Weekend Outlook: Last Bit of Summer Fun
Check out the events that are happening this weekend including First Fridays, theater productions, live music, and more.
Editors Pick
First Friday
First Friday at Five
Downtown Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 8 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 "Play Downtown." Enjoy lawn games provided by nbCC and participate in chalk drawing prompts across Main Street and Eagle Street.
There will be games, art, special events, and downtown and businesses will have extended hours. More information here.
Multiple Days
'The Legend of Georgia McBride'
Colonial Theater, Pittsfield
July 31 through Aug. 16
The musical comedy features drag performances with musical numbers from Elvis Presley and Bette Midler to Édith Piaf, Mariah Carey and Dolly Parton.
More information and tickets here.
Friday
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.
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.
The Soto String Quartet
The Foundry, West Stockbridge
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sounds of the Soto String Quartet as they play famous works from those like Beethoven, Ludwig van, and more.
Tickets range from $10 to $30.
More information and tickets here.
Saturday
Jazz and Blues Fest 2026
Bousquet Mountain, Pittsfield
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of jazz from lineups such as The Richard Boulger Quintet, The Don Braden Quartet, and Misty Blues.
More information and tickets here.
Cruz Night
Cheshire Town Hall
Time:
The annual Fire Departments Cruz Night is back. Enjoy classic cars, food, vendors, dancing, and more.
More information here.
Ninja Fit Community Build Day
120 Housatonic St, Lee
Time: 8 a.m.
Volunteer to help build the NinjaFit playground, a free outdoor obstacle course for everyone.
More information here, volunteer sign up here.
Ice Cream Train
Hoosac Train, Adams
Time: 1:30 or 3 p.m.
A trip in the restored vintage train car with a sweet treat afterward.
More information and tickets here.
Music on Main
CRA, Dalton
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Join Tommy Filiaut who will play his music on the lawn of the Community Recreation Association. Bring a chair or blanket, and a picnic.
More information here.
Sunday
Pete Adams/Bobby Sweet CD release and Dance Party
Stationary Factory, Dalton
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Spend the night country dancing while celebrating Pete Adams and Bobby Sweet’s new album "Southwest Passage".
Tickets range from $25 to $30.
More information and tickets 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.
The Lighthouse by Happy Theater
Adams Theater
Time: 11 a.m.
Enjoy shadow puppetry, live music, and interactive storytelling with The Light House by Happy Theater. Bring your family and follow a lonely housekeeper who goes on an incredible journey to find their own light.
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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