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Pioneer Valley Bookstore Crawl! - 7/16-8/30

Get out and visit these 7 Pioneer Valley independent bookstores between July 1st and August 30th!

STL GLD & B.Dolan - 8/29

STL GLD & B.Dolan at The Iron Horse on Friday, August 29, 2025.

Summer on Strong: The Eggmen - 9/4

Summer on Strong is a summer-long party here on Strong Avenue in Northampton, MA. When the weather warms up, our side-street becomes pedestrian-only, so we can dine outdoors, stroll the shops, dance in the street, and celebrate community. Join us!

Luke Bower - 9/4

Luke Bower at The Iron Horse on Thursday, September 4, 2025!

The Bromantics - 9/5

The Bromantics are a high-energy, six-piece band dedicated to making the audience groove to the new wave and alt rock tunes of their youth.

The Sweet Remains - 9/7

Acclaimed folk-rock trio The Sweet Remains return to touring in support of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Embers—a mesmerizing collection of ten new songs that showcase their signature acoustic-driven, three-part harmonies

The Taste of Northampton - 9/13-9/14

The Taste of Northampton returns for two days!

Windborne - 9/18

Hailed as “the most exciting vocal group in a generation,” internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Windborne is known for their stunningly powerful arrangements and their ability to shift effortlessly between drastically different styles of traditional music within the same concert.

Belt It Out: A Big Gay Singalong! - 9/20

Step into a fabulous, feel-good hour of music, magic, and unapologetic joy in Belt It Out: A Big Gay Singalong!

Mipso - 9/26

“Book of Fools” is the new Mipso album. Some of the songs feel pretty rock and roll. Check out Mipso at The Iron Horse on Friday, September 26 2025

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Saturday, June 1st

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

Salsa in the Plaza

Free Latin Dance Parties with McCoy Jamison Every Sunday All Summer Long!NORTHAMPTON – Get ready to …

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Every Tuesday Until November 4th, 1:00 pm–6:00 pm

@Tuesday Market (Plaza behind Thorne's Marketplace, Northampton, MA) 140 Meadow St Northampton 01062 MA US

Tuesday Farmers' Market

Every Tuesday, 1:30-6:30pm on the Plaza behind Thornes Marketplace in downtown Northampton. April …

Every Wednesday Until October 1st, 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

@Civic Center Parking Lot (90 Park St, Florence MA 01062) 90 Park St Florence 01062 MA US

Florence Wednesday Farmers Market

The Florence Farmers Market takes place in the Florence Civic Center parking lot in Florence, …

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 …

Saturday-Friday, August 2nd-29th, 08/02/2025 12:00 pm–08/29/2025 7:00 pm

@Barn Door Gallery - Northampton Center for the Arts (33 Hawley Street Northampton, MA 01060) 33 Hawley St. Northampton 01060 MA US

Paradise City POV: Photographs by Jacob Clayton

Local transgender artist Jacob Clayton debuts pieces from his black and white photo series Paradise …

Saturday-Monday, August 9th-September 1st, 08/09/2025 11:00 am–09/01/2025 4:30 pm

@Virtual (8 Memorial Street) 8 Memorial Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Pioneer Valley Picture Show Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum is hosting a digital scavenger hunt which will bring participants to locations …

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Thursday, August 28th, 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

@Summer on Strong (Strong Ave, Northampton MA 01060) Strong Ave Northampton 01060 MA US

Summer on Strong: Helen Hummel

Summer-long party with outdoor dining & music! On Strong Avenue, Northampton, MA!

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Thursday, August 28th, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

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

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Bands on Brewster isn’t just a concert series—it’s a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, …

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Thursday, August 28th, 9:00 pm–11:00 pm

@Gombo NOLA Kitchen & Oyster Bar (159 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060) 159 Main Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Claire Arenus - Jazz from the Mothership

Check out Claire Arenus - Jazz from the Mothership at GOMBO!

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Friday-Monday, August 29th-September 1st

@54 Fair Street, Northampton, MA 01060 (54 Fair Street, Northampton MA 01060) 54 Fair Street Northampton 01060 MA US

2025 Three County Fair

The 2025 Three County Fair, August 29 - September 1, is on its way, our 208th consecutive fair!

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Friday, August 29th, 11:00 am–12:00 pm

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

Member Preview of "Michel Kameni: Portraits of an Independent Africa"

On August 29, from 11am–12pm, join SCMA for a member-only tour of Michel Kameni: Portraits of an …

Friday, August 29th, 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

@Summer on Strong (Strong Ave, Northampton MA 01060) Strong Ave Northampton 01060 MA US

Summer on Strong: Alex Tremblay & Dan Liparini

Summer-long party with outdoor dining & music! On Strong Avenue, Northampton, MA!

