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Upcoming Events
12th Annual Hot Rods for Heroes in memory of George Hallock Jr.
06/27/2026 - 9:15 am - 3:00 pm at Strathmore Park
Route 20
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
Chesterfield 4th of July Parade
07/04/2026 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am at Chesterfield Center
6 North Road
Our parade kicks off at 10:30a.m., but come early for a pancake breakfast, other food vendors, historical exhibits, face painting, balloon sculptures and lots of music. There will be presentations at 10:00 and a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 10:15 from the viewing stand.
On July 3rd we will host a Block Party in the center of town: Car show, live music and food trucks from 4-7p.m.
Lost Acres Fire Dept Car Show
08/01/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Salmon Brook Park
Salmon Brook Park rd
Pets Rock
08/08/2026 - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Springfield Elks
440 Tiffany Street
The Foundation for TJO Animals is celebrating 10 years of Pets Rock this year, and we want YOU to be part of the celebration!
Join us Saturday, August 8th at the Springfield Elks, located at 440 Tiffany Street in Springfield from 12:00pm – 5:00pm for an amazing afternoon concert, all in support of the TJO animals.
EVENT DETAILS:
Admission is $25.00/person.
Tickets at the door day of event are $30.00
*All registrations include 1 raffle ticket for our special lottery basket door prize.
Pets Rock event tees available to purchase for $20 while supplies last.
10th anniversary special t-shirt $40 – Limited supply.
Event Highlights:
A rockin’ concert with the bands Project 267, Tough Customer, and The Berkshires. Pat Kelly from Rock 102.1 will be our emcee for the day! Enjoy a fabulous line up of food trucks including: Madd Eatz, Crave, Sweet Treats 413, Citrus & Soiree, and Squirrel– A Dog Bistro. Vendors, raffles, cash bar, and our Foundation favorite Booze Toss game!
Our friends from HydroDog will be on-site to give your four-legged friend a fresh wash and grooming, and our partners from Dogwalkers will be there with a special raffle you don’t want to miss out on!
We will be collecting donations for the Reese Pet Food Initiative. Bring a pet food donation and receive a raffle ticket for our lottery basket door prize!
Please note: limit one raffle ticket per person, regardless of the amount donated.
Donation items we will be collecting:
Dog & Cat Food (Wet and Dry)
Treats – No raw hides please
New Toys.
There will be lots of shaded areas for dogs and their humans including a covered pavilion. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the concert!
**Dogs who are comfortable with the chaos of noise, people, and other dogs are welcome. Pups who attend should be on a leash at all times. No Flexi-leads** No coolers or outside alcohol permitted.
For more information: 413-306-5161 info@tjofoundation.org
Proceeds from Pets Rock go directly to the Foundation for TJO Animals to benefit the animals in need at the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
08/09/2026 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at 52Sumner/Springfield Performing Arts Venue
52 Sumner Avenue
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christone-kingfish-ingram-tickets-1988784935278
GRAMMY-winning guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is bringing The Hard Road Tour to Springfield’s own 52 Sumner!
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram stands at the crossroads of legacy and innovation. A native son of Clarksdale, Mississippi — a city steeped in blues history — he channels the spirit of the Delta while fearlessly reshaping its future. With Hard Road, his most introspective and ambitious project yet, Kingfish reflects on a journey that’s taken him from local prodigy to global torchbearer for a new era of blues.
Plush with Special Guest Major Moment
08/17/2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm at 52Sumner/Springfield Performing Arts Venue
52 Sumner Avenue
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plush-with-special-guest-major-moment-tickets-1988783759762?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
PLUSH is an all-female rock band with a mission to bring rock back to the forefront of the music industry.
Plush is a rock band dedicated to bringing rock music back to the forefront of the industry. The band is made up of talented young woman, ages 21 to 24, whose skill and accomplishments far exceed their youth. The lineup features singer, songwriter, producer and guitarist Moriah Formica, bassist and back up vocalist Ashley Suppa, and drummer Faith Powell.
Plush has 4 Billboard Top 40 Mainstream songs to their credit in “Hate” “Better Off Alone” “Left Behind” and “Run”. The band has been captivating audiences across the United States and abroad with their electrifying live performances supporting renowned acts like Disturbed, KISS, Alice in Chains, Evanescence, Daughtry and Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. They have also graced the stages of several major festivals including, Welcome to Rockville, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple and Rocklahoma. They have also played several shows for our Armed Forces both in the United States and abroad.
The Weight Band: Featuring Former Member of The Band & The Levon Helm Band
10/16/2026 - 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm at 52Sumner/Springfield Performing Arts Venue
52 Sumner Avenue
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-weight-band-featuring-former-member-of-the-band-the-levon-helm-band-tickets-1988789116785?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us for an unforgettable night with the incredible band The Weight -bringing the timeless music of the The Band to life.
The Weight Band presents a dynamic set of classic Americana that draws upon roadhouse rock, funky swamp pop, blues, country soul and folk music. Composed of band leader, renowned guitarist Jim Weider (The Band, Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble Band, Jim Weider Band), keyboardist Brian Mitchell (Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble Band), bassist Albert Rogers (Jim Weider Band, Jimmy Vivino), drummer Michael Bram (Jason Mraz) and keyboardist Matt Zeiner (Dickey Betts), the veteran quintet shares a deep appreciation and knowledge for this music, which Weider describes as the “Woodstock Sound.” The Weight Band continues to serve as its torchbearer, with Shines Like Gold
representing a sublime example of these masterful roots musicians at work.
