters Club series and celebrating new releases this fall, participants explore the stories of Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, and friends through reading and conversation, then practice practical caregiving through hands-on activities. It is designed for ages 7 to 11, with ages 12 and up welcome as CITs. Each registration includes a new Babysitters Club book, supporting confidence, capability, and a love of reading as young caregivers grow.

Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating in Ware, Massachusetts.

Cookie Club is an eight-session afterschool baking program for children ages 7–11, with participants ages 12 and older serving as counselors-in-training. In hands-on, teacher-led sessions, young bakers learn baking techniques and the science behind how ingredients affect cookies as they measure, mix, fold, and decorate. Each week features a different cookie, skill, and discovery, and participants take home some of their baking to share with their families.

Critter Club helps kids build real pet care skills through hands-on learning and visits from live animals.

Boom Club is an eight-week, fire-free science club where kids explore explosions through activities such as volcanoes and fireworks chemistry.