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MassMutual Center, with a constant stream of promotions, from theme nights to $2 hot dogs, sodas, and beers every Friday night. Purchase tickets at the box office or online.
The Toy Box
201 North Pleasant St., Amherst
(413) 256-8697; thetoyboxamherst.com
The Toy Box is “the family fun store of Amherst,” encouraging kids and adults
to play and explore, with a wide array of unique products and features like a birthday club and ‘mystery bags.’ For owner Liz Rosenberg, “the gift of sharing something that promotes family and togetherness, is educational and fun, brings joy to children and grownups alike ... well, that helps extinguish fears and makes for a better world, better community, and just plain feels right.”
The Trustees of Reservations
200 High St., Boston
(617) 542-7696; thetrustees.org
This nonprofit land-conservation and historic-preservation organization is dedicated to preserving natural and historical places. The Trustees own title
to 120 properties on 27,000 acres in Massachusetts, all of which are open to the public, including historic mansions, estates, and gardens; woodland preserves; waterfalls; mountain peaks; wetlands and
riverways; coastal bluffs, beaches, and barrier islands; farmland and CSA projects; and archaeological sites. A membership makes a great gift.
UMass Store
1 Campus Center Way, Amherst
(413) 545-2619; umassstore.com
This is the place for UMass-branded men’s and women’s apparel, drinkware, home and office supplies, accessories, and more. The UMass Store is also the first collegiate campus store to develop a sustainability section. As part of this commitment, it is reaching out to vendors and increasing the variety of sustainable products carried in the store, from recycled newspaper pencils and bamboo calculators to organic cotton T-shirts and recycled bottle apparel.
Veronica Martin Design
(413) 628-1985; veronicamartindesign.com “I’ve always felt compelled to make things with my hands. It’s a reaction, an impulse. It’s how I breathe. Every day should be filled with beauty, and the everyday item should be beautiful.” That’s how Veronica Martin describes her handmade ceramics, candles, and beauty products, which are both lovely and functional. “Their thoughtful aesthetic and elegant characteristics make them luxurious items to own or stunning gifts
to give. They are made with a passion for quality, everyday luxury.”
Zen’s Toyland
801 Williams St., Longmeadow
(413) 754-3654; zenstoyland.com
Zen’s Toyland, formerly known as The Wooden Toy, has been in business for more than 30 years, selling a variety of items ranging from baby teethers to adult puzzles. “You will find high-quality and unique
items that aren’t available elsewhere,” owner Harshal Patel says. “All the toys are handpicked, and we only bring in toys that we would give to our own kids. Also, we have a playroom for your little one to test- drive things we carry. Everyone is a kid at our toy store.” u
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