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Weekend Outlook: Hopping Good Fun
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
Check out the events happening this weekend including First Friday, Easter events, music series, and more.
Check out our list of Easter egg hunts in the county for the family as well.
Editor's Pick
First Friday
Downtown North Adams
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Spring is here so kick it off with music, art, and games that will fill downtown North Adams for its First Friday event, themed "Clean and Green."
Participating businesses will have extended hours and many galleries will host openings, closings, and other special events.
More information and event line-up here.
Multiple Days
Adaptive Cultural Kitchen Clubs
65 Depot St., Dalton
Every Saturday in April from 12-1 p.m.
Bring your kids ages 5 to 9 to learn cooking with these hands-on lessons to build kitchen confidence and make snacks. To register contact BCArc Family Support at jmiddleton@bcarc.org or 413-464-7262, Ext. 119, or or Rania at rania@familieslikeoursinc.com or 413-854-3971
More information here.
Easter Rock Hunt at The Glen
Greylock Glen, Adams
April 4-12
Hike at the Greylock Glen and try to find as many painted rocks as you can on the Meadow Loop Trail.
More information here.
Friday
Paint and Snack Teen Programming
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 1 p.m.
Enjoy snacks and soda and get creative with paint. For more information call the Youth Services Department: 413-499-9480, Ext. 203 or youngadult@pittsfieldlibrary.org.
More information here.
Sunset Beaver Watch
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
NOTE: This event is full but you can sign the waitlist. More information here.
See the sanctuary's beavers in action. Hike about two miles to get a glimpse of what they do when they harvest trees.
Lilly of the Valley Bluegrass Solo
The Tap Room, Lanesborough
Time: 8 p.m.
Enjoy live music and food this Friday night. Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy bluegrass music.
More information here.
Saturday
Pancake Fun Run and Egg Hunt
Allendale Shopping Center, Pittsfield
Time: 8:45 a.m.
Join the Berkshire Running Center for its first pancake fun run and pickup surprises from the Easter Bunny along the way.
More information here.
Easter Bunny Hop Train
Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum, Adams
Departure Times: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.
The Easter Bunny will hop onto the Hoosac Valley Train to greet families and give out colored eggs.
Tickets in coach range from $4 to $22; first class ranges from $4 to $37. A first-class table, which includes seats for four, is $127.20.
More information and tickets here.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Shire Tavern, Dalton
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Includes a breakfast buffet and picture opportunities with the Easter Bunny. All of the proceeds go to benefit Strong Little Souls, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting families affected by pediatric cancer.
More information and tickets here.
Hop on Over and Celebrate with Us
North Adams Commons
Time: 2 p.m.
Join the nursing and rehabilitation facility to celebrate Easter with photo ops with the bunny, sweet treats, and gifts.
More information here.
North Adams Farmers Market
Hotel Downstreet, North Adams
Time: 9 to 1
Winter market runs the first Saturday of the month through May 1. Makers on Main will be operating next to the market with local artists and crafters.
Bennington Museum Reopening
Bennington, Vt.
Time: 10 to 4
The Bennington Museum reopens to the public with the annual student art show, hands-on activities, a reception, music, dance and the opening of the new Folk and Craft Gallery on the first floor. The Battle of Bennington exhibit will also be on display. The Antiques Appraisal Fair runs from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Paresky Education Center.
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