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.

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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North Adams Residents Urged to Return Census

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
04:10PM / Wednesday, May 13, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — City residents are being warned of the consequences of not completing the census — their voting status will be deemed inactive.

"We currently have just about 5,000 returns, and we really need to get people to return their census," said City Clerk Tina Leonesio at Tuesday's City Council meeting. "We have over 10,000 voters in the system."

She reminded audience members that the state mandates that they return their census forms.

Massachusetts is the only state that conducts an annual street listing to determine who and how many people are living in each community. It requires boards of registrars in municipalities of 5,000 or more people to create lists of all persons age 17 and older by street or alphabetically.

These lists are used for updating voter rolls, calling up juries, confirming numbers for services such as veterans benefits and schools, and proof of residency for colleges and universities.

This year, anyone who hasn't returned their form by June 1, will be placed on the inactive voter list.

"Which means, come voting time, they're going to have to come up to the table, they're going to have to fill out forms, show that they're still living in the where they were living, and then go vote," said Leonesio. "It's going to be so much easier if people just turn in their census."

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