Amherst Celebrates the Arts is a family experience featuring free performances, concerts, art demonstrations, theater, dance and opportunities to participate in hands-on art, all included in a showcase of outstanding artisans and performers. See a plethora of performances by the Amherst Players, American Academy of Ballet, Victorian Dance Society, Ring Masters Handbell Ensemble, MusicalFare Theatre (pictured) and children’s entertainer Glenn Colton; music by Ishani Shah (Indian classical), Hutchinson Family Revival, Amherst Chamber Ensembles, Amherst Symphony and the Amherst Male Glee Club; exhibits and displays by Artyard Studios, Williamsville Art Society, New York State Designer Blacksmiths, Nature Ed-Ventures, Spoonbender Arts, Suzie’s Garden and Fair Trade handmade jewelry and gifts from Ten Thousand Villages. Opportunities abound to create sidewalk art, purchase arts and gift items, eat great food and much more. The museum building will also be open with docents adorned in period dress, welcoming and inviting to all.

Saturday, June 30 from 10am-5pm. Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road (689-1440, amherstmuseum.org). FREE