Mass Kids Lit Fest

Schedule

Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm

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Location

Western Massachusetts | Northampton, MA

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This week-long celebration of children’s literature will take place across Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties from May 3-9, 2026. The festival showcases Massachusetts-based children’s authors and features a few different types of events, including school visits, library events, and community workshops and activities.
Public events are free and open to everyone. Learn more and check out all the participating authors at https://www.makidslitfest.org/festival-calendar
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Western Massachusetts, 8 Western Ave, Northampton, MA 01060-2024, United States

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