Holiday Events and Tree Lightings 2021

This year's holiday gatherings and annual tree lightings are still feeling the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Some events have been canceled or are being held virtually. Here's what we have so far in events below. If we're missing any, let us know at info@iBerkshires.com. Reminder that many of these events and activities do require face coverings and social distancing. 

Visit our Holiday Bazaars and Craft Fairs list for holiday craft fairs and markets.

Christmas Tree Lightings

🎄 Lenox: Tree lighting in Lilac Park takes place Friday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. hosted by the Lenox Community Center. Come early for caroling with the LCC chorus at 5:45 and stay for pictures with Santa Claus in the gazebo (Santa says wear your mask). Hot chocolate and cookies will be available and bring a letter for Santa. Letters can be dropped off at the center through Sunday, Dec. 12.  

🎄 North Adams: Annual event returns on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. at Monument Square. Santa Claus will arrive on the fire engine and give out goody bags. Drury band will perform. 

🎄 Pittsfield: Virtual tree lighting on Friday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. broadcast by PCTV. More information here.

🎄 Williamstown: the tree at the Williams Inn will be lighted on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m., accompanied by caroling. Part of the annual Holiday Walk. 

🎄 West Stockbridge: A "Sparkles" event hosted by the town's Parks & Recreation, with help from the police and fire departments, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. Join the parade from Congregational Church to Town Hall for music, the tree lighting, and gifts from Santa. 

Holiday Events

Adams: St. Stanislaus Kostka School holds its annual bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 20. Polish food, holiday items, raffles and more.

🎅 Great Barrington: Southern Berkshire Chamber's Holiday Shop, Sip & Stroll runs Saturday, Dec. 11, in downtown Great Barrington from 4 to 7 p.m. and concludes with the tree lighting, followed by fireworks and a free performance at 7:45 by the Vocalis Youth Choir at St. James Place. 

✨Lenox: NightWood, a light, sound, and color event, runs at The Mount through Dec. 31. Admission is $10 to $20 per person; register here.

Williamstown: The Williamstown Chamber's annual Holiday Walk runs Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 5, with the popular Reindog Parade at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Activities include breakfast with Santa at Ioka Valley Farm, card and wreath making, a gingerbread house exhibit, caroling, hot chocolate, photo booths, and others. Some events have admission fees or require registration. See the full list here. 

Wednesday, Dec. 25:

North Adams: Be Our Guest Christmas Dinner at the American Legion, 11:30 to 1, featuring ham dinner with sides, soup and dessert. All are welcome; for delivery, call 413-664-9004.

New Look for 2022 at Lanesborough's Baker's Golf Center

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
04:43AM / Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Baker's Golf Center opens for its 79th season on Wednesday after getting some upgrades and renovations. 

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Slightly delayed but better than ever, Baker's Golf Center is set to tee off its 2022 season on Wednesday with all new amenities for its driving range and miniature golf clientele.

 

Owner Debbie Storie and her staff have been working furiously to get the center ready for opening day even as a contractor puts the finishing touches on the new structure that covers the driving range bay.

 

That is the biggest and most noticeable change to the center, which opens its 79th season just in time for the busy Memorial Day weekend.

 

"It was time to do that," Storie said of replacing the previous 54-year-old structures that provided cover for golfers who wanted to hone their skills on the range.