There are several events in the Berkshires this weekend to help you recharge from your week or celebrate Easter, Spring, and the Earth. 

 

People can look forward to a Daffodil and Tulip festival, egg hunts, baby animals, clean-up initiatives, and more. 

 

Multiple Days

 

Daffodil and Tulip Festival

Naumkeag, Stockbridge

April 18 thru May 11 

 

Naumkeag is kicking off its 6th annual Daffodil and Tulip Festival this weekend. 

 

The event will showcase more than 130,000 daffodils, tulips, and minor bulbs across their 8 acres of land. 

 

The 48-acre estate will be decorated with "a variety of blooms, containers, displays and decorations against the backdrop of stunning views of Monument Mountain and the Berkshire Hills," according to the Trustees of Reservations.

 

Mixed bouquets, container plants, and a pre-sale of spring bulbs will be sold at a pop-up shop outside the greenhouse. Food and refreshments will be for sale at the outdoor snack shack. 

 

Admittance to the inside of the house will be permitted for self-guided tours of the first floor and to provide access to the museum's gift shop. 

 

For more information on the Daffodil and Tulip Festival or to purchase tickets visit here.

 

 

Baby Animals 

Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield 

Saturday, April 12, through Sunday, May 4.

 

The birds are chirping. The grass is getting greener, and signs of spring are showing — what better way to celebrate that than visiting the baby animals at Hancock Shaker Village.  

 

The village's baby animal festival begins this weekend from 11 until 4. Meet the farm's newest editions including lambs, kids, piglets, calves, and chicks. 

 

Festivalgoers can partake in daily events and activities including daily talks about the farm and the Shakers, craft demonstrations, and more. 

 

More information here.

 

Friday

 

Intuitive Collaging

Claire Teague Senior Center, Great Barrington

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

Joni Carron will lead the collage workshop and the center will be providing supplies for the class. Participants can bring any magazines, photos or other images that they might wish to incorporate into their collage.

 

Tickets are $ 5 per person. Register by calling 413-528-1881. More information here. 

 

Pup Daddy Production's '80s Spindle

137 Brodie Mountain Road, Hancock

Time: 8 p.m. 

 

Pup Daddy Productions and Bluebird & Co. team up to host "Spindle," music bingo. Players can enjoy a nostalgic trip to the '80s as DJ Pup Daddy plays 75 popular, mainly up-tempo classic songs from the 1980s by rock, pop, dance, and R&B stars.

 

He will play 1 to 2 minutes of a famous song, and if the song is on your playing card, cross it off for a chance to win prizes. Win Bluebird gift cards for Single, Double, and Blackout Spindles.

 

More information here. 

 

Common Craft Night

Common Folk, North Adams 

Time: 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. 

 

Create art in a creative space with like-minded individuals, whether it's crocheting, painting, sewing, or more. Information here. 

 

 

Standup Comedy 

Bounti-Fare, Adams 

Time: 8 p.m. 

 

There will be a stand-up performance hosted by Charlie Nadler, featuring headliner Brian Netzel, and an act by Ben Kirsch. 

 

Tickets are $15. More information here.

 

UAP and Midnite:30 Performance

The Stationery Factory, Dalton 

Time: 7:30 p.m.

 

The Stationery Factory Lighting Designer  Mark Vincent is starting a tribute project to the band UFO, performing their entire "Lights Out" album with a live string trio. 

 

The performance will also include songs from UFO's other albums, such as "No Place to Run," "No Heavy Petting," "Strangers in the Night," "Making Contact," and "The Wild. The opening act will be Midnite:30. 

 

Tickets range from $27.38 to $32.64. More information here. 

 

Discover Greylock: Family-Friendly Trail Hike

Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough

Time: 1 p.m.

 

There will be a free family-friendly trail hike suitable for children who can walk 1 to 2 miles on an easy-to-moderate trail.

 

Be prepared for variable Spring weather. The trail may be muddy with roots and rocks. Dress in layers and wear sturdy boots; trekking poles are recommended.

 

More information here.

 

Saturday 

 

Easter Celebrations 

 

Spring Celebration and Egg Hunt (Advance Registration Required)

High Lawn Farm, Lee

Time: 11 to 2

 

Celebrate spring with games, live music, baby animals, and the annual Egg Hunt. 

