Good morning, Springfield.

The Veterans Picnic in the Park will take place Saturday, Aug.

9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Morgan Road Pavillion at 459 Morgan Rd in West Springfield. The free and family-friendly event will be presented by Veteran Outreach Into Community Engagement and the Mathew J. Vieu Memorial Fund, Inc. and will offer food, live music, inflatables and dunk tanks while connecting veterans with local services.

Today, 15-year-old Bassie Baron in Springfield marked 10 years of giving by asking friends and family to donate food to Rachel’s Table instead of birthday presents.

She collects 15 boxes this year — a tradition she started at age 6 that helps deliver donations to local partner agencies.

The Agawam and West Springfield fire departments will hold a charity kickball game on August 17 at 4 p.m. at Mittineague Park baseball field to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy Association research—participants can join for free and donate—with the goal of surpassing last year's $6,000 collection.

United Way of Pioneer Valley and partners continue the 2025 Stuff the Bus campaign to collect supplies for K–12 students for the new school year.

MGM Springfield donated more than $1,000 worth of supplies Tuesday morning — the campaign now seeks extra items like backpacks and notebooks to help fill 800 backpacks for 15 local schools.

State Senator Jake Oliveira announced that several local communities will receive more transportation funding from this year’s Chapter 90 bond bill.

Springfield will get about $6.3 million from a $300 million package—these funds will help improve local roads and bridges.

East Coast Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Eastern States Exposition — Cost varies — Explore a treasure trove of gems, minerals, and fossils at this east coast showcase.

African Community Festival

5-9 p.m. — Marshall Roy Park — Free entry — Celebrate African culture with music, food, and art in Springfield.

Aquanett Live Concert

6:30-8 p.m. — Forest Park Amphitheater — Free entry — Experience the electrifying 80's Rock n Metal show by Aquanett in a beautiful outdoor setting.

The Black Keys - No Rain, No Flowers Tour

7:00-8:30 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket sales begin May 16 — Catch the Grammy-winning duo for an electrifying night of rock.

Watercolor Workshop

10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $110 | $94 for members — Explore watercolor techniques with guided themes of architecture, flowers, and water scenes.

Flora & Fauna: Historic Carriage House Tour & Garden Party Fundraiser

1-4 p.m. — Carriage House at The Barney — $40-$50 — Experience a blend of history, music, and nature in a vibrant garden setting with a historic tour and a silent auction.

Brimfield Outdoor Antiques Show

All Day — Brimfield Town Hall Annex — Entry fee varies — Explore the largest antique and collectibles market in the U.S. with thousands of dealers.

Latino Arts Festival 2025

5-8 p.m. — Springfield Museums — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant arts and cultures of Latin America with music, exhibitions, and hands-on activities.