Witch Slapped, 78 North Street, will host “Reading with Rebel” from 5 to 7 pm. Drag queen, Miz Rebel Progress, has teamed up with Witch Slapped to promote literacy at this storytelling event. All children who attend will leave with a free book. The event is free, but donations to the Witch Slapped Community Fund…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk are pleased to announce the September “Art in the Park” artist at First Fridays at Five is Carly Holmes. Carly will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street), inviting the community to watch her paint live and discussing her process with all who are interested.…
Jim Horsford will be in his studio at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue hosting a free live pottery demonstration from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle…
The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street and will feature free, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting, arts & crafts, games, and more. There will be lawn games in the center of North Street, and Balloon Ben will be crafting free balloon creations.
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will present a one-night-only Back-to-School edition of “Where’s Winston?” during the September 5th First Fridays at Five. This Back-to-School themed scavenger hunt for images of Officer Winston, the Pittsfield Police Department’s comfort dog, will take place on Friday, September 5, from 5 to 7:45 pm. Game Cards will be available at the…
The final First Fridays at Five of the 2025 season will be held on Friday, September 5th from 5 to 8 pm with an Afterparty from 8 to 11 pm. The event presented by the City of Pittsfield, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., and Mill Town Foundation will feature live music, art, dance, family fun, shopping, food,…
The Berkshire Art Center (BAC), 141 North Street, will host Free Drop-In Art Making during First Fridays at Five on Friday, September 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Enjoy a rotating set of art projects for individuals and families to participate in at their own pace with the guidance and support of a Faculty Artist.…
“Rhythmscape” on Dunham Mall highlights a different rhythm and instructor from our local community each session, reflecting the many identities that make Pittsfield home. Rhythmscape is free and open to all and encourages everyone to experience the joy of movement and the beauty of cultural exchange. No experience is necessary to participate. Dunham Mall can…
“Rhythmscape” on Dunham Mall highlights a different rhythm and instructor from our local community each session, reflecting the many identities that make Pittsfield home. Rhythmscape is free and open to all and encourages everyone to experience the joy of movement and the beauty of cultural exchange. No experience is necessary to participate. Dunham Mall can…
Spend the weekend celebrating what makes the Berkshires special: fine artisanship, local food, breathtaking beauty, exploring the trail, and family fun. This year’s fair includes live music, workshops and demonstrations, family activities, farm animals, a farmer’s market, craft beer, antique tractors, quilt show, and dozens of craft vendors. Included in admission/free to Hancock Shaker Village…