Biking the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail in northern Berkshire County offers a scenic way to learn about local ecology and history. Interpretive signs and natural beauty help foster a strong sense of place along this peaceful riverside path.
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Biking the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail in northern Berkshire County offers a scenic way to learn about local ecology and history. Interpretive signs and natural beauty help foster a strong sense of place along this peaceful riverside path.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
Explore Chesterwood in Stockbridge through self-guided tours that support art studies. Learn how Daniel Chester French blended sculpture and landscape, and consider how public art reflects history, process, and place. |
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At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
Biking the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail in northern Berkshire County offers a scenic way to learn about local ecology and history. Interpretive signs and natural beauty help foster a strong sense of place along this peaceful riverside path.
Explore Chesterwood in Stockbridge through self-guided tours that support art studies. Learn how Daniel Chester French blended sculpture and landscape, and consider how public art reflects history, process, and place. |
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Biking the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail in northern Berkshire County offers a scenic way to learn about local ecology and history. Interpretive signs and natural beauty help foster a strong sense of place along this peaceful riverside path.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
Spend the day at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield with the whole family. Say hello to farm animals, explore the Round Stone Barn, and watch live demos in weaving and baking. Wander garden paths or forest trails and learn how the Shakers lived close to nature. |
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Families in Lanesborough can learn the basics of geocaching on Mount Greylock. Using GPS to find hidden treasures, kids and adults enjoy outdoor adventure while connecting tech with nature exploration.
Biking the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail in northern Berkshire County offers a scenic way to learn about local ecology and history. Interpretive signs and natural beauty help foster a strong sense of place along this peaceful riverside path.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape. |
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The Mount in Lenox invites kids ages 6–12 for a ghost tour mixing fun and folklore. Families learn the history of Edith Wharton’s estate through spooky stories and exploration.
Biking the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail in northern Berkshire County offers a scenic way to learn about local ecology and history. Interpretive signs and natural beauty help foster a strong sense of place along this peaceful riverside path.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape. |
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Experience the Naumkeag Pumpkin Show in Stockbridge, where glowing jack-o-lanterns illuminate the Berkshires. Get curious about its roots in Celtic folklore and how Irish immigrants introduced pumpkin carving to America.
Biking the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail in northern Berkshire County offers a scenic way to learn about local ecology and history. Interpretive signs and natural beauty help foster a strong sense of place along this peaceful riverside path.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape. |
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Celebrate Day of the Dead at MASS MoCA in North Adams with live music, storytime, and art-making. Families learn together while adding offerings to a community altar.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
Spend the day at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield with the whole family. Say hello to farm animals, explore the Round Stone Barn, and watch live demos in weaving and baking. Wander garden paths or forest trails and learn how the Shakers lived close to nature. |
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At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
Spend the day at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield with the whole family. Say hello to farm animals, explore the Round Stone Barn, and watch live demos in weaving and baking. Wander garden paths or forest trails and learn how the Shakers lived close to nature.
