Weekend Outlook: Activities From 'Wicked' to Ninjas
Check out the events happening this weekend in the county including live music, races, playgrounds and more.
Editor's Pick
Wild in the Valley
Lebanon Valley Dragway
Friday and Saturday
Two days of nonstop drag racing and car show.
More information and tickets here.
Friday
Cynthia Erivo at Tanglewood
Tanglewood, Lenox
Time: 8 p.m.
There's still time to see "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo with the Boston Pops.
More information and tickets here.
Friday Karaoke
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 p.m.
More information here.
Saturday
Tunes for Tone
The Venue at Skyline, Lanesborough
Time: 1 to 6 p.m.
Enjoy the fourth annual Tunes for Tones, a benefit for the Antonio Cardeno Scholarship. Live music, bring a picnic. There will also be raffles, face painting, and more.
More information and tickets here.
Sounds of Santana
Stationary Factory, Dalton
Time: 8 p.m.
Guitarist Joe Cruz and a seven-piece band that is performing the favorite tunes of Carlos Santana. Tickets range from $25 to $30.
More information and tickets here.
NinjaFit Playground Grand Opening
Lee Athletic Field
Time: 9 a.m.
Meet with Ninja Warrior athletes on the finally completed NInjaFit playground. Experience the course with the athletes while you take on the obstacles. Read our story about the playground here.
More information here.
Christian Center Community Day
Christian Center, Pittsfield
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Family friendly with free food, games, prizes, a bounce house and a back-to-school clothing drive.
More information here.
Beavers in the Berkshires
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Learn about beavers and listen to the role they have in the county.
Register in advance; tickets are $12 and $15. 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.
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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