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
October 1st - EB's Give Back Wednesday
10% of the Day's Total Food Sales* Will be Donated to Wreaths Across America!
Stop in to support Wreaths Across America and help to provide a wreath for every gravestone at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Agawam.
Alcohol sales, sales tax, and GC sales excluded.
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 1st, Open to Close.
Dine-in, Take Out, or Delivery.
WHERE:
EB's Restaurant
385 Walnut Street Ext., Agawam, MA
November 8- Veterans Appreciation Pig Roast
Free to veterans and their families!
WHEN:
Saturday, November 8th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
WHERE:
Vanished Valley Brewing Co., 782 Center St, Ludlow, MA
In the Beer Garden
