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STRANGE FANCIES - STORIES OF HAUNTING AND GHOSTLY INSPIRATION AT ARROWHEAD
Pittsfield, 6 pm or 8 pm

The Berkshire County Historical Society welcomes back to Arrowhead ghost tour guide Robert Oakes will offer a series of Strange Fancies presentations in which he will discuss the supernatural influences on the imagination of author Herman Melville, as well as the ghostly writings of Melville’s friend and frequent Arrowhead visitor Nathaniel Hawthorne. The talk will be followed by a lantern-lit tour of Melville’s historic home. Tickets are $20 for BCHS members, $25 for non-members, and can be purchased by using the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org


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NORMAN ROCKWELL’S STOCKBRIDGE WALKING TOUR
Stockbridge, 1:00PM-2:30PM

Take a guided walking tour of downtown Stockbridge and discover how the town and its inhabitants both inspired Norman Rockwell and appeared in some of his most iconic works of art. Explore the history of this 1734 village–including its Mohican origins.

Stops will include Norman Rockwell’s home on South Street, his first studio on Main Street, the Old Corner House (site of the original Norman Rockwell Museum), Chief John Konkapot’s property, the Red Lion Inn, the former site of Alice’s Restaurant, and more! 

Limited capacity- advance reservations required. Event is rain or shine.

https://www.nrm.org/events/norman-rockwells-stockbridge-walking-tour-11/

 

 


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INSPIRED BY NATURE WITH LARA TUPPER
Becket, 4-5:30pm

In this writing workshop, we’ll explore naturalist themes in the poems of Ross Gay, Mary Oliver, and others and write our own responses. No writing experience or prior knowledge of the poets necessary, just a willingness to be curious on the page. All adults are welcome to attend. Please bring a notebook and a pen.

Refreshments will be served!

Space is limited. Registration required.


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VENTFORT HALL GHOST TOUR
Lenox, 7 pm

Author Robert Oakes will lead tours through the rooms and halls of this historic estate, sharing tales of its alleged hauntings. This is not an active investigation. Reservations are recommended


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ST. NICHOLAS ORTHODOX CHURCH OPEN HOUSE
Pittsfield, Noon-4pm

Come find out what Orthodox Christianity is. Open House on Saturday, May 30, Noon-4pm at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 1304 North Street, Pittsfield, MA

Two sessions, with Q&A, at 12:30 and 2:30
2:30 session will be followed by an evening worship service where our priest will explain each aspect of the service as it goes along.

Come join us for an open house where we present a high level view of the Orthodox Church, her beliefs, her history, and some of her distinctive characteristics and practices.

As the Orthodox Church gains national attention, both good and bad, and was reported to have received as many as 20,000 converts this year, this status is changing. If you’ve ever been curious to find out what is Orthodox Christianity, then “Come and see!” 

www.stnicholaspittsfield.org • 413-442-2669


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TAMARACK HOLLOW NATURE & CULTURAL CENTER ANNUAL BOREAL FOREST BIRD WALK
Windsor, 7:30 am to 9:30 am

14th Annual Boreal Forest Bird Walk. Join master birder John Green Jr. for our annual spring breeding bird survey/census at Tamarack Hollow. Learn how to identify birds found at higher elevations by sight and sound. $20pp. To register (required) email: full_circle_o@yahoo.com. Visit www.tamarackhollow.org


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TAMARACK HOLLOW NATURE & CULTURAL CENTER HIKE
Windsor, 10 am to 12:30 pm

Boreal Spruce- Fir Forest Flower, Tree, Wild Edibles & Waterfall Hike at the Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center in Windsor, MA with Naturalist & Director Aimee Gelinas M.Ed. Learn about the unique fauna and flora of high elevation forests and fields plus a visit to Georgie’s Falls on this 2 mile hike. $20pp. To register (required) email: full_circle_o@yahoo.com. Visit www.tamarackhollow.org


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RIVERFEST
North Adams, 11am-2pm

Join HRR, HooRWA, and Trout Unlimted for a day of celebrating the Hoosic River! This FREE, family-friendly RiverFest event will take place on Saturday, June 6th at the Beaver Mill riverside parking lot on Rt. 8 in North Adams. The event will feature hands-on activities for all ages,
including fly casting, guided river walks, crafts, fishing, water quality monitoring,
snacks, and information about all three of the hosting organizations.

Special programming features include a community sing-along at 1:30 p.m., an 11-2pm
clay animal workshop led by North Adams Clay, as well as representatives from
MassWildlife onsite to teach participants how to fish. Closing the event will be a riverside
clean-up from 2-3 p.m.


WHERE: Historic Beaver Mill riverside parking lot, 189 RT-8, North Adams, MA 01247
WHEN: June 6th, 2026, 11am- 2pm
WEATHER: Heavy rain cancels the event; June 7th is the rain date. Updates will be
posted on the HRR, Trout Unlimited, HooRWA social media accounts.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket or chair to relax by the river and to
consider exploring the famous Natural Bridge State Park which is next to the Beaver
Mill.
 


