Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including Art Walks, pictures with Santa, Holiday Fairs, and more. See our list of holiday craft fairs and tree lighting events. 

 

Holiday Walk

Spring Street, Williamstown

 

There will be a bunch of events happening in Williamstown this weekend to get you in the holiday spirit. 

 

Starting Friday, Dec. 2, and running throughout the weekend venues throughout the town will be hosting events and fundraisers including food drives, concerts, Christmas movie screenings, free museum admissions, and more. 

 

Full schedule here. 

 

Hancock Holiday Nights

Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield

 

The historic village has decorated the farm with light projections, music, live animals, and more for 20 nights through December.

 

The event will be open Thursday through Sunday through Dec. 23 and will be open Monday through Saturday, Dec. 26 to 31  

 

Tickets range from $10 to $22, are discounted for members and free for children 5 and younger. Additional information and ticket purchase here. 

 

 

Pictures with Santa

Benson's Pet Center, Pittsfield 

 

Santa will be on hand at Benson's Pet Center for pet pictures this Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon.

 

Reservations will be taken half an hour before the event starts. Come in without your pet to make your reservation and then return to your car. When they are ready for you, they will text you. 

 

Photos are a suggested $10 donation that goes directly to the non-profit Benson's Cares. More information here. 

 

Tree & Barn Lighting to Benefit Mike

Second Chance Stables & Draft Rescue, Savoy

 

Local nonprofit Second Chance Stables & Draft Rescue Inc. has canceled its tree and barn lighting fundraising event because of rain predicted for Saturday. A new date of Dec. 17 has been set for pictures and the silent auction will go ahead online beginning Saturday. See the Facebook page for more information.

 

All proceeds are to go directly toward a senior Belgian, Mike, who was diagnosed with equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, a neurological disease. His treatment will cost anywhere between $2,900 to $4,800. his care.

 

 

Annual Holiday Fair

25 Park Place, Lee

 

Lee Congregational Church is having a holiday fair this Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. 

 

This free event includes wreaths, handcrafted items, jams & jellies, baked goods, raffles, and more. 

 

More information here. 

 

The Downtown Festive Frolic 

Various Venues, Pittsfield 

 

Downtown Pittsfield is having a variety of event to bring the holiday spirit to life this Friday and Saturday. 

 

Festivities include the city of Pittsfield's Park Square Tree Lighting, Cultural Pittsfield's Wreath Art Auction, Elf Invasion Pub Crawl with Berkshire Mountain Distillers, Santa at the Beacon Cinema, and more. 

 

More information and schedule here. 

 

First Friday Artwalk

Various Venues, Downtown Pittsfield

 

Being held in the Holiday First Fridays Artswalk is being held in conjunction with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.'s Festive Frolic First Friday Artswalk returns this Friday, Dec. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m.

 

It features a dozen art shows and exhibits on view at venues around downtown Pittsfield. Most of the art is on display throughout December.

 

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.

 

North Adams FIRST Friday 

Various Venues, North Adams 

 

North Adams will be having its last FIRST Friday of the year this Friday, Dec. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a full lineup of holiday festivities in downtown North Adams.

 

The event features A reading of "The Night Before Christmas" by Mayor Jennifer Macksey, make your own s'mores, a free carriage ride by McKay Farm, holiday tunes by the Drury High School Band, and more.

 

Details on the events and a complete schedule here. 

 

A Scenic Christmas Train Ride

Hoosac Valley Train Ride, Adams 

 

Santa will be riding the Tinseliner train this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to spread Christmas cheer. 

 

Boarding will be on Friday at 1, 3:30 and 6 p.m., Saturday at 1, 3:30 and 6 p.m., or Sundays at 11:30am, and 2:00 p.m. 

 

Arrive 30 minutes before departure and you must check-in with the ticket agent 10 to 20 minutes prior to departure.

 

More information here. 

 

Holiday Open Studios

Clock Tower Business Park, Pittsfield

 

The newly-formed Clock Tower Artists will be hosting a Holiday Open Studio event in its new space located on the third floor of the historic mill building at 75 South Church St.  

 

Visitors are encouraged to explore the studios of the 10 members of the artists group on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

 

The gallery will also be open during Downtown Pittsfield Inc.'s First Fridays Artswalk on Friday from 5 until 8 p.m. 

 

The event will include a performance by Andy Kelly and Friends on Friday, Benny Kohn and Dave Brown & Dave Christopolus on Saturday, and Colin Deres on Sunday.

 

For more information check out our last article or visit the Clock Tower Artists website. 

 

Donuts with Santa 

Shire Donuts, Dalton

 

This Saturday, swing by Shire Donuts for a $5 Grab and Go box that will include two doughnuts, hot chocolate, and a picture with Santa. 

 

Proceeds will supply a Christmas for Carter LaCasse, his 11-year old brother Tyler, and their mother, Crystal Czerno. 

 

For more information check out our previous article here.