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Lux Deluxe - 11/28

Lux Deluxe at The Iron Horse on Friday, November 28, 2025.

Thanksgiving Weekend Family Holiday Hangouts! - 11/28 and 11/29

We can’t wait to meet your whole family! Come get cozy at the bookstore with us over the long Thanksgiving weekend with all-day AND evening shopping, crafting, and snacking.

Crowdsourced Cinema Matilda - 11/30

Join the greater Northampton community at the world premiere of Crowdsourced Cinema Matilda.

Roomful of Blues - 11/30

Roomful of Blues at The Iron Horse on Sunday, November 30, 2025!

Tony Trischka - Of A Winter’s Night - Full Band Holiday Show - 12/3

Of a Winter’s Night is Tony Trischka's acoustic celebration of the holiday season.

Irish Whiskey Tasting - 12/6

A History & Tasting of Irish Whiskey. A fundraiser for the Northampton St. Patrick's Association.

Alicia Witt - 12/8

Award winning actor, Billboard Top 30 charting singer-songwriter and author Alicia Witt has played her piano-driven pop-rock all over the world, including at the Grand Ole Opry.

Socks in the Frying Pan - 12/10

Socks in the Frying Pan at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Jeffrey Martin & Anna Tivel - 12/11

As a babe Jeffrey Martin sought out solitude as often as he could find it. He's always been that way, and he has never understood the whole phenomenon of smiling in pictures, although he is a very happy guy.

Heart of the Valley Chorus - Light One Candle - 12/13

**Light One Candle** is an evening of holiday harmony and captivating a cappella sound.

The Welcome Table Chorus - 12/16

Please join us for the very first performance of the Welcome Table Chorus! Founded and directed by Nerissa and Katryna Nields, the chorus’s mission is to build community and spread joy through songs of hope, power, love, suffering, and change.

Matt Emmer & Tobey Sol LaRoche at The Parlor Room - 12/18

Matt Emmer & Tobey Sol LaRoche at The Parlor Room Friday, December 18th.

Kimaya Diggs Holiday Show - 12/19

Come one, come all, to the FIFTH ANNUAL Kimaya Diggs & Friends Holiday Show!

The Milk Carton Kids w/ Humbird - 12/20

The Milk Carton Kids w/ Humbird at The Iron Horse on Saturday, December 20, 2025

FAT Holiday Show - 12/27

In 1968 vocalist and songwriter Peter J. Newland met guitarists Michael Benson and Jim Kaminski at Holyoke Community College and together with bassist Guy DeVito and drummer William Benjamin created a musical entity known as FAT....

First Night Northampton - 12/31-1/1

Join in the New Year's Eve fun at First Night!

NRBQ and the Whole Wheat Horns - 1/2

NRBQ and the Whole Wheat Horns at The Iron Horse on Friday, January 2, 2026

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Every Saturday Until November 29th, 8:00 am–1:00 pm

Northampton Farmers' Market

The Northampton Saturday Farmers Market has been serving the local community for over 40 years! We …

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Friday-Monday, October 17th-December 1st

@Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) (20 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton MA 01063) 20 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace Northampton 01063 MA US

SCMA Exhibition "Crafting Worlds: Japanese Decorative Arts from the 18th through 21st Centuries"

Crafts are functional objects creatively made by skillful artisans using specialized knowledge and …

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Friday, November 28th, 9:00 am–7:00 pm

@High Five Books (141 N Main St Florence MA 01062) 141 N. Main Street FLORENCE 01062 MA US

Thanksgiving Weekend Family Holiday Hangouts!

