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Free Music Friday - Petty Larceny

Free Music Friday – Petty Larceny

06/05/2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at The Plaza at MGM Springfield
1 MGM Way

Join Dan Williams and the Rock 102 Road Crew at Free Music Fridays on the Plaza at MGM Springfield from 7 to 9p!

Enjoy free live outdoor music at the MGM Springfield Plaza featuring your favorite local bands.

This week Petty Larceny, New England’s top Tom Petty Tribute, will take the stage at 7:30PM!

Quench your thirst with refreshing beverages from the Plaza Bar or a craft beer from White Lion Brewing. Plus, delicious bites from various local food trucks!

Picnic in the Park

Picnic in the Park

06/14/2026 - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Fountain Park
883 Tinkham Road

Join Steve Nagle and the Rock 102 Road Crew at Fountain Park’s Flag Day Picnic in the Park! Enjoy food, games, and family friendly entertainment! While you’re there, stop by the Rock 102 table for your chance to win a prize!

Steve Nagle's Summer Kickoff Party

Steve Nagle’s Summer Kickoff Party

06/20/2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Vanished Valley Brewing
782 Center St

Celebrate the start of Summer and help raise funds for Rick’s Place!

Hey, it’s Steve Nagle… Join me and the Rock 102 crew for a family-friendly Summer Kickoff Party on Saturday, June 20th, at Vanished Valley Brewing in Ludlow, powered by Dave Miner Exterior Home Improvements, Aqua Pump, Father and Son Garage Door, and the Hawkman!

We’ll have live music from Jack and His Guitar, a visit from the Zoo at Forest Park and Boomer from the Springfield Thunderbirds, touch a truck with the Ludlow Fire Department, loads of activities to keep the kids entertained, and a bunch of cool prizes to be won!

Plus, food & drinks for sale from Vanished Valley, Hot Rod Doggs Food Truck and the Moolicious Ice Cream Truck!

Best of all, every penny raised from this event will go directly to Rick’s Place. This wonderful organization provides free support to grieving children, teens, and their families – they were a real help to me and my family, and this is a great way to help them continue their important work.

Tickets are just $10.21 (plus a small ticketing fee) and can be purchased now!

Free Music Friday - Billy & The Jets

Free Music Friday – Billy & The Jets

06/26/2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at The Plaza at MGM Springfield
1 MGM Way

Join Pat Kelly and the Rock 102 Road Crew at Free Music Fridays on the Plaza at MGM Springfield from 7 to 9p!

Enjoy free live outdoor music at the MGM Springfield Plaza featuring your favorite local bands.

This week Billy & The Jet, playing the hits from Elton John and Billy Joel, will take the stage at 7:30PM!

Quench your thirst with refreshing beverages from the Plaza Bar or a craft beer from White Lion Brewing. Plus, delicious bites from various local food trucks!

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