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Hilltown Families is an award-winning Community-Based Education Network serving all four counties of #WesternMass. 🌟 Supporting education through community engagement since 2005! #edusky www.HilltownFamilies.org
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#Halloween is right around the corner, and #WesternMass is buzzing with parades, haunted farms, and family events that mix fun with learning. From bats and bears to repair cafés and geocaching, this week is full of hands-on ways for kids and families to connect with the season and each other.
From Black Cats to Bats: 10+ Smart Halloween Events and Seasonal Learning for Families - Hilltown Families
Celebrate Halloween Events in Western Mass with parades, haunted farms, nature programs, & learning that connect community.
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Turn #Halloween candy into mad science fun! Families learn #STEM at home with Skittles density tests, M&M chromatography, and sparking Lifesavers while exploring states of matter.
Halloween Candy Science: Explore Chemistry and Physics with 7 Super Experiments - Hilltown Families
Halloween candy science makes learning sweet! Families learn while trying kitchen experiments that reveal density, melting points, and more.
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Mark your calendars! Trick-or-treating meets the harvest season in this lively event at the library in South Deerfield. Enjoy costume selfies, hands-on games, and a taste of #WesternMass agriculture w/CISA. Learn about food grown close to home while sampling apples, pumpkin treats, & seasonal bites.
Learn About Local Food Traditions at the Halloween Harvest Bash - Hilltown Families
Trick-or-treating meets the harvest season in this lively event at the library in South Deerfield. Enjoy costume selfies, hands-on games, and a taste of Western Mass agriculture with CISA. Learn about...
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This Saturday (10/25), Historic Deerfield invites families and lifelong learners to an intergenerational day exploring #graveyards and gravestones. Create paper gravestones at Stones and Bones and join tours of Solomon Ashley’s art to reflect on memory, identity, and cultural heritage. #WesternMass
Hands-On History: Graveyard Art, Tours, and Workshops in Deerfield - Hilltown Families
Historic Deerfield invites families and lifelong learners to an intergenerational day exploring graveyards and gravestones. Create paper gravestones at Stones and Bones, watch Karin Sprague carve, and...
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The Montessori School of Northampton’s Annual Children’s Fall Fair is back this Saturday, October 25, from 11am–2pm with owls, magic, face painting, pumpkin fun, and more! #Montessori #Halloween #WesternMass
Montessori School of Northampton Annual Children's Fall Fair - Hilltown Families
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Join The Bridge Family Resource Center in Amherst for Trunk or Treat this coming Tuesday, October 28, from 4–5:30pm, with candy, costumes, and creatively decorated cars for a FREE family-friendly celebration. Costumes are encouraged, and everyone is welcome. #Halloween #WesternMass
Trunk or Treat - Hilltown Families
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Nourish curiosity and lifelong learning with Holyoke Community College’s Culinary Enrichment Series, where hands-on classes in food and wine invite adults to explore culture, flavor, and joyful learning this fall. #WesternMass #culinaryarts
Holyoke Community College Culinary Enrichment Series - Hilltown Families
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The changing forest colors signal black bears entering hyperphagia, building fat for winter hibernation. Learn how these seasonal cycles of feeding and fasting highlight deep connections between ecology, survival, and the landscapes of New England. #animalstudies #blackbears #unschooling
The Fascinating Autumn Behavior of New England’s Black Bears - Hilltown Families
The changing forest colors signal black bears entering hyperphagia, building fat for winter hibernation. Learn how these seasonal cycles of feeding and fasting highlight deep connections between ecolo...
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Join naturalists in Middlefield this Sunday for a bear walk with Professor John McDonald, hosted by the Westfield River Wild & Scenic Committee. Learn to identify tracks, scat, and other bear signs while exploring how these animals move through local forest habitats. #bears #westernmass
Bear Tracks and Signs: Field Walk with Professor John McDonald - Hilltown Families
Join naturalists in Middlefield for a bear walk with Professor John McDonald, hosted by the Westfield River Wild & Scenic Committee. Learn to identify tracks, scat, and other bear signs while explorin...
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Fall migration turns the sky into a moving classroom. Families can learn together by using a bird migration chart to track which species pass through and when, building awareness of local habitats while connecting to the wonder of changing seasons. #ornithology #unschooling #birdmigration
Understanding Bird Migration: A Seasonal Spectacle in Autumn - Hilltown Families
Fall migration turns the sky into a moving classroom. Families can learn together by using a bird migration chart to track which species pass through and when, building awareness of local habitats whi...
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The Great Falls Discovery Center in Turners Falls hosts ornithologist Chad Witko, where ages 12+ learn about bird migration, resilience, and the science of flight. #westernmass #ornithology #birdmigration #naturebasedlearning
Wings Without Borders: Understanding Bird Migration with Ornithologist Chad Witko - Hilltown Families
The Great Falls Discovery Center in Turners Falls hosts ornithologist Chad Witko, where audiences learn about bird migration, resilience, and the science of flight.
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#Halloween is right around the corner, and #WesternMass is buzzing with parades, haunted farms, and family events that mix fun with learning. From bats and bears to repair cafés and geocaching, this week is full of hands-on ways for kids and families to connect with the season and each other.
From Black Cats to Bats: 10+ Smart Halloween Events and Seasonal Learning for Families - Hilltown Families
Celebrate Halloween Events in Western Mass with parades, haunted farms, nature programs, & learning that connect community.
