Weekend Outlook: Spring Cleaning, Baby Animals

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
12:37PM / Friday, April 24, 2026Print Story | Email Story

Check out the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend including clean ups, jazz night, and more.

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Baby Animals
Hancock Shaker Village
Time: 11 to 4, through May 10

A sure sign of spring is the arrival of baby animals at Hanock Shaker Village in Pittsfied. See lambs, piglets, calves, chicks and kids and enjoy events and activities throughout the Village, from daily talks about the farm and the Shakers to craft demonstrations to walks along the Farm & Forest Trail.

Admission is $8 to $20, free for children 12 and younger. More information here.

Jazz Crawl
Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 10 p.m.

The annual Pittsfield Jazz Festival concludes with a jazz crawl atlocal establishments, including Methuselah, BB’s Hot Spot, Rare 297, Tito's Mexican Bar and Grill, and Wander Berkshires.

More information here.

Saturday Earth Day Cleanups

Clean Up with Hoosac River Revival
Noel Field, North Adams
Time: noon

Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up and supporting the development of a community walking loop trail along the river atop the berms behind Noel Field. Supplies will be provided but bring your own if you have them.

More information here.

Springside Clean Up
Springside Park, Pittsfield
Time: 9 a.m. to noon

Join the Friends of Springside Park for the 45th year of cleaning up the park. Bring gloves, bags, and more to help keep the park clean.

More information here.

Adams Community Clean Up Day
Adams Visitor Center
Time: 9 a.m. to noon

Join the 4th annual clean up to help keep the neighborhoods clean and safe. If you can, bring your own gardening tools and enjoy pizza at the end of the cleanup. There will also be a friendly competition for a chance for prizes.

More information here.

Multiple Days

'James and the Giant Peach'
The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Roald Dahl's classic adapted as a musical adventure for all ages.

More information and tickets here.

Friday

'By Association Of' Closing Reception
Future Labs Gallery, North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

See the artwork of 20 local artists before the exhibit closes at 43 Eagle St.

More information here.

Bring your own Vinyl Night
Hot Plate Brewing Co., Pittsfield
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.

Bring your favorite record for DJ Pup Daddy to spin or pick from his stack.

More information here.

Ghost Tours
Ventfort Hall, Lenox
Time: 8 to 10 p.m.

The Gilded Age museum hosts a tour with "Ghosts of the Berkshires" author Robert Oakes, who will lead guests through the rooms and halls of the estate, sharing tales of its hauntings. All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Admission is $31 and the minimum age to attend is age 12. Reservations are required. Purchase tickets here.

Saturday

Free Ride Day
Berkshire Carousel, Pittsfield
Time: noon to 5 p.m.

UCP of Western Massachusetts is sponsoring free rides on the carousel. UCP will also showcase assisted technologies with low vision, sensory integration, daily living skills, and more. Other department members will be there as well with information.

More information here.

Broad Brook Dam Community Walk

Broad Brook Trail, Pownal, Vt.

Time: 1 p.m.

Join Trout Unlimited's Taconic Chapter, and the Hoosic River Watershed Association for a walk along Broad Brook to the dam that will be removed this July. Meet with TU reps who can answer questions about this dam removal.

Constituents who are concerned about native flora, especially spring ephemerals, will discuss tagging and where onsite to relocate plants who may be impacted by equipment used in the area during the dam removal process. This program will last approximately 1 hour.

More information: Zach Adams at zach.adams@tudot.org.

La Cocina 50th Anniversary Reunion

Bounti-Fare, Adams

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Friends, former employees and patrons of La Cocina are invited to enjoy a day of great food, music and a chance for old school social networking. The restaurant was a popular spot in Pittsfield starting in 1976 for both food and music, and operated a second location on State Road, where Stop & Shop is now, for about a decade. Both locations closed in 1990.

The event benefits the Kids 4 Harmony program of 18 Degrees Family Services for Western MA.

Buffet is $25, 12 and younger free; cash bar. Tickets available at the Bounti-Fare at 413-743-0193 or on the website. Weather permitting, the patio will be open.

'Stockbridge-Munsee Community: Past, Present, Future'

Williamstown Historical Museum

Time: 11 a.m.

Williams College students from the Mohican Homelands Education Initiative will lead this program as part of the partnership between Williams College and the Stockbridge-Munsee Community. They will explore the community's history in the region, life on the present-day reservation, and ongoing cultural and political presence.

Free and open to the public at 32 New Ashford Road. More information here.

Sunday

2 the Moon Card Show
North Adams American Legion
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy the first annual card collectors show with multiple vendors for cards and collectables. Buy sell or trade and enjoy a ton of giveaways.

More information here.

Mountain Mindfulness: Spring Walk
Greylock Glen Center, Adams
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Connect with nature and de-stress with meditation skills and more. Space is limited, register at 413-499-4262.

More information here.

Troy Ramey An Evening of Songs and Stories
Stationery Factory, Dalton
Time: 7 p.m.

"The Voice" singer Troy Ramey perform at the factory. Portions of the funds from the tickets will support nonprofit Sound Mind Live.

More information and tickets here.

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Mother's Day Women's 5K Marking 50th Year

Community submission12:00PM / Friday, April 24, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The longest-running all-female road race in the United States will celebrate its 50th running this Mother’s Day at Berkshire Community College.

What began as a pioneering event for women in sport has grown into a beloved Berkshire tradition—one that has, for five decades, championed women’s health, safety, and empowerment.

Since its inception, the Women’s Running Race has donated all proceeds to organizations supporting women in the Berkshires. Over the years, several race directors have carried that mission forward. For the past 15 years, race director Shiobbean Lemme has strengthened and streamlined the race’s philanthropic impact by designating the Elizabeth Freeman Center as the sole beneficiary. The center provides lifesaving and life-changing services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence throughout Berkshire County.

“The Mother's Day race is a part of EFC history, going back to the early days of Women's Services Center,” Elizabeth Freeman Center Director Divya Chaturvedi said. “As one of the oldest women-only races in the country, it represents so many of the values we hold as an organization: autonomy, community, progress. This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 50-year milestone of both EFC and the Mother's Day Race itself, a testament to the enduring strength and impact of this tradition. We're incredibly grateful to Shiobbean, Berkshire Running Foundation, and the race sponsor, MountainOne, for keeping this event alive and continuing to support EFC's mission."

This year’s race is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 10.

“This race has always been about women supporting women,” Lemme said. “Reaching our 50th year is a testament to the runners, volunteers, partners, and community members who show up year after year to make a difference.”

This year’s milestone event is presented in partnership with Berkshire Community College and proudly sponsored by MountainOne. To amplify the race’s fundraising power, participants are encouraged to create a personal fundraising page during registration. Runners who raise $250 will receive a limited-edition commemorative hat, and those who raise $500 will earn an exclusive “Women Run the World” hoodie.

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