Enter into the new year by participating in several events marking the beginning of 2025, including live music, skiing, fireworks, and numerous parties.
New Year's Eve At Jiminy Fireworks, Parade, and Live Music
Jiminy Peak, Hancock
Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to midnight
Spend the day skiing or snowboarding and enter the new year with a bang.
At 10:15 p.m., when the lifts close for the evening, the resort will have a light-up parade during which tunes will be pumpin' in the base area while patrol sweeps the mountain.
Then, the slope lights will be turned off, the skiers will wind their way down the darkened mountain with only their torches lighting the way.
As soon as they extinguish their torches at the base of the Berkshire Express, the resort will light up the sky with a fireworks display. Hot Shot Hillbillies Duo will be playing in Christiansen's Tavern starting at 8 p.m. until midnight
North Adams rings in the New Year with its second annual ball drop, held earlier in the evening for the whole family to enjoy. Grab some of the swag and count down for the New Year at 8, then stay for refreshments. The ball is the creation of North Adams Sheet Metal. See last year's story here.
Celebrate the new year with skiing, live music, and more. From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ride the mountain with your snowboard or skis and conclude the evening with a party.
The event will feature a Torchlight Parade by Bousquet Mountain Ski Patrol and Ski and Ride School and music by Old Soul Sounds in the lounge.
At the stroke of midnight, there will be exclusive hors d'oeuvres and a champagne toast.
Must be 21-plus to participate. Pre-sale tickets are $35, and day-of tickets are $39. More information here.
Pittsfield-Adams Elks Lodge New Year's Eve Party
27 Union St, Pittsfield
Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. to Jan 1. 12:30 a.m.
Have a roast beef or chicken piccata dinner while dancing to tunes by DJ PupDaddy Productions. People are welcome to dress in 70s attire.
Tickets are $50 per person. More information here.
New Year's Eve with Max Creek
The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Dec. 31 at 8:30 p.m.
Berkshire County band Max Creek will perform their eclectic style that blends rock, country, reggae, soul, jazz, and calypso with their original songwriting.
Tickets cost $34 for advance general admission or the day of the show: $39. More information here.
New Year's Eve Jazz
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield
Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to midnight
There will be jazz and sparling wine tasting for $25. A $20 cover includes a champagne toast at midnight. More information here.
New Year's Eve Glow Party
K&M Bowling, Pittsfield
Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to Jan. 1 at 12:15 a.m.
There will be cosmic bowling. Tickets cost $20 per person. The event includes free glowsticks and party favors. More information here.
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McCann Tech Hockey Holding Golf Fund-Raiser
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ADAMS, Mass. -- The McCann Tech hockey team will hold a benefit golf tournament on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Forest Park Country Club.
The event will help support the cooperative program's student-athletes on and off the ice.
The nine-hole event will include food for participants.
The cost is $75 per individual or $300 for a four-player team.
The event also is welcoming hole sponsors for $250 per hole, which includes signage and recognition at the event.
To sign up to play or for more information, contact McCann Tech coach Dan MacWhinnie at 413-212-9331.
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