UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
2025 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 September. Attend for a chance to win a free door prize! We're also welcoming the public to share memories of veterans you've known or your own experiences while serving in the U.S. military.
Details for the next scheduled activities can be found using the links below:
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.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025:
M- Wreaths-Out Day, 8:30 AM
Saturday, February 22, 2025:
K- Springfield Thunderbirds Military Appreciation Night, 7:05 PM
Wednesday, March 19, 2025:
General meeting at the Agawam Senior Center, 6:00 PM
Wednesday, May 21, 2025:
M- Memorial Day Flags In, 8:30 AM
Wednesday, May 28, 2025:
M- Memorial Day Flags Out, 8:30 AM
Wednesday, June 18, 2025:
General meeting at the Agawam Senior Center, 6:00 PM
Wednesday, July 2, 2025:
K- SummerFest Concert at School Street Park, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 9, 2025:
K- SummerFest Concert at School Street Park, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 16, 2025:
K- SummerFest Concert at School Street Park, 7:00 PM
Friday, July 18, 2025:
JJ's Soft Serv & More, 336 N Westfield St, Feeding Hills, 2:00-9:00 PM
GIVE BACK NIGHT- a portion of their proceeds will be donated in support of Wreaths Across America.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025:
K- SummerFest Concert at School Street Park, 7:00 PM
Friday, July 25, 2025:
K- Agawam Night Out at School Street Park, 6:00 PM
Local food trucks added this year, and a movie following the event at 8:30.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025:
K- SummerFest Concert at School Street Park, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 6, 2025:
K- SummerFest Concert at School Street Park, 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 9, 2025:
K- Picnic in the Park at the Morgan Road Pavilion, 11 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025: The Friends tent will not be at the concert due to a conflicting obligation.
K- SummerFest Concert at School Street Park, 7:00 PM
Sunday, August 31, 2025:
Golf Tournament at Agawam Municipal Golf Course, Noon
Wednesday, September 17, 2025:
General meeting at the Agawam Senior Center, 6:00 PM
Voting for the 2026 Board of Directors will take place at the end of this meeting.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025:
EB's Restaurant
Give Back Wednesday Fundraising Program
10% of the day's total food sales* will be donated in support to Wreaths Across America.
See below for details
Saturday, November 8, 2025:
Veterans Appreciation Pig Roast
Free for veterans and their families
Vanished Valley Brewing Co.
782 Center St, Ludlow
See below for details
Saturday, December 13, 2025:
M- Wreaths Across America Ceremony and Wreath Laying
December 13- Wreaths Across America Day
“We are not here to ‘decorate’ graves. We’re here to remember not their deaths, but their lives.”
– Karen Worcester, Executive Director of Wreaths Across America
We’d like to thank the approximately 3,000 volunteers who helped lay wreaths at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Agawam last year!
The Wreath Laying will be open to the public. There is no need to sign up to volunteer to lay wreaths.
Please sponsor wreaths using the QR codes found in the flyer below or use this link: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/159760/Overview
Because of the tremendous response expected again this year, we ask that participants arrive at Six Flags early to board the King Gray shuttle buses to the cemetery. Shuttle service will begin at 8:00 a.m., the last buses will depart Six Flags at 9:30 a.m.
Implementing an end time for shuttle service will ensure that the Wreaths Across America ceremony begins on time.
The meaningful ceremony honors veterans from each branch of the U.S. military and reminds us of the true purpose of the day.
WHEN:
Saturday, December 13th
8:00 - 9:30- King Gray shuttle buses to the MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Agawam
10:00 Ceremony
Wreath placement immediately follows ceremony
WHERE:
The MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Agawam
Due to this event the cemetery will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday December 13th until noon.
PARKING:
Six Flags New England - 1623 Main Street, Agawam, MA
Bus shuttles provided courtesy of King Gray Coach Lines starting at 8:00 am. The last buses will depart Six Flags at 9:30 a.m.
There is no public parking at the cemetery during the event.
Those with HP plates/placards will be accommodated at Six Flags.
Find Your Veteran Links:
https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/?utm_source=Veterans%20Legacy%20Memorial&utm_campaign=cem
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/1965687/massachusetts-veterans-memorial-cemetery?
