Weekend Outlook: Celebrate Pride

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
01:20PM / Friday, June 06, 2025Print Story | Email Story

Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including Pride events, nature walks, and more. Farmers markets are open for the season.

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Pittsfield's First Friday at Five
Downtown Pittsfield
Time: 5 p.m.

The city's combined Third Thursdays and First Fridays Artswalks event is back this Friday. Downtown Pittsfield will be alive with activities, including the Housie Shakers at Persip Park, a family fun zone and makers market on North Street, a dance zone at Dunham Mall, and the Albany Berkshire Ballet will perform at 5:30 close to Park Square.

More information here.

North Adams First Friday

Downtown North Adams

Time: 5 to 9 p.m.

The city's kicks off Pride Month. Events are moving inside to 85 Main in case of rain, with Drag Story Hour at 6 p.m., a night market and a photobooth.

The celebration continues with the scheduled First Friday’s after party featuring DJ Elixir, DJ iamsam, and DJ DUB TC at Bright Ideas Brewing starting at 8.

More information here.

Friday

Sing Out Loud: Pride Karaoke Fundraiser
Hot Plate Brewing Co, Pittsfield
Time: 5 p.m.

Hot Plate Brewing Co. hosts karaoke night with donations going to Berkshire Pride.

Find out more info here.

Berkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness
Lawn by Hillcrest Gazebo, Pittsfield
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Enjoy yoga and a sound bath looking over Onota Lake. Advance registration required; tickets are $40 per person.

More information here.

Future Labs Opening Reception
43 Eagle St., North Adams
Time: 6 p.m.

Future Lab[s] Gallery present an exhibition of new work by Dawn Nelson and Carolyn Newberger, "Portals: Life and Death and a Little Red House ... "

More information here.

Nice and Easy on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Farnams Causeway (Crossing), Cheshire
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Bike with the Mount Greylock State Reservation with a park interpreter easy-pace 4 - 6 mile long bike ride to look along the trail of what's there.

For more information look here.

Community Picnic
Margaret Lindley Park, Williamstown
Time: 4 p.m.

Bring a dish to join the picnic sponsored by St. John's Episcopal Church.

More information here.

Pride Kickoff Party with DJ Anotta
Dottie's Cafe, Pittsfield
Time: 8 to 10 p.m.

Have dinner at Dottie's Cafe and dance to tunes from DJ Anotta.

For more information look here.

FriYAYA Karaoke
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 to 11 p.m.

Enjoy karaoke at the Dalton American legion.

More information here.

After Hours Passport Kitchen Series with Kevin Kelly
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge
Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Learn two to three dishes with chef Kelly by making them yourself, trying dishes from around the country, this month's program will focus on Middle Eastern cuisine.

Kevin Kelly is the founder of After Hours and has worked in the restaurant business working many different roles.

Get your tickets here.

Saturday

Touch-A-Truck
270 Main St., Lenox
Time: 10 to 2

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is hosting "Touch-A-Trucks" around the state, including at District 1 headquarters in Lenox. Families can touch and look at heavy equipment vehicles including a dump truck, bucket truck, plows and more.

Book Signing

Barnes & Noble

Berkshire Crossing, Pittsfield

Time: 5 p.m.

Pittsfield native Jené Sais Quoi will sign her memoir "This Little Light of Mine" at Barnes & Noble. Formerly going by Indashio, she is a fashion designer, activist, and entrepreneur. Jené Sais Quoi will host and celebrity judge this year's Boston Pride Parade on June 14.

More information here.

9th Annual Berkshire Pride Festival and Parade

The Common Park, Pittsfield
Time: 11 to 4

The annual pride parade starts off at Park Square and will have food vendors, music, activities, and community resources and advocacy groups.

More information here.

Zine Workshop for Ages 8 - 18
North Adams Public Library
Time: 10:30 a.m.

Children and their families are encouraged to make zine, a small handmade artbook of your choosing, whether its a collage, poetry, drawings, etc. You're encouraged to bring magazines, markers, or stickers. Basic supplies will be provided.

More information here.

Learn to Row Day
Burbank Park, Pittsfield
Time: 8 or 10 a.m.

Join Berkshire Community Rowing to learn to row for free.
More information here.

2025 Belmont Stakes Party
State Street Tavern, North Adams
Time: 3 p.m.

State Street Tavern is inviting the community to come and watch the Belmont Stakes and will put food out at 4 p.m.

More information here.

National Trails Day Wilbur's Clearing Hike
Wilbur's Clearing Trailhead Parking
Notch Road, North Adams
Time: 11 to 1:30

Held annually on the first Saturday in June, this 3-mile moderately strenuous hike starts at Wilbur's Clearing on Notch Road in North Adams and follows a short segment of the legendary Appalachian Trail. Along the way, enjoy a stunning vista at Mount Prospect Overlook and explore a classic back-country campsite. Hike is suitable for most abilities.

More information here and to register for this program, call the Visitor Center at 413-499-4262.

Come as You Are: Pride Block Party
Wander, Pittsfield
Time: 4 to 10 p.m.

