Amherst Dessert Crawl Brings Sweet Treats to Downtown on March 28
Frozen yogurt at GoBerry and Cream. Photo: GoBerry and Cream
Source: Amherst Business Improvement District
An afternoon of sweet treats and downtown exploration awaits at the Amherst Dessert Crawl on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. The event invites community members to sample desserts from participating businesses while discovering the shops and restaurants that make up downtown Amherst.
Guests will receive a wristband that grants access to dessert samples at participating locations throughout downtown. The event will also include a scavenger hunt, where participants can complete fun challenges for the chance to win prizes donated by local businesses.
Participating locations include:
- Masuda’s Cafe
- GoBerry ‘n Cream
- Dulces by Vera
- Kwench
- LimeRed Teahouse
- Oyster Bar
- Protocol
- Aster & Pine Market
- Inn on Boltwood
- The Amherst College Store
- UMass Downtown
Tickets are now on sale for $25 for adults and $15 for youth (12 and under). Event wristbands must be picked up on the day of the event at the Amherst Visitors Information Center at 35 South Pleasant Street.
Event Highlights
- Dessert Tastings– Taste a variety of dessert samples from participating Amherst businesses.
- Downtown Scavenger Hunt – Follow clues and complete challenges for the chance to win prizes.
- Discover Local Favorites – Stroll through downtown and support the businesses that make Amherst unique.
“The Dessert Crawl is a great way to bring people downtown to enjoy a variety of sweet treats while spending time in Amherst,” said John Page, Executive Director of the Downtown Amherst BID. “Events like this create a fun and creative experience for the community while also driving activity and supporting our local businesses.”
How to Get Tickets
Tickets are available now for $25 for adults and $15 for youth (12 and under). Buy tickets here.
For more information, follow @downtownamherst on social media, or contact: Katie Streater, Marketing & Communications Manager, Amherst Business Improvement District, at marketing@downtownamherst.com