Spring in Massachusetts!
Spring has arrived, and with it some amazing annual events to discover in Massachusetts! If you are here for Easter, dine out in a nearby restaurant. Or you can pick up some fresh seafood along the coast, or produce from our local farms. Cheer on the 30,000 marathon runners racing from Hopkinton to Boston or join the annual Patriots Day commemorations that mark our place in history. During School Vacation Week, we have museums, nature walks, Earth Day celebrations and more. If you find yourself in Hampshire County in Western Mass, remember that Northampton is a foodie’s paradise, and you can also explore some beautiful towns and villages surrounded by a magical countryside.
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Pictured here: Skinner State Park in Hadley, courtesy of Hampshire County
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On display at Historic Deerfield April 15, 2023-March 3, 2024: In 1903, Madeline Yale Wynne, a leader in the American Arts and Crafts movement, constructed an oak bride’s chest ornamented with hammered copper panels, wrought iron hinges, and semi-precious stones. Known as the Garden of Hearts for its carved and painted scene of three inverted heart-shaped trees standing alongside a winding river, the chest is a tour-de-force of Arts and Crafts design—which favored hand-craftsmanship over mechanized production—and showcases Wynne’s many talents as a painter, metalsmith, and woodworker.
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On Friday, April 7 at 7 pm, join us at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, when the culinary and performing arts unite for an inspired evening of fabulous food, libations and entertainment! The 11th annual Culinary Cabaret spotlights this region's outstanding culinary talent, showcasing fine wines, craft beer, delectable spirits, flavorful dishes and mouth-watering desserts. Featuring entertainment by Electric Youth and special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company. Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth 2023. Your $75 per person all-inclusive ticket delivers a delicious, entertaining evening. Buy tickets now!
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In April, Nantucket is in bloom! Join us for the beloved 47th Nantucket Daffodil Festival April 27-30, Nantucket’s quintessential celebration of Spring and its 3 million daffodils! Plenty of island events like Nantucket Litter Derby (4/1-4/2), Nantucket Daffodil 5K (4/24), Flower Crown Party (4/27) and the 47th Daffodil Flower Show (4/29-4/30). April’s Spring blossoms bring the island to life, so get out and hike, cycle, beachcomb, shop early season deals, take a Nantucket Spring break at inns and hotels, dine out and celebrate spring’s awakening!
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Celebrate Spring at Cider Farm’s 2023 Season Opening Day on April 21 in Amesbury. The Farm store and bakery will officially open daily from 8 am to 6 pm, plus the food truck will be open 11 am to 3 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; play areas will also open. Guaranteed fun for the whole family! Voices of Hope presents The Music Man April 22 and 23 at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly. Proceeds from the night benefit Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center.
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Do you like the freshest seafood possible? With the most lucrative fishing port in the U.S. for 20 years consecutively, you won’t be bored, because you’ll be having dinner by the ocean, with the freshest seafood and farm fresh dinners possible and memorable views. Whether a family getaway, or a romantic outing, it’s all right here waiting for you. Take a lot of photos to remember your Great Escape to Southeastern Massachusetts.
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Welcome Spring at Hancock Shaker Village in the Berkshires! Celebrate the cutest season with our Baby Animal Festival. Meet our newest farm babies: lambs, piglets, calves, chicks and kids (goats, that is) and partake in daily events and village-wide activities, including daily talks about the farm and the Shakers, craft demonstrations, walks along the Farm & Forest Trail, and fun in the Discovery Barn. Open 11 am to 4 pm daily, April 15 through May 7.
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Restaurant Week is back by popular demand in Greater Merrimack Valley from April 10-14! Greater Merrimack Valley is a great place to dine year round. This year, each city and town will have the opportunity to highlight everything that makes local dining unique. Foodies, mark your calendars and plan to support your local dining establishments. Celebrate special menus and special prices!
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Explore the Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail April 29 & 30 from 10 am to 5 pm - an in person tour! The Trail welcomes visitors and clay enthusiasts from throughout New England and across the country to visit creative spaces of the area’s close-knit community of potters. Pottery will be available for sale in a wide range of wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics for tabletop, home, and garden by 27 potters at 8 studios. Talk with the artists about their work, techniques and sources of inspiration! There will be a special online sale on April 28.
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From March 26-July 16, the MFA Boston will display over 90 Hokusai woodblock prints, paintings, and illustrated books. Included in the exhibit "Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence" is the Great Wave off Kanagawa, one of the most well-known and recognizable paintings of all time. Taking a new approach to the work of the ever-popular Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849), this major exhibition also explores in detail his impact on other artists—both during his lifetime and beyond.
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Spring blossoms are beginning to carpet Cape Cod and bring a burst of color to the muted landscape of cedar shingles and sable beaches. For early blooms, head to the Brewster in Bloom Festival Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7, featuring a colorful parade, 5k Bloom run, Brewster Band concert and an arts & crafts show at Drummer Boy Park. Opening day for Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich is Saturday, April 22; carve out time to celebrate Spring in all its glory with a peaceful walk amidst the acres of vibrant gardens. And save the date for Heritage's annual Rhododendron Festival on May 19-29, showcasing thousands of their world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties. A true feast for the senses!
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