Family events in Westfield, MA

Cantalini 3 performs live at the orchard with brews, local food, and ice cream available. Parking is $5 per car.

A community market that brings together crafters, bakers, farmers, and artists to showcase their work.

Summer on the River returns to Holyoke Rows with free kayaking, fishing, and other outdoor activities presented through Mass DCR Summer Nights. The program is created with teens ages 13 to 17 in mind and welcomes families with children and youth of any age. Participants under 18 take part with a parent, guardian, or another accompanying adult, so it is a family-focused experience rather than a drop-off or adults-only outing. No registration is required. Spend time paddling, casting a line, or simply unwinding by the Connecticut River during these summer evenings. For questions, call or text (413) 320-3134.

Explore the natural world through a creative craft and interactive demonstrations presented by the team from Mass Audubon’s Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary. This Tykes Tuesday session takes place in Macy’s Court on the lower level and is free, open to the public, and best suited for children ages 12 and under.

This installment of the Enfield Summer Concert Series features live music in a family-friendly setting, along with food trucks for easy meals and treats. Pack a lawn chair, enjoy time with friends and family, and stop by the Enfield Culture and Arts tent for updates and a complimentary kids craft while supplies last. If weather disrupts the show, it shifts to the following night, and a notice will be shared on the ECAC Facebook page.

Discover Puerto Rican Bomba in a lively, hands-on class from the Community Music School of Springfield at the library. Children will explore this folkloric tradition by learning rhythms on traditional Bomba drums, including the barriles, and by trying the energetic dance steps that accompany them. The session encourages self expression through movement and beat, featuring a playful back and forth between drummers and dancers. Participants can connect with Puerto Rican culture, strengthen coordination, and learn in an enjoyable way. Instruction is led by CMSS instructors Brendaliz Cepeda y Saul Peñaloza. Space is limited, and participation will be offered to those who arrive first.

The Holyoke Summer Concert Series wraps up with Just Go With It at Holyoke Heritage State Park. This Chicopee, MA rock and party band brings an upbeat show filled with crowd favorites that span decades and genres, from Queen to Britney Spears and everything in between. The concert is free and family friendly, offering a lively night in the park with singalong moments and plenty of energy. A beer garden will be operated by Brennan's of Holyoke, and a food truck is planned with details to be announced.

Car enthusiasts gather at the Knights of Columbus in Enfield for a weekly Wednesday Cruise Night. Admission is free, all types of vehicles are welcome, and food and drinks are available.

A relaxed, family friendly community gathering built around a freshly cooked meal, with time before and after for groups, hanging out, and arts programming. Helpers are appreciated before and after, and donations are welcome but completely optional. Arrive hungry... leave nourished. Everyone is welcome.

This day trip to Old Orchard Beach has been rescheduled due to weather. The price is $99 per person. Departures are available from Chicopee and West Springfield, with return to those same locations afterward. All reservations are non-refundable.

Teens ages 13 to 17 can dive into the world of flight at a hands-on workshop at the New England Air Museum. Participants take part in interactive aviation demonstrations, go behind the scenes at the museum, and hear from retired pilots and aerospace engineers. The program explores real pathways into aerospace careers and runs on multiple dates throughout the summer and fall. Space is limited and registration closes two weeks before each session or when spots sell out. The cost is $60 per workshop, which covers admission for the teen and a caregiver, and each teen must attend with a parent or guardian.

At the Zombie Hideout TCG & Sports Card Show, collectors can buy, sell, trade, or simply connect with others. Browse vendor tables with Pokémon and sports cards, Magic: The Gathering, comics, collectibles, toys, sealed product, and singles. Vendor tables are $25 for a six foot table, and space is limited.