Family Fun

Family Fun Events, Activities and Things to Do in the Berkshires, Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Mary Verdi and the Neighborhood Gang perform this weekend for Here at Home in the Berkshires

May 21, 2013
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The Neighborhood Boys mug for photos on a porch swing in Dalton MA

PITTSFIELD — They’ve been rehearsing for weeks and it looks like Mary Verdi and her entourage of performers are definitely ready for this weekend’s Here at Home Benefit Concert in the Berkshires set for Saturday, May 25, at 7 p.m. in Pittsfield. The show features Mary and her amazingly talented band, a guest appearance by…

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COLUMN: ‘Grease’ will be electrifyin’ on the Pittsfield High School stage this weekend and next

May 14, 2013
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Eugene in Grease at PHS

After a successful run of “Legally Blonde” at Wahconah this spring, I recently visited Pittsfield High School to see how their production of “Grease” was coming along. While there, I saw part of a run-through of the show and interviewed a few of the cast members. Being my first interview EVER I was a little…

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Great Barrington Cooperative Preschool to host two family-friendly events in May — Truck Day and an Open House

May 14, 2013
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GREAT BARRINGTON — Whether you’re a little girl or little boy, trucks are cool, and next Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. the Great Barrington  Cooperative Preschool will let Berkshire County kids of all ages get up close and personal with them during its sixth annual Truck Day. This day provides a unique opportunity…

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Harlem Rockets Comedy Basketball makes a stop in Dalton next week

May 10, 2013
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girl playing basketball

DALTON — Basketballs will be bounced, twirled and dunked Friday, May 17, when the Harlem Rockets stop by the Wahconah Regional High School gym to take on the Dalton Dream Team. The Harlem Rockets, made up of former college and professional basketball players, have been thrilling fans with their unique combination of basketball skills, zany…

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3rd Thursdays return to Pittsfield for another season of family and community fun

Courtesy Big Head Books
These young dancers were way ahead of the game at the August 3rd Thursday Supadupa Big Head Books flash mob in their superhero costumes. Those attending the final 3rd Thursday event Oct. 18 are encouraged to attend in costume pertaining to the theme 'Hometown Heroes & Superheroes.'

PITTSFIELD — One of  the region’s largest ongoing,  family-friendly, free event series returns to the Berkshires for another season next Thursday, May 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. Yup, Pittsfield’s 3rd Thursdays festivities are back and better than ever. Beginning the month of May and running through October, Pittsfield’s Upstreet Cultural District will come alive…

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Nessacus Middle School in Dalton to host Pride Night May 10, an evening of fun for area families

bookworm with books diploma and wearing a graduation cap

DALTON — Looking for family fun things to do in the Berkshires this weekend? Look no further than Nessacus Middle School’s annual Pride Night festivities set for this Friday, May 10, from 6-10:30 p.m. The event aims at celebrating all that the middle school has to offer its current and incoming students, and also provides…

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Free interactive playtime event for families with children ages 18-36 months set for May 16 in North Adams

building blocks that spell out playtime

NORTH ADAMS — There are never a lack of things to do in the Berkshires with kids, but some of our favorites are the free family fun opportunities throughout the county. On Thursday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Haskins Center Gym in North Adams, the Family Resource Center will host…

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Lee Elementary School to host Mother/Son Dance this Friday

boys dancing

LEE — Years ago I attended a Mother/Son Dance with my two sons — we still have the photo to prove it (somewhere). We all dressed up, the boy sin their khakis and button-up shirts, me in a stylin’ shirt and a pare of slacks. We danced, we snuggled and I had to call my…

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Berkshire County youth are invited to run in this weekend’s Obstacles and Popsicles in Dalton

Children begin 2008 Dalton CRA Obstacles and Popsicles Race

DALTON — This Sunday, May 5,  marks the Dalton Community Recreation Association’s 11th annual Obstacles and Popsicles Kids’ Race at Nessacus Middle School in Dalton. Last year over 170 children and youth under the age of 12 participated in the half mile race (6 and under; ages 7 and 8) and a one-mile race (ages 9…

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GUEST POST: ‘Day Into Night’ festival set for May 5 at MCLA is full of family fun

MCLA Presents!

By TAMMI LEE OAK NORTH ADAMS — On Sunday May 5, MCLA Presents!, a performance series of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, will host the fourth annual PAM show titled “Day into Night.” This festival will take place starting in the MCLA Quad from 3 to 10 p.m., ending in the Venable Gym. “Day Into…

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