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Celebrate autumn at The Clark in Williamstown with free art activities, a woodland walk, and chances to learn from Laura Ellen Bacon’s twisting willow sculpture. |
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At South Egremont's Bash Bish Falls in Mount Washington State Forest, self-directed learning comes alive through geology. A hike to Massachusetts’ tallest waterfall reveals how glaciers, water, and time carved this dramatic landscape, inviting reflection on Earth’s ancient processes.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
Families can explore Ventfort Hall in Lenox, a Gilded Age mansion where you can learn through self-guided tours, sketching, or even photographing the historic house and gardens. |
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Egremont’s Saw-whet Owl banding nights with Berkshire Bird Observatory invite participants to learn about ornithology through hands-on conservation. Watch as owls are safely studied and released, deepening awareness of migration, ecology, and our shared connection to native wildlife.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape. |
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Berkshire South in Great Barrington offers a Mini Vet Clinic where participants learn veterinary science by caring for animals, blending observation, empathy, and roleplay to connect science with compassion.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
Kids are invited to join the free Nature Club at the Great Barrington Library, where each session blends play and learning. From scavenger hunts to nature journaling, children explore the outdoors while building awareness of ecology, stewardship, and the small ways we connect with the natural world. |
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At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
Discover new reads and old favorites at the Berkshire Athenaeum’s Book Sale in Pittsfield. From cookbooks to kids’ titles, this sale supports literacy and self-directed learning. |
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In Great Barrington, families with children ages 7-13 are invited to Family Night in the Woods. Learn through nature-based learning at twilight with stories, forest walks, and a community meal shared around the campfire.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
All aboard! The Polar Express is back at Beacon Cinema in Pittsfield with $1 tickets. This festive film lets families learn through music, animation, and story as a magical train ride reminds us of friendship, wonder, and the joy of the holiday season. |
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Free for all, Community Day at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield invites visitors to learn about Shaker life through art, craft, and farming. With workshops, live demonstrations, and outdoor trails, it’s a day of discovery and connection to local history and community values.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
In Pittsfield, the Winter Farmers’ Market turns shopping into learning. Families meet farmers, taste local foods, and explore how regional agriculture shapes community and the environment. Indoors, it’s a cozy space to connect through food and shared traditions. |
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Join the Berkshire Botanical Garden at the Rooted in Place Ecological Symposium in Stockbridge for stories, food traditions, and seed stewardship. Enjoy a screening of "Farming While Black" and a closing meditation on land and culture.
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Curious about what’s growing above sea level? Hike Tamarack Hollow with Naturalist Aimee Gelinas and explore a forest where every fern and fir has a story. From wild edibles to cascading falls, this 2-mile trek is full of living lessons.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape. |
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Free suppers at the Berkshire South Regional Community Center in Stockbridge highlight the value of intergenerational connection. These gatherings show how sharing food can support community-based education, where lessons come not from books but from conversations across the table.
At South Egremont's Bash Bish Falls in Mount Washington State Forest, self-directed learning comes alive through geology. A hike to Massachusetts’ tallest waterfall reveals how glaciers, water, and time carved this dramatic landscape, inviting reflection on Earth’s ancient processes.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape. |
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Tiny Trekkers in Lenox offers ages 0-5 a playful hour of nature-based learning. Kids learn about nuts, seeds, and wildlife through walks, stories, and activities.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
All aboard! The Polar Express is back at Beacon Cinema in Pittsfield with $1 tickets. This festive film lets families learn through music, animation, and story as a magical train ride reminds us of friendship, wonder, and the joy of the holiday season. |
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All aboard! The Polar Express is back at Beacon Cinema in Pittsfield with $1 tickets. This festive film lets families learn through music, animation, and story as a magical train ride reminds us of friendship, wonder, and the joy of the holiday season.
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At Berkshire South in Great Barrington, kids explore culinary arts through hands-on learning as they prepare Italian-inspired dishes and discover how food connects to culture, history, and healthy eating.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape. |
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At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
All aboard! The Polar Express is back at Beacon Cinema in Pittsfield with $1 tickets. This festive film lets families learn through music, animation, and story as a magical train ride reminds us of friendship, wonder, and the joy of the holiday season.
At the Norman Rockwell Museum, visitors learn how art and music intertwined during the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz Age Illustration reveals the rhythm of history through vibrant imagery that celebrates creativity, identity, and cultural transformation. |
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At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
At the Norman Rockwell Museum, visitors learn how art and music intertwined during the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz Age Illustration reveals the rhythm of history through vibrant imagery that celebrates creativity, identity, and cultural transformation. |
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At Notchview in Windsor, a free evening under the stars invites participants to learn how astronomy connects science, culture, and a sense of place. Guided by Arunah Hill volunteers, this event offers a quiet path to wonder and shared discovery.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
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Shop handmade at the Berkshire Waldorf School’s Annual Holiday Handcraft Fair in Great Barrington. Families can learn time-honored crafts, enjoy live puppet plays, and celebrate creativity through the simple joy of making, sharing, and gathering together for the season. |
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Glide into winter sustainably by joining the Nordic Ski Equipment Swap hosted by Berkshire Trails Ski Team at Notchview in Windsor. Learn how collaborative consumption keeps gear in motion, reduces waste, and connects skiers through a shared love of snow, sport, and stewardship.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
At the Norman Rockwell Museum, visitors learn how art and music intertwined during the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz Age Illustration reveals the rhythm of history through vibrant imagery that celebrates creativity, identity, and cultural transformation. |
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MASS MoCA in North Adams is full of creativity! Families can learn by joining guided tours, making art in Kidspace, and exploring music, sculpture, and theater together.
