The Weekend Lowdown

A weekly wrap-up of Family and Kid Friendly Things To Do in the Berkshires, Berkshire County Massachusetts, on the weekends.

Berkshire Family Focus Weekend Lowdown: May 17-19

May 16, 2013
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Free Dance Party at Northern Berkshire YMCA

THE BERKSHIRES — There are never a lack of things to do for families in the Berkshires, and this weekend is no different. From family-friendly hikes and comedy basketball fundraisers to Mud and Truck Day celebrations, the kid-friendly offerings are plentiful and unique in Berkshire County. So simply click here for our Berkshire Family Focus Weekend…

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Berkshire Family Focus Weekend Lowdown: May 10-12

The Berkshire Family Focus Weekend Lowdown May 10-12

THE BERKSHIRES — Family fun abounds in the Berkshires and we’ve got a list of suggested weekend activities for you and your family to enjoy together in our Weekend Lowdown e-newsletter. Just click HERE to see any posts you may have missed this week, giveaways, photos and more. To ensure that you don’t miss anything, sign up…

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The Berkshire Family Focus Weekend Lowdown: Jan. 18-21

January 17, 2013
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THE BERKSHIRES AND BEYOND —  Berkshire Family Focus and Columbia County Moms continue bring you  the Weekend Lowdown/Wrap-up of family-friendly activities and events in Berkshire County and beyond each week. Here are the list of Suggested Events for this weekend: The Berkshire Family Focus Weekend Lowdown: Jan. 18-21 Columbia County Moms Weekend Wrap-Up: Jan. 18-20

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The BFF Weekend Lowdown: Jan. 11-13

January 10, 2013
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THE BERKSHIRES — Berkshire Family Focus and Columbia County Moms continue bring you  the Weekend Lowdown/Wrap-up of family-friendly activities and events in Berkshire County and beyond each week. Here are the list of Suggested Events for this weekend. Check out the links below: Berkshire Family Focus Weekend Lowdown: Jan. 11-13 Columbia County Moms Weekend Wrap-up:…

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Berkshire Family Focus Weekend Lowdown: Dec. 28-31

December 28, 2012
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Will Ferrel as an Elf

The Berkshires — The holiday festivities for Berkshire County families are winding down, but this weekend through to Monday offers plenty of family fun for kids and parents alike in the region. From puppet shows to family musical concerts, family-friendly theater and Grown-Up Night Out opportunities, once again you’ll have plenty to keep you busy…

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The Berkshire Family Focus Weekend Lowdown for Dec. 14-18

December 13, 2012
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red christmas bows on trees

So many family friendly events in Berkshire County this weekend it’s going to be very hard to choose just one. From Ice Cream Fundraisers for local charities, to brunches with Santa and Chanukah concerts featuring David Grover, there’s never a dull moment in the Berkshires. Click Here to Read this Week’s Berkshire Family Focus Weekend…

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The Weekend Lowdown: A simple country fair, Family Fall Fun Extravaganza, the beginning of Pumpkin Fest and more

October 10, 2012
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THE BERKSHIRES — It’s Wednesday, Hump Day, and what better way to help you over that hump then by planning your weekend of family fun in the Berkshires. From open mic nights for teens and family-friendly movies at local libraries to  kid-friendly country fairs, spooky ghost tours and the beginning of a fun-filled season of…

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The Weekly Lowdown (Oct. 4-10): Medieval Faires, chili cook-offs, Harvest Festivals, Buddy Walks & more

October 3, 2012
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a little girl jumps off a pile of at Berkshire Botanical's hay jump during its annual Harvest Festival

Last week brought festivals, parades and plenty of theater opportunities to the Berkshires and this weekend offers much of the same — and then some. From puppet shows and medieval fairs to chili cook-offs, family concerts, book-signings and apple preserving workshops for kids, the Berkshires is bursting with activities and events for the entire family.…

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The Weekly Lowdown (Sept. 28-Oct. 3): A Fall Foliage Parade, Teen Open Mic and family movies

September 27, 2012
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This Sunday, Oct. 30, North Adam's Fall Foliage Festival will come to a close with the annual Fall Foliage Parade at 1 p.m.

By KELLY BEVAN OK, I have to confess. I’ve been a really bad Berkshire Family Focus editor this past week. I touted the Applefest, I encouraged everyone to get their butts to the second-to-last 3rd Thursday and I told parents to take a night out and head to The Colonial for the pre-Broadway workshop of…

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The Weekly Lowdown (Sept. 21-27): Festivals galore, ‘Dr. Ruth,’ Lenox Apple Squeeze and more

September 20, 2012
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Main Street Stage's family-friendly production of 'King's Stag' will play at The Mount xxxx

Another week has gone by and I feel as if I spend most of my time either on the sidelines of some sporting event or other, or behind the computer screen. But if I don’t get out of this office and enjoy some of the Fall Foliage fun the Berkshires has in store for all…

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