Sunset Thursdays
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 27, 2026
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
8/27/26
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Location
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 W. Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Fees/Admission
$15 adults
$10 children, students and seniors
Contact Information
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Description
On Thursday evenings throughout the summer, the Museum stays open late from 4–8 pm for Sunset Thursdays, a special summer tradition that brings the community together for lively, intergenerational evenings of art and live music. As the sun begins to set, the grounds come alive with live outdoor jazz performed by local musicians curated by Northampton Jazz Festival along with artists of all ages drawing together, hands-on art activities, storytimes for all ages, local food vendors, and more.
Sunset Thursdays take place every Thursday evening July 2–August 27. All events are held outdoors (weather permitting) in Bobbie’s Meadow, nestled within the Museum’s beautiful 100-year-old orchard. In case of rain, programs will move indoors to the Museum’s “Jazz Café.” Relax on the lawn, explore the galleries, and enjoy the creative energy of the season! The O-Tones will be our musical guests.
