Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend, including Artwalks, pumpkin smashing, musical performances, and community days. 

 

November First Fridays Artswalk

Various Venues, Pittsfield 

 

It's the first Friday of the month, which means a First Friday Artswalk. The walk runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and features a dozen art shows and exhibits on view at venues around downtown Pittsfield. Most of the art is on display throughout November.

 

During the event, participants will have the opportunity to meet the artists. Participants can download the Downtown Pittsfield Inc. app from the Google Play or App Store to get a virtual walking tour. 

 

Participating venues include Artists at the Clock Tower, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Hotel on North, and more.

 

For a complete list of participating venues and artists visit the Art Walk website.

 

First Fridays

Various Venues, North Adams 

 

North Adams is hosting a pumpkin smash in the Center Street parking lot as part of First Friday festivities.

 

Participants are encouraged to bring their unbleached and unpainted pumpkins to smash them into the Second Chance Composting truck. 

 

Various venues will also be open and Savvy Hive will be having its last full store sale of the year.

 

More information here. 

 

 

 

Animal Support Project Thanksgiving/Veterans Day Photos

Benson's Pet Center, Pittsfield

 

Benson's Pet Center on Dalton Avenue is hosting a photography session on Saturday, Nov. 5, so pet parents can purchase a 4-by-6-inch framed keepsake photo to raise funds for pets in need. 

 

Have your pet photographed from noon until 3 p.m. More information here. 

 

Eagles Band Community Concert

Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield

 

The Eagles Band's annual Community Concert returns to the Colonial Theatre this Friday, Nov. 4, featuring a range of musical works from the 1700s to the modern day.

 

The free event will include a more than 60-musician concert band and the stage band. It will be opened by the Eagles' trombone ensemble.  

 

The concert begins at 7 p.m. and the trombone ensemble will begin shortly after doors open at 6:15 p.m.

 

Seats must be reserved for the event. To do so, call the box office at 413-997-4444 or go to www.berkshiretheatregroup.org. More information here. 

 

Pajama Night

Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield 

 

The Berkshire Museum is inviting the community to a pajama night this Friday, Nov. 4, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. to celebrate National Family Literacy Month. 

 

This free event will feature storytelling from authors, artists, educators, and community members, a story walk, and get a free book to take home.

 

More information here. 

 

Hancock's Annual Community Day

Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield

 

Hancock Shaker Village is opening its barn doors to the community this Sunday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. for a free Community Day. 

 

The museum is offering free admission to current exhibits, interactions with farm animals, craft demonstrations, and a scavenger hunt.

 

More information here. 

 

7th Annual Craft Fair

Berkshire South Regional Community Center, Great Barrington

 

Berkshire South Regional Community Center, located at 15 Crissey Road, will be hosting its annual craft fair this Saturday, Nov. 5, from 11 to 3.

 

The center's parking lot will be filled with a wide array of items from Berkshire county vendors. 

 

This free fair will also feature live music by the Midnight Anthem. 

 

More information here. 

 

First Sunday Free: Harvest

The Clark, Williamstown

 

The Clark Art Institute is offering free admission to its permanent collection galleries covering harvest-related works this Sunday, Nov. 6, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. 

 

The event will also include still life drawing, music, and dancing. After the tour, attendees are encouraged to take a walk of the Clark’s grounds. 

 

More information here. 

 

Soccer Mommy

Mass MoCA, North Adams

 

The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art will be hosting a performance by "pop-inflected indie rock" performer Sophie Allison, aka Soccer Mommy, this Saturday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m.

 

Tickets are $37 and $57 for preferred seating. More information here. 

 

Farmers Markets

 

Berkshire Area Farmers Market 

Berkshire Mall, Lanesborough

 

This market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the former Berkshire Mall parking lot.

 

Every week there will be produce and products from Western Mass farms, including vegetables, fruit, plants, meat and more. Vendors accept Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

 

More information here. 

 

Great Barrington Farmers Market 

18 Church St., Great Barrington

 

This market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. through Nov. 12.

 

It offers a dollar for dollar match on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through the Market Match program and Healthy Incentives Program benefits can be redeemed at five Market vendors.

 

More information here.