Amherst Downtown

The Amherst Business Improvement District helps promote the culture and commerce of downtown Amherst, Massachusetts. Visit us at the link below.

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Every day is a good day to shop Amherst's central business district, but Friday, December 6 & Saturday, December 7 are GREAT days to get your holiday shopping done at our variety of boutique and unique retailers. Visit our website for more details on participating businesses.

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Concert tonight is still on! Join us for some free, live, local music!

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Free concert tonight in Sweetser Park! 6:30!

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@MeredithJM There is a stage cover! We're keeping an eye on the weather and will have an update around 2pm if there are any changes to the programming.

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Expect tons of other activities, including hay rides. a story-time, bounce house, and cooking demos for kids! Also on the menu is a Craft Beer Garden, offering a range of local beers and wines, and an amazing line up of live music all three days--organized by @River939!

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Please join us for the 28th Annual Taste of Amherst food festival! This year will feature thirteen local restaurants, covering a wide range of cuisines, including Indian, Korean, Italian, and more! Each culinary offering with ring in at $5 or less.

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#ArtWeek #AmherstMA 2019 is coming up from April 26th - May 5th! Sidewalk poetry, murals, architecture tours, truck art & so much more. Learn about all of the exciting events via @AmherstDowntown here: https://t.co/BC7HDheuZT

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What does ‘Smart Growth’ mean for downturn centers? Come find out tonight! 7pm. #smartgrowth #buildingbusiness #buildingcommunity

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Popping up in downtown Amherst....Honey Crisp Fried Chicken!
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Here's some great photos (courtesy of Keith Toffling photography) of the bands that performed for #Jamherst! Such amazing talent and energy in our Valley! Thank you to all who performed, attended and help coordinate! #livelocaloriginalmusic
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Reminder! Jamherst is coming up--free, live, local, original music performances by amazing musicians in all of our favorite local haunts! See you there!

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Stay warm this week!

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Brutal cold that hit Midwest targeting Western Massachusetts through Friday morning https://t.co/lBmAi7s3Xt

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Mark your calendars! Luminaria is February 2nd, 5-8pm on the Town Common. It will serve as the kick-off event for @WFestAmherst and will feature choral performances, hot chocolate, face-painting, and much much more!

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Don't forget to vote in our holiday window decorating contest! Downtown businesses have put up festive decorations for the holidays, and they need your vote! Images and ballot are here: https://t.co/OSAW8m3ViL

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Tomorrow evening we will also be giving away festive 'sacks' for Pack the Sack day on Saturday, but you don't need the sacks to get in on the great deals at downtown businesses! 20% off at over 30 different businesses!

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Join us tomorrow evening 3p-7p on the Amherst North Common for our favorite holiday tradition--the Merry Maple lighting. The tree will be lit at 5p while we listen to a beautiful performance by Amherst College's a cappella group DQ!

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Join us tomorrow evening 3p-7p on the Amherst North Common for our favorite holiday tradition--the Merry Maple lighting. The tree will be lit at 5p while we listen to a beautiful performance by Amherst College's a cappella group DQ!

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Free Saturday Parking in downtown Amherst starts this weekend on the 24th in honor of Small Business Saturday! #shopsmall and support your favorite local businesses!

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Amazing sales, pop up in-store performances by street musicians Prone to Mischief and Santa and Elf stroll and greet. Sacks available at the Visitors Information Center. And a great gift from the town: Free parking downtown for 5 Saturdays, starting November 24th.

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This beautiful annual event is happening on NOVEMBER 30 this year! Get ready for crafts, carriage rides, carols, and of course--lighting up the merry maple tree!