The BHS 4th of July 5K Road Race takes place on the parade route starting sharply at 8:30 am, prior to the parade starting at 10 am. Registration is $25 if done by July 1 at 5 pm. After that, it is $35. There will be a Corporate Challenge Division in which businesses can compete…
The parade kicks off at 10 am sharp on July 4 rain or shine: It begins at the intersection of South and East/West Housatonic Streets in Pittsfield. Heads north up South Street on the southbound lane, straight through Park Square. Continues up the southbound lane of North Street to Wahconah Street before ending at Wahconah Park.…
Wahconah Park - Free Admission! Game #1: Babe Ruth All Star Game at 3 pm Game #2: Berkshire Adult Baseball League Game: Housatonic River Monsters vs. Great Barrington Millers at 6:30 pm Fireworks at 9 pm brought to you by the Pittsfield Suns!
First Fridays Artswalk joins The City of Pittsfield's First Fridays at Five in 2024! Enjoy a Makers Market, Family Fun Zone, live entertainment, and so much more at this new downtown Festival! First Fridays Artswalk transforms downtown Pittsfield retailers, restaurants, and organizations into art galleries. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Framework, 431 North Street, will feature “Pittsfield Parade Posters Through The Years” for the July 5 First Fridays Artswalk. There will be an opening reception on Friday, July 5, from 5 to 8 pm, and vintage parade posters will be available to purchase for $10. The show will be on view Monday-Friday…
Berkshire Blues Legends will headline the July 5th First Fridays at Five on the mobile City Stage. The Amy Ryan Band will play from 5 to 6 pm, followed by Misty Blues from 6 to 8 pm. Misty Blues pays homage to the older blues made popular by the bold and brassy women of its…
Sottile Park, at the corner of North and Eagle Street, will feature a live painting demo by local artist and Creative Sorceress, Mollie Kellogg, on Friday, July 5 from 5 to 8 pm. Mollie will demonstrate her mixed-media pencil and watercolor technique. Kellogg's Incognito Witch subjects are magickal beings adorned with jewels/nature elements, messy lipstick,…
Jim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, July 5 during the First Fridays at Five! Jim will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel, and his creations will be available for purchase. Jim spent 30 years as…
Visit the free Open Studios event at the Clock Tower on Friday, July 5 from 5 to 8 pm. A free Art Shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 8 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated…
Persip Park, 175 North Street, will feature a variety of interactive performances presented by the Wandering Dance Society as part of the July 5 First Fridays at Five and the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. Performances will be 30-45 minutes each. At 5 pm, enjoy an African Dance Lesson with Noel Staples-Freeman. At 5:45…
