The Mill District

08/28/2026

SAVE the DATE for the Next Movie in the Tent:

⭐HAMILTON⭐
Sunday afternoon, Sept. 13
2:45pm: Anika Lopes, Founder of Ancestral Bridges Foundation asks: What does it mean to be Revolutionary?
3:00pm: Movie begins
Intermission: Carefree Cakery🧁
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Join us for 15 minutes before HAMILTON to explore what is means to be Revolutionary through an Afro-Indigenous lens. Anika Lopes presents a local perspective of the American Revolution, her understanding of freedom and identity, and share the vibrant Black and Afro-Indigenous history of Amherst and the valley, reminding us that this story lives in every corner of the nation.
Learn more by visiting the Ancestral Bridges Museum exhibit, "Revolutionary Responses - Exploring revolutionary art, style, and sounds of ancestors' determination as they made something out of nothing."
Exhibit runs now through May 2027.

08/14/2026

08/11/2026

✨CALL FOR LOCAL ARTISTS, MAKERS, VENDORS & PARTNERS! ✨
The Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery's Annual Holiday Arts Market is coming to North Amherst — and they want YOU to be part of it!

📅 Event Day: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
☔ Rain Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
📍 Location: 91 Cowls Road, North Amherst, MA

🖌 Artist Application Deadline: September 7, 2026
🍴 Food Vendor & Sponsor Deadline: September 30, 2026

Join us in North Amherst, MA for a festive day filled with art, food, music, and community spirit. Whether you create, cook, or collaborate, this is your chance to shine in front of hundreds of holiday shoppers!

📲 Apply now at their official event page! https://www.generalstorelocalgallery.com/annualholidayartsmarketnorthamherst

08/11/2026

🧺Join DONA at their Annual Potluck Picnic at The Mill River Recreation Area on Sunday September 6th, 2026 from 3pm-5pm.🪷

Bring a dish to share if you can. Pizza and hot dogs provided.

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

Mill River Recreation Area Address: 95 Montague Rd, Amherst, MA 01002

08/06/2026

The Mill District Local Art Gallery is a unique location surrounded by art! Host your next class, meeting, or activity in their space!

✨Learn more on our NEW website page link in bio✨

📚Book Signings
🎨Art Classes/ Demos
📺Meetings / Presentations
🎵Small Performances
📝Workshops
📸Pop-Ups / Photo Ops
🖼️Art Auctions
💖Fundraisers
🎉Clubs / Hobby Groups
🏢Small Conferences
🎖️Award Ceremonies
🦖Special Exhibits!

Thinking of something else? Reach out and we can try to accomodate your group!
We are happy to work with community partners, local businesses, artists, makers, and more!

91 Cowls Road, North Amherst, MA 01002
413-835-0966

07/31/2026

Congratulations to Herrell's Ice Cream!

Come celebrate their Grand Opening Weekend in The Mill District North Amherst! ✨

Friday July 31st
6:00 PM - Under the Tent Movie!

🍨Enjoy 15% off all purchases at Herrell's Ice Cream July 31st & August 1st.

The Mill District General Store will be open through the end of the movie popping popcorn and for ADA bathroom access! 🍿🍿🍿

07/31/2026

Join us under the big white tent in North Square of The Mill District, North Amherst for our FREE Mill District Movie Nights!

Bring a comfy chair or blanket and pillows. Curl up with a yummy treat from one of our neighboring businesses.

🍿Friday, July 31st - 6PM Grease
🍿Thursday, August 20th - 6PM Neighbors
🍿Sunday, September 13th - 3PM Hamilton
(Hosted by Ancestral Bridges)
🍿Friday, October 2nd - 6PM Flashdance
🍿Thursday, October 22nd - Little Shop of Horrors

Event Address: 129 Cowls Road Amherst, MA 01002
SEE YOU FOR MOVIE NIGHT!

07/30/2026

This Saturday Carefree Cakery is celebrating 3 years since opening!🎉

Come into the shop on Saturday, August 1st between 11am and 6pm to get a free slice of birthday cake with purchase. As always, a gluten free and vegan version will be available for those who need it!

07/27/2026

Herrell's Ice Cream, is having their Grand Opening Celebration this Weekend!✨

Friday July 31st
2:00 PM - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
6:00 PM - Under the Tent Movie!

🍨Enjoy 15% off all purchases at Herrell's Ice Cream July 31st & August 1st.

There is so much happening this Friday in The Mill District including The Summer Art Opening from 5-7pm in The Local Art Gallery. Swing by before the movie and mingle with some SWEET LOCAL ART & ARTISTS!

Also check out all our new local vendors who have moved into The Mill District General Store! They will be open through the end of the movie popping popcorn and for ADA bathroom access! 🍿🍿🍿

Provisions has their weekly Friday In-Store Tastings from 4pm-6pm.

07/17/2026