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Pioneer Valley Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027

14 events and attractions in the Pioneer Valley region are confirmed on the organizers’ own pages, from Nov 6, 2026 to Mar 21, 2027. Prices, hours and rules below are quoted from those pages and dated; anything an organizer has not published says “not published” rather than a guess. Towns covered include Springfield, Northampton, Amherst, Holyoke and Deerfield. Next up: Franklin County CiderDays (32nd annual), Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026.

Pioneer Valley events by date

Event Where Dates Hours Price (as published) Notes
Franklin County CiderDays (32nd annual) Shelburne Falls Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 Varies by venue (e.g., Wild and Seedling Pomological Exhibition Fri Nov 6 10 am-4 pm at Williamsburg Grange Hall; guided tastings Sat Nov 7 5 pm and 7 pm at The Mill) Most activities free; some ticketed. Examples: Cider Breakfast $15 per person; Pomological Exhibition suggested $10 donation; tasting prices not published Guided cider tastings are 21+; multi-town event (hub Shelburne Falls; other host towns include Greenfield, Deerfield, Montague, Colrain, Heath)
Yankee Candle Village Tree Lighting South Deerfield Nov 13, 2026 5:00-8:00 pm; live music 5:00 pm; Santa lights tree 6:00 pm Not published Not published
Springfield Symphony: Strauss's Four Last Songs Springfield Nov 21, 2026 3:00-5:00 pm (Symphony Hall, 34 Court Street) See event site Not published
Bright Nights at Forest Park Springfield Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 Mon-Thu and Sun 5-9 pm; Fri-Sat 5-10 pm; holidays 5-10 pm; closed Nov 30 and Dec 1 $30 per car Nov 25-Dec 27, $20 per car Dec 28-Jan 3, plus $2 ticket fee; tickets must be bought in advance Drive-through; oversized vehicles $50, mini buses $100, buses $200
Santa's Arrival at Yankee Candle Village South Deerfield Nov 28, 2026 From 9:00 am; Santa arrives by helicopter 10:00 am, weather permitting Not published Holiday scavenger hunt and games
Bright Nights 5K Road Race Springfield Nov 30, 2026 Check-in 5:00 pm; start 6:30 pm $85 (2026 registration shown as closed; wait list available) Runners must be at least 14 on race day
MGM Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame Classic 2026 (UMass vs Wake Forest; Brown vs Central Connecticut State) Springfield Dec 6, 2026 Doors 12:00 pm; event 1:00 pm (individual game times to be announced) See event site (prices may fluctuate) Not published
Springfield Symphony: Jazz Up the Holidays Springfield Dec 12, 2026 4:00-6:00 pm (Symphony Hall, 34 Court Street) See event site Not published
Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour Springfield Dec 29, 2026 Doors 6:00 pm; 7:00 pm See event site (prices may fluctuate) Children under 2 free; pass-holder minors must be with an adult holding the same pass
Monster X Tour at MassMutual Center Springfield Jan 9, 2027 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm; doors 11:00 am and 5:00 pm See event site (prices may fluctuate) Not published
UMass men's basketball vs. Miami (OH) at the Mullins Center Amherst Jan 23, 2027 Sat Jan 23 12:00 pm; Mullins Center See event site Not published
UMass men's basketball vs. Kent State (MAC-SBC Challenge) at the Mullins Center Amherst Feb 6, 2027 Sat Feb 6 7:00 pm; Mullins Center See event site Not published
Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade (74th) Holyoke Mar 21, 2027 11:10 am Not published Not published

Each event name links to the organizer’s page. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the date and ticket price there before you go, because organizers change both.

Open daily, weekly or all season

Event Where Dates Hours Price (as published) Notes
Springfield Thunderbirds home games at MassMutual Center (series; venue lists Oct 30 through Jan 16) Springfield Oct 30, 2026 to Jan 16, 2027 Typically 7:05 pm weekdays, 6:05 pm Saturdays, 3:05 pm Sundays; doors 6:00 pm (Dec 4 page) See event site (prices may fluctuate) Not published

Frequently asked questions

How were these events checked?

Each row was read on the organizer’s or venue’s own page, not copied from a listings site. The link in the first column is that page and the check date is in the log. See our editorial standards and verification log.

What if a price says “not published”?

It means the organizer’s page did not show a price when we looked, often because tickets sit behind a booking widget. We leave it blank instead of guessing; use the event link to see current prices.

What is the next event in the Pioneer Valley region?

Franklin County CiderDays (32nd annual), Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026, in Shelburne Falls. Dates shift, so use the link in the table.

Where do I report a wrong date or price?

Use the contact page. Corrections are logged on our corrections page.

Events in other Massachusetts regions

Sources

Cite this page: It's Massachusetts, “Pioneer Valley Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027”, itsmassachusetts.com/pioneer-valley-events/ (updated ). By the It's Massachusetts editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.