Weekend Outlook: Hoedown, Free Museum Admission and More

Check out some of the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend, including dancing, celebrations, and volunteer work.

Editor's Pick

Cheshire Hoedown
Cheshire Community House, 191 Church St.
Time: 4 to 8 p.m.

Enjoy a day of activities like cow plop bingo, pony rides, face painting, and more. Listen to live music by Whiskey City and dance your heart out.

More information here.

Friday

90s/2000s DJ Dance Party
Shire Tavern, Dalton
Time: 9 to midnight

Come dance your heart out at the newly rebranded Shire Tavern with DJ Justin. After dinner service ends at 8:30 p.m. the tables will be moved for people to dance. Reservations are recommended and there's a $5 cover. It will be 21-plus at 9 p.m.

More information here.

Chili and Chowder Fest
Camp Russell, Richmond
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.

Enjoy some unlimited chili and chowder samples from many different restaurants. As well as burgers, hotdogs, and sausage. You can also enjoy live music while taking in the views. This is 21-plus and tickets are $30 per person.

More information and tickets here.

Saturday

No Paws Left Behind One Year Celebration
No Paws Left Behind, North Adams
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.

Celebrate the shelter's one year anniversary. Enjoy some refreshments and a food truck from Berkshire Blends. Dogs will also be out and walking so that you can potentially meet your next best friend.

More information here.

Meet the Minis at Balderdash
Balderdash Cellars, Richmond
Time: 12 to 4 p.m.

Enjoy time at Balderdash Cellars with a drink and meet some minis from Rising Starr Horse Rescue. The whole family is welcome for this event.

More information here.

Laurel Lake Water Chestnut Pull
Laurel Lake, Lee/Lenox
Time: 1 to 5 p.m.

Joining the Laurel Lake Weeders to help protect the lake from water chestnuts. Volunteers are needed to help. You can enjoy a day on the lake with your family while helping to keep the lake safe.

Email laurellakeweeders@gmail.com to RSVP. More information here.

Open Farm Day
Second Chance Stables & Draft Rescue Inc, Savoy
Time: noon to 2

Stop by and learn about Second Chance Stable and what it does. This is free for the family to stop by and visit some fun animals. There will be complimentary snacks and the farm stand will be open.

More information here.

Ice Cream Train Ride
3 Hoosac Street, Adams
Time:1:30 to 2:30pm, 3:00 to 4pm

Enjoy some ice cream on a train. It's $24 for adults and $18 for kids 3-13. $5 for a toddler or free if they won't have ice cream.

More information and tickets here.

Paranormal Investigation with David Raby
Ventfort Hall, Lenox
Time: 7 to 11:45 p.m.

Enjoy a paranormal investigation at the historic Ventfort Hall Mansion. Learn about the history of the mansion and some compelling evidence of its hauntings.

Tickets are $45 per person with a reduced rate of $25 for ages 12-18 and 19-23 with student ID. Reservations are recommended for entry. You can call (413) 637-3206 to reserve your spot.

More information here.

Rusted Chains at Shire Tavern
Shire Tavern, Dalton
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.

Berkshire County’s Rusted Chains will be performing a tribute to the 90s and the MTV Unplugged era. Sing along and dance your night away.

More information here.

Comedy on Tap

Sunday

Community Day: Art in Action
The Clark, Williamstown
Time:  11 am to 4 p.m.

Enjoy a day at The Clark looking at new exhibitions. Enjoy free admission to the permanent collection and special exhibitions all day, as well as special activities, art-making, artist demonstrations, and entertainment inspired by these special exhibitions.

More information here.

Cool off at the Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department.

More information here.

Walking with WordxWord
2 Plunkett Street, Lenox
Time: 5 p.m.

Explore The Mount’s grounds and work in the Sculpture At The Mount exhibition. Listen to poets for free.

More information here. 

Movie Night at Joe Wolfe

Multiple Days

Trinity Irish Dance Company
Jacob's Pillow, Becket
July 10 thru 13

Enjoy watching the Trinity Irish Dance Company bring Irish tradition and flare to Jacob's Pillow.

More information here.

Farmers Markets

Great Barrington Farmers Market

18 Church St.

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

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

Friday: 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

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

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

Saturday, 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 here

Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming House Like New

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
06:57PM / Friday, December 19, 2025

The home prior to renovations.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a newly renovated home with great space? Then this might be the perfect fit for you!

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 100 Autumn Drive.

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom split level was built in 1965 and is 1,396 square feet on 0.32 acres.

The house was completely renovated recently. It includes a one-car garage, and comes with appliances including a dishwasher and stove/oven, and other major appliances.

The house is listed for $359,500.

We spoke with owners Michael Zeppieri and Chris Andrews, who did the renovations. Zeppieri is an agent with Alton and Westall Real Estate Agency.

What was your first impression when you walked into the home?

Zeppieri: I purchased this home to do a full renovation flip and saw tremendous potential in this mid-century split level home that had not been updated since it was built in the 1960s, in a great North Adams neighborhood.

 

Andrews: The house was a much different house when we first purchased it in 2022 (photo attached is from about 2010.)  The interior was painted all in dark colors and we brightened it up with neutral colors. The transformation makes you feel like you are in a totally different house.  

 

 

What were the recent renovations, any standout design features?

 

Zeppieri: The house has had a complete reconfiguration including new kitchen with high-end appliances, ceramic tiled baths, hardwood floors, new windows and roof ... just to name a few.  All a buyer has to do is move in and enjoy.

 

Andrews: Yes, we renovated the entire house.  New windows, new roof, all new custom black gutter system, new blacktop driveway, hardwood floors were installed through out the house. New kitchen and bathrooms as well as painting the exterior and interior of the house.  New paver patio in the back yard.

 

What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?

 

Zeppieri: The buyer for this home could be a first-time homebuyer or a retiree ... the location is close to attractions in North Adams ... and the property is located in Autumn Heights, which is a very small residential development with several long-term owners.

 

Andrews: This home is truly ideal for a variety of buyers. Whether a first-time homebuyer, a small family or even someone looking to downsize from a larger home.

 

 

What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?

 

Zeppieri: The location, price and move-in condition of this home make it a true market leader in the North Adams Market.

 

Andrews: This house is completely renovated and in a desirable location of North Adams. The natural light in the home really makes the interior pop. And with all the upgrades the home stays quite cool in the summer months.

Do you know any unique stories about the home or its history?

Zeppieri: This home was built for the Gould family in 1969 and they lived there till 2010. It was always a family home during that time in which the Goulds had two children ... and Virgina Gould managed Mohawk Forest Apartments and was a very active resident of North Adams.

 

Andrews: Built in about 1965.

 

What do the current owners love about this home?

 

Zeppieri: As the current owner it was a fun project to transform this home and get it ready for its next adventure with a new family to enjoy for many years.

 

Andrews: No one has lived in the house since we purchased the home. The new owners would be the first to live in the house since the renovations have been completed.

 

 

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?

 

Andrews: I would suggest seeing the house either on a sunny day or at twilight to really get a vision of how special the home feels.  

 

You can find out more about this house on its listing here.

*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.