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There may be limits on attendees for events. Please register as soon as you know you are interested. All events are offered on a first come first serve basis. 
Calendar of Events for 3rd Rock Kids, Inc.
Events for 3rd Rock Kids officially begin in May 2024. Enrolled 3rd Rock Kids youth members can participate in most activities for free. Non-members pay non-member fees for each event. 
In the Garden
On the Trail
In the Kitchen/Studio
In the Community
No events in the garden for the month of October. 
Saturday, October 26th, 2024 - 10:00 am Fall Foliage Hike @ Bear Hole  Reservoir Trial, West Springfield, MA 
​Members - Free
Nonmembers - $15
Bear Hole Reservoir is a gorgeous hike where members will get to observe fall colors. They will also enjoy a beautiful waterfall. We will talk about the changing of the season and how it affects the plants, trees, birds insects and animals. This hike is approx. 3 miles long and will take about 2 hours to complete.


Saturday, October 5, 2024 - Apple Orchard Tour 
Time 9:00 am @ UMass Cold Springs Orchard, 391 Sabin St., Belchertown, MA. 01007
​Members - Free
Nonmembers - $15.00
Members will get a guided tour of the orchard including the fruit cycle, harvesting, cider making and marketing. Members will pick a bag of apples to take home. 
We have reserved spaces on the tour for 15 children (member's siblings and guests welcome). The spaces will fill up fast so make sure you register asap. 
Sunday, October 20, 2024 - B.Y.O.P. (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) Event
Time 1:00 pm @ Beyond Crayons Art Studio, 665 Prospect Street, Chicopee, MA 
​Members - Free
Members will bring their own pumpkin to carve. They will learn how to clean and gut their pumpkins. We will provide tools, ideas and assistance for carving their pumpkins that they can then take home and display for Halloween. This event will take between 1 1/2 and 2 hours.
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