Courtesy Hancock Shaker Village
Berkshire County?s Hancock Shaker Village will celebrate its 15 annual Country Fair Sunday, Sept. 30, replete with agricultural demonstrations, wagon rides, crafts and more.
Monday, Sept. 24
Outdoor
Mount Greylock State Reservation, Visitors Center, ?30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough:??Guided Hike, a strenuous hike to various locations on Mount Greylock,?10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Free.?mass.gov.
Playgroups/Parent Support
Farmington River Preschool, 555 North Main Road, Otis:?Otis Playgroup, ?a group that encourages young children (infant to age 5) and adults who care for them to meet with one another in a loosely structured group setting, 9:30-11 a.m. Free.?413-644-0104, ext. 1159, or?communityhealthprograms.org.
CHP Family Services Building, 442 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington:?Play N Learn for 3 to 4 year olds, a parent/child preschool program that integrates art, music, physical activity and play in a loving environment helping children to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. Free.?413-644-0104, ext. 1159, or?communityhealthprograms.org.
Williamstown Youth Center, 270 Cole Ave., Williamstown:?Play and Learn Group, for children who are walking to age 5 years old, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 413-664-4821?or?ccberkshire.org.
Haskins Center, 210 State St., North Adams:?Gym Group, for children who are walking to age 8 years old, 5:30-6:30 p.m.?Free. 413-664-4821?or?ccberkshire.org.
Storytimes
Mason Library,?231 Main Street, Great Barrington:?Little Lads & Lassies Literacy,?summer reading program for babies through age 5 and their caregivers where participants will learn songs, rhymes, finger plays, and reading tips for parents, 10:30-11:15 a.m.?413-528-2403 or?gblibraries.org.
Miscellaneous
Berkshire South, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington:?Community Supper,?a delicious meal prepared by some of the finest chefs in the Berkshires, 5-6 p.m. Free;donations accepted. ?berkshiresouth.org.
Berkshire South, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington:?Scrabble Club for adults, teens and children ages 8 and up, 7 p.m. Free.?berkshiresouth.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 25
Music
Berkshire South,?15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington:?Berkshire Ukulele Band, a weekly class where Rob Sanzone will teach participants ages 12 and up technique, chord progressions and songs from many musical genres, 6:30-8 p.m. Free; registration requested, drop-ins welcome.?berkshiresouth.org?or?massmusiclab.com.
Playgroup/Parent Support
West Stockbridge Town Hall,?9 Main Street, West Stockbridge:?West Stockbridge Playgroup, a group that encourages young children (infant to age 5) and adults who care for them to meet with one another in a loosely structured group setting, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free.?413-644-0104, ext. 1159, or?communityhealthprograms.org.
Haskins Center, 210 State St., North Adams:?Preschool Group, for ages 2.5 to 5 years old, 10-11:30 a.m.?Free.?413-644-0104, ext. 1159, or?communityhealthprograms.org.
Gabriel Abbott Memorial School, 56 North County Road, Florida:?Play and Learn Group, for children who are walking to 8 years old, 5:30-6:30 p.m.?Free. In the school gym. 413-644-0104, ext. 1159, or?communityhealthprograms.org.
Treehouse, 305 North St., Pittsfield:?Toddler Time, parent group featuring songs and storytime for children ages 2-4, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Free.?treehouse.is.
Treehouse, 305 North St., Pittsfield:?Infant Play Group for ages 2 and under, children can play, learn and explore while parents and child make new friends, 3-4 p.m. Free.?treehouse.is.
Storytimes
Dalton Library,?62 Main St,?Dalton:?Storytime for children ages 1 1/2 ? 3 4, 10 a.m.?dalton-ma.gov.
Berkshire Athenaeum (Pittsfield Library), 1 Wendell Ave., Pittfield:?Story time for children ages 1 1/2-3, 10 a.m. Free.?pittsfieldlibrary.org.
Treehouse,?305 North St., Pittsfield:?Toddler Time, parent group featuring songs and storytime for children ages 2-4, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Free.?treehouse.is.