We can’t wait to meet your whole family! Come get cozy at the bookstore with us over the long …

Lux Deluxe

Friday, November 28th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Lux Deluxe

Lux Deluxe at The Iron Horse on Friday, November 28 2025 The first thing you’ll notice about …

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Saturday-Sunday, November 29th-30th

@Quonquont Farm (9 North Street Whately MA 01093) 9 North Street Whately MA 01093 Northampton 01060 MA US

Quonquont Holiday Shop

Join us at Quonquont Farm for our Holiday Market on November 29–30 and December 6–7, from 11 AM to …

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Saturday, November 29th, 10:00 am–4:00 pm

@Northampton Center for the Arts (33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MA 01060) 33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton 01060 MA US

Northampton Artisan Fair 2025

Northampton Artisan Fair 2025 Saturday, November 29th from 10:00am to 4:00pm Free to attend! The …

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Sunday, November 30th, 2:00 pm

@Academy of Music Theatre (274 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060) 274 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

Crowdsourced Cinema Matilda

Join the greater Northampton community at the world premiere of Crowdsourced Cinema Matilda. This, …

New Roomful Of Blues Promo Shot 2025

Sunday, November 30th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Roomful of Blues

Roomful of Blues at The Iron Horse on Sunday, November 30 2025 “Brawny shuffles, swinging horns, …

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Tuesday, December 2nd, 6:30 pm–8:30 pm

@The Parlor Room (32 Masonic St, Northampton, MA 01060) 32 Masonic St, Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton 01060 MA US

Queer Open Mic Night at The Parlor Room

Queer Open Mic Night! at The Parlor Room 9/9, 10/7, 11/4, 12/2 Show: 6:30pm-8:30pm Doors/Signups: …

Tony Trischka

Wednesday, December 3rd, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Tony Trischka - Of A Winter’s Night - Full Band Holiday Show

Tony Trischka - Of A Winter’s Night - Full Band Holiday Show at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, …

Thursday, December 4th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Gary Ho! Ho! Hoey Rockin' Holiday Tour

Gary Ho! Ho! Hoey Rockin' Holiday Tour at The Iron Horse on Thursday, December 4 2025

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Saturday-Sunday, December 6th-7th

@Quonquont Farm (9 North Street Whately MA 01093) 9 North Street Whately MA 01093 Northampton 01060 MA US

Quonquont Holiday Shop

Join us at Quonquont Farm for our Holiday Market on November 29–30 and December 6–7, from 11 AM to …

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Saturday, December 6th, 10:00 am–2:00 pm

@Northampton Senior Center (67 Conz St, Northampton, MA 01060) 140 Meadow St Northampton 01062 MA US

Northampton Winter Farmers Market

Indoor Farmers Market, featuring specialty items, food, locally made products and local vegetables.

Irish Whiskey Tasting Event Flyer

Saturday, December 6th, 1:00 pm–2:30 pm

@JJ's Tavern (99 Main Street, Florence MA 01062) 99 Main Street Florence 01062 MA US

Irish Whiskey Tasting

A History & Tasting of Irish Whiskey. A fundraiser for the Northampton St. Patrick's Association. …

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Saturday, December 6th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (20 Center St., Northampton, MA 01060) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Will Evans LIVE

Will Evans pulls everyone into his embrace. He musically accesses a space without boundaries where …

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Sunday, December 7th, 7:00 pm

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity (130 Pine Street, Florence MA) 130 Pine St Florence 01062 MA US

Roomful of Teeth

Through experimentation, exploration, and plenty of failures, Roomful of Teeth has learned that the …

Hell S Belles

Sunday, December 7th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Hell's Belles w/ Chasing Straights

Hell's Belles w/ Chasing Straights at The Iron Horse on Sunday, December 7 2025 HELL'S BELLES are …

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Monday, December 8th, 7:30 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center Street, Northampton, MA 01060) 18 Center Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton 01060 MA US

Alicia Witt

Pre show meet and greet tickets available - 5:30pm. Includes autographs on merchandise or brought …

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Tuesday, December 9th, 7:30 pm

@Sweeney Hall (144 Green St, Northampton, MA 01063) 144 Green St, Northampton, MA 01063 Northampton 01060 MA US

Wailing Banshees Fall Concert: What's in a Name?

