WinterFest Amherst

A massive THANK YOU to the thousands of neighbors who joined us for WinterFest 2026! Seeing our community come together so vibrantly over the course of eight days was nothing short of magical.

The underlying success of WinterFest belongs to the businesses, Town departments, and organizations that contributed to this investment in our community’s spirit. To our incredible sponsors and community partners: we quite literally could not have done this without you.

Your support it provided the programming and the space for so many to connect and make memories together. We are deeply grateful for your collaboration.

Look for photos later this week!

Amherst College Center for Community Engagement (CCE) Amherst Business Improvement District Summerlin Floors Lao Hu Tong Ginger Garden Encharter Insurance Jones Library & Branches Town of Amherst, MA The Mill District Mill District Local Art Gallery Hitchcock Center for the Environment The Center Dance Amherst Cinema UMass Downtown Amherst Massachusetts Fire Department

The days might be cold, but the community spirit is warm at Amherst WinterFest! ❤️ This vacation week, we’re bringing families together for a series of FREE workshops, nature walks, and museum tours. It’s our way of making sure every child has access to fun, educational, and high-energy activities while school is out. Join your neighbors and celebrate the magic of winter right here in Amherst!

- - Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals Interactive Reading and Stuff Vet Clinic- Free! Munson Memorial Library on Mon, Feb 16th @ 11:30 - 1:00 PM (No registration required)

- Little Bear Nature Walk w/ The Hitchcock Center -FREE! Mill River Recreation Area on Tues, Feb 17th @ 10:00 - 11:15 AM- Register Here: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/HitchcockCenterfortheEnvironment #/selectSessions/3737633/filter/session=69022533

- Ice Age Creatures and More- FREE!
Beneski Museum of Natural History, Amherst College on Wed, Feb 18th @ 10:00 - 11:00 AM. (No registration required)

- Meditation and Mindfulness Workshop for Kids and Their Families- FREE! North Amherst Library on Wed, Feb 18th @ 10:00 - 11:00 AM. (No registration required)

- Little Bear Nature Walk w/ The Hitchcock Center -FREE! Hickory Ridge Conservation Area on Fri, Feb 20th @10:00 - 11:15 AM. Register here: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/HitchcockCenterfortheEnvironment #/selectSessions/3737633/filter/session=69017733

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