Celebrate the Season on The Other Side of Massachusetts

Arcadia Mass Audubon’s Winter Solstice & Forest Luminaria Walk

Holiday Happenings

Celebrate "the most wonderful time of the year" at one of our festive events.

Arcadia Mass Audubon’s Winter Solstice & Forest Luminaria Walk
Winter Wonderland Light Display at Look Memorial Park
All aboard! Ride Santa's Trains at Look Memorial Park, a Holiday Tradition for the Whole Family
Dress in your seasonal…worst? Ugly Sweater Party at Amherst Farm Winery on Sunday, December 16
Ring in the New Year with fireworks, music, and a whole lot of fun with First Night Northampton

‘Tis the Season for Shopping

The first flakes have fallen, and we say: "let it snow!" Our "city sidewalks, busy sidewalks" are lined with unique shops and artists' studios, filled with treasures. Don’t miss these hot spots for holiday shopping.

Check out our blog on holiday shopping for more unique places to find one-of-a-kind gifts
A2Z Science & Learning Store was recently ranked as one of the best independent toy stores in New England
FLAIR Holiday Market, a unique pop-up-shop dedicated to showcasing local artisans and craftspeople

The perfect gift is right here! Give them an experience with the Northampton Gift Card.

Do you hear what I hear? Live Music in Downtown Northampton

Get your "fa la la's" in with The Weepies during their holiday show at the Academy of Music on December 12.

Chris Pureka is playing at The Parlor Room at Signature Sounds on Saturday, December 15
Sweetback Sisters' Country Christmas Sing-along spectacular! on Saturday, December 22
Don’t miss legendary Dar Williams at Iron Horse Music Hall on Friday, December 28
Berkshire Bach presents BACH @ NEW YEAR'S on Sunday, December 30

We prefer our music live. Explore performances and venues here.

Celebrate Culture

"Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas," are you? Come out for a film screening at the Yiddish Book Center
Learn about Old Fashioned Christmas at the William Cullen Bryant Homestead on Saturday, December 8
You and your family are cordially invited to celebrate Emily Dickinson’s 188^thBirthday on Saturday, December 8 at the Emily Dickinson Museum
Enjoy It's a Wonderful Life on the big screen again at Amherst Cinema, December 21-23

Explore our region’s wealth of arts & culture offerings this season.

Ring in 2019 on The Other Side of Massachusetts!

“What are you doing New Year’s Eve?” Planning a trip to the city-wide celebration, First Night Northampton, of course! Complete with fireworks, musical performances, and oodles of holiday cheer, this city-wide celebration of the turning of the year is unlike any other!