Berkshire Botanical Garden Presents 'Family Fridays'

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STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Botanical Garden's 2026 summer family programming continues with "Family Fridays." 
 
This series, held from 11 a.m. to noon, includes eight weeks of family-friendly programs on snakes and reptiles, music-making, stories, drumming, and community performances.
 
Family Fridays is free with Garden admission. Garden admission for BBG members and children under 12 is free.
 
2026 Family Fridays Lineup
 
June 26 — The Rooted Voyageurs
The Rooted Voyageurs will perform a family-friendly version of As You Like It, transforming the Amphitheatre into the idyllic Forest of Arden.
 
July 10 — The Hissing Booth
A unique, up-close-and-personal experience with snakes, reptiles and invertebrates.
 
July 17 — Tom Knight
Combining elements of Mr. Rogers' gentle spirit and the unbound creativity of Jim Henson, Knight has created an original show that entertains and enlightens young children and adults alike.
 
July 24 — Roger Tincknell
Singing, moving, dancing, and playing percussion instruments. 
 
July 31 — Aimee Gelinas African Drumming
Drumming performances followed by hands-on drumming workshops for audience members. 
 
August 7 — Grumbling Gryphons perform The Myth of Persephone
The Myth of Persephone is a spellbinding dramatization of the ancient Greek myth, which tells the story of how the seasons came to be, and exposes children to the classical Greek myth in a highly entertaining and engaging way. 
 
August 14 — Mr. Twisty's Super Silly Magic Show
Magic, comedy, and decades of expertise come together to create an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages! 
 
August 21 — Family Fridays: Reptile Shows of New England
Where do reptiles live? What do they eat? How do they defend themselves? How big do they get? Learn fun facts about reptiles, hold bearded dragons and other small reptiles and get your picture taken with a 12-foot python in this interactive and educational show.
 
Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, Mass. 
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South County Wins Masters Soccer League Title in OT

By Ben McDonoughiBerkshires.com Sports
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — South County needed every bit of resilience Thursday night in the championship game of the Berkshire Masters Soccer Tournament, overcoming a second-half deficit before Caleb Rogers delivered the deciding blow in overtime to lift his side to a 2-1 victory over Barcelona.
 
The match opened as a defensive battle, with South County weathering consistent pressure from Barcelona. Although Barcelona generated the majority of the first-half scoring chances, South County’s back line remained organized and disciplined, repeatedly turning away dangerous attacks to keep the match scoreless through the opening 45 minutes.
 
The intensity of the contest increased before halftime as Barcelona was issued both a yellow card and a red card, forcing the side to play the remainder of the match with 10 players.
 
South County nearly took advantage of the extra man early in the second half when a dangerous opportunity rolled just wide of the post.
 
Despite playing shorthanded, Barcelona broke the deadlock about 15 minutes into the second half, finding the back of the net to take a 1-0 lead.
 
South County refused to back down.
 
The hosts responded later in the half with an equalizer, rewarding their persistence and bringing the match level at 1-1. Barcelona threatened to reclaim the lead on a dangerous free kick, but the South County goalkeeper came through with a key save to keep the score even and send the contest into overtime.
 
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