Weekend Outlook: Summer Party
Check out the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend including a circus, movie nights, parties and more. (Note that the Clarksburg Pickle Fest has now been postponed to Aug. 29.)
Editor's Pick
Big Top Circus
Bowe Field, Adams
Time: Friday through Sunday
The Zerbini Family Circus features aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, and much more. Take your seat under the big top and watch a 90-minute show.
More information and tickets here.
Thursday
Eagle Street Beach Party
Eagle Street, North Adams
Time: 4 to 8 p.m.
Historic Eagle Street is turned into sandy beach for making sand castles. Pails and shovels first come, first served.
More information here.
Friday
Summer Movie Night
Clapp Park, Pittsfield
Time: 8:30 p.m.
This month's summer movie is "Freaky Friday." Bring a chair or a blanket; soda and popcorn available for purchase.
More information here.
Friday Karaoke
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 p.m.
More information here.
Arkai Concert
Adams Theater
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Electroacoustic string duo of violinist Jonathan Miron and cellist Philip Sheegog perform classical and cinematic sound with modern technology.
More information and tickets here.
Children's Artmaking Workshops
North Adams Public Library
Time: 11 a.m.
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts educators are hosting free art workshops for children 12 years and younger that will feature a storytime and art making projects.
More information here.
Children's Programming
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The library is hosting a number of programs including Dungeons and Dragons, take-home crafts, switch and play, and an escape game.
More information here.
Saturday
Sugar Hill Folk Festival
Sugar Hill Assisted Living, Dalton
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Folk music on the lawn for the 23rd year. This is a free family-friendly outing, make sure to bring a chair or blanket. There will be refreshments.
More information here.
Summer Block Party
475 Tyler St., Pittsfield
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Celebrate summer on Tyler Street with an inflatable obstacle course, waterslides, free food giveaways and more. There will also be free backpacks with school supplies for every student in attendance.
More information here.
Berkshire Jazz Summer Showcase
Westside Riverway Park, Pittsfield
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Free concert with the Flat Bed Jazz Band, Jack Dinicola and Friends, and Wanda Houston. Bring your own chairs, food, and non-alcoholic beverages. There will be a beer garden and food vendors.
More information here.
250th Anniversary of America Celebration
Greylock Glen, Adams
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Celebrate the birth of the nation at Greylock Glen with gun salutes, equestrian displays, historic talks, crafts, games, and more. Attendees are encouraged to dress in colonial attire and bring an item for their time capsule. Shuttles will be provided between the Visitors Center and the Outdoor Center.
More information here.
Sunday
Free Family Sundays at The Mount
The Mount, Lenox
Time: 11 a.m.
Enjoy a free day exploring The Mount as well as live music, storytelling, arts and crafts and more. Free family concert under the tent at 11 a.m. and a STEAM-themed workshop for $5 at 12:30.
More information here.
Tanglewood Free Day
Tanglewood, Lenox
Time: noon and 2 p.m.
Performances begin at noon by artists from Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Busk, Berkshire Brazil, Clara Guatta, Eagles Band, and Kids 4 Harmony. All around the campus, there will be an Instrument Playground, Kids Corner, and community partner tabling on Tappan Lawn.
At 2:30 p.m., Music Director Andris Nelsons leads pianist Daniil Trifonov and BSO principal trumpet Thomas Rolfs in Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 1, alongside Haydn's Philosopher Symphony and Beethoven's Symphony No. 2 in the Shed.
More information here.
Scenic Summit Tours
Mount Greylock, Adams
Time: 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Free tour with a park interpreter to learn about Mount Greylock's history and more that make the summit popular.
More information here.
Railway Concerts: Bernice LewisFarmer'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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