Tourism

Starting Friday, local eateries across Springfield will be offering tastes of the city as part of Springfield Restaurant Week. Palazzo Café is a nice little spot to grab a bite inside One Financial Plaza in downtown Springfield and starting Friday, owner Luisa Cardaropoli is planning on being busy. “I’m very excited because when they have…

The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce that Spirit Airlines is launching new, nonstop flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico today. The inaugural flight from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) will depart this evening. “Exploring the Island of Enchantment is now easier than ever for our Hartford Guests…

With The Big E just 101 days away, officials have announced another slate of entertainment coming to this year’s fair. On Tuesday, the lineup for the Court of Honor Stage was released, which includes what they described as a “diverse lineup of artists.” Read complete article at Westernmassnews.com

For the first time ever, world-class athletes are flying into western Massachusetts to compete in the Ironman. “We’re amped up. There’s going to be like 1,200 to 1,400 athletes, high-level athletes, participating in this event and their families,” said Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh. This Sunday, western Massachusetts will welcome some of the top athletes…

Join us in celebrating all things Springfield dining starting Friday, June 9th through Sunday, June 18th at all participating restaurants. The annual 10-day, city-wide event is put on every year by the Springfield Restaurant Week Committee and Springfield Business Improvement District. Not only is our goal to eat some wonderful food but really our goal…

It’s almost here! Hooplandia, a major 3-on-3 basketball tournament, descends upon the Big E fairgrounds and the Basketball Hall of Fame on June 23-25, with up to 500 teams in a variety of divisions set to compete. Having been delayed three years by the pandemic, this is truly a big deal for the region, according…

Ahead of the brand new three-on-three basketball tournament and festival this month, the Eastern States Exposition team has been working overtime to bring participants and fans an event they won’t forget. The courts are painted and the hoops are up, all in preparation for the first-ever Hooplandia at The Big E fairgrounds in West Springfield.…

The City of Northampton is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated summer music schedules for various downtown locations. Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra revealed the lineup, which includes Mason Street Live!, the Northampton Summer Concert Series, Summer on Strong, and the Florence Summer Concert Series. The events are made possible through collaboration between the Mayor’s office of Economic…

Six Flags New England kicks off the summer season this weekend with new attractions. The all new “Dino Off Road Adventure” was unveiled for those with an exclusive pass preview. It will open to all on Saturday May 27th for the season. Guests can go on an off-road adventure in a safari style vehicle, coming…

The LAVA Center in Greenfield is now accepting submissions for the 3rd annual LAVA Film Festival. The LAVA Film Festival is a showcase of Massachusetts filmmaking talent from residents from students to professors and more, according to a news release sent to 22News from the LAVA Center. The films must be made by current residents…