things to do with kids in new england

AMHERST

WEEK OF APRIL 13 – 19, 2026

THIS WEEK (7) NEXT 4 WEEKS (3)

MONDAY - 4/13

Jones Library

Graphic Novel Book Club (ages 9-12) at 4:00pm- 5:00pm ♡ graphic novel club

WEDNESDAY - 4/15

Fun Saturday Mornings! - UMass Amherst Events Calendar

Paws: Therapy Dogs at 2:30pm ♡ explore
Bee Hotel Refresh Day at 3:00pm ♡ join in

THURSDAY - 4/16

Jones Library

Storytime at Jones Library (ages 0-5) at 11:00am- 11:30am ♡ storytime

FRIDAY - 4/17

Jones Library

Sing With Your Baby (ages 0-5) at North Amherst Library at 10:30am - 11:30am ♡ sing with baby
Kids Room is OPEN 1pm - 5:30pm (CLOSED 9am - 1pm) at 1:00pm - 5:30pm ♡ kids room open
WonderPartyEveryone! at Mead Art Museum at 4:00pm- 7:00pm ♡ wonderparty

FRIDAY - 5/8

Emily Dickinson Museum

Spring Garden Day 2026 ♡ garden day

SUNDAY - 5/10

Emily Dickinson Museum

Carriage House Opening ♡ carriage house

SATURDAY - 5/16

Emily Dickinson Museum

Poetry Walk 2026 at 10:00am ♡ poetry walk

ALL VENUES

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