It’s finally starting to feel like spring outside, and to celebrate we’ve found some of the best events and festivals going on across the state this month! After a chilly start to spring, the air is warming up and it’s the perfect time to head outside with a group of friends and family. These outdoor events will have you coming down with a serious case of spring fever while you soak up the sun, so spread the word, sit back, and enjoy!
Treetop Xtreme Adventure – Become one with nature at this event, hosted by the Worcester Ecotarium! Guests will get a combo ticket for the Tree Canopy Walkway and a Tree Climbing Expedition, where they will venture out 40 feet above the ground on rope and plank bridges while you move through tree platforms, and then zipline down to the forest floor! Guests will then get to climb on of Worcester’s old-growth trees with harnesses and ropes, this expeditions will be led by trained tree climbers and participants are required to be at least 7 years of age. This event is for one day only, and there would be four sessions that are one hour long, each session is limited to 8 participants. Tickets are $30 per person, get them while they last!
Paradise City Arts Festival – Take a ride out west to Northampton for this spring arts festival! This event has something for every member of the family including live entertainment, flowering sculpture garden, special exhibits, demonstrations, activities, delicious food, and exhibits from artists from 30 states selling their work. This Festival takes place on Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27 , the hours are from 10 AM-6PM Saturday and Sunday, and from 10 AM-4 PM on Monday. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for students, and free for children 12 and under! Stroll under the sun, take in some culture, and enjoy all that this artsy city has to offer!
Chesterwood Vintage Motorcar Festival – The guys in your life will love this event, filled will dozens of collector vehicles, live entertainment, kid-friendly activities, and of course plenty of food from local restaurants, what’s not to like? If antique cars aren’t your thing there are plenty of gardens and woodland walks on the property to explore! The event will be held at historic Chesterwood in Stockbridge on May 26th from 10 AM – 4 PM, rain or shine. Tickets are $15 for adults and children under 18 are free and can be bought in advance of the day of the event. This is an extremely popular event and is often considered the kick-off to summer, don’t miss out!
Food Truck Festival – Known for their unique creations and low prices, food trucks are the latest craze when it comes to fast food, and now’s your chance to sample a wide variety of options! The Food Truck Festival will be in Lexington, MA on Friday, May 31st from 5 PM-9 PM and will feature many different dinner options from food trucks and local restaurants. Entry is free but you do have to pay for food of course. There will be live entertainment from local band, the Arl-Lex Five & Dime, who will be performing folk, country, gospel, and some early rock & roll. Now everyone in the family can eat exactly what they want for dinner, and you won’t have to be the one doing the cooking!
Which one of these events will you be attending to enjoy the warm weather? All of these events are family friendly and are being held outdoors, so get out and about this month and enjoy the sunshine!