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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Passport: Nov. 29 – Dec. 24
DESCRIPTION:Your Downtown Pittsfield Passport\nShop Small Friday\, November 29 through Tuesday\, December 24 for a chance to win 1 of 3 prize packages valued at $500\, $300 and $200! \n  \nHow It Works: \nA person can collect one sticker from every business/location where they make a purchase\, and the more stickers they collect\, the greater their chance of winning one of the 3 Downtown Pittsfield Prize Packages. \nThe Downtown Pittsfield Passport will be available at participating businesses and locations starting Friday\, November 29. (Bonus locations will only have them available during their event.) \nPassports must be turned in to the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. mailbox at 431 North Street by Sunday\, January 5\, 2025 to be eligible to win a prize. You may mail your passport or drop it in the mailbox. If mailing\, please have it postmarked by January 2\, 2025. \nValid passports must have at least one sticker under the “made a purchase” section in the center of the passport. \nBonus Entries Available! \nShop on Small Business Saturday on November 30 and get a bonus sticker at each place you make a purchase! \n  \nParticipating Locations: \nRetailers: \n413Shirts\, 1595 East Street \nBomb Shack Vintage\, 307 North Street \nBottomless Bricks\, 163 South Street \nBudhaus\, 239 West Street \nCarr Hardware\, 547 North Street \nDeidre’s Special Day\, 2 South Street \nDory & Ginger\, 299 North Street \nMana Crypt Gaming Center\, 139 West Housatonic Street \nMuseum Outlets\, 31 South Street \nNene’s Deco\, 144 South Street \nPaul Rich & Sons Home Furnishings + Design\, 242 North Street \nPeace Train Tees\, 2 South Street \nSally Tiska Rice Art Studio\, Clock Tower\, 75 S Church Street \nThe Plant Connector\, 46 West Street \nThistle & Thorn Floral\, 393 North Street \nTruffles by Tarah\, 48 North Street \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street \n  \nWellness: \nBerkshire Fitness and Wellness Center\, 137 North Street \nBerkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness\, 55 North Street\, Suite 201 \nOn Pointe Barre & Fitness\, 740 Williams Street \n  \nExperience: \nBerkshire Theatre Group\, 111 South Street \nPhoenix Theatres / Beacon Cinema\, 57 North Street \n  \nRestaurant/Bar: \n101 Restaurant & Bar\, 1 West Street \nEspetinho Carioca\, 48 B North Street \nHot Harry’s\, 37 North Street \nHot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street \nLuLu’s Tiny Grocery\, 137 North Street \nMarie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, 146 North Street \nMarketplace Café\, 53 North Street \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street \nOtto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, 95 East Street \nPatrick’s Pub\, 26 Bank Row \nThistle & Mirth\, 44 West Street \nTito’s Mexican Bar & Grill\, 34 Depot Street \nWander\, 34 Depot Street \n  \nBonus Passport Stickers can be obtained at the following locations: \n  \nWreath Art Auction \nFriday\, December 6\, 5 to 7 pm \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \n  \nPhotos Ops with Santa \nSaturday\, December 7\, 12 to 3 pm \nDunham Mall\, 100 North Street \n  \nMarguerite Bride Watercolors Art Show \nSunday\, December 8\, 10 am to 12 pm \nFramework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street \n  \nPittsfield Farmers Market \nSaturday\, December 14\, 9 am to 1 pm \nZion Lutheran Church \n  \nLEGO® Masters Build & Watch at Wander \nSunday\, December 15\, 10 am to 12 pm \nWander\, 34 Depot Street
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-passport-nov-29-dec-24/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241208
DTSTAMP:20260507T124848
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SUMMARY:Festive Frolic in Downtown Pittsfield
DESCRIPTION:  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) will host the Downtown Pittsfield Festive Frolic on Friday and Saturday\, December 6 and 7. Activities on Friday include the City of Pittsfield’s Park Square Tree Lighting Ceremony\, free Hot Chocolate and Photo Ops with the Grinch at Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, free admission to the Festival of Trees at the Berkshire Museum (12/7\, 5:30-8pm)\, and the Wreath Art Auction. Activities on Saturday include a European Holiday Market\, the Berkshire Holiday Bazaar\, Photo Ops with Santa\, a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip\, and other free kids’ activities as part of the Festive Frolic Junior. \n  \nThe City of Pittsfield’s Park Square Tree Lighting Ceremony will be on Friday\, December 6 starting at 6 pm. Join Santa\, Mrs. Claus\, and the City of Pittsfield’s Recreation Department for this festive holiday tradition. Stick around to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus after the tree is lit. \n  \nOtto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, 95 East Street\, will be providing free hot chocolate and photo ops with the Grinch from 5 to 7 pm on Friday\, December 6. \n  \nPittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development and the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will host their annual Wreath Art Auction to benefit the South Community Food Pantry on Friday\, December 6. Talented local artists have graciously donated their talent\, time\, and hearts to create beautiful holiday wreaths\, centerpieces\, and much more that will be sold and auctioned off to benefit the South Community Food Pantry. This year\, there will also be a raffle to get a chance to win some amazing gifts. All of the proceeds from this event will benefit the South Community Food Pantry which serves 1200 families a week in Pittsfield. \n  \nGrab and go wreaths will be available