Forest park is a 675 acre park in Springfield that even has a zoo. Park Map: https://www.springfield-ma.gov/park/fileadmin/user_upload/Forest_Park_-_Map_2025.pdf
Our first visit was after finding our venue and we really enjoyed this small, casual brewery.
Arguably some of the best beer in the country and only a 35min ride north of Springfield. Order ahead for pickup or visit for a couple beers (they do limit draft purchases to two).
Home of the famed apple fritters. A local town fair that Jess has attended religiously and once fiercely competed in a fritter-eating contest. If you do make your way this far, be sure to check out Gamecraft Barcade and Perkatory Coffee Roasters Friday, October 3, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday, October 4, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday, October 5, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM