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Weekend Outlook: Halloweekend

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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Check out all of the events happening this weekend including Halloween events for Halloweekend, celebrations, and more.
 
With Halloween being Friday here is a list of Trick-or-Treat times we have compiled.
 
Editor’s Pick
 
Dia De Los Muertos
MAAS MoCa, North Adams
Time: Saturday at 4 p.m.
 
Bring your friends and family to the museum for free admission to celebrate the Mexican holiday of remembrance. You’ll be able to see Vincent Valdez’s exhibition titled, "Just a Dream," and continue to the Kidspace to contribute your own offering.
 
More information here.
 
Multiple Days
 
Briggs’ Trail of Terror 
455 Greylock Street, Lee
Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 from 5 to 9 and Nov. 2 from 3 to 8 
 
Take a haunted walk through the amateur hobby haunt that is circus themed. People will 
Experience the unsettling tales of Briggs Circus. Keep a close eye on your children or they "will be sold to the  circus”. Signs have been posted as a reminder. 
 
More information here
 
Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
Naumkeag, Stockbridge
Thursday and Friday 5 to 9 p.m. 
 
This is your last chance to see more than 1,500 jack-o'-lanterns will grin back at you this season. 
 
Pumpkins, mums, and gourds decorate the mansion's grounds and are sure to be a spectacle the entire family will enjoy. Hot cider and fall treats will be available for sale on-site. Tickets can be purchased here
 
13 Nights Returns
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Hancock 
Thursday and Friday from 6:30 until 10:30 p.m. 
 
This is your last chance to experience the terrifying fright-filled haunted house at the mountain resort. 
 
The age recommendation is 10 and older. Tickets are $29. 
 
You can also ride through the darkness with the resort's Mountain Coaster for $16; The Scream and Scare Package includes one trip through "13 Nights" and two rides on the coaster for $49. 
 
The Christiansen's Tavern will be open to purchase drinks, dinner, or a snack Friday and Saturday.
 
More information and tickets here
 
Friday
 
Halloween Dance Party
Steeple City Social, North Adams
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
 
Come dressed up or as yourself Halloween night and dance under the tunes from DJ PRL. There will be drinks and snacks for purchase as well.
 
More information here.
 
Masquerade Dane and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Screening
34 Depot Street, Pittsfield
Time: 9 p.m.
 
WANDER Berkshires is celebrating Halloween with a midnight screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." 
 
However, the festivities will start with a masquerade dance party and music by DJ BFG, with tarot readings and a snake and dance performance by Luna Fire Faun.
 
Tickets start at  $20. More information here
 
Saturday
 
Hinsdale Lions Club Craft Fair
337 Maple Street, Hinsdale
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 
Enjoy a day of craft vendors where some are new and old. This is a free event where you can come and support local vendors.
 
More information here
 
Kiss Tribute Band Performance
The Stationary Factory, Dalton
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
 
Do you like the band KISS? Then this night might be fun for you. Kissstory, the KISS replica tribute band, will be performing and grabbing photos with fans Saturday night. This event is for all ages and it will be opened by the band All Over the Map.
 
Tickets are $27 to $30. More information here
 
Halloween Hangover Party 
Bright Ideas Brewing, North Adams 
Time: 7 p.m. 
 
Visit the brewery for a night of live music, craft beer, and costume prizes. Prizes will be awarded to best dressed within three categories: best couple or group most creative, and most scary. 
 
More information here
 
Sunday
 
Pumpkin Smash 2025
Water Street, Williamstown
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
 
Have leftover jack o’lanterns or pumpkins, bring them somewhere you can smash them. This is an eco-friendly event to compost the pumpkins so they must not have paint, bleach, or other non-organic components.
More information here.
 

First Sunday Free: Twisting Trees
The Clark, Williamstown
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
 
Enjoy a free family fun day at The Clark and celebrate the willow structure, "Gathering My Thoughts," by artist, Laura Ellen Bacon. You can enjoy hands-on activities to make art, enjoy a woodland walk to see the twisty tree. More information here.
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Weekend Outlook: Wilco Weekend & Summer Fun

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
It's Wilco Weekend in North Adams and an estimated 10,000 people will be descending on the city. The band curates the every other summer three-day Solid Sound festival at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. It's too late to get tickets — the event's sold out! — but you can hear some of the performances in the downtown area. Or, you can listen for free on NEPM (New England Public Media) 88.5.
 
Check out the other events happening this weekend including parties, craft, and more

Friday

Karaoke Night
Dalton American Legion
Time: 9 p.m.

Sing your heart out at karaoke night.

More information here.

Berkshire Prides Birthday Bash
Stationary Factory, Dalton
Time: 7 p.m.

Celebrate 10 seasons of Berkshire Pride with a birthday dance party. There will be games, treats, face painting and more.

More information and tickets here.

Musical Bingo Fundraiser
Adams Theater
Time: 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of fun, music, and bingo with DJ Bizz to help support the theater's summer season.

More information and tickets here.

Summer Movie Night at Clapp Park
Clapp Park, Pittsfield
Time: 8:30 p.m.

Bring your own chairs and blankets to enjoy "Zootopia 2" and you will also be able to buy popcorn and soda.

More information here.

'A Hundred Words for Snow'
'62 Center, Williamstown
Time: 2 & 7:30, Friday-Saturday
 
After her father’s unexpected death, 15-year-old Rory discovers that he was planning a trip for the two of them to the North Pole. So, she picks up his ashes, her passport, and her mother’s credit card, and sets out to make good on his plans. Produced by the Chester Theatre Company. 
 
Tickets and more information here.
 

Saturday

Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Milne Public Library, Williamstown
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Celebrate summer at the library with musical performances, lawn games, crafts, and free ice cream.

The balloon twisting workshop and the adult Escape the Mummy’s Tomb will need to be signed up for.

More information here.

Hudpuckers & Team Contraband car show
Wahconah Park, Pittsfield
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For the second year, join Hudpuckers Pub for its annual car show with also motorcycles and trucks.

More information here

Craft Lab
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Drop into the library every Saturday and Monday for a free craft, this Saturday is painting rocks.

More information here.

Bennington Pride
Pleasant Street, Bennington, Vt.
Time: 10 to 4
 
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