There are lots of tunes named after Maggie, but what about Emmett's Hedgehog, and Dever the Dancer? …

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Tuesday, December 9th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Great Lake Swimmers w/ Abe Partridge

Great Lake Swimmers w/ Abe Partridge at The Iron Horse on Tuesday, December 9 2025 Doubt, followed …

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Wednesday, December 10th, 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

@Northampton Senior Center (67 Conz Street, Northampton, MA 01060) 67 Conz Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton 01060 MA US

Winter Warmer

You are warmly invited to kick off the colder season with our Winter Warmer at the Northampton …

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Wednesday, December 10th, 7:30 pm

@Sweeney Hall (144 Green St, Northampton, MA 01063) 144 Green St, Northampton, MA 01063 Northampton 01060 MA US

Chinese Music Ensemble Fall Concert

Guided by the artistic direction of Chia–Yu Joy Lu, the Chinese Music Ensemble presents a …

Socks In The Frying Pan

Wednesday, December 10th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Socks in the Frying Pan

Socks in the Frying Pan at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, December 10 2025 Socks in the Frying Pan, …

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Thursday, December 11th, 8:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center Street, Northampton, MA 01060) 18 Center Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton 01060 MA US

Jeffrey Martin & Anna Tivel

As a babe Jeffrey Martin sought out solitude as often as he could find it. He's always been that …

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ANO 2025

Friday, December 12th

@Downtown Northampton Association (99 Pleasant St, Northampton MA 01060) 99 Pleasant St Northampton 01060 MA US

Arts Night Out

Kick off the holiday season with a cheerful evening of art, shopping, and community at December’s …

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Friday-Sunday, December 12th-14th, 12/12/2025 4:00 pm–12/14/2025 4:30 pm

@Academy of Music Theatre (274 Main St Northampton, MA 01060) 274 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

The Nutcracker

A magical holiday tradition for all ages - The Nutcracker returns to the Academy of Music December …

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Saturday, December 13th, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

@Weinstein Auditorium, Smith College (Wright Hall, Smith College) Wright Hall, Smith College Northampton 01060 MA US

30 Poems in November! Reading and Celebration

Join us for a reading of the poems created during Center for New Americans 30 Poems in November! …

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Saturday, December 13th, 7:00 pm

@Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity (130 Pine Street, Florence, MA 1062) 130 Pine Street, Florence, MA 1062 Northampton 01060 MA US

Heart of the Valley Chorus - Light One Candle

**Light One Candle** is an evening of holiday harmony and captivating a cappella sound. Your host, …

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Saturday, December 13th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Fantastic Cat w/Bruce Sudano

Fantastic Cat w/Bruce Sudano at The Iron Horse on Saturday, December 13 2025 They said it couldn’t …

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Sunday, December 14th, 4:30 pm

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity (130 Pine Street, Florence MA) 130 Pine St Florence 01062 MA US

We Celebrate the Light

Join us for a sparkling community interfaith holiday celebration with beloved local authors Jane …

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Tuesday, December 16th, 7:00 pm

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity (130 Pine Street, Florence MA) 130 Pine St Florence 01062 MA US

The Welcome Table Chorus

Please join us for the very first performance of the Welcome Table Chorus! Founded and directed by …

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Wednesday, December 17th, 6:00 pm

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity (130 Pine Street, Florence MA) 130 Pine St Florence 01062 MA US

Vocal Voyagers Improv Circle

We gather to create spontaneously with our voices, using both free form exploration and …

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Thursday, December 18th, 7:30 pm

@The Parlor Room (32 Masonic St, Northampton, MA 01060) 32 Masonic St, Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton 01060 MA US

Matt Emmer & Tobey Sol LaRoche at The Parlor Room

Matt Emmer & Tobey Sol LaRoche at The Parlor Room Friday, December 18th SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm …

Kimaya Diggs Holiday

Friday, December 19th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Kimaya Diggs Holiday Show

Kimaya Diggs Holiday Show at The Iron Horse on Friday, December 19 2025 Come one, come all, to the …

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Saturday, December 20th, 10:00 am–2:00 pm

@Northampton Senior Center (67 Conz St, Northampton, MA 01060) 140 Meadow St Northampton 01062 MA US

Northampton Winter Farmers Market

Indoor Farmers Market, featuring specialty items, food, locally made products and local vegetables.

