South Hadley’s Buttery Brook Park (https://www.southhadley.org/1200/Buttery-Brook-Park) will host a number of special family-friendly activities this month, including an outdoor circus, morning concerts, and the annual big rig day. Ongoing summer events include Friday Cruise Nights and a Wednesday afternoon Farmers Market. The park grounds offer pickleball and basketball courts, a spray park, playgrounds, shaded picnic areas, and restroom facilities.
Buttery Brook Park is located at 123 Willimansett Street (Route 33), South Hadley, MA.
The South Hadley Recreation Department (http://southhadleyrecreation.org) also offers a number of Summer Programs for youth, including South Hadley Trail Runs, Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Art-ventures, and Skyhawks Sports & Games.
Hideaway Circus: Stars Above Outdoor Circus Show,
Tuesday, July 25 at 7:00pm (tickets required)
IMPORTANT: START TIME MOVED TO 8:00PM ON TUESDAY, JULY, 25th due to storms
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 4:00pm (tickets required)
The Stars Above northeast outdoor circus tour is coming to Buttery Brook Park in July for two shows. To purchase tickets, view a video trailer, and general information about the family friendly show and what to bring, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stars-above-south-hadley-ma-tickets-623742399307. For more information about the Stars Above tour, visit: https://www.starsabovecircus.com/
Free Children’s Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00am:
July 12, 2023 – Annie and the Natural Wonder Band
https://www.facebook.com/annieandthenaturalwonderband/
July 19, 2023 – Tom Knight
https://tomknight.com/
July 26, 2023 – In the Nick of time
https://www.inthenickoftimemusic.com/
The South Hadley Family Center hosts three children’s summer concerts under the pavilion at Buttery Brook Park. Concerts are free and take place on Wednesdays from 10am -11am. Please bring chairs or blankets to enjoy the concerts. This program is supported in part by the South Hadley Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Annual Big Rig Day
Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 10am to 12pm
This longtime Buttery Brook Park favorite features fire trucks, police cars, utility trucks, ambulances and more. Climb into the cabs and meet the people who operate these fascinating vehicles at this unique, free, kid-friendly event co-hosted by SHELD/Fibersonic, the Friends of Buttery Book Park, All Star Dairy, and the South Hadley Recreation Department. Don’t miss this great, free family event!
Friday Cruise Nights
Fridays from 5pm to Dusk, May 19 to September 8, 2023
2023 Cruise Nights (pdf)
Buttery Brook Park Friends’ Cruise Nights are held from 5:00pm to dusk each week during the season, which generally runs from the Friday before Memorial Day to the Friday after Labor Day. The public is invited to come and see each week’s vintage vehicles (admission is free) and enjoy pleasant warm-weather nights at the Park. Beverages including beer, soda, and water are available from the Friends and South Hadley-based Foley’s Franks food wagon is on site. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Park in 2023! Funds raised through Cruise Nights help to support Park improvements. For more information about Cruise Nights and inclement weather cancellations, see: http://www.facebook.com/butterybrookpark
Wednesday Farmers’ Market South Hadley
Wednesdays from 2-6pm
May 24 to October 11, 2023 (rain or shine)
Buttery Brook Park will welcome a great new attraction in 2023! Enjoy the park while you shop, along with fare from a local food truck. A SNAP match program will be available. Visit the Market’s website at farmersmarketsouthhadley.com or Farmers’ Market South Hadley on Facebook for more information.