Milne Public Library,?1095 Main St., Williamstown:?Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Free.?413-458-5369 or?milnelibrary.org.
North Adams Library,??74 Church St., North Adams:?Toddler Time Stories and Songs, 10:30 a.m. Free. North Adams..naplibrary.com.
Lee Library,?100 Main St., Lee:??Tuesdays with Addie, children of all ages can visit the library and read with Addie, a certified therapy dog, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free.?413-243-0385 or?leelibrary.org
Lenox Library, Main St., Lenox:?Toddler Storytime for children ages 18 months-3 years old, 11-11:30 a.m. Free.?lenoxlib.org.
Miscellaneous
Child Care of the Berkshires,?Haskins Center, 210 State St., North Adams:?Family Nutrition Workshop, the second session in a three-part series providing parents with nutritional information to help them feed their families nutritious meals, with a focus on the basics of healthy eating, understanding food labels, smart shopping and planning healthy meals on a budget, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; registration required (child care and transportation available). ?413-664-4821 or ?ccberkshire.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 26
Film
Ramsdell Library,?1087 Main St., Housatonic: Family Film Night, a screening of an all-ages family-friendly film, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.?413-274-3738 or?gblibraries.org
Music
Berkshire South, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington:?Berkshire Sings!, a weekly group where adult and teen attendees will sing to their heart?s content under the instruction of Robert Kelly; no experience necessary, 7-8:30 p.m.?berkshiresouth.org?or?robertkellymusic.net.
Playgroup/Parent Support
Dalton CRA, 400 Main St., Dalton:?Kindergym & Swim, a program?for Pre-K children and their caregivers, following the CBRSD schedule, that provides an opportunity for children to socialize with other children their age in both a structured and unstructured environment; activities include open play, reading, circle time, crafts, snacks and swimming, 10-11:30 a.m. $4 member/$7 non-member; discounts for daycares and families with more than one child. 413-684-0260 or?daltoncra.org.
CHP Family Services Building, 442 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington:?Play N Learn for 3 to 4 year olds, a parent/child preschool program that integrates art, music, physical activity and play in a loving environment helping children to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. Free.?413-644-0104, ext. 1159, or?communityhealthprograms.org.
Lenox Community Center, 65 Walker St., Lenox:,?Lenox Playgroup, a group that encourages young children (infant to age 5) and adults who care for them to meet with one another in a loosely structured group setting, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free.?413-644-0104, ext. 1159, or?communityhealthprograms.org.New Marlborough Library, 1 New Marlborough-Great Barrington Road, New Marlborough:,?Lenox Playgroup, a group that encourages young children (infant to age 5) and adults who care for them to meet with one another in a loosely structured group setting, 910-11:30 a.m. Free.?413-644-0104, ext. 1159, or?communityhealthprograms.org.
Becket Town Hall, 557 Main St. Becket:?Becket Playgroup, a group that encourages young children (infant to age 5) and adults who care for them to meet with one another in a loosely structured group setting, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free.?413-644-0104, ext. 1159, or?communityhealthprograms.org.Haskins Center, 210 State St., North Adams:?Play & Learn, for children ages 1 to 2 years old, 10-11 a.m.?Free.?413-644-0104, ext. 1159, or?communityhealthprograms.org.
Treehouse,?305 North St., Pittsfield:?New Parents Group, a group where adults can connect with other parents while exposing their children to other babies (6 months old and under), 11-11:45 a.m. Free.?treehouse.is.
Storytimes
Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St., Williamstown:?Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Free.?413-458-5369 or?milnelibrary.org.
North Adams Library,??74 Church St., North Adams:?Pre-School Storytime & Crafts, 10:30 a.m. Free. North Adams.naplibrary.com.
Ramsdell Library,?1087 Main St., Housatonic:?Time for Tots, stories, songs, finger plays, craft and more, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free.?413-274-3738 or?gblibraries.org.