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Northampton’s Academy of Music Theatre hosts 101 Dalmatians KIDS this Friday, October 24, at 6:30pm, bringing Disney’s classic tale to life for families with laughter, music, and community spirit. #WesternMass
Academy of Music Hosts "101 Dalmatians KIDS" - Hilltown Families
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Lace up for Cutchins’ Superhero Run & Family Fall Festival in Northampton this Sunday, October 26, starting with a 10K and 5K in the morning and followed by music, games, food, and a free Kids’ Fun Run! #WesternMass
Cutchins' Superhero Run & Family Fall Festival - Hilltown Families
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The Academy at Charlemont invites prospective families to an Open House this Sunday, October 26, from 1–3pm, where students in grades 6–12 are supported through academics, arts, outdoor adventures, and a culture of care. #WesternMass
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Explore how costumes act as catalysts for learning. From fashion design to history and storytelling, discover ways they support creativity, culture, and self-directed education. #halloween #selfdirectedlearning #edchat #theater #costumes
Unlock Creativity with Costumes: Powerful Catalysts for Learning and Imagination - Hilltown Families
Costumes spark creativity & learning. From puppetry & fashion to history & storytelling, discover costumes as catalysts for self-directed learning.
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🎃🍎 The annual Halloween Party at Red Gate Farm in Buckland blends celebration with learning this Saturday. Families press cider, explore farming traditions, and connect community with the rhythms of the harvest. #halloween #westernmass
Celebrate Halloween at Red Gate Farm: Animals, Crafts, and Campfire Gathering - Hilltown Families
The 24th Halloween Party at Red Gate Farm in Buckland blends celebration with learning. Guests press cider, explore farming traditions, and connect community with the rhythms of the harvest.
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🎃👻 Haunted Strathmore in Russell transforms Strathmore Park with hayrides, parades, and pumpkin fun this Saturday evening. Families learn local folklore, history, and ecology through storytelling and seasonal celebration. #halloween #westernmass #hilltowns
Experience Haunted Strathmore: Folklore, Music, and Family Halloween Traditions - Hilltown Families
Haunted Strathmore in Russell transforms Strathmore Park with hayrides, parades, and pumpkin fun. Families learn local folklore, history, and ecology through storytelling and seasonal celebration.
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🍎🌾 Autumn traditions thrive with local flavors. CISA’s Buy Local Guide helps families pick and celebrate.
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Celebrate Autumn in #WesternMass with Local Farms
CISA’s Buy Local Guide makes it easy to find apples, pumpkins, and fresh fall produce across the region. Stock up for cozy meals and family gatherings while supporting the farms that keep our community thriving. #localfood #farms
CISA: Local Food & Local Farms - Hilltown Families
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👻🎃 Explore haunted tales and historic sites across Western Massachusetts where ghost stories meet real events. Learn how cemetery tours and local lore spark multidisciplinary curiosity, connecting history, architecture, psychology, and the study of paranormal phenomena. #WesternMass
Historic Hauntings: Exploring Paranormal Activity in Western MA - Hilltown Families
Explore haunted tales and historic sites across Western Massachusetts where ghost stories meet real events. Learn how cemetery tours and local lore spark multidisciplinary curiosity, connecting histor...
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In the spirit of the #Halloween, why not engage in some spooky hands-on #STEM experiments! From candy chromatography and glowing drinkables to flying ghosts and gooey eyeballs, the following are Halloween #science ideas that connect to numerous science concepts and promote hands-on learning.
Halloween Science: 8 Spooktacular & Fun Hands-On Experiments for STEM Learning - Hilltown Families
Make Halloween science unforgettable! Try 8 fun hands-on STEM experiments with glowing drinks, flying ghosts, & candy chemistry.
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🌿 Connect with others and explore new skills through River Valley Co-op’s FREE fall workshops and classes, offered both online and at their Northampton and Easthampton locations. #westernmass
River Valley Co-Op - Hilltown Families
River Valley Co-op is offering a variety of FREE community workshops and classes this fall. Some will take place online, and some will be held in person at one of their locations in Northampton or Eas...
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🛠️ Join the Northampton Community #RepairCafe this Saturday for hands-on learning with volunteer fixers skilled in sewing, electrical repair, & woodworking. Learn how everyday objects work and explore practical skills that support #sustainability, technical curiosity, & a fix-it mindset. #WesternMass
Hands-On Learning at the Northampton Repair Cafe - Hilltown Families
Join the Northampton Community Repair Cafe for hands-on learning with volunteer fixers skilled in sewing, electrical repair, and woodworking. Learn how everyday objects work and explore practical skil...
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💫 The Orionid Meteor Shower invites families to learn through science, art, and story. From comet trails to cultural myths, it turns the night sky into a classroom of wonder. 💫 Peak night: Oct. 22-23
Family Stargazing: Orionid Meteor Shower and Self-Directed Learning Ideas - Hilltown Families
The Orionid Meteor Shower invites families to learn through science, art, and story. From comet trails to cultural myths, it turns the night sky into a classroom of wonder.
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In Hatfield #WesternMass this Thursday, Prospect Meadow Farm offers a haunted barn fundraiser with goat parades, raffles, and treats. Families learn about farm life while enjoying Halloween fun together! #halloween
Prospect Meadow Farm Haunted Barn: Spooky Walk, Goat Parade, and Family Nights - Hilltown Families
In Hatfield, Prospect Meadow Farm offers a haunted barn fundraiser with goat parades, raffles, and treats. Families learn about farm life while enjoying Halloween fun together.
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