starting at 5 pm\, and the top items will be auctioned off at 6:30 pm following the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Park Square. $10 suggested donation at the door. \n  \nThe Berkshire Museum\, 39 South Street\, will offer free admission to the “Festival of Trees: Aquatica” on Friday\, December 6 from 5:30 to 8 pm as part of the Festive Frolic. This year’s theme is all about the sea\, river\, and wetland critters that we know and love. See trees decorated by community members\, businesses\, and institutions with ties to the community. \n  \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will host an all-ages free photo frame decorating drop-in on Friday\, December 6 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a European Holiday Market on Saturday\, December 7\, 12 to 3 pm\, in the Lowest Level of the Beacon Cinema/ Kinnell-Kresge Building. Enter from McKay Street. Free parking in the McKay Street Parking Lots/Garage. \n  \nVendors include Baked Pastries & More\, Birdseye Woodcrafts\, Holmes Candle Co.\, Maria Ortiz\, MasonAiry Craft Co.\, Mountain Girl Farm\, Inc\, and xtwii. Shop baked goods\, handmade earrings\, hand-crafted goat milk soap\, small batch candles\, fine custom wood cutting boards\, crystals and original artwork\, and pre-Columbian art and jewelry. \n  \nThere will be a Holiday Bazaar hosted by Thistle ‘n Thorn Floral on Saturday\, December 7\, 11 am to 5 pm\, at The Holiday Inn & Suites\, 1 West Street\, featuring about 50 local vendors selling an array of holiday gifts\, plus special events including a DIY Candle Class with Berkshire Candle; 20-minute sessions with Psychic Medium\, Jenna Reid; and caricatures with artist Matt Bernson. Thistle ‘n Thorn Floral will be sponsoring free caricatures for the first two hours of the event. Stay up to date with event details at www.thistlenthornfloral.com. \n  \nOn Saturday\, December 7\, 1 to 5 pm\, the Clock Tower Artists will host a Tinsel and Bling Holiday Art Opening at the Clock Tower Business Center\, 75 South Church Street\, featuring a festive showcase of unique local art. Discover a dazzling variety of works\, including watercolors\, oil paintings\, abstract art\, paint pouring\, sculptures\, and even one-of-a-kind repurposed clothing. You’ll also find small works of art perfect for gift-giving. Meet the artists\, find distinctive holiday treasures\, and enjoy light refreshments. \n  \nArtists include Karen Carmean\, Deborah H Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Nava Grunfeld\, Caroline Kelley\, Mollie Kellogg\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Jordan Stone\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber\, and Carmel Wilson. \n  \nThe Festive Frolic Junior sponsored by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. on Saturday\, December 7 from 12 to 3 pm will feature a variety of free kids’ activities including Photo Ops with Santa\, a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip\, Free Drop-In Art Making at Berkshire Art Center\, and much more. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Saturday\, December 7\, 12 to 2:30 pm\, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street. There will also be a bonus painting craft on wooden ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s. \n  \nThis free winter-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, snacks\, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The auditorium is on the second floor of the parish house\, and the entrance is on Allen Street. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host Photo Ops with Santa on Saturday\, December 7\, 12 to 3 pm\, in the Lowest Level of the Beacon Cinema/ Kinnell-Kresge Building. Enter from McKay Street. Free parking in the McKay Street Parking Lots/Garage. \n  \nSanta will be welcoming children and families to visit with him and take photos. Please bring your own camera or cell phone to capture your own photos of this special moment. There will not be a photographer on site. \n  \nJoin Berkshire Art Center for a Free Drop-In Art Making event at their Brothership Building location\, 141 North Street\, as part of the Festive Frolic Junior on Saturday\, December 7\, from 12 to 3 pm. A BAC Faculty Artist will be leading a creative snowflake wall hanging project\, appropriate for a multigenerational audience — art for all! Attendees can enjoy unguided\, drop-in participation. A Faculty Artist will be circulating tables offering encouragement\, answering questions\, and assisting hands-on. \n  \nThe Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, will host a Holiday Card Making Drop-in on Saturday\, December 7 from 12 to 3 pm in the Children’s Library. Kids can make holiday cards for nursing home residents as well as holiday cards for them to take home\, while supplies last. \n  \nThe Berkshire Athenaeum in partnership with the Berkshire County Historical Society (BCHS) will also present a free Oral History Event on Saturday\, December 7 from 10 am to 2 pm. \n  \nIn celebration of the 100th anniversary of the publication of Herman Melville’s Billy Budd\, the Berkshire Athenaeum and BCHS will collect and record stories of grandparents and grandchildren. Billy Budd was discovered and published by Herman Melville’s granddaughter\, Eleanor\, who shared a special relationship with her grandfather. Together with partners from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College\, the Athenaeum and BCHS will create a story scavenger hunt for children and their families\, which will include tasty treats and art projects. All participants will receive a copy of their recorded stories. \n  \nPre-registration is not required. This program is funded in part by Mass Humanities\, which receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. \n  \nThe Berkshire Athenaeum’s Adult