At South Egremont's Bash Bish Falls in Mount Washington State Forest, self-directed learning comes alive through geology. A hike to Massachusetts’ tallest waterfall reveals how glaciers, water, and time carved this dramatic landscape, inviting reflection on Earth’s ancient processes.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape. |
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At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
At the Norman Rockwell Museum, visitors learn how art and music intertwined during the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz Age Illustration reveals the rhythm of history through vibrant imagery that celebrates creativity, identity, and cultural transformation. |
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Experience Indian classical music at Williams College in Williamstown and learn how raga and tala shape this tradition. Students share what they have learned in sitar and tabla studies, offering an inviting way to hear how melody and rhythm communicate meaning across cultures.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
Kids are invited to join the free Nature Club at the Great Barrington Library, where each session blends play and learning. From scavenger hunts to nature journaling, children explore the outdoors while building awareness of ecology, stewardship, and the small ways we connect with the natural world. |
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Hear Middle Eastern Music at Williams College and learn how maqamat and iqa’at shape melody and rhythm across cultures. This Williamstown performance invites listeners to notice how musical traditions carry history, language, and cultural experience through sound.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
At the Norman Rockwell Museum, visitors learn how art and music intertwined during the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz Age Illustration reveals the rhythm of history through vibrant imagery that celebrates creativity, identity, and cultural transformation. |
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At Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, learn how creativity and tradition meet at the Berkshire Museum’s Festival of Trees. Decorated trees fill the historic barn, celebrating Shaker craftsmanship, local art, and community imagination.
In Lenox, The Mount hosts NightWood, a family-friendly trail of lights and sound. Learn how storytelling shines through gardens and woods as families explore a magical winter evening together.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape. |
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At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
The Berkshire Art Center in Pittsfield invites caregivers and kids to a free art meetup filled with play and creativity. Together, families can learn through guided projects in color and design while enjoying community connection.
Great Barrington winter farmers’ market offers more than fresh produce. They support learning in agriculture, economics, and ecology, helping families build awareness around food systems and sustainability through everyday experiences. |
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At Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, learn how creativity and tradition meet at the Berkshire Museum’s Festival of Trees. Decorated trees fill the historic barn, celebrating Shaker craftsmanship, local art, and community imagination.
Join the Beaver Detectives program at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox. Kids 6–12 will search for signs of busy beavers and learn how these resourceful engineers transform wetlands, creating habitats that support wildlife and highlight the balance of nature.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape. |
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At South Egremont's Bash Bish Falls in Mount Washington State Forest, self-directed learning comes alive through geology. A hike to Massachusetts’ tallest waterfall reveals how glaciers, water, and time carved this dramatic landscape, inviting reflection on Earth’s ancient processes.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
At the Norman Rockwell Museum, visitors learn how art and music intertwined during the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz Age Illustration reveals the rhythm of history through vibrant imagery that celebrates creativity, identity, and cultural transformation. |
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Free suppers at the Berkshire South Regional Community Center in Stockbridge highlight the value of intergenerational connection. These gatherings show how sharing food can support community-based education, where lessons come not from books but from conversations across the table.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
At the Norman Rockwell Museum, visitors learn how art and music intertwined during the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz Age Illustration reveals the rhythm of history through vibrant imagery that celebrates creativity, identity, and cultural transformation. |
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In Lenox, The Mount hosts NightWood, a family-friendly trail of lights and sound. Learn how storytelling shines through gardens and woods as families explore a magical winter evening together.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape. |
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A warm community meal awaits in Great Barrington as The Guthrie Center hosts its free Thanksgiving dinner, honoring gratitude and shared tradition. Guests learn how gathering around food strengthens connection and reflects the cultural history of the Berkshires.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape. |
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In Lenox, The Mount hosts NightWood, a family-friendly trail of lights and sound. Learn how storytelling shines through gardens and woods as families explore a magical winter evening together.
