Weekend Outlook: Jolly Holiday

Check out the activities happening this weekend around the county including many holiday-themed events like Santa meet and greets, and some Christmas tree lightings. Find all the craft fairs and bazaars happening here. 

Editor's Pick

Holly Jolly Holiday
Holiday Brook Farm, Dalton
Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Visit the farm for hot chocolate, wreath decorating, kids crafts, animals, wagon rides, and local gifts. Families will also have the opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and take a photo.

More information here.

Multiple Days

Downtown Pittsfield Festive Frolic
Downtown Pittsfield
Friday and Saturday

There will be many holiday-themed events happening, including Pittsfield's tree lighting at Park Square on Friday night. Bring the family to enjoy many events at your favorite local vendors, including photo opportunities with Santa himself.

More information on all of the events here.

Tinseliner Scenic Christmas Train
3 Hoosac St., Adams
Dec, 6,7,13 and 14

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus while enjoying a festive ride on the train featuring holiday music and writing letters to Santa. More information and tickets here.

Nightwood
The Mount, Lenox
Dec. 6, 12, 13, 18-23, 26-31

The Mount has decked out its grounds for the annual Nightwood installation with lights and music to provide an immersive experience to its visitors.

More information here.

Festival of Trees
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
Every Friday Through Sunday until Dec. 28

The historic Hancock Shaker Village will welcome visitors to gaze at more than 75 trees throughout the museum grounds, culminating in a magical display at the iconic Round Stone Barn.

Tickets are $20. Children 12 and younger are always free. Berkshire Museum and Hancock Shaker Village members are free. More information here. 

Williamstown Holiday Walk
Downtown Williamstown
Friday evening through Sunday

Events include caroling, runway shoes, shopping specials, films, crafts and more, plus the ever-popular Reindog Parade on Saturday afternoon. 

Read our preview here.

Friday

North Adams First Friday
Downtown North Adams
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.

This month's theme is to celebrate LumiNAMA. Bring your family and enjoy a free photo with the "Hatchlings" in the Eagle Street Parklet and enjoy free face painting. There will be live music, food, craft night, and more.

More information here.

Holiday Wreath Making
The Plant Connector, North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Want your own holiday wreath this year? You can either decorate a pre-made wreath or start from scratch. Get into the holiday spirit with a fancy wreath made by you to showcase off your own door or as a perfect gift for someone else. Tickets are $55, all materials included.

More information and tickets here.

Free Hot Chocolate and a Photo Op with The Grinch
Otto's Kitchen and Comfort, Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

After Pittsfield tree lighting, stop by Otto's tp warm up with some hot chocolate and meet the Grinch for a picture.

More information here.

Saturday

Holly Days
Adams Visitor Center
Time: 2:30 to 4:30

Celebrate the holidays with hot chocolate s'mores, and the chance to meet Santa at 3 p.m. There will be various activities for children to enjoy.

More information here.

 

Photos with Santa
Clarksburg Fire Station, Cross Road
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meet Santa and get a professional picture perfect for your holiday cards. Cost is $20; free coffee and hot cocoa. More information here.

Wreath Art Auction

Winter Wonderland at the Library
18 Main St., Lenox
Time: noon to 3 p.m.

The library is hosting family crafts including cookie decorating, button making, snowmen, and more.

More information here.

Donkey Day at the Berkshire Carousel
50 Center St., Pittsfield
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.

Take a free ride on the carousel to celebrate "Missie the Donkey," who is immortalized on the carousel. Missie accompanied local author Kevin O'Hara on his journey across Ireland 50 years ago that was chronicled in his book "Last of the Donkey Pilgrims." O'Hara will be signing books and the Scoil Rince Breifne O Ruairc Dancers will perform at 2. On Sunday, Santa will ride the carousel, also at 2 p.m. 

More information here.

Sunday

Krampus Mummers Ball
283 Cole Ave., Williamstown
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Put on a costume and a mask to celebrate the first ever Krampus Ball. This is the time for adults to celebrate, dance and gather around the fire with some cider from the Berkshire Cider Project.

More information here.

Brunch with Santa
Wahconah Country Club, Dalton
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Have brunch with the man in red himself and enjoy professional photos with him before he rides back to the North Pole. You will need to make reservations at Rsvpsantabrunch@gmail.com

Cost is adults $16, children $8; photos are $25. 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.