UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
2026 Calendar of Events
The Friends General Meetings:
The public is welcome to attend our general meetings to learn about what we do, our accomplishments and volunteering with "The Friends".
Our general meetings are on the third Wednesday of March, June and October. Attend for a chance to win a free door prize!
We'd love to hear your memories of veterans you've known or your own experiences while serving in the U.S. military. Not comfortable speaking in public? We'll be happy to read your notes for you!
All events are listed below, with the links to details for the next scheduled activities here:
We will post additional events as soon as plans are finalized.
Please submit any questions using the "Contact Us" form at the bottom of this page.
Thursday, January 15:
M- Wreath Retirement (Wreaths Out)
Saturday, February 28 at 6:05 PM
Springfield Thunderbirds Military Appreciation Night
Wednesday, March 18:
General Meeting at the Agawam Senior Center, 6:00 PM
Saturday, March 28 at 4:00 PM:
Movie Fundraiser for Wreaths Across America- FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS
at the Agawam Cinemas
Sunday, May, 17 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM:
K- Corvette Club of Western Mass at Chicopee Moose Lodge
All Corvette Show to support SOLDIER ON
Wednesday, May, 20 at 8:30 AM:
M- Memorial Day Flags-In
Friday, May 22, 2-9 PM:
JJ's Soft Serve Give Back Night Fundraiser
Wednesday, May, 27 at 8:30 AM:
M- Memorial Day Flags-Out
Wednesday, June 17:
General Meeting at the Agawam Senior Center, 6:00 PM
The public is welcome!
Sunday, June 28:
Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Agawam Municiple Golf Course
Friday, July, 24 6:00 - 8:00 PM:
K- Agawam Night Out at School St. Park
Friday, September 18:
K- Big E Military Appreciation Day
See details below
Sunday, October 11:
Fall Fundraiser
See details below
Wednesday, October 21:
General and Board Voting Meeting
At the Agawam Senior Center, 6:00 PM
The public is welcome!
Saturday, December 19:
M- Wreaths Across America Day
Friday, September 18 - The Big E's Military Appreciation Day
All Active Duty service members and their dependents, as well as retired military and veterans (no dependents), receive free admission to the Fair with presentation of a valid military ID at the gates. Link to The Big E's page: https://www.thebige.com/p/thingstodo/militaryappreciationday
The Friends of the MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Agawam will be providing information about our non-profit group during the Big E's Military Appreciation Day from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Stop by our tent to meet some of our volunteers and to learn about our mission to honor those who served and are interred there and to support their families and enhance the burial ground.
WHEN:
Friday, September 18
WHERE:
The Big E Fairgrounds
Visit The Friends' tent to learn about our mission, volunteering opportunities and upcoming events.
Sunday, October 11 - The Friends Fall Fundraiser
Join us for a fun-filled day featuring music by 91 South, food trucks from Saucy Mama and Sweet Treats 413, raffles, kids’ face painting, free photos at King Gray’s haunted bus, and free popcorn.
Purchase tickets in advance by calling Marline at 413-221-9548, or buy them at the event.
WHEN: Sunday, October 11, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
NEW LOCATION: The Italian Sporting Club, 349 Cooper St.., Agawam MA
FREE SHUTTLE PARKING: Allied Flooring, 350 Main St, Agawam
Because construction on Suffield and Cooper streets will limit parking at the club, Allied Flooring and King Gray Coachlines will provide complimentary parking and shuttle service throughout the event.
See all details in the flyer below.