 

All ages are welcome, but tickets at $5 each are required for the egg hunt, available at the farm store. 

Well-behaved dogs on a leash are also welcome. 

 

More information here.

 

Spring Scavenger Hunt 

84 Spring St, Williamstown

Time: Noon to 2 p.m. 

 

The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is hosting a scavenger hunt. The first clue is at the Williamstown Community Chest. Clues will lead from one location to the next on Spring Street. There will be prizes for those who reach the end. 

 

More information here. 

 

Eggstravaganza Egg Scramble

The Common, Pittsfield

First Race Starts at 10:30

 

Families will get a chance to meet and take pictures with the Easter Bunny before he hops back to Easter Island. Balloon creations and a hunt for Easter eggs will also be taking place with a chance for children to win an award for each age group.

 

More information here. 

 

Easter Egg Scramble 

Lilac Park, Lenox 

Time: Starts Promptly at 11 a.m. 

 

The scramble is open for all age groups. Arrive early to line up. If the forecast calls for rain, the event will be moved to Lenox Community Center.

 

More information here. 

 

Easter Egg Hunt

Whitney's Farm Market & Garden Center, Cheshire

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

 

Visit the farm to celebrate Easter and get a chance to win prizes. There will be two hunt sections set up according to age: ages 2 to 5 will search at 11 a.m. and 6 and older at 2.

 

More information here. 

 

Easter Cookie Walk 

Hinsdale Fire House, Hinsdale 

 

This annual event will take place this Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon. Use the fire station's front door. More information here. 

 

Easter Bunny Hop Train Ride

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 $3 to $21; first class ranges from $3 to $35. A first-class table, which includes seats for four, is $180. 

 

More information here.

 

Clarksburg Egg Hunt

Town Field, Clarksburg

Time: 10 a.m.

 

VFW Post 9144 hosts its annual egg hunt for town children at Peter A. Cook Veterans Memorial Field. Starts promptly at 10 with different age categories. 

 

 

Other Events

 

Earth Day Costume Dance Party 

Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield

Time 9 p.m. to midnight 

 

Celebrate the planet by dancing to mixes by DJ Pup Daddy and dressing up. 

 

The event features earth and water-themed dance music and classic party tunes. Attendees are encouraged to wear Earth-inspired costumes, such as oceans, forests, or eco-warrior outfits, to celebrate and honor Mother Earth.

 

More information here. 

 

 

 

Birding Workshop: Warblers by Ear

Greylock Glen, Adams

Time: 9 a.m. to Noon 

 

There will be a birding workshop that focuses on identifying wood-warbler songs to help locate these colorful birds, especially in dense forests. 

 

The program is aimed at beginner and intermediate birdwatchers and includes an indoor session to learn about various warbler species and their habitats, followed by an outdoor walk to practice identification skills. 

 

Tickets are $35 for adult members and $42 for adult non-members. More information here. 

 

Springside Park Cleanup

874 North Street, Pittsfield 

Time: 9 a.m. to noon

 

Help clean up the North Playground. Bags and bottled water will be provided. Please bring gloves. More information here. 

 

Citywide Earth Day Clean Up 

North Adams Public Library

Time: 9 a.m. 

 

Celebrate Earth Day by joining Green North Adams in a citywide cleanup. Trash bags can be picked up at the North Adams Public Library and participants can clean up anywhere they notice litter. Return filled trash bags to the library parking for pickup.

 

Interested participants meet at the library parking lot at 9 a.m. More information here. 

 

Sunday 

 

Nature Scavenger Hunt 

30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough

Time: 

 

There will be a two-hour outdoor "seek and find" quest at scenic Mount Greylock, suitable for all ages and abilities. 

 

Participants will follow the path of eggs to uncover hidden treasure. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for variable spring weather and bring water and a snack.

 

More information here. 

 

Annual Cheshire Police Association Easter Egg Hunt

Cheshire Community House (former school)

Time: Noon

 

Easter egg hunt groups: toddlers to the age of 4, 5 to 7, ages 8 to 10, and then the adults. More information here.