Hippity, hoppity, Easter's on its way this April 9 ... 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
Eggstravaganza Egg Scramble
The Common, Pittsfield
Families are encouraged to participate in an egg scramble this Saturday to celebrate Easter weekend. Children are required to bring their own baskets.
During this free event children will have a chance to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny and find the lucky egg.
Schedule as follows:
Ages 9 to 11 search at 10:30,
Ages 7 and 8 search at 10:40,
Ages 5 and 6 search at 10:55,
Ages 4 search at 11:10, and
Ages 2 and 3 search at 11:25.
Easter Cookie Walk
Hinsdale Fire House, Hinsdale
This annual event will take place this Saturday from 9 until noon. Use the fire station's front door.
Easter Egg Scramble
Lilac Park, Lenox
The annual scramble will take place this Saturday starting at 11 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt
Whitney's Farm Market & Garden Center, Cheshire
Visit the farm to celebrate Easter for a chance to win prizes. This Saturday there will be 2 hunt sections set up according to age.
Ages 2 to 5 will search at 11 a.m. and ages 3 to 6 p.m. will search at 3 p.m. More information here.
Easter Egg Hunt
Community Recreation Association, Dalton
Children can participate in an outdoor egg hunt on the Memorial Lawn starting at 10 a.m. The event is free but children need to bring their own basket.
The garden will be having a variety of activities to celebrate Easter this Saturday starting at 10 a.m.
The event includes pony rides, crafts, a story walk, games, egg hunts, and more. Take a photo with the easter bunny and shop at the gift shop for some last minute gifts.
The first of two egg hunts begins at 11 a.m. for children up to 4 years old, followed at 11:30 a.m. with a hunt for children of ages 5 through 12.
Admission is $10 per person for members, $12 for non-members. Free admission for all children under the age of 4. More information here.
Egg Hunt and Dance
Berkshire South Regional Community Center, Great Barrington
Enjoy live music, crafts, snacks, and Easter egg hunts this Saturday starting at 10 a.m.
The egg hunts will be broken up by age. Children 2 to 4. Tickets cost $10 per child.
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North Adams Navigators Honored for Enrolling Residents In Affordable Health Plans
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Health Connector joined lawmakers at the State House to recognize representatives from community Navigator organizations, including Ecu-Health Care of North Adams, for their work to enroll residents into affordable Health Connector plans in advance of the upcoming deadline for Open Enrollment, which is Jan. 23.
Free, local help is available in-person and in multiple languages for residents applying for a plan with Ecu-Health Care, which serves Northern Berkshire, and other Navigator organizations across the commonwealth.
"Massachusetts requires everyone to have health insurance, so if you don’t have coverage, now is the time to enroll," said Audrey Morse Gasteier, the executive director of the Massachusetts Health Connector. "The Health Connector provides help paying for coverage for many people, which means residents can get a plan that gives them access to the care and services they need. We are here to help enroll anyone without health insurance so they can kick off the new year with the peace of mind that comes with affordable, high-quality health coverage."
Most people who apply for coverage through the Health Connector qualify for ConnectorCare, which makes coverage more affordable through lower premiums and co-pays, and the elimination of deductibles.
ConnectorCare plans are only available through the Health Connector and provide no-cost prescriptions for chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. A two-year pilot program started in 2024 expands the income eligibility to the program, with income limits for 2025 plans at $75,300 for an individual and $156,000 for a family of four.
People can apply for ConnectorCare or other Health Connector coverage at MAhealthconnector.org, which also includes information on community Navigator locations. Ecu-Health Care is located on the North Adams Regional Hospital campus and can be reached at 413-663-8711.
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