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Weekend Outlook: Ice Cream, Blueberries & Dancing

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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Check out the events happening this weekend including fun nights of dancing, singing, ice cream and more.

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Hinsdale Days
Hinsdale Firehouse
Time: Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Waterslides, bounce house, games, and more to cool off this summer. There will also be ice cream for sale with bike raffles.

More information here.

Blueberry Festival
Apple Barn, Bennington, Vt. 
Time: Saturday, 10 to 5
 
Located on Route 7, the Apple Barn hosts its fourth annual festival with free blueberry picking, blueberry foods and beverages, local makers and vendors, live music, children's activities, food trucks and a blueberry bakeoff with cash prize. Also on hand will be the hands-on Pollinator Kitchen and the Bee Yard with local beekeepers.
 
More information here. 
 

Friday 

Depot After Dark: Sanctum
Wander, Pittsfield
Time: 8 to midnight

Come dressed in all black for a late goth night that will have live fire and drag performances as well as vendors that will be outside in the alley.

More information here.

Friday Karaoke
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 p.m.

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.

Bring your own Vinyl with DJ Pup Daddy
Hot Plate Brewing Co., Pittsfield
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.

Bring your own records or choose from what they have to listen to your preferred songs while enjoying what Hot Plate has to offer.

More information here.

Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.

Bring your own craft and work with others.

More information here.

Saturday

Summer Stomp Country Festival
Bousquet Mountain, Pittsfield
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stomp your feet to live country music; refreshments available and restaurant open.

More information here.

1st Annual Steeple City Social Peach Party
Steeple City Social, North Adams
Time: 6 to 9:30 p.m.

With peaches in season, try different peach dishes and dress the part.

More information here.

Winston Hodges Comedy
Adams Theater, Park Street
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Hodges brings his charm and edgy humor to Adams. He currently can be seen on Netflix's "Funny AF with Kevin Hart."

Tickets range from $20 to $38. More information and tickets here.

Ice Cream Social & Local Flavor Fundraiser
Wild Oats Market, Williamstown
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Enjoy local ice cream and kid and family friendly activities.

More information here.

Ice Cream Train
Hoosac Train, Adams
Time: 1:30 or 3 p.m.

A trip in the restored vintage train car with sweet treat afterward.

More information and tickets here.

Music on Main
CRA, Dalton
Time: 6:30 p.m.
 
Red Dirt Compadres will play their mix of Tex-Mex and country rock on the lawn of the Community Recreation Association. Bring a chair or blanket, and a picnic. 
 
More information here. 

Sunday

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.

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. 

More information 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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North Adams UNO Art Club Extends Into Year-Round Community Program

Staff Reports

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown is expanding the summer program UNO Drop-In Art Club into a weekly, 50-week program for local youth ages 8 to 19, thanks to a new two-year grant from the W.L.S. Spencer Foundation.

Starting Wednesday, Oct. 7, the club reopens its doors at the UNO Community Center (157 River St., North Adams) with extended hours every week from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The UNO Art Club first took root in 2022, founded by local volunteers and supported by the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition as a safe, welcoming space for kids to explore their creativity. In 2024, NBCC sought new partners to keep the program running and joined forces with the Clark and the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.

Over the past two summers, staff from all three organizations have guided kids through hands-on projects — from clay sculpture and origami to collage and self-portraiture — often inspired by ongoing exhibitions at the museums. 

Now, with leadership from the Clark, this grant will allow the program to grow, not only with expanded hours and a year-round schedule, but also to support a paid intern to lead the weekly activities.

Additional benefits of the grant: The Clark will provide rides directly from the UNO Community Center so participants can attend major community events, including First Sundays Free and the annual Community Day. Youth will also take field trips to the Clark, Mass MoCA, and neighboring arts venues across the region.

Learn more about the program or get involved here or contact nbCC at 413-663-7588.

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