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Weekend Outlook: Halloweekend

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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Check out all of the events happening this weekend including Halloween events for Halloweekend, celebrations, and more.
 
With Halloween being Friday here is a list of Trick-or-Treat times we have compiled.
 
Editor’s Pick
 
Dia De Los Muertos
MAAS MoCa, North Adams
Time: Saturday at 4 p.m.
 
Bring your friends and family to the museum for free admission to celebrate the Mexican holiday of remembrance. You’ll be able to see Vincent Valdez’s exhibition titled, "Just a Dream," and continue to the Kidspace to contribute your own offering.
 
More information here.
 
Multiple Days
 
Briggs’ Trail of Terror 
455 Greylock Street, Lee
Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 from 5 to 9 and Nov. 2 from 3 to 8 
 
Take a haunted walk through the amateur hobby haunt that is circus themed. People will 
Experience the unsettling tales of Briggs Circus. Keep a close eye on your children or they "will be sold to the  circus”. Signs have been posted as a reminder. 
 
More information here
 
Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
Naumkeag, Stockbridge
Thursday and Friday 5 to 9 p.m. 
 
This is your last chance to see more than 1,500 jack-o'-lanterns will grin back at you this season. 
 
Pumpkins, mums, and gourds decorate the mansion's grounds and are sure to be a spectacle the entire family will enjoy. Hot cider and fall treats will be available for sale on-site. Tickets can be purchased here
 
13 Nights Returns
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Hancock 
Thursday and Friday from 6:30 until 10:30 p.m. 
 
This is your last chance to experience the terrifying fright-filled haunted house at the mountain resort. 
 
The age recommendation is 10 and older. Tickets are $29. 
 
You can also ride through the darkness with the resort's Mountain Coaster for $16; The Scream and Scare Package includes one trip through "13 Nights" and two rides on the coaster for $49. 
 
The Christiansen's Tavern will be open to purchase drinks, dinner, or a snack Friday and Saturday.
 
More information and tickets here
 
Friday
 
Halloween Dance Party
Steeple City Social, North Adams
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
 
Come dressed up or as yourself Halloween night and dance under the tunes from DJ PRL. There will be drinks and snacks for purchase as well.
 
More information here.
 
Masquerade Dane and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Screening
34 Depot Street, Pittsfield
Time: 9 p.m.
 
WANDER Berkshires is celebrating Halloween with a midnight screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." 
 
However, the festivities will start with a masquerade dance party and music by DJ BFG, with tarot readings and a snake and dance performance by Luna Fire Faun.
 
Tickets start at  $20. More information here
 
Saturday
 
Hinsdale Lions Club Craft Fair
337 Maple Street, Hinsdale
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 
Enjoy a day of craft vendors where some are new and old. This is a free event where you can come and support local vendors.
 
More information here
 
Kiss Tribute Band Performance
The Stationary Factory, Dalton
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
 
Do you like the band KISS? Then this night might be fun for you. Kissstory, the KISS replica tribute band, will be performing and grabbing photos with fans Saturday night. This event is for all ages and it will be opened by the band All Over the Map.
 
Tickets are $27 to $30. More information here
 
Halloween Hangover Party 
Bright Ideas Brewing, North Adams 
Time: 7 p.m. 
 
Visit the brewery for a night of live music, craft beer, and costume prizes. Prizes will be awarded to best dressed within three categories: best couple or group most creative, and most scary. 
 
More information here
 
Sunday
 
Pumpkin Smash 2025
Water Street, Williamstown
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
 
Have leftover jack o’lanterns or pumpkins, bring them somewhere you can smash them. This is an eco-friendly event to compost the pumpkins so they must not have paint, bleach, or other non-organic components.
More information here.
 

First Sunday Free: Twisting Trees
The Clark, Williamstown
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
 
Enjoy a free family fun day at The Clark and celebrate the willow structure, "Gathering My Thoughts," by artist, Laura Ellen Bacon. You can enjoy hands-on activities to make art, enjoy a woodland walk to see the twisty tree. More information here.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A North Adams Turnkey Home

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a three-story home that's newly renovated? Then this is the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 74 Washington Ave.

This home was originally built in 1880 and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is 2,320 square feet on less than an acre. 

The first floor includes the kitchen, a full bathroom, an office, a large open living room and dining area, and an entry with a staircase to the second floor, which has three bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and a laundry closet. The third floor was turned into a spacious primary suite with a full bathroom.

The house comes with major kitchen and laundry appliances.

It's on the market for $349,900.

We spoke to Allison Pacelli with Pacelli Zepka Corp., which has the listing.

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

A house at this price point with so much space for several people is not easy to find. There are four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, large living room, kitchen, and a bonus room off the kitchen that could be an office or dining room or possibly even an extra guest room.

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

I love some of the character of the house. For example, the banister and railing on the stairs is ornate and beautiful.

How would you describe the feel or atmosphere of this home? 

The house is light and bright. It's a great mix of some class features like the stairway and updates like the kitchen and bathrooms.

What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for? 

I can see all sorts of people in this house. 

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

North Adams is such a vibrant and welcoming community. You can walk to MCLA or downtown. Williams College and Mass MoCA are close. The hospital is nearby, and the house would be great for doctors or nurses. There are a lot of opportunities in the area.

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations? 

The entire house was renovated about two years ago. The owners removed all knob & tube wiring, installed a new boiler, added a new laundry setup on the second floor, and redid the third floor into a great primary suite, with private bathroom. The kitchen and all three bathrooms are also new.

You can find out more about this home 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.

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