New Lebanon (N.Y.) Library, 550 State Road, New Lebanon:?Tales for Tots Story Hour, featuring stories, crafts, movement activities and songs, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Hug-a-Bye Babies: Special Potluck, featuring songs, movement activities and age-appropriate stories for the youngest library patrons and their caregivers, noon-1 p.m. Free. 550 State Road, Route 20.?518-794-8844 or?newlebanonlibrary.org.
Thursday, Sept. 27
Art
Berkshire Museum,?39 South St., Pittsfield:?Rethink!: Shelter, a program in which participants will?meet inside the museum?s wigwam for an innovative look at different kinds of homes, 11 a.m. Free with museum admission.?berkshiremuseum.org.
Downtown North Adams, Main Street, North Adams:?DownStreet Art, where families can join in a night of art, fun and activities in North Adams downtown district, featuring meet-and-greets with local artists, live performances, late-night shopping, trolley rides and more, evening. Free.?northadams-ma.gov?or?downstreetart.org.
Outdoor
Natural Bridge State Park, McCauley Road, North Adams:?Nature Craft, and program?for children of all ages in which participants ceate a fascinating nature-based craft to bring home,?2 p.m. Free.?mass.gov.
Playgroup Parent Support
New Lebanon (N.Y.) Library, 550 State Road, New Lebanon:?Bright Beginnings Storytime and Playgroup, a group for children 0-5 and their caregivers where children can listen to a story and caregivers can socialize, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.?Free. 518-794-8844 or?newlebanonlibrary.org.
CHP Family Services Building, 442 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington:?Infant/Toddler Playgroup, a?group that encourages young children (infant to 18 Months old) and the adults who care for them to meet with one another in a loosely structured group setting, 1-3 p.m. Free. 413-644-0104, ext. 1159, or?communityhealthprograms.org.
Bushnell Sage Library,?Main Street, Sheffield: Sheffield Sing-a-Song Playgroup, a?group that encourages young children (infant to age 5 years) and the adults who care for them to meet with one another in a loosely structured group setting, 10-11:30 a.m. Free.?413-644-0104, ext. 1159, or?communityhealthprograms.org.
CHP Family Services Building,?442 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington:?Kids? Kitchen, cooking class for children ages 2.5 to 5 years old that focuses on healthy food choices, 11 a.m.-noon.?Free.?413-644-0104, ext. 1159, or?communityhealthprograms.org.
CHP Family Services Building,?442 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington:?Toddler Steps Playgroup, open playgroup where parents and caregivers can explore and learn about the developmental stages as their children (age 1 to 3 years old) experience and master them.??Free.?413-644-0104, ext. 1159, or?communityhealthprograms.org.
Haskins Center, 210 State St., North Adams:?Gym Group, for children who are walking to age 5 years old, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.?Free. 413-664-4821?or?ccberkshire.org.
Berkshire Medical Center Private Dining Rooms,?725 North St.,?Pittsfield:?Baby & Me! Parent/ Child Toddler group, ?a playgroup that offers families support and information from an experienced mother and health educator, as well as peers, while participating in fun, developmentally appropriate activities with their children;?occasional mini-presentations on selected topics of interest by guest speakers as well as a healthy snack, 9:30-11 a.m. $42/six weeks.?413 447-2400 or?kcharbonneau@bhs1.org.
Storytimes
Lenox Library,?18 Main St., Lenox:?Preschool Story Craft, where children ages 3-5 listen to stories, sing songs and complete a related craft, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. lenoxlib.org.
New Lebanon (N.Y.) Library, 550 State Road, New Lebanon:?Bright Beginnings Storytime and Playgroup, a group for children 0-5 and their caregivers where children can listen to a story and caregivers can socialize, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.?Free. 550 State Road, Route 20.?518-794-8844 or?newlebanonlibrary.org.
Friday, Sept. 28
Film
New Lebanon Library,?550 State Road, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y.:?Family Movie Night, screening of ?Pirates: Band of Misfits,? 6:30 p.m. Free.?newlebanonlibrary.org.
