AGRICULTURE/COMMUNITY TRADITIONS. 8am-11pm. The 172nd Franklin County Fair. Greenfield, MA. 

FAMILY RADIO. 9am. HFVS Mother Earth Episode with Guest DJ, Flor Bromley. (Radio Show/Podcast) 

SENSORY-FRIENDLY. 9-11am. The Springfield Museums offers Sensory Friendly Saturdays, the second Saturday of each month. Sensory Friendly Saturdays provide less noise, less bright light, and cool-down spaces for those who have sensory sensitivity. Sensory-friendly crafts for all ages will be available too. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.  

FARMERS’ MARKET. 9am-1pm. There are so many lessons to be learned and information to share at a farmers’ market. Every Saturday is the Pittsfield market, the first teen-run market in the region. Get curious (and hungry) and bring the kids! Pittsfield Farmers’ Market. First Street Common. Pittsfield, MA. 

GEOLOGY/GLACIATION. 10am & 2pm. Easy walking tour with a Park Interpreter. Discover the mysteries of Natural Bridge with short stories that enliven and highlight this unique park. Once the site of a major marble quarry, it is also home to North America’s only white marble dam. The feature attraction of this tour is the “Natural Bridge,” a marble arch spanning a gorge and carved centuries ago by melting glaciers. This tour offers one of the best places in New England to witness the amazing effects of glaciation! Suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a water bottle. Rain cancels. 20-30 minute duration. Natural Bridge State Park. 413-663-6392. McAuley Road, North Adams, MA. 

LOCAL HERITAGE. 19th Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks. Free, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historical, cultural, industrial, natural, and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT. 

KINDNESS. 10am. Peace Is An Offering. Learn how to be more peaceful citizens with a special storytime, cooperative games, and peace-themed crafts with Agawam Family and Community Program at School Street Park. Agawam, MA. 

NATURE OBSERVATION/ART STUDIES. 10am. Art Trail Walk and Activities at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary. Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary has a new place for people of all ages to explore, known as the Art House. Visit the Art House and then a walk around their new Art Trail. Along the way, stop at seven stations to learn more about art and nature. Family-friendly guides and art materials will be provided to create an interactive experience for all. Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary. 413-584-3009. 127 Combs Rd, Easthampton, MA. 

COMMUNITY MEAL. 10am. Eighth Annual Chicken BBQ with the Three Rivers Firefighters Association. 40 Belchertown St, Three Rivers, MA. 

SPORTS HISTORY/BASEBALL. 10am-4pm. Special Exhibit: “Sliding Baseball Across Williamstown: Baseball in the Berkshires” at Williamstown Historical Museum. 32 New Ashford Rd, Williamstown, MA. 

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/COMEDY. 10am. Young at Heart: Roger the Jester at Dewey Memorial Hall. 413-229-2357. 91 Main Street, Sheffield, MA. 

WILDLIFE BIOLOGY. 10am-5pm. Wild Kratts: Creature Power, an immersive, interactive exhibit where kids and families explore four animal habitats and the creatures within them, building STEM skills as they play. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.  

HERPETOLOGY. 10:30am. Explore the reptiles, snakes, and turtles that live around the Bray Lake. Meet at the lake. Mt. Tom State Reservation Stone House Visitor Center. 413-527-4805. 125 Reservation Rd, Holyoke, MA. 

STORYTIME. 11am. Story Yoga at Hubbard Memorial Library. 413-583-3408. 24 Center St, Ludlow, MA. 

NATURE OBSERVATION/ART STUDIES. 1pm. Art Trail Walk and Activities at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary. 413-584-3009. 127 Combs Rd, Easthampton, MA.

LANGUAGE ARTS/WRITING. 1pm. Write-Up Springfield with Springfield City Library. (Virtual) 

MUSIC STUDIES/DRUMMING. 1pm. Drum to the Beat with Otha Day. Otha facilitates fun and lively drum circle events from the deep belief that rhythm has the power to build community, promote well-being, and create joy. He supports awareness of the presence of rhythm in every act of living from his knowledge that “our heartbeat and breath is the rhythm of our soul and the connection to literally everyone.” Hosted by the Becket Athenaeum. 413-623-5483. 3367 Main St, Becket, MA. 

HIKING. 1pm. Hike the Bray Lake Outer Trail. This 1 ½ hour hike travels on the outer loop of Bray Lake. The terrain is mostly easy to moderate. Explore this lightly used trail and see another side to the lake. Bring water and bug spray. Mt. Tom State Reservation Stone House Visitor Center. 413-527-4805. 125 Reservation Rd, Holyoke, MA. 

INTERGENERATIONAL/OUTDOOR GAMES. 2pm. Cummington Horseshoe Tournament at Pettingill Memorial Park. Cummington, MA.

