September 2026
Explore September festivals, farmers markets, live music, art, and UMass sports in Amherst, Northampton, and nearby Pioneer Valley towns.
Explore September events ↗October 2026
Find October arts festivals, live music, theatre, and college weekends around Amherst, Northampton, and the Five Colleges.
Explore October events ↗November 2026
Plan November outings with concerts, theatre, comedy, UMass sports, and cultural events in Amherst and Northampton.
Explore November events ↗December 2026
Discover December holiday concerts, a makers market, live music, dance classes, and seasonal outings around Amherst and Northampton.
Explore December events ↗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 ↗A local base for your Pioneer Valley visit
Compiled by The Silo in Amherst, these calendars bring together outings near UMass Amherst and the surrounding Five College area. Use the organizer links to confirm dates, times, tickets, and public access before you go.
Stay beside open farmland, about a 10-minute walk from the heart of UMass and approximately one mile from Amherst Center. Explore The Silo’s rooms and location.