The alley by Wander will have music by DJ Pup Daddy, and dancing. Around 5 p.m. there will be a community vow in plus commitment ceremony for couples to be legally wed and say "I do," must have marriage license with you for those seeking a legal marriage. Couples will also be able to renew their vows.

More information here.

Out After Dark: Pride Parade After Party
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 9 p.m.

Methuselah bar will have craft cocktails and music by DJ Champ.

More information here.

Projecting Democracy
First Congregational Church of Williamstown
Time: 9 to 10 p.m.

The community is invited to watch an outdoor of screening "Projecting Democracy" by Joe Wheaton with art by Leni Fried. Light refreshments will be provided.

More information here.

Berkshire Mushroom Festival
635 laurel St., Lee
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This is a 21 years of age and older activity running Saturday and Sunday. Learn about mushrooms, forage and meet local vendors. Will include discussions on psychedelic mushrooms, art making, use in tinctures, cultivation, identification and responsible uses.

Tickets start at $75; more information here.

33rd Annual Harry A. Bateman Memorial Jimmy Fund Fishing Derby
Onota Lake Pavilion, Pittsfield
Time: 6 to noon

No fishing license needed. All proceeds will be donated to the Jimmy Fund / Dana Farber Cancer Institute For Children. Fee is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

More information here.

Farmers Markets

Great Barrington Farmers Market

18 Church St.

Time: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The market is open every Saturday. Every week, locally grown food, flowers, and plants will be available, along with other local vendors. The market accepts and offers doubling SNAP, HIP, WIC, and Senior market coupons. More information is here.

Lee Farmers Market

The Town Park

Time: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The market offers locally grown produce, prepared foods, locally created arts and crafts, and herbal products. YogaLee offers free community yoga from 9:30 to 10:30 on the first Saturday of each month.

The market accepts SNAP, HIP, Senior Coupons, and WIC Coupons and also offers Market Match.

More information here.

Lenox Farmers Market

St. Ann's Church

Time: 11 to 3.

This market is open every Friday through Sept. 12, and features fresh produce, pastries, cheeses, and more.

More information here.

New Marlborough Farmers Market

Village Green

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

The market has local vendors that offer a variety of goods from produce, eggs, baked goods, jams, hand-knit items, maple syrup, and more. More information here.

North Adams Farmers Market

Main Street

Time: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The south side of Main Street from American Legion Drive will be closed to make room for the city's weekly farmers market, which will kick off this Saturday. Explore downtown North Adams and discover local businesses and fresh produce from local farms. More information here.

Pittsfield Farmers Market

Pittsfield Common

Time: 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Roots Rising, the region's first teen-run market, will hold an indoor farmers market this Saturday. The event will feature live music, chef demos, workshops, children's activities, and more. More information is available here.

Sheffield Farmers Market

125 Main St.

Time: Fridays, 3 to 6 p.m.

The market features healthy food and products from a variety of local vendors in an attempt to nourish the community by protecting "local small farms, land, bees, and economy."

More information on the market here.

Williamstown Farmers Market

Spring Street

Time: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The market focuses on a wide range of local food and artisan vendors, as well as local services and music. More information here.

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BHS Urgent Care Opening Third Location in North Berkshire

Staff Reports 09:48AM / Friday, December 12, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) today announced the opening of a third Urgent Care location, with a new facility being developed at 197 Adams Road, Williamstown, inside the Williamstown Medical facility.

Berkshire Health Urgent Care North will open on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, and will be open weekdays from 11:00am to 7:00pm and weekends from 8:00am to noon.

"We are thrilled to officially open Berkshire Health Urgent Care North to patients seeking care for minor illnesses and injuries, complimenting the services provided at our highly successful Pittsfield and Lenox locations," said Darlene Rodowicz, BHS President and CEO. "The opening of Berkshire Health Urgent Care North serves as a demonstration of BHS’s commitment to providing accessible care and services for patients across North County and Southern Vermont, keeping care close to home."

Berkshire Health Urgent Care North will provide convenient, accessible care for minor illness and injuries, as well as on-site X-ray services and testing for common illnesses. Like its counterparts in Pittsfield and Lenox, the North site will also provide patients with access to BHS’s coordinated system of care, fostering collaboration across each patient’s team of providers.

"Berkshire Health Systems has consistently supported the healthcare needs of North Berkshire, from opening key services after the 2014 closing of North Adams Regional Hospital to reopening our community hospital in 2024 and now expanding access to urgent care," said Jennifer Macksey, Mayor of North Adams. "This is great news for residents across North Berkshire."

Berkshire Health Urgent Care North will accept a variety of health insurance plans, including private commercial coverage, Medicare, and MassHealth through the Berkshire Fallon Health Collaborative, all of which are also accepted at the Pittsfield and Lenox Berkshire Health Urgent Care locations.

Berkshire Health Urgent Care in Pittsfield opened in September of 2015, and in Lenox earlier this year, providing care for minor illness and injury to thousands of Berkshire area residents and visitors.

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