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…
“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…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) and 1Berkshire will host a DPI Community Coffee Chat on Wednesday, August 19, from 8 to 9:30 am, outside on Dunham Mall at 100 North Street. This is the fourth in an ongoing series of DPI Community Coffee Chats downtown open to representatives from small businesses and nonprofits in Pittsfield and…
“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…
Join Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk as they feature Jill McLean as the September “Art in the Park” artist. Jill will be drawing a large ink sketch of First Friday during the September 4 First Fridays at Five from 5 to 8 pm. As an unofficial finale to the 2026 season of the…
Persip Park, 175 North Street, will feature a live performance by Misty Blues from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy a beer garden from Hot Plate Brewing Co. and local food vendors within the vicinity. 2019 International Blues Challenge finalist, Misty Blues, is fronted by lead singer/band founder Gina Coleman. The band is based out…
Andrew the Balloonatic will be balloon twisting, crafting free balloon creations in front of Crawford Square at 137 North Street.
“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…
For many years, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) has worked to create opportunities for local artists through programs such as Artscape, First Fridays Artswalk, the Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership, and the Emerging Artists Program. This fall, DPI is excited to take that commitment a step further by launching a brand-new event dedicated entirely to…