Friday, August 29th, 9:00 pm–11:00 pm

@Gombo NOLA Kitchen & Oyster Bar (159 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060) 159 Main Street Northampton 01060 MA US

B-Town

Check out B-Town at GOMBO!

Friday, August 29th, 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

@The Deck at Union Station (125A Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA 01060) 125A Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton 01060 MA US

Adelaide Fay

"Adelaide Fay is a sultry songbird based in New England whose voice will nestle its way into your …

Friday, August 29th, 7:00 pm

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

Todd Barry w/Ken Reid

Todd Barry w/Ken Reid at The Iron Horse on Friday, August 29 2025 Todd Barry has released four …

Saturday, August 30th, 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

@Summer on Strong (Strong Ave, Northampton MA 01060) Strong Ave Northampton 01060 MA US

Summer on Strong: Yaala Ballin Trio

Summer-long party with outdoor dining & music! On Strong Avenue, Northampton, MA!

Sunday, August 31st, 5:30 pm–8:00 pm

@Summer on Strong (Strong Ave, Northampton MA 01060) Strong Ave Northampton 01060 MA US

Summer on Strong: Green Street Trio

Summer-long party with outdoor dining & music! On Strong Avenue, Northampton, MA!

Monday, September 1st, 7:00 pm

@Look Park (300 N Main St., Florence, MA 01062) 300 N Main St., Florence, MA 01062 Northampton 01060 MA US

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Thursday, September 4th, 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

@Summer on Strong (Strong Ave, Northampton MA 01060) Strong Ave Northampton 01060 MA US

Summer on Strong: The Eggmen (Beatles Tribute)

Summer on Strong is a summer-long party here on Strong Avenue in Northampton, MA. When the weather …

Thursday, September 4th, 7:00 pm

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

Luke Bower w/Common Noble

Luke Bower w/Common Noble at The Iron Horse on Thursday, September 4 2025 Luke Bower is a …

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Friday, September 5th, 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

@The Deck Bar (125A Pleasant St., Northampton MA ) 125A Pleasant St. Northampton MA US

The Bromantics

The Bromantics are a high-energy, six-piece band dedicated to making the audience groove to the new …

Friday, September 5th, 7:00 pm

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

The Suitcase Junket w/s/g Ciarra Fragale

The Suitcase Junket w/s/g Ciarra Fragale at The Iron Horse on Friday, September 5 2025 Matt …

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Saturday, September 6th, 7:00 pm

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

New Jazz Underground

New Jazz Underground at The Iron Horse on Saturday, September 6 2025 New Jazz Underground, an …

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Sunday, September 7th, 3:00 pm–4:30 pm

@The First Churches (129 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060) 129 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton 01060 MA US

Shubalananda Kirtan Noho Sundays

Join us every Sunday afternoon in downtown Northampton to sing your true heart's song with …

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Sunday, September 7th, 7:00 pm

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

The Sweet Remains

The Sweet Remains at The Iron Horse on Sunday, September 7 2025 Acclaimed folk-rock trio The Sweet …

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Tuesday, September 9th, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

@Daily Operation (116 Pleasant St ste 013, Easthampton, MA 01027) 141 N. Main Street FLORENCE 01062 MA US

Heartland Masala Book Launch at Daily Operation

Join us on Tuesday September 9th from 5-6pm for a FREE BOOK TALK at Daily Operation in Easthampton …

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Cornucopia - Natural Wellness Market (150 Main St, Suite 8 (in the Thornes Marketplace), Northampton MA 01060) 150 Main St, Suite 8 (in the Thornes Marketplace) Northampton 01060 MA US

May Sales are Marvelous

Cornucopia - Natural Wellness Market

Check out the hot deals we have going on all month! Click here to see more info!

