Weekend Outlook: Fresh Grass, Autumn Equinox, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:47PM / Thursday, September 19, 2024 | |
There are a variety of events this weekend, including festivals, autumn equinox celebrations, live music, and more.
See a list of Farmer's Markets here.
Editor's Pick
Freshgrass Festival 2024
Mass MoCA, North Adams
Time: Friday-Sunday
The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art will be hosting its annual Fresh Grass Festival this Friday through Sunday. Thousands are expected to be in the city during the three-day event.
There will be live music throughout the grounds and at Joe's Field, including performances by Molly Tuttle And Golden Highway, Shakey Graves, The Devil Makes Three, and many more.
There will also be plenty of vendors on site selling merchandise, food, and drinks. A three-day adult pass is $194; see more on ticket prices here.
Multiple Days
Whitney's Farm Pumpkin Fest
Whitney's Farm, Cheshire
Sept. 23 until Oct. 29 Every Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
And starting Sept. 27, Every Friday, 2 to 5:30 p.m.
It's pumpkin season! Whitney's Farm brings back its local favorite, Pumpkin Fest, this Saturday,
Pick pumpkins, ride on a hay wagon, get glitter tattoos, walk through a corn maze, and more every weekend through Halloween.
The event also features a new scarecrow shooting gallery, a giant slide, jumpin’ pumpkin, a bounce house pumpkin, and a new playground.
Connecticut Renaissance Faire
Lebanon (Conn.) Country Fairgrounds, 122 Mack Road
Time: weekends from Sept. 21 to Oct. 20, 10:30 to 6
The 26th annual fair features armored combat, jousting, demonstrations, marketplace, feasting, performances and music. Admission $10 to $16, children 6 and younger free.
Friday
DJ BFG at The Stationery Factory
63 Flansburg Ave., Dalton
Time: 8 to 11 p.m.
There will be drinks, a large dance floor, funky/fun seating, and DJ BFG so attendees can dance, relax, connect, and enjoy with friends and family.
Tickets are $11.63. More information here.
Big Wigs Performance
The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Drag queens Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune will impersonate iconic divas, including Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Bette Midler, Adele, Reba McEntire, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and more.
Tickets are $30. More information here.
Dance Party
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 9 p.m.
Say goodbye to the summer season and welcome fall with a dance party featuring a live set by DJ Champ, light displays, and food and drinks. More information here.
Live Comedy
Bounti-Fare Restaurant, Adams
Time: 8 to 9:30 p.m.
There will be a stand-up performance by Dan Geurin and Juan Pantaleon, hosted by Charlie Nadler. Tickets are $15. More information here.
Night of Standup Comedy
The Inn at Stockbridge
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Join the inn for a night of laughter with comedians Rob Christensen and Henrik Blix. Tickets are $15. More information here.
Classic Films from 1930s to 1960s
Adams Theater, Park Street
Time: 7 p.m.
Throughout September and part of October, the theater will show classic films that represent some of the greatest achievements in film. This Friday, the theater will be showing 1942's "Casablanca" with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.
Tickets are $8. More information here.
German Dinner
Zion Lutheran Church, Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
The church will be serving beef rouladen with egg noodles and red cabbage with chocolate cherry cake for dessert.
Can't stay for dinner, no worries takeout is available. Beer and wine is available for purchase for those who choose to dine in.
Adult meals are $20, children 12 and younger are $10. Purchase tickets online or by calling 413-442-3525.
Fall Equinox Witches Night Out
Optimal Healing, North Adams.
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Celebrate the season of release and welcome the blessings of fall with fire cider and elderberry syrup for immune system support, tea, and a fire ceremony to let go of what's no longer serving us. Tickets are $44. More information here.
Saturday
Springside Park Fall Cleanup
Springside, Pittsfield
Time: 9 to noon.
The nonprofit Springside Park Conservancy will hold its annual fall cleanup, which will include food and music. More information here.
Fall Fling Kind of Thing
Goose's Trailside Treats, Cheshire
Time: 3 to 6 p.m.
The event features an afternoon filled with live music, treats, and activities for all ages.
