Family Fun in February
Beneski Museum of Natural History | Amherst
Looking for things to do with the family during February School Vacation week? Check out some of the events happening around Hampshire County.
February 14
4th Annual Ice Art Festival in Downtown Northampton
The 4th Annual Ice Art Festival will once again decorate the streets of Downtown Northampton with glittering ice sculptures - come out and watch as talented artists carve large blocks of ice into beautiful works of art!
February 15
Family Fun Day at the Mead Art Museum
The third Saturday of every month is Family Fun Day at the Mead! Join the Mead’s educators 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for child-friendly gallery talks, story times, and drop-in craft activities. This event is free and open to the public.
February 15 and 16
Berkshire Theatre Group Presents: The Emperor's New Clothes
Two showtimes, 1 and 3 p.m. at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
February 16
Four Sundays in February Event #3: Mumbai in Massachusetts
An Afternoon of Indian Classical Music, 2 p.m. at the Academy of Music
February 17
The Eric Carle Musuem will be open for President's Day
February 17-23
Storytime at the Eric Carle Museum
At 2:30 p.m. every day and 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 18, 21 & 22.
February 18-20
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts High School Presents: The Fairy’s Mistake
Two showtimes, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Eric Carle Museum
February 18-21
Free Daily Guided Tours at the Beneski Museum of Natural History
Daily at 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. designed for families with children ages 5 and up. Families with younger children are always welcome to explore on their own.
February 17-21
Kids Best Fest, 16th Annual Internationl Children's Film Festival
presented by the Northampton Center for the Arts, the Academy of Music Theatre and Amherst Cinema
Monday, Feb. 17, 1 p.m.
Matilda (USA, 7+)
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m.
An Afternoon of Mo Willems animated shorts (USA, all ages)
presented with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art which will be on hand to give out free family passes to its current exhibition ‘Seriously Silly: A Decade of Art and Whimsy by Mo Willems’
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1 p.m.
Ricky, Three’s a Crowd a film by Kai S. Pieck (Germany, Ages 10+)
Thursday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m.
Maidentrip a film by Jillian Schlesinger (USA, Ages 10+)
Friday, Feb. 21, 1 p.m.
Youth Reel: Paradigm (International, Ages 13+)
February 18-21
Fun In February Vacation Program
presented by the Northampton Recreation Department
For kids 1-5 years old, each day has a theme and program supervisors lead fun activities including both indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, swimming, sports, and more. Children must bring a swimsuit, towel, snack and lunch each day. Warm clothing for games in the cold / snow is also recommended. Weekly or daily registration available.
Tuesday, Feb. 18: Gamesapalooza - A day of games for everyone with prizes.
Wednesday, Feb. 19: Winter Wonderland, celebrate winter! Bring a white t-shirt to decorate.
Thursday, Feb. 20: Great Skate, morning bus trip to InterSkate 91 in Hadley.
Friday, Feb 21: Fiesta Friday, celebrate the end of the week with a movie.
February 23
Four Sundays in February Event #4: The Really Big Show
The annual closing variety show for Four Sundays, MC'd this year by Mike Flood of Sebadoh. 2 p.m. at the Academy of Music Theatre