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
At the Norman Rockwell Museum, visitors learn how art and music intertwined during the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz Age Illustration reveals the rhythm of history through vibrant imagery that celebrates creativity, identity, and cultural transformation. |
5 events,
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
At the Norman Rockwell Museum, visitors learn how art and music intertwined during the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz Age Illustration reveals the rhythm of history through vibrant imagery that celebrates creativity, identity, and cultural transformation.
At Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, learn how creativity and tradition meet at the Berkshire Museum’s Festival of Trees. Decorated trees fill the historic barn, celebrating Shaker craftsmanship, local art, and community imagination. |
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5 events,
At Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, families can learn about biodiversity and natural history through a hike across varied habitats shaped by ancient bedrock. Trails offer opportunities to explore how geology influences plant life in this unique landscape.
Families can explore Ventfort Hall in Lenox, a Gilded Age mansion where you can learn through self-guided tours, sketching, or even photographing the historic house and gardens.
At the Norman Rockwell Museum, visitors learn how art and music intertwined during the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz Age Illustration reveals the rhythm of history through vibrant imagery that celebrates creativity, identity, and cultural transformation. |
4 events,
At South Egremont's Bash Bish Falls in Mount Washington State Forest, self-directed learning comes alive through geology. A hike to Massachusetts’ tallest waterfall reveals how glaciers, water, and time carved this dramatic landscape, inviting reflection on Earth’s ancient processes.
Families can explore Ventfort Hall in Lenox, a Gilded Age mansion where you can learn through self-guided tours, sketching, or even photographing the historic house and gardens.
At the Norman Rockwell Museum, visitors learn how art and music intertwined during the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz Age Illustration reveals the rhythm of history through vibrant imagery that celebrates creativity, identity, and cultural transformation. |
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At the Norman Rockwell Museum, visitors learn how art and music intertwined during the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz Age Illustration reveals the rhythm of history through vibrant imagery that celebrates creativity, identity, and cultural transformation. |
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At Naumkeag in Stockbridge, families wander glowing garden paths where art, horticulture, and design meet. This illuminated walk offers chances to learn about the estate’s landscape heritage while noticing how color, form, and light shape the experience of place during the winter season. |
2 events,
At the Norman Rockwell Museum, visitors learn how art and music intertwined during the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz Age Illustration reveals the rhythm of history through vibrant imagery that celebrates creativity, identity, and cultural transformation.
At Naumkeag in Stockbridge, families wander glowing garden paths where art, horticulture, and design meet. This illuminated walk offers chances to learn about the estate’s landscape heritage while noticing how color, form, and light shape the experience of place during the winter season. |
3 events,
At the Norman Rockwell Museum, visitors learn how art and music intertwined during the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz Age Illustration reveals the rhythm of history through vibrant imagery that celebrates creativity, identity, and cultural transformation.
At Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, learn how creativity and tradition meet at the Berkshire Museum’s Festival of Trees. Decorated trees fill the historic barn, celebrating Shaker craftsmanship, local art, and community imagination.
At Naumkeag in Stockbridge, families wander glowing garden paths where art, horticulture, and design meet. This illuminated walk offers chances to learn about the estate’s landscape heritage while noticing how color, form, and light shape the experience of place during the winter season. |
4 events,
At the Norman Rockwell Museum, visitors learn how art and music intertwined during the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz Age Illustration reveals the rhythm of history through vibrant imagery that celebrates creativity, identity, and cultural transformation.
At Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, learn how creativity and tradition meet at the Berkshire Museum’s Festival of Trees. Decorated trees fill the historic barn, celebrating Shaker craftsmanship, local art, and community imagination.
At Naumkeag in Stockbridge, families wander glowing garden paths where art, horticulture, and design meet. This illuminated walk offers chances to learn about the estate’s landscape heritage while noticing how color, form, and light shape the experience of place during the winter season. |