The August 7 First Fridays at Five, presented by Guardian, will feature live music and dance, art, family fun, shopping, food, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs so they can sit and enjoy a variety of food, beverages, and entertainment. Persip Park, 175 North Street, 5 to…
During the August 7 First Fridays at Five, on North Street near the Center Island, across from the Beacon Cinema, Youth Alive Step, Dance, and Drumline will perform at 6 pm and 7 pm. Youth Alive is a multicultural community-based arts program providing arts and educational opportunities to young people 8-18 years of age with…
Jim Horsford will be popped up in Palace Park 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 School from 1978 to 2008. Currently, he teaches pottery on…
The Makers Market at First Fridays at Five will feature over a dozen local vendors selling handmade products such as crafts, clothing and accessories, candles, art, custom gift items, self-care items, and…
The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will feature free, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including arts & crafts, games, and more. Participating organizations include 18 Degrees Inc.,…
Bowey the Clown will be balloon twisting, crafting free balloon creations in front of Crawford Square at 137 North Street.
Campers from BeatNest’s summer Spin Club series will be DJing in a variety of music styles at Dunham Mall from 5 to 8 pm.
The "Resurrection Off-road Team" will host a “Touch an ATV” event at the Corner of North and Park Square at 24 North Street from 5 to 8 pm. Resurrection Off-road…
Ronnie’s Harley-Davidson is celebrating 70 years in business this year and will also be joining First Fridays at Five near the South end of the road closure for a “Touch…
The Massachusetts Tax-Free weekend for 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9. During this annual sales tax holiday, the state’s 6.25% sales tax is waived for most individual retail items priced at $2,500 or less purchased for personal use. You can check official guidelines and updates directly on the Mass.gov Sales…