Berkshire Athenaeum (Pittsfield Library), 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield:?Preschool Videos, featuring ?Angus and the Ducks,? ?Bear Snores On? and ?Milos? Hat Trick,? 10 a.m. Free.?pittsfieldlibrary.org.
Mason Library,?231 Main Street, Great Barrington: Family Movie Night, featuring screening of an all-ages fun family film, 6:15 p.m.?413-528-2403 or?gblibraries.org
Outdoor
Mount Greylock State Reservation, Visitors Center, ?30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough:?Tyke Hike, a short hike ?for children ages 8 and under and their parents/guardians?to experience the nature around us followed by a fun children?s story., 10 a.m.. Free.?mass.gov.
Mount Greylock State Reservation, Visitors Center, ?30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough:?Hiking 101,?an all-ages hike where participants can build their confidence to hike more through a guided hike and leaders will discuss trail safety, map reading, equipment, and bear etiquette, 1 and 4 p.m. Free.?mass.gov.
Playgroup/Parent Support
Berkshire South Community Center,?Crissey Road, Great Barrington: Skip & Dip Playgroup, a group?that encourages young children (infant to age 5 years) and the adults who care for them to meet with one another in a loosely structured group setting. Free.?Free.?413-644-0104, ext. 1159, or?communityhealthprograms.org
Lanesborough Town Hall, 83 North Main St., Lanesborough: Play and Learn Group, for children who are walking to age 5 years old, 11 a.m.-noon.??Free. 413-664-4821?or?ccberkshire.org.
Haskins Center, 210 State St., North Adams:?Baby Group, for infants up to 15 months old, 11 a.m.-noon.?Free. 413-664-4821?or?ccberkshire.org.
Storytimes
Berkshire Museum,?39 South St., Pittsfield:?Aquarium Adventures?, toddlers (ages 2-4) enjoy story time, meeting a different animal, and animal-themed art projects, 11 a.m. Free with museum admission.??413-443-7171?or?berkshiremuseum.org.
Miscellaneous
The Mount,?2 Plunkett St., Lenox:?Friday Fright Night Tours, join The Mount staff as they tour some of the most haunted parts of Edith Wharton?s estate to find out what spirits might still be lurking, 5:45 and 7 p.m. $20/adults; $15/ages 13-18. ?edithwharton.org.
Milham Planetarium,?Old Hopkins Observatory at Williams College, 829 Main St., Williamstown:?Planetarium Show,?experience the wonders of our universe as the Zeiss Skymaster?demonstrates phenomena such as retrograde motions of the planets, phases of the moon, the varying temperatures/colors of stars, locations of neighboring galaxies, the mythological figures and zodiacal signs ascribed to constellations, the Southern Hemisphere?s sky, comets, artificial satellites and more,?7:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested.?communications.williams.edu.
Downtown North Adams, Main and Eagle Streets, North Adams: Annual Children?s Parade, where children from northern Berkshire are encouraged to make costumes (keeping in mind this year?s theme of ?Toys on Parade) and march in the parade; group and float winners will participate in the Fall Foliage Parade Sept. 30, 5 p.m. registration/5:30 parade begins. Free.?northadams-ma.gov.
Saturday, Sept. 29
Art
Berkshire Museum,?39 South St., Pittsfield:?Rethink!: Edible, participants will join chef Anna Gershenson and sample delicious dishes inspired by local produce, Native American cuisine and the four seasons, 11 a.m. Free with museum admission. ?berkshiremuseum.org.
Music
Ramsdell Library,?1087 Main St., Housatonic: Weekly Musical Jam, where adults and mature teens bring their instruments to the museum and improv and make music with musicians of all-levels, 10:30 a.m.-noon.?indearts@aol.com, 413-329-4141 or?gblibraries.org
Outdoor
Mount Greylock State Reservation, Visitors Center, ?30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough:?Wild Waterfalls, a hike in which participants will explore nearby waterfalls, 1 and 4 p.m. Free.?mass.gov.