MUSIC STUDIES/SINGING. 2pm. The Best of Jimmy Mazz at West Springfield Public Library. 413-736-4561. 200 Park St, West Springfield, MA.

MUSICAL THEATER/HONEYBEES. 3:30pm. To Bee or Not to Bee: All Ages Outdoor Performance with Piti Theatre Company. 113 Southampton Rd, Westhampton, MA. 

OUTDOOR CONCERT/BYO PICNIC. 5-10pm. Millpond Live at Millside Park. 413-529-1400. 2 Ferry St., Easthampton, MA.

MUSIC STUDIES/WEST AFRICAN. 8pm. Mdou Moctar w/ Pure Adult at Gateway City Arts. 413-650-2670. 92 Race St, Holyoke, MA.

AGRICULTURE/COMMUNITY TRADITIONS. 8am-9pm. The 172nd Franklin County Fair. Greenfield, MA. 

LOCAL HERITAGE. 19th Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks. Free, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historical, cultural, industrial, natural, and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT. 

HIKING. 10am. Family Hike with Longmeadow Dad’s Club at Robinson State Park. 428 North St, Feeding Hills, MA.

PERMACULTURE/COMMUNITY. 10am. Permablitz Day at Nutwood Farm. 76 Porter Hill Rd, Cummington, MA.

SUSTAINABILITY/TEXTILES. 10am-12pm. Clothing Drive at the M. N. Spear Memorial Library. 413-259-1213. 10 Cooleyville Rd, Shutesbury, MA.

NATURAL HISTORY. 10am & 2pm. Easy walking tour with a Park Interpreter. Discover the mysteries of Natural Bridge with short stories that enliven and highlight this unique park. Once the site of a major marble quarry, it is also home to North America’s only white marble dam. The feature attraction of this tour is the “Natural Bridge,” a marble arch spanning a gorge and carved centuries ago by melting glaciers. This tour offers one of the best places in New England to witness the amazing effects of glaciation! Suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a water bottle. Rain cancels. 20-30 minute duration. Natural Bridge State Park. 413-663-6392. McAuley Road, North Adams, MA. 

LOCAL FOOD. 10am–2pm. Easthampton Farmers’ Market. 2350 Payson Ave., Easthampton, MA. 

GRANDPARENTS DAY. 10am-6pm. Grandparents Day at Great Falls Discovery Center. 413-863-3221. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA. 

ORNITHOLOGY. 10:30am. Birding for beginners. This one-hour program helps beginners to learn the basics of birding. The use of bird guides, lists, and binoculars to learn about the local feathered inhabitants of Mt. Tom. Mt. Tom State Reservation Stone House Visitor Center. 413-527-4805. 125 Reservation Rd, Holyoke, MA. 

FAMILY PERFORMANCE/TEA. 11am. Drag Hatter’s Tea Party: Family Edition at Naumkeag. 413-298-3239. 5 Prospect Hill Rd, Stockbridge, MA.

SUSTAINABILITY/TEXTILES. 11am. Mommy & Me Supply Cleanout at the Village Closet at It Takes a Village. 413-650-3640. 2 East Main Street. Huntington, MA.

WILDLIFE BIOLOGY. 11am-5pm. Wild Kratts: Creature Power, an immersive, interactive exhibit where kids and families explore four animal habitats and the creatures within them, building STEM skills as they play. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.  

FAMILY FUN. 12pm. Russell Police Department Family Fun Day and Car Show Event at Strathmore Park. Russell, MA.

MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 12pm. 40th Anniversary Celebration at The Children’s Museum at Holyoke. 413-536-7048. 444 Dwight St, Holyoke, MA.

INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE. 12pm. Join the Park Interpreter for an easy walking tour to rediscover the working life in a bustling quarry during the 1800s and early 1900s. What was it like to labor in the stone quarry in the heyday of the Industrial Revolution? Who were these tough quarrymen? Explore these topics along the way. Suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a water bottle. Rain cancels. 20-30 minute duration. Natural Bridge State Park. 413-663-6392. McAuley Road, North Adams, MA. 

ORNITHOLOGY/BIRDS OF PREY. 1pm. Learn about hawks and their migration and all the obstacles they go through to survive it. After a brief intro, participants will hike to Goat Peak to search for migrating hawks in this 90-minute program. Bring binoculars. Mt. Tom State Reservation Stone House Visitor Center. 413-527-4805. 125 Reservation Rd, Holyoke, MA. 

HIKING. 1pm. Explore Greylock’s beauty on the Bradley Farm Trail. Suitable for families with children able to walk one to three miles on an easy to moderate trail. Wear sturdy shoes, bring bug spray, snacks, and drinking water—1½-hour duration. Registration is required. Call the Visitor Center. Mount Greylock Visitor Center. 413-499-4262. 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA. 

