The River’s Meltdown 2024: A Free Family Festival in Downtown Greenfield on Saturday, April 13th

Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States +2 more

The River’s spring family festival is once again opening up in Greenfield on Saturday, April 13th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, rain or shine! A day of FREE family fun at Hawks & Reed, and outside on Court Square and the Greenfield Common. Featuring delightful live music and magical stories from celebrated authors all day inside on the Hawks & Reed main stage – and right outside, find "The Fair on Court Square", with acrobatic performances from Show Circus Studio, games, interactive exhibits, and arts and crafts. Food and treats on site courtesy of Cocina Lupita, Mohawk Falafel and Shawarma, Vegan Pizza Land, Bart’s Ice Cream, and other great local vendors. Be sure to stop by the Imaginary Bookshop anytime to get books by Meltdown authors – or find them at the Fair! Get Your Melt On with the River on Saturday, April 13th in downtown Greenfield! Head to WRSI.com for more info, or come downtown

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Zydeco&Cajun Monthly Dance Ft: Back O’Town and Bayou X

Hawks & Reed Ballroom 289 Main St., Greenfield, MA, United States

Get ready to spice up your dance moves!Join us for a fantastic afternoon filled with rhythm, dance, and live music featuring the talented dance instructor Peter Simoneaux.Event Schedule:Doors open at 1:30 PM30-Minute Cajun Dance Workshop at 2:00 PM led by Peter SimoneauxLive Set by Back O'Town20-Minute Zydeco Dance WorkshopLive Set by Bayou X.DanceEvent continues until 5:00 PMDance Workshops: "Putting the Rhythm in your Dance" Discover the fundamentals of rhythm and learn how to seamlessly integrate them into your dance vocabulary. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, these workshops will add a new dimension to your moves.Live Music:Back O'Town and Bayou X.Dance will keep the energy high with their amazing Cajun and Zydeco tunes. Get ready to dance the afternoon away!Tickets:$15 in advance$20 day of the showVenue: Open the doors to a world of rhythm and dance at Hawks&Reed!Don't miss out on this unique dance experience that blends education, entertainment, and the infectious beats of Cajun and Zydeco music. Grab your tickets, put on your dancing shoes, and let's put the rhythm in your dance!

YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Franklin County's YMCA 451 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Healthy Kids Day APRIL 20, 2024; 11 am to 2 pm Rain or Shine We are excited to have BOOMER the Springfield Thunderbirds mascot join us for this year’s HKD! The UMASS Women’s Soccer team will be in attendance at HKD holding drills and playing, and signing autographs! The Eric Carle Museum will be joining us for the first time! Local Businesses & Organizations attending Healthy Kids Day! All States Materials Group Analina Ragdolls Baystate Franklin Medical Center BBBS of Western Mass Bikers Against Child Abuse Western Mass Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin Community Health Center of Franklin County Cub Scout Pack 3 Franklin Community Cooperative Franklin County Fairgrounds Franklin County Pride Fresh Air Fund Greenfield Community College Greenfield Fire Department Greenfield Kiwanis Greenfield Police Department Greenfield PTO Greenfield Savings Bank NELCWIT Outer Limits Cycle & Ski PEER Ambassador Program Salvation Army Theory Skateshop & Skate Greenfield Springfield Thunderbirds Stone Soup Cafe The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art UMass Amherst Women’s Soccer Valley Blue Sox Healthy Kids Day is the national Ys initiative to improve the health and well-being of children. Summer is the time for kids to get up,…

The Beatnuts: Golden Era 420 Show

Hawks & Reed Ballroom 289 Main St., Greenfield, MA, United States

A night of iconic sounds, cannabis culture, and good vibes!"The Beatnuts: Golden Era 420 Show" a special celebration held on April 20th, commemorating both the iconic sounds of The Beatnuts and the cultural significance of 420. Hosted at Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center in collaboration with Genuine Culture LLC, this event brings together fans of hip-hop and cannabis culture for a night of music, camaraderie, and good vibes. Let’s Celebrate The Beatnuts' illustrious career, featuring a curated selection of their classic hits and beloved tracks from the Golden Era of hip-hop. From "Off the Books" to "Watch Out Now," attendees are going to be treated to a nostalgic journey through the group's Iconic Discography In addition to The Beatnuts, some of Massachusetts finest Mc’s Fabeyon (Springfield, MA), Konflik and Brandie Blaze (Boston, MA) will also be featured and DJ Rec will be on the 1’s and 2’s keeping the vibes right for the night.Doors 730Show 800$20 - 4/20 Early Bird Special $25 - Adv $30 - Day of Show Special shout out to our supporting Sponsor DAZED Cannabis.

Event Series Conversational French

Conversational French

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

--Vous parlez français? --Euh... oui, un peu. If this is you, and you would like to put a few drops of oil on your rusty French conversation skills, have a seat at La Table Française, the 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, in the GPL Conference Room. This is an intermediate conversation group, not a class. Tamara Grogan, Greenfield resident and 25-year veteran French teacher, will facilitate. If interested, please send an email to Tamara at lagrogan1@gmail.com. À bientôt! This program is free and intended for ages 16+.

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