Weekend Outlook: Artwalk, Community Day, and More
There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including community events, parties, live music and more.
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535 Summer St., Lee
Day: Saturday
Time: 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The dairy farm will be celebrating its 100th anniversary over the next three months with a variety of events.
The farm will be kicking off its anniversary events with a community day this Saturday that will feature tastings of its newest specialty products and free behind the scenes guided tours of the farm.
The tours have limited availability and are first come, first serve. More information here.
Friday
First Fridays Artswalk
Downtown Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
First Friday Artwalk is expanding this year with new programming including an Art Market on Dunham Mall, live music in Persip Park, and live art demonstrations.
The event features a dozen art shows and exhibits on view at venues around downtown Pittsfield. Most of the art is on display throughout July.
During the event, participants will have the opportunity to meet the artists. Download the Downtown Pittsfield Inc. app from the Google Play or App Store to get a virtual walking tour.
Participating venues include Beacon Cinema, Berkshire Art Center, Clock Tower Artists, Hot Plate Brewing Co., Hotel on North, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, and more.
For a complete list of participating venues and artists visit the Art Walk website.
First Friday
Downtown North Adams
Time: 5 until 9 p.m.
Historic Eagle Street will be closed to make room for live music, fun games, chalk drawing and more. Enjoy some cuisine outside from Jack's Hot Dogs and Village Pizza.
Bring your bike and participate in a ton of fun bicycle activities including getting safety tips, free bike lights, and more. More information here.
Taproom Music
Bright Ideas Brewing, North Adams
Time: 7 until 9 p.m.
There will be a free performance by folk singer Tony Lee Thomas. More information here.
Common Craft Night
Common Folk, North Adams
Time: 6 until 8 p.m.
Create art in a creative space with like minded individuals whether it's crocheting, painting, sewing. More information here.
Movies Under the Stars
Adams Visitors Center
Time: 8:30 p.m.
The Adams Events Committee presents "Clifford the Big Red Dog." Bring a chair or blanket, lawn opens for seating 7:30 and the movie begins at dusk.
Saturday
Greylock Photography Group
Taconic Trail State Park, Williamstown
Time: 10 a.m.
Enjoy and capture nature whether you're a seasoned photographer or a novice looking for a place to shoot and hike. Bring your camera, cellphone, or tablet and meet at the parking lot on Route 2 West in Williamstown. Download map here.
Most of this free 90 minute to 2 hour hike has open fields so bring or wear sunscreen and bug repellent. Food and water will not be provided.
For more information and directions here.
Touch a Truck
Clarksburg Town Library
Time: 9 a.m.
Visit the library with your kids for the opportunity to see the Clarksburg Volunteer Fire Company fire trucks. More information here.
Learn about Ferns
Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center
Time: 8:30 until 11 a.m.
Naturalist and Director Aimee Gelinas will teach hikers on how to identify over 10 species of woodland ferns on this easy walk.
Fern guidebooks will be available for purchase at the program for $20 per person. Registration is required at aimee@gaiaroots.com.
Blueberry Festival
Quonquont Farm, Whately
Time: 11 to 4
Quonquont Farm, at 9 North St., Whately, is open for pick-your-own blueberries and flowers. Fest features food trucks, ice cream, beer tasting, full bar and seasonal drinks, music by TJ & the Peepers, and a pollinator tour.
More information here.
Sunday
Mini Maker Market
Greylock Works, North Adams
The market is a gathering of regional artisans that provides an opportunity for the community to connect and shop with local creatives.
More information here.
Car and Truck Show
Dalton American Legion
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Enjoy some hotdogs, burgers, and sausage on a grill as you peruse through trucks and cars.
There will be trophies awarded to the top 15 vehicles. There is a $15 entry fee for show cars and spectators are free. Information here.
Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 10 until 3 p.m.
Visit Mount Greylock Visitor Center for a self guided indoor scavenger hunt.
The scavenger hunt hand-outs are available at the lobby desk. More information here.
Tourists Welcome, North Adams
Time: 8 p.m.
Award-winning folksinger and guitarist Lisa Bastoni performs on the lodge deck. Shows are free but artists donations encouraged. Seating is first-come, first-served; refreshments available for purchase.
More information here.
Farmers' Markets
North Adams Farmers Market
St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot
Time: 9 to 1
The North Adams market is open every Saturday and offers produce and baked goods from local retailers including Red Shirt Farm, Fahey Family Farm, Bohemian Nouveaux Bakery, Mon Artistic Pets, and more.
More information here.
Pittsfield Farmers Market
The Common, Pittsfield
Time: 9 to 1.
Powered by Roots Rising, the market is open every Saturday rain or shine.
Each week the market will have fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods by local vendors. Participants can shop for flowers, and artisan goods while listening to music and participate in family activities.
For more information, visit the website.
Great Barrington Farmers Market
18 Church St.
Time: 9 to 1.
The market is open every Saturday.
Every week there will be locally grown food, flowers, and plants along with other local vendors. More information here.
Berkshire Area Farmers Market
Berkshire Mall parking lot, Lanesborough
Time: 8 to 2
The market is open every Saturday and features produce and products from Western Mass farms. More information here.
Lenox Farmers Market
80 Church St., Lenox
Time: 11 to 3.
This market is open every Friday and features fresh produce, breads, artisanal & specialty foods and crafts, and more. The market accepts SNAP. More information here.
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