Community Calendar

Celebrate 30 years of extraordinary puppetry at the 13th annual Puppets in the Green Mountains, presented by Sandglass Theater. This international festival of performance, dialogue, and special events honors the transformative power of puppet theater to deepen empathy, spark imagination, and celebrate the human spirit.
The 2026 theme, “Endings, Beginnings and the Humanity In Between,” brings together acclaimed artists from around the world for visually stunning, thought-provoking works exploring renewal, resilience, and what it means to be human in a fractured age. Featuring performances, a VR exhibition, public conversations, and artist workshops, the festival invites audiences into mythic storytelling, bold innovation, and playful inquiry.
Join us in Southern Vermont for five days of art, community, and imagination in the Green Mountains.

Mount Washington Valley Rock Fest
September 18-20, 2026

The International Mountain Climbing School introduces the Mount Washington Valley Rock Fest to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, September 18–20, 2026. Inspired by a vibrant climbing community, a love for music, and the longtime success of the MWV Ice Fest, the team—alongside world-class guides—aims to build Rock Fest into the premier rock climbing festival in the East.

The weekend will offer clinics ranging from beginner-friendly to expert, across multi-day, single-day, and privately guided climbs. The "Sundown Showdown" bouldering competition will provide a platform for all levels. Beyond climbing, Rock Fest will feature music, presentations, camaraderie, and leading outdoor brands. Set in a community deeply rooted in adventure, Rock Fest welcomes outdoor enthusiasts of all backgrounds. Visit www.mwvrockfest.com to sign up for updates and additional information.

The 77th annual Berlin Lions fair features exciting midway rides for the whole family, live music, Sea Lion Splash show, Royal Legacy Circus, motorsports, The Amazing Bubble Factory, Central K9 Performance Dogs, interactive Jurassic Kingdom LIVE show, livestock events, Antique Tractor Museum, exhibits, contests, vendors, a cocktail lounge, bourbon bar, beer & wine and favorite fair food.

Daily highlights:
• Thursday - Double Figure 8 Racing & Demo Derby (7pm)
• Friday - Zac N' Fried - Zac Brown Tribute Band (8pm)
• Saturday - Kart Racing Championship (5:30pm); Stock Truck Pulls (6pm); Voices of Rock tribute (7:30pm)
• Sunday - Horse Draw (noon); The Amish Outlaws band (3:30pm)

Admission: $21 ($18 cash); $11 ($10 cash) ages 62+; $10 veterans; free for kids 11 & younger and active military; free for ages up to 17 on Friday till 2pm

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 ($35 cash) Thursday-Friday, $42 ($40 cash) Saturday-Sunday and $34.25 online at DreamlandAmusements.com before 4pm Sept. 17. Ride tickets are also available on site and discounted online pre-sale.

Fair hours: 4-10pm Thursday, 11am-10pm Friday, 9am-10pm Saturday, 9am-7pm Sunday. See the website for details on parking and free shuttle bus service.

More information: 860-828-0063 or CTBerlinFair.com

Celebrate 30 years of extraordinary puppetry at the 13th annual Puppets in the Green Mountains, presented by Sandglass Theater. This international festival of performance, dialogue, and special events honors the transformative power of puppet theater to deepen empathy, spark imagination, and celebrate the human spirit.
The 2026 theme, “Endings, Beginnings and the Humanity In Between,” brings together acclaimed artists from around the world for visually stunning, thought-provoking works exploring renewal, resilience, and what it means to be human in a fractured age. Featuring performances, a VR exhibition, public conversations, and artist workshops, the festival invites audiences into mythic storytelling, bold innovation, and playful inquiry.
Join us in Southern Vermont for five days of art, community, and imagination in the Green Mountains.

Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats.

Admission is free Wednesday - Thursday and $5 Friday - Sunday for guests over 36" tall. Parking is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on site ($35 cash price) or online before 5 pm Wed., Sept. 23 for $30.25 each, 2 for $56.25, or 4 for $100.75. Ride tickets are also available on the midway and discounted online pre-sale.

Visit the website for coupon savings on rides and food and event updates.

Midway hours: 5-10 pm Wednesday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.

More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/manchester-carnival/

Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats.

Admission is free Wednesday - Thursday and $5 Friday - Sunday for guests over 36" tall. Parking is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on site ($35 cash price) or online before 5 pm Wed., Sept. 23 for $30.25 each, 2 for $56.25, or 4 for $100.75. Ride tickets are also available on the midway and discounted online pre-sale.

Visit the website for coupon savings on rides and food and event updates.

Midway hours: 5-10 pm Wednesday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.

More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/manchester-carnival/

Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats.

Admission is free Wednesday - Thursday and $5 Friday - Sunday for guests over 36" tall. Parking is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on site ($35 cash price) or online before 5 pm Wed., Sept. 23 for $30.25 each, 2 for $56.25, or 4 for $100.75. Ride tickets are also available on the midway and discounted online pre-sale.

Visit the website for coupon savings on rides and food and event updates.

Midway hours: 5-10 pm Wednesday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.

More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/manchester-carnival/

Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats.

Admission is free Wednesday - Thursday and $5 Friday - Sunday for guests over 36" tall. Parking is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on site ($35 cash price) or online before 5 pm Wed., Sept. 23 for $30.25 each, 2 for $56.25, or 4 for $100.75. Ride tickets are also available on the midway and discounted online pre-sale.

Visit the website for coupon savings on rides and food and event updates.

Midway hours: 5-10 pm Wednesday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.

More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/manchester-carnival/

Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats.

Admission is free Wednesday - Thursday and $5 Friday - Sunday for guests over 36" tall. Parking is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on site ($35 cash price) or online before 5 pm Wed., Sept. 23 for $30.25 each, 2 for $56.25, or 4 for $100.75. Ride tickets are also available on the midway and discounted online pre-sale.

Visit the website for coupon savings on rides and food and event updates.

Midway hours: 5-10 pm Wednesday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.

More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/manchester-carnival/

Queer Kids Fest is BACK for 2026! On Saturday, October 3, 10am-3:30pm, join us for a joyful festival of music, art, books, and creativity for 2SLGBTQIA+ kids, families, and allies at the Northampton Center for the Arts!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

10am: Doors open for crafting, face-painting, snacking, books & more! Emcee Wylder Ayres kicks off the fun!
10:30-11:15am: Performance by the Grumpytime Club Band
11:15am-12pm: Queer Kid Stuff, Live! featuring Mx. Lindz Amer
12:30-1:20pm: Open Mic Youth Variety Show (sign up!)
1:30-1:45pm: Crafty Parade with Resilient Community Arts
1:45-2:20pm: Performances by Rhythm & Radiance Kids Chorus and Queer Joy Chorus
2:45-3:30pm: Rainbow Parenting Workshop with author Lindz Amer
ALL DAY:

High Five Books vending the best-ever queer kidlit
A quiet room for regulating and taking a break
Craft opportunities galore!
Crooked Stick Pops, Caravan Kitchen, and Sapsucker Popcorn vending yummy snacks!
FREE! No tickets necessary. Please join us!

Queer Kids Fest 2026 is supported in part by the Northampton Arts Council, a local agency that is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Additional support for ‘Queer Kids Stuff, Live!’ provided by Greenfield Savings Bank and Easthampton Savings Bank.