Good morning, Springfield.

Feast in the East 2026 — a community culinary event for over 300 guests — will take place on Tuesday, April 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Starting Gate at GreatHorse in Hampden; over 30 local vendors will serve food and drinks to benefit the chamber’s scholarship and business funds.

Families are invited to join the annual Jack Rome Memorial 5K and Fun Walk at Fountain Park in Wilbraham on Saturday, May 2.

The family-friendly event includes race registration at 11 a.m. and a run/walk at 1 p.m., plus superhero activities and vendors to support critical animal care.

Mackenzie Coburn from Eastern States Exposition was named a certified fair executive — the top certification in fair management — during the IAFE Management Conference in West Springfield.

She completed a rigorous certification process that recognized her leadership and commitment to the fair industry.

Alice Cooper, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, will perform at the Big E Arena on Sept.

19 in West Springfield and tickets with fair admission go on sale online Friday + April 24 at 10 a.m.

England’s Enchanted Voices will perform songs from hit films at Springfield Symphony Hall at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 in a family-friendly concert lasting one hour and 15 minutes — designed to uplift and inspire audiences of all ages.

Alice Cooper (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee) will perform at the Big E stage on Saturday, Sept.

19. Tickets are on sale starting April 24.

Forest Park Zoo will host a Wine Safari fundraiser on Saturday, May 30 from 2 to 6 p.m. The $55 ticket offers wine samples, small bites, animal encounters, and keeper talks and is limited to adults (21+ only) with support from MGM Springfield and CTEC.

As temperatures drop near freezing, local garden center manager Steve Bordenuk advises residents to cover outdoor plants with landscape fabric or a sheet when frost hits to prevent damage.

The center will sell warm-tolerant plants mid-May.

Pioneer Valley Financial Group (PV) announced that Kevin Sylvester earned his Certified Financial Planner certification, making him the firm’s second CFP professional since he joined in 2019.

This milestone reflects PV’s commitment to ongoing professional development and quality client service.

Contractors working on Springfield’s West Parish Water Treatment Plant reported a one-year delay and cost increases of $8.5M to $31.5M after PCBs were found in 1966-built structures last July — the commission is developing a cleanup plan to meet a November 2028 DEP deadline.

2026 Stifel Stars on Ice Tour

7-10 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket required for entry — Celebrate Olympic greatness with top U.S. Figure Skating stars showcasing breathtaking performances on ice.

Play by the Books: A Novel Night of Creative Crafting

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $20 ($15 for members) — Celebrate literature and creativity with art-making stations and a gallery tour.