Thursday, September 11th, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm

@Progression Brewing (9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060) 9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton 01060 MA US

Bonsai Workshop at Progression Brewing

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! …

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Friday, September 12th, 7:00 pm

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

Welcome Home: Althaea Debut Album Release Party

Celebrate the release of Northampton-based artist Althaea's debut album! As Althaea, …

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Saturday-Sunday, September 13th-14th, 09/13/2025 12:00 pm–09/14/2025 8:00 pm

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

The Taste of Northampton 2025

The Taste of Northampton Returns Sept. 13-14, 2025 Culinary Celebration Expands Back Home in the …

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Saturday, September 13th, 3:00 pm

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

The Parting Summer

“New Songs for an Old Poet” is a series of four concerts spanning July through December 2025. …

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Saturday, September 13th, 8:00 pm

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

Dar Williams

Dar Williams Dar Williams’ lyrics contain bouquets of optimism, delivered on melodies alternating …

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Saturday, September 13th, 7:00 pm

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

Alejandro Escovedo w/Kris Gruen

Alejandro Escovedo w/Kris Gruen at The Iron Horse on Saturday, September 13 2025 Alejandro …

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Thursday, September 18th, 7:00 pm

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

Windborne

Windborne at The Iron Horse on Thursday, September 18 2025 Hailed as “the most exciting vocal group …

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Saturday, September 20th, 11:00 am–12:30 pm

@DoozyDo Parade (Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060) Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton 01060 MA US

The DoozyDo Parade 2025

There are parades…and then there’s Northampton Neighbors’ DoozyDo Parade. Inspired by Pasadena’s …

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Saturday, September 20th, 7:00 pm

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

Belt It Out: A Big Gay Singalong!

Step into a fabulous, feel-good hour of music, magic, and unapologetic joy in Belt It Out: A Big …

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Saturday, September 20th, 7:00 pm

@Colonial Theater (Northampton, MA 01060) Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton 01060 MA US

Natalia Bernal & Jason Ennis Duo

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Monday, September 22nd, 7:00 pm

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

Crystal Bowersox

Crystal Bowersox at The Iron Horse on Monday, September 22 2025 Crystal Bowersox, a northwest Ohio …

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Tuesday, September 23rd, 7:00 pm

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

Hayes Carll 'We’re Only Human’ Tour

Hayes Carll 'We’re Only Human’ Tour at The Iron Horse on Tuesday, September 23 2025 We’re Only …

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Wednesday, September 24th, 7:00 pm

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

Copilot

Copilot at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, September 24 2025 Copilot is a dynamically fun Rock-Pop band …

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Thursday, September 25th, 7:00 pm

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

Ali McGuirk w/ Canyon Lights

Ali McGuirk w/ Canyon Lights at The Iron Horse on Thursday, September 25 2025 Ali McGuirk has never …

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Friday, September 26th, 6:00 pm–10:00 pm

@Downtown Northampton (Downtown Northampton, Northampton, MA 1063) Downtown Northampton, Northampton, MA 1063 Northampton 01060 MA US

Northampton Jazz Festival - Jazz Strut

Stroll, sip and dine your way through downtown Northampton to the sounds of jazz ensembles at …

Friday, September 26th, 7:00 pm

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

Mipso

Mipso at The Iron Horse on Friday, September 26 2025 “Book of Fools” is the new Mipso album. Some of …

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Friday, September 26th, 10:00 pm

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

Mojo at The Horse: The Baxbys w/Grand View Point

Mojo at The Horse: The Baxbys w/Grand View Point at The Iron Horse on Friday, September 26 2025

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Saturday, September 27th, 7:30 am

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

The Mammals Album Release Show at The Parlor Room

The Mammals Album Release Show at The Parlor Room Saturday, September 27th SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: …

Saturday, September 27th, 11:00 am–9:00 pm

@Downtown Northampton (Main St, Northampton, MA 1063) Main St, Northampton, MA 1063 Northampton 01060 MA US

Northampton Jazz Festival - Jazz Fest Day

Our FREE music lineup features jazz musicians from across the country and the region performing in …

Saturday, September 27th, 7:00 pm

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

Dean Johnson w/ Lou Hazel

Dean Johnson w/ Lou Hazel at The Iron Horse on Saturday, September 27 2025 With I Hope We Can Still …

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Sunday, September 28th, 10:30 am–1:30 pm

@Strong Ave, Northampton (Strong Ave, Northampton) 1985 Main St. 2nd Floor, Suite 202 Springfield 01103 MA US

Walk For EveryBody

Join us on September 28, 2025, in downtown Northampton for A Walk for Every Body—a powerful day of …

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Out & About

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!

We talked to: GoBerry 'n Cream

We are thrilled that GoBerry 'n Cream is about to open on Main Street. Owners SiriNam and Aaron gave us updates, inside information, and shared their favorite flavors of frozen yogurt! Get ready to enjoy some truly tasty treats all summer long--and beyond!

We talked to: The Coffee Chat

The Coffee Chat is a welcome addition to downtown Northampton, co-owned by Karim Iharratane. His enthusiasm, energy, and appreciation of community are truly inspiring. Check out what he had to say in our recent interview!

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.

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!