Sunday04October
Live music
Tōth
An intimate art-pop performance in downtown Amherst, only a few minutes from The Silo.
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October highlights
9 highlights
Tuesday06October
Sing-along
Beatles Immersive Sing-Along
A guided, participatory Beatles show benefiting Amherst Regional Performing Arts. All voices are welcome.
Check event detailsFri–Sun09through Oct 11
Arts festival
Paradise City Arts Festival
More than 200 artists and makers, plus live music, local food, craft beer, and free parking.
Hours and ticketsSunday11October
Chamber music
Apple Hill String Quartet
An accessible afternoon chamber concert from the acclaimed resident ensemble of Apple Hill.
Check event detailsFri–Sun16through Oct 18
College weekend
Mount Holyoke Family and Friends
A full autumn weekend of campus programs, including Fall Fest on Saturday from 2–4pm.
View the college calendarFri–Sun23through Oct 25
College weekend
Amherst College Homecoming
Homecoming weekend brings alumni, families, athletics, and campus traditions back to Amherst.
View the college calendarSaturday24October
Comedy drama
Foes of a Minimum Wage Guard
Ken Harris plays all 12 characters in a fast-paced, 65-minute solo show, followed by an audience Q&A.
Tickets and detailsWednesday28October
Jazz
Atla DeChamplain and Felipe Salles
A featured jazz set with the Green Street Trio, followed by an open jam session.
Check event detailsSaturday31Halloween
Global music
Leenalchi Halloween Set
South Korean pansori storytelling meets bass-heavy psych-pop in a dance-forward Halloween performance.
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Thursday01October
The Drake · Amherst
Traditional and contemporary Korean music in downtown Amherst.
Friday02October
Saturday03October
McGuirk Alumni Stadium · Amherst
High-school musicians join the Minuteman Marching Band during a UMass home football game.
Sunday04October
Tuesday06October
The Drake · Amherst
A participatory Beatles show benefiting Amherst Regional Performing Arts.
Wednesday07October
Friday09October
Three County Fairgrounds · Northampton
The opening day of a three-day show featuring more than 200 artists and makers.
UMass Amherst
Homecoming gatherings and campus traditions begin Friday and continue Saturday.
Saturday10October
Three County Fairgrounds · Northampton
The festival’s full Saturday of art, craft, food, and music.
UMass Amherst
Homecoming gatherings include campus activities and the football game against Miami (Ohio).
Sunday11October
Three County Fairgrounds · Northampton
The final day of the fall arts festival.
The Drake · Amherst
An afternoon chamber concert from Apple Hill’s resident ensemble.
Monday12October
Tuesday13October
Friday16October
Mount Holyoke College · South Hadley
Campus programs and gatherings continue through Sunday, October 18.
Saturday17October
Mount Holyoke College · South Hadley
An autumn gathering during Family and Friends Weekend.
Thursday22October
Friday23October
Amherst College · Amherst
Alumni, families, athletics, and campus traditions return through Sunday, October 25.
Saturday24October
Northampton Center for the Arts
A 65-minute one-man comedy drama followed by an audience Q&A.
Wednesday28October
The Drake · Amherst
A featured set with the Green Street Trio, followed by an open jam session.
Saturday31October
The Drake · Amherst
South Korean pansori storytelling meets bass-heavy psych-pop.
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Museums & galleries nearby
On View This Month
18 exhibitions
Make art part of your October stay. Explore exhibitions around Amherst and the Five Colleges, grouped by museum. Check the date ranges and museum hours when planning your visit; some shows open or close partway through the month.
Augusta Savage Gallery, UMass
- The Souls of Black Folk — Desmond BeachOct 2–Nov 13, 2026
Hampden Gallery, UMass
- Ghosts, Echoes, and Other Wonders — Anita S. HuntSept 8–Dec 15, 2026
- De Natura Libris — Álvaro Alejandro LópezSept 8–Dec 15, 2026
University Museum of Contemporary Art, UMass
- Athena LaTocha: Buried HeatSept 15–Dec 13, 2026
- Between Earth and Sky: Artists in Dialogue with the LandSept 15–Dec 13, 2026
- Dianne Smith: Sonic Futures, Radiant BodiesSept 15–Dec 13, 2026
Mead Art Museum, Amherst College
- “My beautiful, pitiful age”: The 20th Century Through the Thomas P. Whitney CollectionAug 25, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
- RemittanceSept 15, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
The Eric Carle Museum, Amherst
- Soul, Sound & Voice: The Art of Jerry PinkneyJune 20, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
- Under the Cork Tree: The Story of FerdinandMay 9–Nov 8, 2026
- Entwined Memory: Indigenous Stories of Creation, Place, and ContinuityThrough Mar 7, 2027
- Eric Carle’s Modernist InspirationsSept 19, 2026–Sept 5, 2027
Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton
- Composing Color: Paintings by Alma ThomasJuly 24, 2026–Jan 10, 2027
- Crafting Worlds: Japanese Decorative ArtsThrough Feb 7, 2027
- Coco Fusco: The Empty Plaza/La Plaza VacíaAug 31, 2026–Feb 26, 2027
Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, South Hadley
- Faith Ringgold’s AmericaSept 8, 2026–May 30, 2027
- Art Histories: The Past as ProvocationSept 8, 2026–May 30, 2027
- Black Box 1: Christine Sun Kim—Classified DigitsSept 8, 2026–May 30, 2027
Local favorites beyond the event calendar
Museums, farmland walks, and recurring outings for days without a special event. Opening days, exhibition schedules, and market seasons vary—use each link to plan your visit.
Farmland walks beside The Silo
Follow the neighboring mowed trails for open skies, mountain views, and sunset walks.
Plan your visit ↗Yiddish Book Center
Explore exhibitions and check the current guided-tour schedule before visiting.
Plan your visit ↗The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
An outing centered on picture-book art. Check current exhibitions, programs, and opening hours.
Plan your visit ↗Mead Art Museum
Add a museum visit to your time at Amherst College. Check exhibition dates and visiting hours.
Plan your visit ↗University Museum of Contemporary Art
Explore contemporary art on campus during exhibition periods. Check the academic-year schedule and closures.
Plan your visit ↗Smith College Museum of Art
Explore the museum during a Northampton visit. Check current exhibitions and visiting hours.
Plan your visit ↗Amherst Farmers Market
A recurring Saturday outing during market season. Check the organizer’s updates for dates, hours, and location.
Plan your visit ↗Northampton Tuesday Market
The 2026 Tuesday Market runs April 14–November 3, from 1–6 p.m., on the plaza behind Thornes Marketplace.
Plan your visit ↗See something worth coming back for?
Save the date and check The Silo’s availability for your next Amherst stay.
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