Summer concerts are a staple in our household—we bring dinner and a blanket and are good to go! There's something about live music under open skies or watching a movie surrounded by neighbors and fireflies that makes summer feel exactly how it's meant to. Whether you’d like to relax to acoustic folk, dance to cover bands, or catch a family movie on the lawn, this year’s lineup of mostly free local events is full of heart, rhythm, and small-town charm.
Here’s your curated guide to the region’s 2025 concerts and movie nights—with a few favorite local hangouts sprinkled in for good measure.
🎵 Live Music You’ll Love – By Day of the Week
Mondays
🎶 Holland Community Center Summer Music Series – 40 Brimfield Rd, Holland
Mondays, 6–8 PM | June 16–Aug 18
A free community concert series with live music, local food vendors, and a relaxed small-town feel.
Wednesdays
🎶 Hitchcock Summer Concert Series – Brimfield Town Common
Wednesdays, 6–8 PM | July 16–Aug 20
Live tunes + rotating food trucks = an easy midweek outing.
🎻 West Brookfield Concerts on the Common
Wednesdays, 7–9 PM | June 11–Aug 6 + July 2 Bonfire Show
A classic summer tradition with plenty of lawn space and hometown charm.
Thursdays
🎸 Sturbridge Summer Concert Series – Sturbridge Town Common
Thursdays, 6–8 PM | June 12–Aug 21
A lively mix of jazz, rock, country, and swing with food trucks and community sponsors each week.
Fridays
🛻 Pulaski Park Cruis’n Concerts – Three Rivers
Fridays, 4–9 PM | Free Entry | 40 Belchertown St.
Blues, rock, country, and cool cars—what’s not to love?
🌳 Warren Concert in the Park – Dean Park, West Warren
Fridays, 6–8 PM | Now–July 25
Family-friendly fun with a mix of live bands and rotating kid-friendly extras.
🎤 Concerts on the Common – Rutland Town Common
Fridays, 6–9 PM | June 20–Sept 5
A full summer lineup of live bands with food trucks, free admission, and a true hometown vibe.
Sundays
🎶 Spencer Music on the Common – Spencer Town Common
Sundays, 2–5 PM | July–August
Wrap up the weekend with live music on the Common—perfect for a picnic dinner and laid-back family time.
🎺 Quabbin Community Band – Barre Common
Sundays, 6 PM | June 15–Aug 10
A beloved tradition featuring themed concerts each week—bring your chairs, your crew, and enjoy everything from Broadway hits to Dixieland night.
🍷 Local Spots with Weekend Music Worth the Drive
These local gems host regular live music, perfect for a laid-back night with local brews and beautiful views:
- Oakholm Brewing Co. – Music in the farmyard with plenty of space for kids to run and explore.
- Lilac Hedge Farm – Family-friendly farm with music nights, food, ice cream, and sunset views.
- Bike House Brewing at Common Ground – Laid-back, kid- and pet-friendly spot with an outdoor stage and fire pit.
- Timberyard Brewing Co. – Great indoor/outdoor setup that’s kid-friendly and full of local energy.
- Westview Creamery – A hidden gem with live music and legendary ice cream.
- Stone Cow Brewery – Rustic charm, farm views, and a weekend music schedule worth checking.
- Janine's Frosty-Ice cream, fried clams, and live local bands under the lights.
- Hardwick Winery – Cozy vineyard with a welcoming porch and sweet local lineups.
- Brimfield Winery – Wine flights, acoustic sets, and a relaxed country feel.
🎬 Outdoor Movies Under the Stars
🎥 Palmer Movies in the Park
Starts at dusk | Free Entry | Rotating Locations
- June 20: Barbie @ Legion Field
- July 11: Dungeons & Dragons @ Hryniewicz Park
- Aug 1: Howl’s Moving Castle @ Endelson Park
- Aug 22: Lilo & Stitch @ Old Mill Pond School
West Brookfield Elementary School- Outdoor Family Movie Night
June 13, 7:30 PM | $1 Admission
A Minecraft Movie — cozy, casual, and full of kiddos in creeper tees.
🍿 Hardwick Winery Movie Night
June 14, 8:00 PM
Free to the public. Grab a blanket, a glass of local wine, and enjoy National Movie Night under the stars.
Did I miss any?
If you know of another local concert series, brewery set, or outdoor movie happening this summer, let me know!
I’d love to keep this list growing and spotlight more local magic.
Here’s to lawn chairs, late sunsets, and the sound of community coming together.