Natural Bridge State Park, McCauley Road, North Adams:?Marvelous Marble Walk, ?an easy?walk with a park interpreter to discover the remains of the 19th-early 20th century marble?quarry that once operated at Natural Bridge,?10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free.?mass.gov.
Heritage State Park, 115 State St., North Adams: ?Indian Summer: A History? Lecture, 2 p.m.?mass.gov.
Theater
Berkshire Museum,?39 South St., Pittsfield:?Worlds Collide Theater, participants will join a museum educator?for inspired role-playing in the galleries; discuss how the European culture influenced the Native American culture, and how the Native American culture, in turn, influenced European culture after first contact in North America,??2 p.m.?berkshiremuseum.org.
Miscellaneous
Hancock Shaker Village,?1843 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield:?15th annual Country Fair,?celebrating the bounty of the?harvest with agricultural demonstrations, wagon rides, a Farmers Market, and local and regional crafters and artisans, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.?hancockshakervillage.org.
Berkshire Museum,?39 South St., Pittsfield:?Chow Time, participants will?learn all about the fish, reptiles,and amphibians as they watch museum staff feed their aquarium friends, 12:30 p.m. Free with museum admission.?berkshiremuseum.org.
Ashuwillticook Trail,?Farnams Road Causeway (off of Route 8), Cheshire:?2012 Walk to End Alzheimer?s, fundraising walk to benefit Alzheimer?s Association featuring?breakfast, kickoff ceremony, post-walk lunch, live music and more, 8 p.m. (registration); 9 a.m. (walk).?act.alz.org.
Lenox Library,?18 Main St., Lenox: Third annual ScrabbleRouser Library Fundraiser, ?a three-game Scrabble tournament, where teams of four players play against other teams in three 30-minutes games and the highest cumulative score wins, 2-5:30.?Entry Fee; registration requested.?lenoxlib.org. or 413-637-2630.
Downtown North Adams, Main Street, North Adams: Third annual Dog Day of Fall Parade, in which dog owners are encouraged to make costumes and enter their dogs in the parade keeping in mind this year?s parade theme ?Toys on Parade?; prizes will be awarded for ?Funniest, Best Duo (owner and dog), Best Group (dogs), Best Small Dog, Best Medium-sized Dog and Best Large Dog, winners will be invited to march in Fall Foliage Parade on Sept. 30, 8:30-10 a.m. Free.?northadams-ma.gov.
North Adams Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 175 Franklin St., North Adams: Dog Days of Fall Pet Psychic, featuring free readings for your pet by regionally-known pet psychic Bonnie Strange, light refreshments and pet treats,10-11:30 a.m.( immediately following Dog Days of Fall Parade). Free.?northadams-ma.gov.
The Range, Curran Highway, North Adams: Family concert, featuring Terry a la Berry and?sponsored by the Adams Community Bank; lunch items will be available for sale, 11 a.m. Free. 413-663-3030 or?northadams-ma.gov.
Sunday, Sept. 30
Outdoor
Mount Greylock State Reservation, Visitors Center, ?30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough:??Medicinal Herb Walk, an easy all-ages walks for to discover plants that may be used as medicine,?10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free.?mass.gov.
Natural Bridge State Park, McCauley Road, North Adams:?Nature Craft, and program?for children of all ages in which participants ceate a fascinating nature-based craft to bring home,?3 p.m. Free.?mass.gov.
Natural Bridge State Park, McCauley Road, North Adams:?Marvelous Marble Walk, ?an easy?walk with a park interpreter to discover the remains of the 19th-early 20th century marble?quarry that once operated at Natural Bridge,?10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free.?mass.gov.
Miscellaneous
Downtown North Adams:?Fall Foliage Parade, with a Toys on Parade theme, 1 p.m. Free. fallfoliageparade.com.
Hancock Shaker Village,??1843 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield:?15th annual Country Fair,?celebrating the bounty of the?harvest with agricultural demonstrations, wagon rides, a Farmers Market, and local and regional crafters and artisans, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.?hancockshakervillage.org.
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