Spring Blast is Back!

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Spring Blast 2025 | Saturday, March 8

Spring Blast is an annual day of free field trips and campus experiences for UMass Amherst undergraduate students. This year's event takes place on Saturday, March 8, 2025 and features exciting on-campus experiences plus bus trips to multiple destinations throughout the Northeast. Registration begins at 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19 and will fill up quickly — watch this page closely and don't miss out!

Off Campus Field Trips

From sightseeing to skiing, crafting, shopping, cultural performances, museums, hiking and more, you'll find a Spring Blast field trip to match your interests!

On Campus Experiences

Want to have an unforgettable day without leaving the UMass campus? We’ve got you! Sign up for one of these great on campus offerings.

Athletics Events

Cap off a great weekend by cheering UMass hockey and men’s basketball at home. Student admission is always free with your UCard!

Registration Process

Registration will begin at 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, at which time sign-up links will appear beneath trip descriptions above. To ensure a fair and smooth process, registration links will be activated in three batches instead of all at once. Links will be removed when trips are full. Exact registration times are listed below. Questions? Find answers here

12:05 PM

12:05 p.m.

  • Big Prize Bingo (11 a.m. seating)
  • Hamilton on Broadway
  • Hike the Mohonk Preserve with UMOC
  • Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
  • Magic Wings & Yankee Candle
  • Snow Tubing at Berkshire East
  • Swan Lake–Boston Ballet