Bingo for Books at Wander

03:05PM / Tuesday, August 04, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As summer winds down and families prepare to head back to school, Drag Story Hour Berkshires is offering one last afternoon of summer fun with Bingo For Books, a family-friendly fundraiser taking place Saturday, Aug. 22, from noon to 2 at Wander Berkshires.

The event will feature four rounds of bingo hosted by some of the Berkshires' favorite storytellers: Poppy DaBubbly, Bella Santarella, Vuronika Baked, Sativo Green, and Hairy Debbie. Expect fun bingo calls, stories, laughter for families and book lovers of all ages.

A bingo card covering all four games costs $5, and guests can purchase as many cards as they can bingo. Prizes will include books signed by local authors and acclaimed, nationally recognized writers, along with school supplies and backpacks to help families get ready for the new school year.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet local authors. Indie Readery & Records will have a pop-up market featuring books and more for attendees to browse and shop. The afternoon will culminate in a mini dance party.

All proceeds benefit the ongoing work of Drag Story Hour Berkshires, supporting inclusive, literacy-focused programming that brings families together through the joy of books, storytelling, and community.

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Pittsfield Now Has 3 Splash Pads

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
01:26PM / Sunday, August 09, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— New facilities are coming to city parks.

A splash pad is now running at Durant Park, and a mini-pitch soccer field will be installed at Crane Park this fall. During the last Parks Commission meeting, Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath delivered project updates.

"We want to see these parks utilized. This is all about healthy Pittsfield," he said during the commission's July 21 meeting.

"Let's activate our parks and use the commission to really sensibly look at other improvements."

This is Pittsfield's third splash pad, the others at Clapp Park and The Common. Constructed by Baskin Builders, the outdoor water attraction is button-operated and has a variety of water elements for different ages.

The facility soft-opened recently, and Pittsfield plans to host a formal ribbon-cutting this month with the Westside Legends and Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity.

"That project went really well, and we're really looking forward to offering a splash pad down at that great little park," McGrath said.

Durant Park, a 2.1-acre park at 30 John St., also hosts a 4,750-square-foot playground, basketball court, softball field, picnic area, and sitting areas. It is located in the heart of the West Side neighborhood and is within walking distance of many households.

In December, the City Council accepted $215,980 from the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission to install a stormwater treatment system on Francis Avenue and a splash pad at the park. BRPC agreed with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs' Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program to administer the funds.

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