School Break Outlook
Hancock Shaker Village's Round Stone Barn will be aglow during Hancock Holiday Nights, running through Dec. 31.
As soon as those final school bells rang last week, the students were anticipating the coming holidays and school break. Here is our selection of events happening this week to keep you or your kids entertained.
Tuesday, Dec. 27,
LEGO Club
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
The Berkshire Athenaeum is welcoming kids between the ages of 6 and 10 to build with Legos from 3 until 4:30 p.m.
Each week there is a new LEGO challenge. More information here.
Wednesday, Dec. 28
Winter Wildlife Tracking Hike
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Bundle up and explore the local wildlife that are housed by the diverse ecosystem at Mount Greylock Reservation from 12:30 until 3:30.
Appalachian Trail Management Committee member Jim Pelletier will guide the off-trail hike that will be less than 2 miles.
Participation is limited to 10 people. Registration is required by Dec. 26 here.
Family Interactive Movie
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
The Berkshire Athenaeum will be hosting a showing of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" at 1:30.
Children will be provided activities bags while supplies last. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, Ext. 5.
Karaoke Wednesdays at Methuselah
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield
Read the kids a bedtime story, tuck them in and take a break by singing your heart out during Methuselah Bar and Lounge from 7:30 to 10 p.m.
More information here.
Board Game Night
Mana Crypt Gaming Center, Pittsfield
Use any of the store's rental games, or bring your own from 6:15 until 9 p.m. for $5.
Participants must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Seating for up to 14 people across three tables.
More information here.
Thursday, Dec. 29
The Street Project Screening and Q&A
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
The Berkshire Athenaeum will be having a free screening of the documentary "The Street Project" followed by a question-and-answer session this Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
The 60-minute film and open Q&A Session will be hosted by Pittsfield Community Design Center.
Enjoy pizza and snacks as you watch the story of a global, citizen-led fight to make streets safer as they dig deep into the root causes of traffic violence. More information on the documentary here.
More information on the event here.
Winter Wonderland Activity Day
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Mount Greylock will be hosting a free winter wonderland activity day to celebrate school break this Thursday from 1 until 3 p.m.
Children and their families can participate in winter themed crafts, scavenger hunts, board games.
Bundle up and make your own snowman and go sliding, weather permitting. Bring your own sled if you have one.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information please call the Visitor Center at 413-499-4262. You can check Facebook for weather updates in the event that outdoor activities are canceled.
Kwanzaa Celebration
Tyler Street Lab, Pittsfield
Celebrate Kwanzaa on Thursday from 6 to 7 with the Women of Color Giving Circle at the Tyler Street Lab. Guest speakers including Aimee D. Griffin-Joyner, skit and musical performances.
Friday, Dec. 30
Weekly Friday Night Jazz
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield
Take a break from the kids and recharge with some jazz and drinks at the Methuselah for its last weekly Friday Jazz night from 7 to 10 p.m.
More information here.
Multiple Day Events
Hancock Holiday Nights
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
The historic village has decorated the farm with light projections, music, live animals, and more for 20 nights through December.
The event will be open Thursday through Sunday through Dec. 23 and will be open Monday through Saturday, Dec. 26 to 31.
Tickets range from $10 to $22, are discounted for members and free for children 5 and younger. Additional information and ticket purchase here.
Family Self-Guided StoryWalk
Housatonic Flats, Great Barrington
Take a self-guided story walk through Housatonic Flats to enjoy the story "Owl Moon" by Jane Yolen which will be on display until Jan. 2.
The display will be open to the public from dawn to duck and follows the story of a father that takes his child on an adventure to go owling for the first time on a cold winter night. While the audience of the book is targeted towards children between 3 and 7 the content is great for all ages.
More information here.
Skating
Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Skating Rink on South Church Street in North Adams is open for public skating weekdays from 11 to 1, Friday evenings from 8 to 10 and weekends 2 to 4. Cost is $10 adults, $5 children 12 and younger and $3 seniors; skate rentals $5.
Pittsfield Boys & Girls Club, Melville Street, open for public skate this week on Wednesday through Friday, 1:30 to 3. Adults $7, club members $5, skate rentals $5.
Outdoor rink at the Lenox Community Center open daily, weather permitting, with outdoor lights until 10 p.m. Closed from 2:30-5 weekdays.
