Weekend Outlook: Carnival & Free Fishing Weekend
Check out the events happening this weekend including free fishing this weekend courtesy of the state, First Fridays, carnival, and more.
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Lego Flag Build
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Help the library build a giant Lego American flag to be showcased at the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. All ages are welcome to participate and there will be snacks included.
More information here.
First Fridays
First Friday at Five
Downtown Pittsfield
Time: 5 p.m.
Downtown Pittsfield will be alive with activities, including a maker's market and family fun zone on North Street, live music at Persip Park, a dance zone at Dunham Mall, an art walk, and more.
More information here.
North Adams First Friday
Downtown North Adams
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Music, art, and games will fill downtown North Adams for its First Friday event, themed "Celebrate Pride!"
There will be games, art, special events, and downtown and businesses will have extended hours.
More information here.
Multiple Days
Dalton Carnival
June 3 through 7
Behind the American Legion on Route 9
Enjoy rides, games, food and more. Fireworks will be held Friday and Saturday at dusk.
More information here.
Friday
Switch and Snacks: Teen Programming
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The Nintendo Switch at the library will be available to play a variety of games for kids to enjoy with free snacks.
More information here.
Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Bring a craft you have been working on and join others to socialize.
More information here.
Friday Karaoke
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 p.m.
More information here.
Saturday
National Trails Day
Greylock Glen, Adams
Time: 11 to 1:30
Parade Fundraiser: Music Bingo
Elks Lodge 272, Pittsfield
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Have fun with a game of bingo that will benefit Pittsfield Parade Committee.
Cost is $25 entrance fee with two cards and $10 per new card.
More information here.
RiverFest
Beaver Mill, North Adams
Time: 11 a.m.
Learning about the species in the Hoosic River, try hands-on fly casting, learn to fish and more.
More information here.
34th Annual Bateman Memorial Fishing Derby
Onota Lake, Pittsfield
Time: 6 a.m. to noon
Fishing is free as it is license-free weekend in Massachusetts. Derby fee is $10 for those 14 and older; $5 for children with a paying adult.Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids.
More information here.
Sunday
Harvey Granat Sings: The Genius of Gershwin
Stationary Factory, Dalton
Time: 4 p.m.
Hear some of composer George Gershwin classic hits and behind the music stories told by Granat.
Tickets are $25.
More information and tickets here.
Nutshell Playhouse: 'Spy Jinks!'
Adams Theater
Time: 3 p.m.
Enjoy a show of three intrepid spies and Taco the parrot as they rescue intrepid Jolandalinda who has been kidnapped. Follow along their silly adventures and see if they rescue her.
More information and tickets here.
Farmer's 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
Fridays: 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.
Opens June 7 through Oct. 1. 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.
Otis Farmers Market
Papa's Healthy Food & Fuel
Saturdays: 3 to 6 p.m., 9 to 1.
Located at 2000 East Otis Road and runs through Oct. 8. Eggs, baked goods and desserts, micro greens, maple products, honey, pasture-raised pork, grass-fed beef, bison, elk, canned goods, jams, jellies & fruit butters and more.
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 is available here.
West Stockbridge Farmers Market
Foundry Green
Thursdays: 3 to 6 p.m., through Oct. 1.
Wide range of local producers and fare including vegetables, breads, teas, herbs, dairy, sweets, jams and crafts. Runs through Oct. 1; more information here.
Williamstown Farmers Market
Spring Street
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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