LOCAL HISTORY. 1-4pm. The Shelburne Historical Society museum, library, and archives are housed in the architectural gem that was the Arms Academy in the historic district of Shelburne Falls. The Museum houses collections and exhibits pertinent to Shelburne, the Mohawk Trail, the industrial history of the Falls, and more. Support learning about local history with this seasonal resource located at 33 Severance Street. Shelburne Falls, MA. 

POLITICS. 2:30pm. Northampton Meet and Greet with Elizabeth Warren at the Forbes Library. 413-587-1011. 20 West St, Northampton, MA.

FAMILY PERFORMANCE. 3pm. Bread & Puppet Theater at Park Hill Orchard. 413-527-6186. 82 Park Hill Road. Easthampton, MA. 

LOCAL HISTORY. 5pm. The Cafe Society Reunion of Oldies but Goodies: A Fundraising Event for the Plainfield Historical Society. 296 E Main St, Plainfield, MA.

ECOLOGY. 5:30pm. Boreal Forest Ecology Slideshow & Summit Walk with Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center at Bascom Lodge. 413-743-1591. N Adams Rd, Adams, MA.

LITERACY. 6pm. The 20th Library of Congress National Book Festival (Virtual)

PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Western MA 

GARDENING. 9:30am-4:30pm. Learn about the Native American practice of planting corn, beans, and squash together at the Native American Three Sisters Garden at Historic Deerfield. 413-774-5581. 84 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA.  

PLAYGROUP. 10am. Pick-up playgroup at Stanley Park’s sandbox area. Make not only sandcastles but also new friends at this weekly self-directed playgroup. Stanley Park. 413-568-9312. 400 Western Ave, Westfield, MA.  

GEOLOGY. 10am & 2pm. What were the forces that created these unique landforms? Discover the human elements that altered them through historical photos and fascinating little-known details that illustrate how this geological and industrial marvel came to look as it does today. Suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Rain cancels. 30 minute duration. Natural Bridge State Park. 413-663-6392. McAuley Road, North Adams, MA. 

NATURE-BASED LEARNING. 1pm. Explorer’s Club for ages 10-14. Hike Mt. Tom while exploring nature. Bring water and bug spray. Mt. Tom State Reservation Stone House Visitor Center. 413-527-4805. 125 Reservation Rd, Holyoke, MA. 

MUSIC STUDIES. 5:30pm. Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center & Gaia Roots World Music offers beginner West African & Caribbean drum and song classes with Aimee Gelinas M.ED. Registration required. Drum rental available: aimee@gaiaroots.com. Town Park. Windsor, MA.  

CULINARY ARTS. 6pm. Cookbook Club Meeting-The Rise by Marcus Samuelsson at Becket Athenaeum. 413-623-5483. 3367 Main St, Becket, MA. 

ORNITHOLOGY. 8-10am. Bird Walks with Mass Audubon at The Mount. Learn skills to bird by sight and sound, and tips for exploring different habitats in search of swallows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and warblers. Mass Audubon naturalists lead the walks and love sharing their passion for birds with others. Walks last two hours and depart from the main parking lot near The Mount’s ticket booth. Bring binoculars. The Mount. 413-551-5111. 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA. 

PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Western MA 

ARTS & CRAFTS. 10:30am. Nature crafts at Mt. Tom. This fun, creative one-hour program will allow children ages 6-9 a chance to make a beautiful craft inspired by nature. Mt. Tom State Reservation Stone House Visitor Center. 413-527-4805. 125 Reservation Rd, Holyoke, MA. 

PARENTING. 11am. Outdoor Parent Group with It Takes a Village. 420 Main St, Ashfield, MA.

ART STUDIES/STORYTELLING. 12-7pm. “Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Illustration.” Fictional worlds of magic and adventure come to life through fantasy illustration. Myths, legends, fables, romance, and epic battles involving swords and sorcery occur in a world unfamiliar to us. Unlike science fiction, which is based on fact, fantasy presents an imaginative reality built on universal themes—heroes defeating fire-breathing dragons, angels and demons engaging in combat, and mythological tales of love and loss. See the exhibit at the Norman Rockwell Museum, now through Oct. 31, 2021. Glendale Rd, Route 183, Stockbridge, MA. 

FARMERS’ MARKET. 1:30-6:30pm. Northampton Tuesday Market is a vibrant downtown market with the best in local fruits and vegetables, local prepared foods, and the occasional local craft. Entertainment most weeks. Northampton Tuesday Farmers’ Market. 413-320-4799. 1 Kirkland Ave, Northampton, MA. 

FASHION HISTORY. 4pm. Tuesday Talk, Showcasing 18th-Century, Victorian & Jazz Age Fashions at Albany Institute of History at the Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum. 413-637-3206. 104 Walker Street. Lenox, MA.

