Warm up to some events Berkshire County will be having this long weekend including festivals, community nights, and dance parties. 

Free Community Night

Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield

 

In celebration of the beginning of "Ten Days of Play," the museum will open its doors Friday evening for free from 5:30 until 7:30. 

 

Visitors can get a first look at the daily play areas, along with a Storybook Time in The Art of Storytelling exhibits. 

 

More information here. 

 

Jeff Pitchell’s Legends Live On

The Stationery Factory, Dalton

 

Award Winning singer and songwriter Jeff Pitchell and his band Texas Flood will be performing at 7:30 p.m. 

 

Admission ranges from $45 to $55. More information here. 

 

Father-Daughter Dance

191 Church St., Cheshire

 

The Cheshire Recreation Committee hosts a Father-Daughter Dance at Cheshire School at 6:30 p.m.

 

This semi-formal will feature music by MusiChris DJ, refreshments, and a raffle.

 

All father figures are welcome. Tickets are $10 per person and are available at the library, Police Department, and through Corey McGrath and Tim Garner.

 

More information here. 

 

Friday Night Dance Party 

Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield

 

DJ Connor starts at 9 p.m. There is a $3 cover charge.

 

More information here. 

Free Public Skating Opportunity 

Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires, Pittsfield

 

The Pittsfield Recreation Program and the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires have once again teamed up to provide a free public skating opportunity to the community. 

 

The first 100 people through the door will receive free admission and skate rentals from 3 until 4:30 p.m. 

 

More information here. 

 

Dance Party with DJ BFG!

The Stationery Factory, Dalton

 

Dance your evening away to DJ Booty Focused Grooves mixes starting at 8. The party features drinks, seating, and a large dance floor. 

 

Tickets cost $10 and are limited. The venue sold out at 500 people during its January party so tickets may not be available at the door. 

 

More information or purchase tickets here. 

 

Winter Wildlife Tracking at Mount Greylock State Reservation

30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough

 

Explore woodlands and wildlife of Mount Greylock during this three-hour guided hike led by Mass Appalachian Trail Management Committee member Jim Pelletier starting at 12:30.

 

Participants are advised to be prepared for cold weather. 

 

Register here. For more information, or in case of inclement weather, call the Visitor Center at 413-499-426

 

The Regulators at Methuselah!

391 North St., Pittsfield

 

Litchfield County, Conn.-based band The Regulators will perform their original music starting at 7 p.m. 

 

The band is known for their roots-rock, country, Americana and blues music. More information here. 

 

WinterFest

Various Venues, North Adams

 

Celebrate the winter season with a festival from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Participants have a range of activities to choose from including winter games, horse-carriage rides, a children's carnival, ice sculpting, and more.

 

More information here. 

 

Berkshire Grown Great Barrington Farmers Market

Housy Dome, Housatonic

 

Berkshire Grown holds a farmers' market this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Housy Dome, 1064 Main St.

 

The location is included on the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority's Route 21. The market features locally grown and produced foods, including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, and more. 

 

Massachusetts Healthy Incentives and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance programs are accepted with a SNAP match of up to $25.

 

More information here. 

 

The Big Chill

Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield

 

There will be a festival from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. featuring walking tours, ice sculpting,  scavenger hunt, live music, farm animals, and more. 

 

All activities are included in special $15 admission and free to members. More information here. 

Boreal Spruce-Fir Forest Ecology, Trees and Tracking Snowshoe Program

Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center, Windsor

 

Explore the high elevation ecology of the boreal forest at Tamarack Hollow during a 2-mile guided hike starting at 10 a.m. led by the Director Aimee Gelinas.

 

More information here. 

 

Domingo Brunch with the Shire String Band

Dottie's Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield

 

Local musicians Dan Broad and Dana Welts will be performing a mix of popular and original songs at 10 a.m. 

 

More information here. 

10X10 Festival 

Various Locations, Pittsfield

 

Beginning Thursday and running through Sunday, Feb. 26, residents have the opportunity to choose from more than 50 events to celebrate the winter season.  

 

The festival is bringing back local favorites including Fireworks at The Common on Saturday, Feb. 25, starting at 6, ice sculpting in front of the Berkshire Museum on Friday from 10 to 2, $10 tubing at Bousquet on Thursday from 4:30 until 6, Hancock Shaker Villages Big Chill on Saturday from 11 until 4, and many more.

 

Check out our article for details.

 

More information can also be found here.