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Saturday, December 20th, 6:00 pm

@Academy of Music Theatre (274 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060) 274 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

Circus of Light

The Original Ballet — A Story of Courage, Color, and the Magic of Being Seen When the world grows …

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Saturday, December 20th, 7:00 pm–9:30 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

The Milk Carton Kids w/ Humbird

The Milk Carton Kids w/ Humbird at The Iron Horse on Saturday, December 20 2025 Founded in 2011, The …

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Sunday, December 21st, 3:00 pm

@Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity (130 Pine Street, Florence, MA 1062) 130 Pine Street, Florence, MA 1062 Northampton 01060 MA US

Paul Winter Consort - Matinee

In 1980, **Paul Winter** and the Consort were invited to be artists-in-residence at New York’s …

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Sunday, December 21st, 5:00 pm

@Academy of Music Theatre (274 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060) 274 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

The Messiah

The WREBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present “The Messiah” — a grand concert featuring the …

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Sunday, December 21st, 7:00 pm

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity (130 Pine Street, Florence MA) 130 Pine St Florence 01062 MA US

Paul Winter Consort | Evening Performance

In 1980, Paul Winter and the Consort were invited to be artists-in-residence at New York’s Cathedral …

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Saturday, December 27th, 6:00 pm–8:30 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

FAT Holiday Show

FAT Holiday Show at The Iron Horse on Saturday, December 27 2025 In 1968 vocalist and songwriter …

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Sunday, December 28th, 7:00 pm–9:30 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

The Gaslight Tinkers

The Gaslight Tinkers at The Iron Horse on Sunday, December 28 2025 African, Caribbean, Funk, Reggae, …

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Tuesday, December 30th, 7:00 pm

@Academy of Music Theatre (274 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060) 274 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

Bach At New Year’s

The Berkshire Bach Society and NEPM present BACH AT NEW YEAR’S: Celebrating the Italian Violin, an …

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Tuesday, December 30th, 7:00 pm–9:30 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Deer Tick

Deer Tick at The Iron Horse on Tuesday, December 30 2025 Emotional Contracts, the latest full-length …

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Wednesday-Thursday, December 31st-January 1st, 12/31/2025 11:30 am–01/01/2026 11:30 am

@Northampton Arts Council (240 Main Street #1, Northampton MA 01060) 240 Main Street #1 Northampton 01060 MA US

First Night Northampton

Ring in 2026 at First Night Northampton! A 12-hour, family-friendly New Year’s Eve festival with …

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Wednesday, December 31st, 8:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center Street, Northampton, MA 01060) 18 Center Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton 01060 MA US

The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow

The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow is a collaborative band that brings together five Massachusetts …

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Friday, January 2nd, 7:00 pm–9:30 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

NRBQ and the Whole Wheat Horns

NRBQ and the Whole Wheat Horns at The Iron Horse on Friday, January 2 2026 "There's hope for the …

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Saturday, January 10th, 3:00 pm

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity (130 Pine Street, Florence MA) 130 Pine St Florence 01062 MA US

Valley Jazz Voices Winter Concert

From the Great American Songbook: songs about the sun, the moon, the weather, and love. In 4-part …

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Out & About

Crepemaker

Follow-up with Suzette French Crêperie

We recently checked back in with Suzette French Crêperie! Read about what's new and delicious at this beloved eatery.

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Edward Jones

We talked to: Jennifer Ewers of Edward Jones

We recently had an illuminating conversation with Jennifer Ewers, a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones on Market Street. Jenny is dedicated to her work, committed to helping others, and loves Northampton deeply. We are so fortunate to have Jenny as an integral part of downtown!

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We talked to: Tapestry's Harm Reduction

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with the amazing Katy Lessard, Program Manager of Tapestry's Hampshire and Franklin County Harm Reduction locations. Her motivation, commitment to serving people, and community spirit are truly awe-inspiring. Please enjoy our interview!

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Giftcerts 2022

Gift Cards Galore!

Accepted at over 80 places to shop, dine and more in Downtown Northampton, the Northampton Gift Card truly affords a perfect and completely customizable experience for the people you know that live in or love Northampton.

Parking 2022

Plenty 'O Parking

Find a place to park downtown with our handy guide. From the parking garage to using the Parkmobile app for easy park-n-pay at any of the local lots, you'll find a place to park and experience downtown Northampton on foot!