Weekend Outlook: Art Week, Farmers' Markets, Pancake Breakfasts

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
01:09PM / Thursday, May 14, 2026Print Story | Email Story

Despite the chilly weather, we know that summer is on the way with the start of the local farmers' markets. Saturday is the first outdoor markets for North Adams and Williamstown and others will be added as the month continues. Look for our listings each week.

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Art Week Berkshires
Various times and venues

The Berkshires celebrates the arts during the sixth annual Art Week with exhibitions, open studios, presentations and events starting Friday.

Find the full calendar of events here.

North Adams Farmer's Market

Main Street

Time: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The south side of Main Street from American Legion Drive will be closed to make room for the city's weekly farmers market, which will kick off this Saturday. Explore downtown North Adams and discover local businesses and fresh produce from local farms. More information here.

Pittsfield Farmer's Market

Pittsfield Common

Time: 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Roots Rising, the region's first teen-run market, will hold an indoor farmers market this Saturday. The event will feature live music, chef demos, workshops, children's activities, and more. More information is available here.

Williamstown Farmer's Market
Spring Street
Time: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The market focuses on a wide range of local food and artisan vendors, as well as local services and music. More information here.

Multiple Days

'Legally Blonde'
Adams Theater
Times: Thursday-Sunday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 2

Berkshire Arts & Technology students perform the journey of Elle Woods as she pursues her legal passion at Harvard and tackles stereotypes and scandal.

Admission: $13 online, $15 at the door; students/seniors: $8 online, $10 at the door

More information and tickets here.

'She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition'
Drury High School, North Adams
Friday, 7 p.m. and Saturday 2 and 7 p.m.

Drury Performing Arts Center stages this coming of age story follows Agnes Evans as she fights and kills monsters as she works her way through her grieving process of her younger sister.

Students and seniors $5, adults $10 at the door.

More information here.

Friday

Lebanon Valley Drift
Lebanon (N.Y.) Valley Speedway
Time: 2 to 8 p.m.

Open to all levels of drivers from beginner to expert. Spectators welcome. Concession stand will be open for food and drinks. Entrance fee $80; spectators $15.

More information here.

Teen Takeover at North Adams Clay
189 Beaver St., North Adams
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.

Roots Teen Center is hosting a chance for teens to get their hands dirty with a guided clay activity, exploring the meditative and artistic world of ceramics in a professional studio setting. RSVP required.

More information here.

Ghost Tours
Ventfort Hall, Lenox
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.

The Gilded Age Mansion 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.

Admission is $30 and the minimum age to attend is age 12. Reservations are required and tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Purchase tickets and more information here.

The BrezieEastman Band
Tilly's Tap and Tavern, North Adams
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Live music in the tavern at Valley Park Bowls; no cover charge.

More information here.

Saturday

Radical Reptile Series
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

First of a three-part series on reptiles and amphibians introduced by The Reptile Nook. This Saturday will focus on ecosystems, the next two Saturdays will focus on another aspect of reptiles.

More information here.

Arrowhead Reopens

780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield

Time: 11 a.m.

The Berkshire County Historical Society opens Herman Melville's home for the summer season. The free day of activities includes wagon rides, story hour, silk screening and the book launch of "Herman Melville in the Berkshires" with author John Dickson at 4 p.m.

Tickets are required for tours of the building and can be purchased here.

Mount Greylock Roads Opening

The roads to the summit of Mount Greylock will open for the season. Bascom Lodge and Sperry Campground open May 23; War Memorial opens on Memorial Day.

Berkshire SPAAMFAA Pumper Picnic
340 East St., Lee
Time: 10 a.m.

The Berkshire Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America is host its annual pumper picnic where all trucks are welcome. Hot dogs and hamburgers available or bring a picnic or potluck.

More information here.

Thrifting Event
The Venue at Skyline, Lanesborough
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

More than 25 vendors. There will also be food, music, face painting, flowers, and more.

More information here.

NBCC Annual Scavenger Hunt
84 Spring St., Williamstown
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Annual scavenger hunt in Spring Street. Meet at the Williamstown Community Chest to get the first clue that leads to more locations on Spring Street. Prizes at the end.

More information here.

Mountain Mindfulness Yoga
Mount Greylock Visitor Center
Time: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

This free yoga class is open to all levels. Enjoy the mountain views and connect with nature.

More information here.

Bird Walk

Spruces, Williamstown

Time: 9 a.m.

David McGowan leads a bird walk thorugh the Spruces park. Free and open to the public.

More information here.

Sunday

Pete Nelson
Studio 9, North Adams
Time: 4 p.m.

Railway Concerts presents Pete Nelson, who will not only perform his works but provide insight on songwriting and character creation. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of.

Tickets and more information here.

