This weekend in Holyoke, MA

Head to Old Orchard Beach for a day by the shore on a trip that has been rescheduled due to weather. Pickups are offered in Chicopee and West Springfield, with return service to both locations. The cost is $99 per person, and reservations are final and cannot be refunded.

Enjoy fresh air and floral views during an outdoor barre session set in the gardens with instructor Ranae Tapply of Tap Into Wellness. This one hour class welcomes all experience levels, with movement options and progressions so everyone can participate comfortably. After class, wander the fields and create a bouquet during a pick your own flower experience. Single session tickets are available. Barre Only is $25 and includes the class. Barre plus Pick Your Own Flowers is $45 and includes the class and one flower cup to fill with seasonal blooms. Bring your own mat, water bottle, and optional light hand weights. A Summer Series is also offered. Barre Only is $65 for all three classes. Barre plus PYO is $120 for all three classes and includes flower picking after each session, with one flower cup provided each time. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. All sales are final, and tickets are not refundable, transferable, or exchangeable. If you cannot attend, you may gift your spot to a friend. In the case of weather related cancellations, tickets may be moved to another available date. If that results in selecting the final scheduled date, additional dates will be added.

This yearly bus outing centers on a day of horse betting. The price is $75 per person, or $90 with a T-shirt included, and payment is required in advance. The package covers bus transportation, a general admission ticket, snacks for the ride, and a few extra treats. Participants may bring their own beverages and are encouraged to bring a chair. For more information, please check with the bar.

Presented each summer, this annual T-Birds street hockey tournament brings youth players from the area together for friendly competition on the outdoor deck court at Amelia Park Arena in Westfield. Teams consist of players ages 9 to 12, with four to ten athletes per team. Every participant receives a T-Birds t-shirt and a ticket to T-Birds Opening Night. The snack bar and the indoor ice arena at Amelia Park will be open during the tournament for added convenience. For more information, contact Andrew Buchanan at (413) 417-2284.

The season wraps up with the last Community Caravan of the summer, and this stop will also feature the yearly street hockey tournament. Further information about the Caravan and the tournament will be shared as the event nears.

Zombie Hideout TCG & Sports Card Show brings together collectors and vendors for a marketplace focused on trading card games, sports cards, and pop culture finds. Browse tables featuring Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, sports cards, comics, toys, sealed products, singles, and additional items. Buying, selling, and trading are welcome, and it is a chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts. Vendor tables are available for $25 per six foot table, with limited availability.

Create whimsical faery houses inspired by nature in a welcoming community setting. This free, all-ages gathering at Dreki Soul centers play, creativity, and a reconnection with wonder, reflecting a belief that creativity and connection support wellness in body, mind, and spirit. The event is held in collaboration with the upcoming Fairy and Arts Festival in Easthampton, which will feature a fairy house tour, a Fairyland escape room, fae-themed food, a cosplay meetup, readings, vendors, and other magical experiences. Bring imagination and a love of magic.

The Summer series at Deere Creek Farm features live music from Willy Smith and Hailey Belton. Explore you-pick dahlia and flower fields, enjoy food trucks and a mobile bar, and browse local vendors. Lawn games add to the fun. Entry is free.

Tim and Chris return with live music that sets an upbeat mood. Daytime drinks are part of the experience, with a friendly reminder to enjoy them responsibly.

Experience a restorative sound bath with Sacred Vibrations by Siubhan, where healing tones are used to support inner transformation. This immersive session blends the practice of sound healing with the resonant power of alchemy crystal singing bowls and other high frequency instruments. As you settle into stillness, layered vibrations move through the body like waves, easing tension, clearing stagnant energy, and inviting intuitive insight. The carefully crafted soundscape encourages emotional release, energetic alignment, and expanded awareness, guiding a return to balance and clarity. Whether you are seeking deep rest, renewed perspective, or gentle change, this space offers time to receive and restore.

Hosted by the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England in partnership with the Black Rose Academy of Irish Dance and the Cassin Academy of Irish Dance, the seventh annual Lúnasa Feis brings a full slate of Irish dance competitions to the Young Building at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA. The program includes solo events across skill levels, 4-hand and 8-hand céilí competitions, a second chance preliminary championship, and adult championship categories. There is also a Soda Bread Competition for bakers. Admission is free. Entry is through Gate 9, and parking is $5. Registration is available through FeisWeb and the event website. Presenting sponsors are Westfield Bank and Congressman Richard Neal, with dance stage sponsorship from Log Cabin | Delaney Hospitality Group and Kathleen Doe Creative Design.

Ride with the Irish Cultural Center to Boston for Fenway Park’s Irish Celebration, where the Boston Red Sox face the San Francisco Giants. The bus departs from West Springfield, MA and offers a simple way to enjoy the game with family and friends. Irish entertainment will perform on Jersey Street before the game. Tickets are $160 for ICC patrons and $180 for the general public, and the price includes a right field upper box seat, round trip bus transportation, and driver gratuity. Tickets can be purchased online with a service fee or in person at the ICC office or Trinity Pub by cash, check, or card.

A large antique and craft fair will fill the Polish American Club in Feeding Hills, MA. Admission is free and the event will take place regardless of weather. The on-site kitchen and bar will be open, and there will be live bands, including John Fox, a New England Music Awards Rock Act of the Year, with more performers to be announced. Vendor participation is welcomed across all categories, including crafters and farmers. Limited vendor spaces are available for $40 on a first come, first served basis. To apply, email WideEyedMA@gmail.com with VENDOR FAIR in the subject line to request the application.

Designer Purse Bingo brings games, prizes, and a lively community vibe to the Carriage House at Storrowton Tavern. Each ticket includes 10 bingo games with chances to win elegant designer handbags, and raffles will add even more excitement throughout the event. Guests may bring their own snacks, and a cash bar will be available. Outside beverages are not permitted. Tables for eight can be reserved and come with special perks such as premier seating and bonus bingo cards. Extra bingo cards will also be for sale. Tickets are $40 per person, and the event is open to all ages. Proceeds support WMCD, Inc., a nonprofit that empowers youth to lead through volunteerism by connecting them with service opportunities, helping them build essential skills, and creating meaningful impact in their communities. Purse sponsorship opportunities are available.

This outdoor live music show features LiveWired 80's Tribute in its first performance at Riverside Pub, presented on the new patio beside the water. The patio setting includes drinks and food for friends to enjoy together during the music.

Experience a refined end of summer celebration at The Terrace at MGM Springfield featuring sunset views, thoughtfully selected music, passed appetizers, a cash bar, and a 360 video booth, all within an all white setting created to cap off the season. Guests are encouraged to wear white to match the dress code and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with good music, good company, and a scenic summer backdrop. Tickets are $50. Presented by Encore Springfield in collaboration with Vision Entertainment.

This two-part outing pairs a woodland walk with a vineyard visit. It begins at Arcadia with a brief guided walk focused on late summer plants and wildlife, then continues at Glendale Ridge Vineyard in Southampton for sky watching over a glass of wine. The vineyard supports bird conservation, and as evening approaches, Common Nighthawks, Chimney Swifts, and swallows take to the air overhead. A skilled naturalist leads both segments, identifying the species in flight and explaining the reasons behind their evening movements.

Adult pickup soccer takes place at Brown Ellison Park in Granby, Massachusetts. The game welcomes participants of all experience levels, offering a relaxed and friendly way to get on the field and play.

Jeff Dow and Kimberly Rene return for an evening of good food and drinks, with the duo front and center.

Steve and Matt will appear at RSP on a Sunday, a less common slot for them, creating a chance for anyone who has not been able to make a Thursday show to see them.