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PRIDE PICNIC AND BIRD WALK
Lenox, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Bring a picnic and look for birds along the trails at Pleasant Valley in celebration of Pride Month. All members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies are invited to come build community and connect to nature in a welcoming, accessible space. Leaders from Mass Audubon and Hoffmann Bird Club will share skills for finding, identifying, and enjoying birds and other wildlife. Arrive 6 PM for the BYO picnic and socializing. The bird walk begins at 6:30 PM. ADULTS   Where: Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost: FREE For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/102432-pride-picnic-and-bird-walk  


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'SECRET' LGBTQ+ HISTORY OF LEE WALKING TOUR
Lee, 12:30 - 2 p.m.

As part of Lee Pride, walk Lee's secret LGBTQ-plus history together. Researcher Joshua D. Bloom will lead this free tour, exploring stories that were often whispered, hidden, or erased. He'll be talking about law, art, religion, illness, courage, cruelty, and pride. 

The tour begins at Park Square and will take 1.5-2 hours and is less than a mile. Part of the "Jacob's Pillow in Lee, Mass." exhibit at the Lee Library through June.

 

 


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VENTFORT HALL GHOST TOUR
Lenox, 7 pm

Author Robert Oakes will lead tours through the rooms and halls of this historic estate, sharing tales of its alleged hauntings. This is not an active investigation. Reservations are recommended


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TAMARACK HOLLOW NATURE & CULTURAL CENTER: LEARN ABOUT FERNS
Windsor, 10 am to 12 pm

“Learn About Ferns” at the Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center in Windsor, MA with Naturalist & Director Aimee Gelinas M.Ed. Learn tips on how to identify over 10 species of woodland ferns on this easy walk. Fern guidebooks will be available for purchase at the program. $20pp. To register (required) email: full_circle_o@yahoo.com. Visit www.tamarackhollow.org


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ZARNA GARG
Great Barrington, 8pm

$36 – $76. Mahaiwe Member & Youth Discount Event

With her unique blend of humor, wit, and fearless social commentary, Zarna Garg has emerged as a comedic trailblazer. An Indian immigrant mom based in New York City, Zarna showcases her sharp and relatable humor in her first comedy special, ‘One in a Billion,’ available on Amazon Prime. Her second special, ‘Practical People Win,’ is currently streaming on Hulu as part of Hulu's Hilarious Comedy Series, marking another major milestone in her skyrocketing career. 

https://mahaiwe.org/event/zarna-garg-the-million-dollar-excuses-tour/


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STRANGE FANCIES - STORIES OF HAUNTING AND GHOSTLY INSPIRATION AT ARROWHEAD
Pittsfield, 6 pm or 8 pm

The Berkshire County Historical Society welcomes back to Arrowhead ghost tour guide Robert Oakes will offer a series of Strange Fancies presentations in which he will discuss the supernatural influences on the imagination of author Herman Melville, as well as the ghostly writings of Melville’s friend and frequent Arrowhead visitor Nathaniel Hawthorne. The talk will be followed by a lantern-lit tour of Melville’s historic home. Tickets are $20 for BCHS members, $25 for non-members, and can be purchased by using the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org


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VENTFORT HALL GHOST TOUR
Lenox, 7 pm

Author Robert Oakes will lead tours through the rooms and halls of this historic estate, sharing tales of its alleged hauntings. This is not an active investigation. Reservations are recommended


Berkshire Calendar
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STRANGE FANCIES - STORIES OF HAUNTING AND GHOSTLY INSPIRATION AT ARROWHEAD
Pittsfield, 6 pm or 8 pm

The Berkshire County Historical Society welcomes back to Arrowhead ghost tour guide Robert Oakes will offer a series of Strange Fancies presentations in which he will discuss the supernatural influences on the imagination of author Herman Melville, as well as the ghostly writings of Melville’s friend and frequent Arrowhead visitor Nathaniel Hawthorne. The talk will be followed by a lantern-lit tour of Melville’s historic home. Tickets are $20 for BCHS members, $25 for non-members, and can be purchased by using the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org


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STRANGE FANCIES - STORIES OF HAUNTING AND GHOSTLY INSPIRATION AT ARROWHEAD
Pittsfield, 6 pm or 8 pm

The Berkshire County Historical Society welcomes back to Arrowhead ghost tour guide Robert Oakes will offer a series of Strange Fancies presentations in which he will discuss the supernatural influences on the imagination of author Herman Melville, as well as the ghostly writings of Melville’s friend and frequent Arrowhead visitor Nathaniel Hawthorne. The talk will be followed by a lantern-lit tour of Melville’s historic home. Tickets are $20 for BCHS members, $25 for non-members, and can be purchased by using the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org


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