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Upcoming Events
Comedy Night
05/15/2026 - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm at AMVETS Post 12
754 Montgomery St
Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity will host a Comedy Night in honor of Military Appreciation Month on Friday, May 15 from 6–9:30 PM at AMVETS Post, 754 Montgomery St, Chicopee. Enjoy performances by Steve Nagle and Marty Caproni while supporting Veteran Home Preservation projects. Tickets are $25; doors open at 6 PM and the show begins at 7 PM. Sponsorships are available. Learn more at habitatspringfield.org/comedy
World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast
05/16/2026 - 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Downtown Springfield
Main St
Join Rock 102 as we pour juice and coffee at the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast in downtown Springfield with the Spirit of Springfield!
Outrun Hunger
05/17/2026 - 9:00 am at Forest Park
299 Sumner Ave
Join Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts to outrun hunger! This year’s 5K race and 1-mile fun walk helps us to race to fill the bowls of those in need! Funds go directly to programs that feed people in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties. Those programs include 925,000+ pounds of food annually donated and delivered, purchased and gleaned, and our Growing Gardens program, where we mentor and support those most directly impacted by food insecurity to grow their own culturally meaningful and desired food!!! Our goal: Nourish Western MA – one delivery, one glean, one garden at a time.
Your participation in this race or walk, in person in Forest Park (parking in the park itself is $3, volunteers will be reimbursed) or virtually, makes the difference, truly, whether our neighbors are fed or not. Please run or walk, invite your friends, create a team, enjoy the day.
You can also REALLY help us by peer-to-peer fundraising – asking friends and family, near and far, to support your race or walk. Help us raise funds beyond your registration by donating to RTWM! The link to create your fundraising page is on the top of this page – called “Become a Fundraiser” or you will have an option to become a fundraiser when you register. If you register to run or walk and raise $100 or above as part of your fundraising efforts, you will be refunded $25! See details below.
Fun walk – special props if you come in a costume!
Please visit our website to see our impact: feedwma.org/our-impact/
Participants are invited to bring non-perishable food. After the event, all food will be donated to one or more of Rachel’s Table’s 65+ agencies feeding those who are food-insecure in our Western MA community.
Quaboag Valley Relay For Life and 5th Annual Craft / Vendor Fair
05/30/2026 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Belchertown Common
18 Park Street
The Quaboag Valley Relay for Life is on May 30th from 10 AM – 10 PM on the Belchertown Common. We are looking for more people or teams. You can form a team in memory of or in honor of a loved one or friend to raise donations for the American Cancer Society and raise awareness of cancer. Cancer has touched everyone, we need your help to rid the world of cancer as we know it. Each person who joins a team or forms a team and donates or gets donations of $100 or more will receive a free HOPE shirt to wear with pride, knowing you have helped the American Cancer Society raise money for their many services to our survivors and to continue necessary research.
If you are a survivor, we would like you to register and come walk with us on May 30th. If you aren’t able to walk, just come and hang out with us. All survivors who register will receive a free Survivor Shirt and be treated to a free luncheon for you and a caregiver.
During our Relay this year, we will have the 5th Annual Craft/Vendor Fair going on at the same time on the Belchertown Common. This event also benefits Quaboag Relay For Life. There will be many different wares from over 50+ crafters/vendors available to buy. If you would like any further information on the craft/vendor fair, please contact Vicki McAndrew at sv_jewelry@charter.net or (860) 944-1270.
If you have any questions about Relay For Life or need services that are offered by the American Cancer Society, please visit cancer.org or call (800) 227-2345. We hope to see you at either the Craft/Vendor Fair, Relay For Life, or both!
Steve Nagle’s Summer Kickoff Party
06/20/2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Vanished Valley Brewing
782 Center St
Celebrate the start of Summer and help raise funds for Rick’s Place!
Hey, it’s Steve Nagle… Join me and the Rock 102 crew for a family-friendly Summer Kickoff Party on Saturday, June 20th, at Vanished Valley Brewing in Ludlow, powered by Dave Miner Exterior Home Improvements, Aqua Pump, Father and Son Garage Door, and the Hawkman!
We’ll have live music from Jack and His Guitar, a visit from the Zoo at Forest Park and Boomer from the Springfield Thunderbirds, touch a truck with the Ludlow Fire Department, loads of activities to keep the kids entertained, and a bunch of cool prizes to be won!
Plus, food & drinks for sale from Vanished Valley, Hot Rod Doggs Food Truck and the Moolicious Ice Cream Truck!
Best of all, every penny raised from this event will go directly to Rick’s Place. This wonderful organization provides free support to grieving children, teens, and their families – they were a real help to me and my family, and this is a great way to help them continue their important work.
Tickets are just $10.21 (plus a small ticketing fee) and can be purchased now!
Thunder in the Valley Festival
06/27/2026 - 11:30 am - 10:00 pm at Molitoris Farm
95 Park Hill Road
Get ready for one of Western Massachusetts’ most exciting and unifying Independence Day celebrations—an all-day, all-ages experience that blends music, patriotism, family fun, and purpose. Thunder in the Valley returns for its 11th year, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest yet!
This is more than a festival. It’s a movement that uplifts our community while supporting children battling cancer and those facing trauma. All profits are donated to the Children’s Miracle Network at Baystate Children’s Hospital, so every ticket purchased helps change young lives.
An Explosive Live Music Lineup
Family Fun, Thrills & Attractions
Axe Throwing
Obstacle Course Bounce House
Huge Food Truck Festival featuring some of the area’s most incredible food trucks
Children’s Play Area
Vendors for all ages
Special character appearances including Batman, The Grinch, Mickey Mouse, Tommy Thunder, and many more
Patriotic Jeep Parade
Fireworks That Will Move You
Event Details
Saturday, June 27
Gates Open: 11:30 AM
Event Ends: 10:00 PM
Rain or Shine Event
Presented by Unbroken Wings Inc.
Everyone is welcome—this is a truly unifying community celebration.
Molitoris Farm
95 Park Hill Rd. Easthampton, Ma. 01027
Tickets
Advance Tickets (Best Value): Adults: $20, Children (6–15): $10, Children under 5: FREE
At the Gate: Adults: $25, Children (6–15): $10, Children under 5: FREE