ARTS & CRAFTS. 4pm. Crafternoon: Paint a Wooden Car with Agawam Family and Community Program at the Agawam Spray Park. Agawam, MA. 

ORNITHOLOGY/BIRDS OF PREY. 6pm. The Magic of the Snowy Owl presented by Peter Christoph at the Whately Town Hall. Whately, MA.

PARENTING GROUP. 7:30pm. Navigating Back-to-School Changes: A Special Parent Group with It Takes a Village. (Virtual)

PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Western MA 

LITERACY. 9:15am. Story & Learning Time at the Tilton Library. 413-665-4683. 75 North Main Street. South Deerfield, MA.

STORYTIME. 10:30am. Library Storytime at Becket Athenaeum. 413-623-5483. 3367 Main St, Becket, MA.

NATURE STUDIES. 1pm. Nature’s Innate Wisdom at Mount Greylock Visitor Center. 413-499-4262. 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA.

NUTRITION. 2:30pm. Boost Your Brain Health by Eating Well at the West Springfield Public Library. 413-736-4561. 200 Park St, West Springfield, MA.

HISTORY. 6pm. Hazard Powder: the Powder Hollow Explosion of 1913 at the Southwick Public Library. 413-569-1221. 95 Feeding Hills Road. Southwick, MA.

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. 6pm. Learn Balloon Animal Twisting with Ed the Wizard at the Whately Library. 413-665-2170. 202 Chestnut Plain Road. Whately, MA. 

WORKSHOP. 7pm. Workshop: Adjusting to the New Normal with River Valley Co-op. (Virtual)

PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Western MA 

ART STUDIES/PLACEMAKING. ArtWeek Berkshires across Berkshire County, MA. 

ARTS & CRAFTS. 10am. Roald Dahl Day crafts & activities at Hubbard Memorial Library. 413-583-3408. 24 Center St, Ludlow, MA.

PreK PLAYGROUP. 10am.  Pick-up playgroup at the Dow Pavillion playground. Great for kids ages 2-5 to meet up with other families and to make new friends. Look Memorial Park. 413-584-5457. 300 N Main St, Florence, MA. 

ARTS & CRAFTS. 11am & 2pm. Crafts at Amelia Park Children’s Museum. 413-572-4014. 29 S Broad St, Westfield, MA. 

NATURAL HISTORY/ART STUDIES. 12pm. Interpreting Natural History through Art at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary. 413-584-3009. 127 Combs Rd, Easthampton, MA.

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. 4pm. Our own “Little E” on the eve of the “Big E” with Agawam Family and Community Program at the Agawam Spray Park. Agawam, MA.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT. 5pm. Naumkeag at Night at Naumkeag. 413-298-3239. 5 Prospect Hill Rd, Stockbridge, MA. 

PARENTING GROUP. 8:30pm. Post Bedtime Parents Group with It Takes a Village. (Virtual)

PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Western MA 

ART STUDIES/PLACEMAKING. ArtWeek Berkshires across Berkshire County, MA. GARDENING. 9:30am-4:30pm. Learn about the Native American practice of planting corn, beans, and squash together at the Native American Three Sisters Garden at Historic Deerfield. 413-774-5581. 84 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA. 

GEOLOGY. 10am & 2pm. Enjoy an easy Interpreter-guided walk along the 0.6-mile-long Elder Nature Trail. The Natural Bridge and historic quarry are surrounded by 25 acres of ecologically rich northern hardwood forest. A leisurely walk in the woods offers the perfect opportunity to slow down and appreciate the vivid splendor of Autumn colors. Along the path, discover the secret lives of native trees through their leaves and other unique features! Suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Rain cancels. 30-minute duration. Natural Bridge State Park. 413-663-6392. McAuley Road, North Adams, MA. 

PreK PLAYGROUP. 10am Pick-up playgroup at the Dow Pavillion playground. Great for kids ages 2-5 to meet up with other families and to make new friends. Look Memorial Park. 413-584-5457. 300 N Main St, Florence, MA. 

STORYTIME. 10:30am. Outdoor Story Time at the Gaylord Memorial Library. 413-538-5047. 47 College Street. South Hadley, MA. LOCAL

HISTORY/SHAKER. 11am-5pm. A living history museum in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Hancock Shaker Village brings the Shaker story to life and preserves it for future generations. Share your love of history, agriculture, and design with your children or grandchildren as our costumed interpreters engage them in various activities. Farming was at the heart of all Shaker communities. Through agricultural experimentation and wise use of technology, the Shakers made their farms into models of efficiency and innovation. Hancock Shaker Village is still a working farm today, with vegetables, herbs, and a barn full of livestock. Hancock Shaker Village. 413-443-0188. 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA.