Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. Heart of the Berkshires
Phone 4134436501
Website https://downtownpittsfield.com

Since 1983, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) has been the recognized leader, facilitator and principal advocate for downtown. DPI has developed strategies and programs, mobilizing resources resulting in a creative, lively, sustainable environment.

DPI is a membership organization consisting of property owners, businesses, residents, cultural & entertainment venues, restaurants, and non-profit organizations who have joined forces to increase economic activity by promoting downtown as a great place to live, work, and play. DPI works in partnership with the various city departments which has led to major streetscape projects, parking improvements, and marketing initiatives.

The mission of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is to strengthen and promote Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.’s membership through advocacy, collaboration, and celebration.

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and its members welcome people, businesses, and events to join our diverse, vibrant, and bustling district.

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  • First Fridays at Five: The Housie Shakers

    First Fridays at Five: The Housie Shakers

    Persip Park 175 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Persip Park, 175 North Street, will feature a live performance by The Housie Shakers from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy a beer garden from Hot Plate Brewing Co. and local…

  • First Fridays at Five: Busker Robin O'Herin

    First Fridays at Five: Busker Robin O’Herin

    Palace Park 116 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Busker Robin O'Herin will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street) from 5 to 8 pm. A three-time Boston Blues Finalist, and 2023 Albany Blues Challenge Finalist, Robin O'Herin, specializes in historically rich, often interactive concerts that include original and traditional American music, for small listening rooms, libraries, festivals, schools and more.…

  • Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five

    Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five

    Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield, MA, United States

    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 914…

  • Makers Market at First Fridays at Five

    Makers Market at First Fridays at Five

    Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield, MA, United States

    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…

  • June 2026 First Fridays at Five

    June First Fridays at Five

    Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield, MA, United States

    The City of Pittsfield, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI), and the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association (DPCA) have announced details for the second First Fridays at Five of the 2026 season. The…

  • Bowey the Clown First Fridays at Five

    First Fridays at Five: Bowey the Clown

    Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Bowey the Clown will be crafting free balloon creations in front of Crawford Square at 137 North Street.

  • First Fridays at Five: Art in the Park

    Palace Park 116 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., First Fridays Artswalk, and First Fridays at Five will feature Hāna Kenny as the June “Art in the Park” artist. Hāna will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street) from 5 to 8 pm, inviting the community to create art with her and discussing her process with all who…

  • Dance and Drum with the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers

    Dance and Drum with the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers

    Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield, MA, United States

    At the June 5th First Fridays at Five, on North Street at the South end of the road closure, will be “Dance and Drum with the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers.” There…

  • DPI Community Coffee Chat

    DPI Community Coffee Chat

    Dunham Mall 100 North Street

    DPI Community Coffee Chat Wednesday, June 17, DROP-IN from 8 to 9:30 am Outside on Dunham Mall, 100 North Street Topic: Bridging Support: Conversations on Substance Use, Mental Health and Local Business Hosts: Berkshire Overdose and Addiction Prevention Collaborative Rebecca Brien, DPI Maru Dominguez, TDI Join Downtown Pittsfield Inc. (DPI) and the Berkshire Overdose and…

  • Special Saturday, July 11 Artswalk

    Special Saturday, July 11 Artswalk

    Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield, MA, United States

    The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield continues its 5-month season (May through September) at a special date and time: SATURDAY, July 11 from 1 to 4 pm.   Participating venues on SATURDAY, July 11 include Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. Hotel on North, Indie Readery and Records, O.U.R Resurge, the Onota Building, Sanctum Gallery, Solarium Plant Shop, and…