Easter Events in the Berkshires
Hippity, hoppity, Easter's on its way this April 5 ... and so are family events in the Berkshires. If you have one you want included on this list, just email us at info@iberkshires.com.
Saturday, April 4
CLARKSBURG: The Veterans of Foreign Wars annual egg hunt starts at 10 a.m. at Peter Cooke Memorial Town Field. Four age categories, refreshments and prizes. Bring a bag or basket.
CHESHIRE: Whitney's Farm & Garden Market's annual Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, weather permitting.
Ages 2-5 go promptly at 11 a.m. and kids 6 and older at 2 p.m. Prizes and fun to celebrate Whitney's opening weekend.
LEE: Highlawn Farm holds its spring celebration and egg hunt from noon to 3 p.m. Activities will include the Easter Bunny, DJ Tim Dupree, egg coloring, calf petting, ice cream, cotton candy, grilled cheese and chocolate. Supported by Lee Bank.
Activities are free but tickets are required to participate in the egg hunt and must be purchased in advance at the farm. More information here.
NORTH ADAMS: The city hosts its annual Easter Festival in conjunction with Northern Berkshire Community Coalition and First Baptist Church at the North Adams Recreation Center. Festivities start at 10 a.m. and include face painting, balloon animals, crafts and games. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos. The Police Department hosts the egg hunt at 1 p.m. outside behind Brayton School, weather permitting. More information here.
PITTSFIELD: The 80th annual Egg Scramble will be held the Common beginning at 10 a.m. A prize will be awarded in each age group for those who find the golden egg and Mr. Bunny will be on hand for picture taking. Sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union with balloon creations by BTC Entertainment.
Rain date is Saturday, April 11.
DALTON: Dalton Community Recreation Association hosts its annual egg hunt on the CRA Memorial Lawn with the first hunt beginning at 10 a.m.
LENOX: The Lenox Community Center hosts its annual egg scramble on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Lilac Park. Come for the sweet treats and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Rain or snow moves the hunt into the center.
WILLIAMSTOWN: Milne Public Library and Remedy Hall hold their annual Spring Chicken Trot egg hunt on the library's grounds starting at 11 a.m. Lots of plastic eggs filled with treats and surprises; bring a basket.
Rural Lands will have games and crafts themed around eggs, the Fire Department will bring a fire truck to explore and the Police Department's K9 will be on hand.
Sunday, April 5
CHESHIRE: The Police Department again hosts its annual egg hunt at the Community House field beginning at noon. The hunt will be broken up into three age groups. Bring your own baskets. Prizes will be given out to each age group once all three hunts are completed.
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