There will be live performances by Austin Honig and Felix Sun, drinks from Poseidon Coffee, and sweet treats like ice cream and s'more making from Goose's Trailside Treats.
In addition, various activities will be held, including corn hole, pumpkin decorating, a scavenger hunt, pumpkin ring toss, and reading sessions for children.
Witches' Walk & Reception
Dean Road Bridge, Pownal, Vt.
Time: 12:45 p.m.
The Solomon Wright Public Library and Pownal Historical Society are hosting their second annual Witches' Walk honoring the Widow Krieger. Gather at the bridge at 12:45; walk starts at 1 and costumes are encouraged. Reception to follow at the library at 97 Main St. at 2 to celebrate the Historical Society's 30th anniversary.
Karaoke
Mountain Club, Adams
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
There will be a wide variety of songs attendees can choose from to sing their hearts out. More information here.
Birdwatching for Beginners
Greylock Glen, Adams
Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair at the outdoor center to bird watch. Greylock Glen is a great bird-watching place because of its forests, meadows, and wetlands.
The Outdoor Center offers a bird-walk experience suitable for beginners. It includes a presentation by a Mass Audubon naturalist and a guided walk along the Glen Meadow Loop trail.
Cheese Festival
High Lawn Farm, Lenox
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Massachusetts Cheese Festival is returning to High Lawn Farm and will feature local cheese and charcuterie from Massachusetts and beyond.
There will be a curated collection of artisanal cheese makers and pairing partners offering samples and products for purchase, including charcuterie, wine, beer, honey, and chocolate.
Mullett: '80s Hair Band Rock Tribute
Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Experience the nostalgic '80s rock 'n' roll concert experience with the 80s tribute band Mullett, who will perform songs from icons like Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Van Halen, and others.
Tickets are $30. More information here.
Scenic Summit Tours
Mount Greylock, Adams
Time: 1 to 1:30 p.m.
These short tours feature talks along easy walking paths with a park interpreter, exploring the cultural landscape and unique ecology of Mount Greylock.
Meet at the Mount Greylock summit contour map. More information here.
Sheep Hill Birding: Fall Migration
671 Cold Spring Road, Williamstown
Time: 7 to 9 a.m.
Join former Audubon chapter president Tommy Richey for a birding experience. The event will start at the farmhouse and include birdwatching around Josiah's Pond, the wetlands boardwalk, and the Sheep Hill trails.
Autumnal Equinox Meditation Celebration
Naumkeag, Stockbridge
Time: 4 to 5 p.n.
Meditate in the gardens at Naumkeag, surrounded by the Berkshire mountains, with mindfulness-in-nature facilitator Sandrine Harri. Tickets are $25. More information here.
Yoga
North Adams Public Library
Time: 10 a.m.
There will be a free hatha yoga session. More information here.
Sunday
Autumnal Equinox Meditation Walk
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Celebrate the start of the fall season with a morning meditation walk in the gardens. More information here.
Domingo Brunch Featuring K&R
Dotties Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 10 to noon
The New York-based jazz duo will be performing. No cover charge. More information here.
Tunes for Tone
Bounti-Fare, Adams
Time: 1 to 6 p.m.
There will be a benefit concert for the Antonio Cardeno Scholarship. There will be performances by by Sample the Cat, The Liquid Courage, Greg Caproni, The Made in Memphis Band, and more.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Tickets include a spaghetti dinner. More information here.
Autumn Equinox Walk
Mount Greylock, Adams
Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
There will be a mindful Autumn Equinox Walk in the forest, incorporating forest bathing, meditation, and mindful breathing. More information here.
Autumnal Equinox Family Hike
Thomas and Palmer Brook Reserve, Great Barrington
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
In celebration of the Autumnal Equinox, there will be a child-led walk of the Meadow Loop. During the walk, participants will explore the trail, disperse their own seeds, and say farewell to summer.
Guided Apple Picking
Hilltop Orchards, Richmond
Time: 9 a.m.
The orchard's cider master David will show attendees how to properly pick the best apples. Tickets are $25 per person. More information here. | 
