Over 130 years and still going strong. On December 21, 1891, 30-year-old James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18 [...]
Springfield Symphony Hall is filled with the sounds of the holiday and patriotism for the annual concert by the 215th Army Band of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. They bring holiday [...]
The day after Thanksgiving will be a day of holiday fun at the Museums. We will conclude the day with the fan favorite, the Lighting of the Quadrangle. From 5-7pm the spectacular architecture and [...]
Since 1991, the Spirit of Springfield has helped welcome Santa Claus to town with Springfield’s own 75-foot inflatable “Cat in the Hat”, a few of his inflatable friends, bands and colorful [...]
Join us on the day after Thanksgiving for a day full of Holiday fun! From 10-5 we have Holiday Happenings, which is FREE with Museums admission. Then, at 5pm we will light up the Quadrangle and [...]
Planning a wedding has never been easier….The Western New England Fall Bridal Show kicks off in November at the MassMutual Center! You’ll find everything you need for the most amazing wedding! [...]
Today in 1974, through Congressional Legislation, Springfield Armory National Historic Site was authorized, meaning we officially became a part of the National Park Service. Four years later the [...]
Bronx-born and raised Chazz Palminteri wrote A Bronx Tale in 1988. The powerful one-man stage play depicted his bruising childhood which included witnessing a gangland killing when he was nine [...]
ALMOST SOLD OUT!! Matt Fraser is America’s Top Psychic Medium and star of the hit television series on E! Entertainment. His sold-out live events, television appearances, and spiritual teachings [...]