Sunday Breakfast Buffet
160 Forest Park Ave., Adams
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.

Pancakes, eggs, potatoes, and more at the American Legion. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12.

More information here.

Pancake Breakfast
Hinsdale Fire Department
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.

Benefit for the volunteer fire department. Cost is $8 for adult, $5 for kids.

More information here.

Cub Scout Pancake Breakfast
Dalton Fire Department
Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Dalton Cub Scout Pack's pancake fundraiser. There will be 50/50 and basket raffles

More information here.

Farmer's Markets

Great Barrington Farmer's Market

18 Church St.

Time: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The market is open every Saturday. Every week, locally grown food, flowers, and plants will be available, along with other local vendors. The market accepts and offers doubling SNAP, HIP, WIC, and Senior market coupons. More information is here.

Lee Farmers Market
The Town Park
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The market offers locally grown produce, prepared foods, locally created arts and crafts, and herbal products. YogaLee offers free community yoga from 9:30 to 10:30 on the first Saturday of each month.

The market accepts SNAP, HIP, Senior Coupons, and WIC Coupons and also offers Market Match. More information here.

Lenox Farmers Market
St. Ann's Church
Friday: 11 to 3.

This market is open every Friday through Sept. 12 and features fresh produce, pastries, cheeses, and more.

More information here.

New Marlborough Farmer's Market

Village Green

Time: Sunday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The market has local vendors that offer a variety of goods from produce, eggs, baked goods, jams, hand-knit items, maple syrup, and more. More information here.

North Adams Farmer's Market

Main Street

Time: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pittsfield Farmer's Market

Pittsfield Common

Time: 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Williamstown Farmer's Market

Spring Street

Time: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The market focuses on a wide range of local food and artisan vendors, as well as local services and music. More information here.

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State Fire Marshal: 'Fall Back' Into Safety

10:09AM / Wednesday, October 28, 2026

STOW, Mass. —State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts are reminding residents to replace the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and replace outdated alarms when they change their clocks this weekend.

"Smoke and CO alarms can save your life and protect the people you care for, but only if they're working properly," said State Fire Marshal Davine. "As we 'fall back' this weekend, please take a few minutes to check the manufacturing date on the back of your alarms, replace them if they're outdated, and put fresh alkaline batteries in the alarms that use them."

"Smoke alarms should be replaced after 10 years," said Brockton Fire Chief Brian Nardelli, who serves as president of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts. "Carbon monoxide alarms should be replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions – usually 5, 7, or 10 years, depending on the make and model."

A 2015 update to the State Fire Code requires that replacement smoke alarms in most Massachusetts homes have sealed, 10-year batteries. Now, more than 10 years later, many alarms purchased to comply with the update are at or near the end of their useful lifespans.

State Fire Marshal Davine and Chief Nardelli offered these tips for anyone replacing out-of-date single-station smoke alarms. Following these guidelines will reduce the risk of a disabled or outdated alarm failing to alert residents:

Choose photoelectric alarms from a well-known, national brand
Look for the mark of an independent testing lab like UL or Intertek/ETL
Select alarms with a sealed, long-life battery and a "hush" feature"
Alarms that meet UL Standard 217, 8th edition or later, use the latest multi-criteria technology to reduce nuisance alarms caused by cooking smoke

If your alarms are less than 10 years old and take alkaline batteries, then put in fresh batteries to be sure you're protected all winter long. And remember to test your smoke and CO alarms once a month to be sure they're working properly.

Fire and CO Hazards Rise During Heating Season

In an average year, about 54 percent of Massachusetts residential fire deaths take place between November and March, State Fire Marshal Davine said, with home heating equipment being the second-leading cause of house fires in 2025. Carbon monoxide incidents start even earlier as residents start turning up the heat for the first time since summer.

"Carbon monoxide is a leading cause of accidental poisoning, and heating equipment is the main source of carbon monoxide at home," Chief Nardelli said. "We can't see, smell, or taste carbon monoxide. Working CO alarms on every level of your home are the only way to detect this invisible killer."

Massachusetts firefighters encountered carbon monoxide hazards at about 5,000 calls last year, State Fire Marshal Davine said.

Create & Practice a Home Escape Plan

"Changes to building construction and furnishings mean we have less time to escape a fire at home than ever before," said State Fire Marshal Davine. "You could have just three minutes to get out safely."

"Working smoke alarms and a practiced home escape plan are among the most fundamental and important tools for surviving a fire," said Chief Nardelli. "Be sure everyone in the home knows what to do and where to go when the alarm sounds, including young children, older adults, and persons with disabilities."

Fire officials recommend planning two ways out of the building, the apartment, and each room if possible. Be sure to select a family meeting spot a safe distance from the building.

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