Services Department will host a Festive Bookmark Making Drop-in for Adults on Saturday\, December 7 from 12 to 3 pm in the Blake Room on the main floor back by the Reference Desk. \n  \nPeace Train Tees\, 2 South Street\, will host a free “Create your own star ornament” drop-in event on Saturday\, December 7 from 12 to 3 pm. Coloring sheets with special markers will be provided\, and finished designs will be used to create a completed ornament. The child’s design will be on the front\, with the event name and year on the back to look back on for years to come. This event is free and best suited for ages 4 to 12. Parent participation is encouraged\, and refreshments will be provided. \n  \nMarie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, 146 North Street\, will host a free “Build your own Cotton Ball Snowman” drop-in activity on Saturday\, December 7 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. \n  \nNene’s Deco\, 144 South Street\, will host a free “Balloon twist for beginners” class on Saturday\, December 7 from 1 to 2 pm. \n  \nThe Plant Connector\, 46 West Street\, will host a free holiday pot decorating drop-in on Saturday\, December 7 from 12 to 3 pm and will offer kids’ mini winter-themed terrariums for $12. \n  \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will host an all-ages free photo frame decorating drop-in on Saturday\, December 7 from 12 to 3 pm. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.’s Where’s Winston? Scavenger Hunt will kick off on Saturday\, December 7\, at 10 am. To play\, go to the Children’s Library at the Berkshire Athenaeum to pick up your Game Card. Then go to the locations on the Game Card\, find the Winston posters\, and write down the words. Bring your Game Card back to the Children’s Library to claim your prizes. The Where’s Winston? Scavenger Hunt will run through Friday\, January 3\, 2025\, while supplies last. See full game details at downtownpittsfield.com.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/festive-frolic-in-downtown-pittsfield/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:Wreath Art Auction at Lichtenstein Center for the Arts (Festive Frolic)
DESCRIPTION:Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development and the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will host their annual Wreath Art Auction to benefit the South Community Food Pantry on Friday\, December 6. Talented local artists have graciously donated their talent\, time\, and hearts to create beautiful holiday wreaths\, centerpieces\, and much more that will be sold and auctioned off to benefit the South Community Food Pantry. This year\, there will also be a raffle to get a chance to win some amazing gifts. All of the proceeds from this event will benefit the South Community Food Pantry which serves 1200 families a week in Pittsfield. \nGrab and go wreaths will be available starting at 5 pm\, and the top items will be auctioned off at 6:30 pm following the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Park Square. $10 suggested donation at the door.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/wreath-art-auction-at-lichtenstein-center-for-the-arts-festive-frolic/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T170000
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SUMMARY:Hot Chocolate & Pictures with the Grinch at Otto’s (Festive Frolic)
DESCRIPTION:Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, 95 East Street\, will be providing free hot chocolate and photo ops with the Grinch from 5 to 7 pm on Friday\, December 6. Stop by before or after The City of Pittsfield’s Park Square Tree Lighting Ceremony which starts at 6 pm.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/hot-chocolate-pictures-with-the-grinch-at-ottos-festive-frolic/
LOCATION:Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, 95 East Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Free All Ages Photo Frame Decorating Drop-in at Witch Slapped
DESCRIPTION:Witch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will host an all-ages free photo frame decorating drop-in event on Friday\, December 6\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and on Saturday\, December 7\, from 12 to 3 pm.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/free-all-ages-photo-frame-decorating-drop-in-at-witch-slapped/2024-12-06/
LOCATION:Witch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T173000
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SUMMARY:Free admission to the “Festival of Trees: Aquatica” (Festive Frolic)
DESCRIPTION:The Berkshire Museum\, 39 South Street\, will offer free admission to the “Festival of Trees: Aquatica” on Friday\, December 6 from 5:30 to 8 pm as part of the Festive Frolic. This year’s theme is all about the sea\, river\, and wetland critters that we know and love. See trees decorated by community members\, businesses\, and institutions with ties to the community.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/free-admission-to-the-festival-of-trees-aquatica-festive-frolic/
LOCATION:Berkshire Museum\, 39 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T180000
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SUMMARY:Tree Lighting Ceremony at Park Square (Festive Frolic)
DESCRIPTION:The City of Pittsfield’s Park Square Tree Lighting Ceremony will be on Friday\, December 6 starting at 6 pm. Join Santa\, Mrs. Claus\, and the City of Pittsfield’s Recreation Department for this festive holiday tradition. Stick around to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus after the tree is lit.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/tree-lighting-ceremony-at-park-square/
LOCATION:Park Square
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Family Fun,Free,Holiday
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