Fun Saturday Mornings!
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 1, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Location
UMass Downtown 108 N Pleasant St Amherst, MA 01002
Fees/Admission
Free & Open to the Public
Contact Information
Marquez Lopez
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Description
Join us for Fun Saturday Mornings at UMass Downtown! Free and open to the public, these family-friendly programs take place Saturdays from July 11 through August 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Each week features a different hands-on activity designed to inspire creativity, exploration, and summer fun for children and families.
July 11: Build Your Own Mini Aquariums Build your own underwater scene inside a plastic mason jar! Layer colorful gravel, add plants, divers, and fishy friends to create a magical ocean world to take home and treasure.
July 18: Make Your Own Shoebox Foosball Game Kids build their own mini soccer stadium out of a shoebox! Flick, score, and bring home a game you can play all summer and celebrate the world cup finals!
July 25: Paint & Plant In celebration of National Take Your Houseplant for a Walk Day, decorate a terracotta pot, plant a seed, and head home to watch it grow.
August 1: Summer Send-Off Carnival The perfect send-off to a summer of Fun Saturday Mornings! In partnership with Amherst Rec, come enjoy games, treats, and music. Pick your favorite craft from the summer to take home and keep!
Printed courtesy of www.amherstarea.com/ – Contact the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce for more information.
35 South Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01002 – 413-253-0700 – info@amherstarea.com