Berkshire Venues Participate in Last 'Free Fun Fridays' of Summer

BOSTON — The Highland Street Foundation's seventh annual “Free Fun Fridays” initiative, a summer program that offers visitors no cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues in Massachusetts, includes several Berkshire County institutions in its last two weeks.

“The Highland Street Foundation’s ‘Free Fun Fridays’ provides access to the best  exhibits, programs and experiences that the city and the Commonwealth have to offer,” said Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh. “I join the Highland Street Foundation in inviting residents from across Boston and around the state to take advantage of our rich cultural community by participating in ‘Free Fun Fridays.’”

Since its inception in 2009, “Free Fun Fridays” has drawn more than 800,000 visitors to venues throughout the commonwealth.  Last year alone, the program reached 150,000 people and according to Executive Director, Blake Jordan, the Highland Street Foundation expects that those numbers will increase again this year with the expansion of the program.

On Friday, Aug. 21, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival will offer open dance classes, a free swing dance performance and more. Visit the schedule online.

Then on Friday, Aug. 28, admission to Mass MoCA in North Adams and the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown will be free.

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