05/13/2026
🎉 We’re only a few days away from the Buttery Brook Park Grand Re-Opening! 🌳💦
Join us Saturday, May 16th as we celebrate the Grand Re-opening of Buttery Brook Park with a full day of FREE family fun, entertainment, vendors, and community performances!
The celebration kicks off at 12:00 PM—and it’s also the first day the spray parks will be turned on for the season, so don’t forget towels and a change of clothes for the kids! ☀️💧
📅 Event Schedule
🛍️ 12:00–4:00 PM – Vendors
🌮 Starting at 12:00 PM – Food Trucks
🎶 12:00–1:00 PM – South Hadley Band & Choir Performance
🎩 1:00 PM – Ed Popielarczyk: Comedy Magic, Balloon Twisting & Flea Circus Ring Master
🥏12:00 PM - Learn to Play Disc Golf
💃 2:00 PM – Ohana School of Performing Arts Performance
📣 2:30 PM – South Hadley Youth Cheer Performance
🏃 2:45 PM – Kids Trail Fun Run Check-In
🏅 3:00 PM – Kids Trail Fun Run Begins (approx. 1 mile)
✂️ 3:30 PM – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
🎸 5:30 PM – Aquanett Concert at the new bandshell
✨ All events and performances are FREE to attend!
The Kids Trail Fun Run requires pre-registration, but participation is free. Please note that purchases from the food trucks and The Happy Face Painter will require payment. To register for the Kids Trail Fun Run visit: https://forms.gle/xrWnPuAdbVMoeER3A
🪑 Be sure to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the Aquanett concert at the new bandshell!
While you're there, check out the event map to find all activities and performances—and don’t forget to visit the new sculpture, “Verdance.”
📲 For more information and weather-related updates or cancellations, please follow us on Facebook & follow the event page above.
☔ Weather Notice:
If needed, the Aquanett concert rain date is Sunday, May 17th. All other activities will be canceled in the event of inclement weather and will not be rescheduled.
We hope to see you there for this exciting community celebration! 🎈