Join us for the Three County Fair, Our 207th Consecutive Fair! One of the longest consecutive running agricultural fairs in the country – which remains true to its original constitution “to promote agriculture, agricultural education, and agricultural science in the Commonwealth.” The Fair opens for four days over Labor Day weekend beginning Friday at 4 […]
Since 1867, the town of Blandford has held an annual fair over the Labor Day weekend to celebrate its agricultural roots. Midway rides, giant pumpkin display, barnyard petting zoo, 4 wheel drive truck pulls, dairy cattle show, corn husking contest, scare crow contest, hay bale toss, family tug of war, pony rides, nail driving contest, […]
Come by and enjoy some butterfly magic! OPEN Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission of the day sold at 4:30 p.m. The Lepidoptera source in Western Massachusetts, featuring an 8,000-square foot indoor conservatory home to nearly 4,000 exotic and domestic butterflies in a tropical environment, Magic Wings focuses on […]
FREE KAYAKING FOR FAMILIES TONIGHT (and every Friday this summer, weather permitting) from 5pm to 8pm. No reservations needed - age 12-14 with adult, all are welcome! Andy's Kayak Rental Open June - September We offer individual kayak rental on weekends, from 10am to 2pm. The rate is $20 per person per hour. If there […]
Judy Collins, Rufus Wainwright, and Indigo Girls Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox/Stockbridge, MA Aug 30 Fri, 7:00pm 2024
Stop by this weekend to see who's new at the zoo! Come meet our furry friends at our many exhibits! From zebras to otters to camels to monkeys and more there’s always fun here for the whole family! Lupa Zoo is great for all ages and easy for walking. There are plenty of areas to […]
Happy Labor Day Weekend! Relax and enjoy Rockwell's iconic depictions of hard-working people across many trades and professions: from actors and artists to umpires and zoo keepers! See how many professions you can find in Rockwell's work.... (TIP: here's 103 to get you started! Norman Rockwell Museum is open all Labor Day weekend, 10AM to […]
Inspiring Stowe – 60 minute tour Wednesday 2:00pm; Thursday 12:00pm & 2:00pm; Friday 12:30pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm; Saturday 10:00pm, 1:00pm & 4:00pm We look forward to inspiring you with the life and work of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852), a complex and controversial novel that galvanized the anti-slavery movement. Our tours address the history […]
Kayaking down Massachusetts’ Deerfield River is a great way to see the Berkshires and spend a warm summer day outside and active! These boats are easy to paddle and very stable, making them a great way to get a taste of whitewater kayaking with minimal instruction. A Typical Day Our Guide River Kayak trips will […]
Soar with Zoar Outdoor through the trees. Our three-hour canopy tour consists of 11 ziplines, 2 sky bridges and 3 rappels that whisk you through a breathtakingly scenic landscape high above the Deerfield River Valley in the northern Berkshires. All zip lines are not the same; our course is a genuine canopy tour built directly […]
Thunderstruck IS BACK FOR 2024! On August 31st, Join us to watch 25 female freeriders—legends to up-and-comers—on Fort Hill, as part of New England’s premiere women’s freeride event. This jump jam is all about showcasing what the East Coast has to offer, as well as the women’s freeride scene. You don’t want to miss this! […]
To supplement the meager armed forces, most early 19th-century farmers and craftsmen were required by law to serve in local militia units – the forerunner of today’s National Guard. Militia musters often saw the various militia companies of several towns coming together for a regimental muster. These would have been grand spectacles with townspeople coming […]
Summertime is the best time to visit CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early 1900’s. […]
Come by and enjoy some butterfly magic! OPEN Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission of the day sold at 4:30 p.m. The Lepidoptera source in Western Massachusetts, featuring an 8,000-square foot indoor conservatory home to nearly 4,000 exotic and domestic butterflies in a tropical environment, Magic Wings focuses on […]
A gathering for artists to support and get the creative juices flowing while artmaking and creative building! Are you an artist wanting to connect with other local artists? Are you stuck on a project or piece of art? The Artist Sessions at Wistariahurst Museum is the perfect opportunity for you! Led by a local, amazing […]
Sold Out Kid's Pirate Cruise Saturday, August 31st 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Shiver me timbers! It’s a kid’s pirate cruise on the Heritage Riverboat! Join Captain Ryan and First Mate Una for a fun-filled cruise through the French King Gorge on the Connecticut River. Cruises will run approximately 45 minutes each. Cost is $8 […]
Totally MAD! Artmaking Activities (every Saturday thru 8/31) Price: Free with Museum Admission BUY MUSEUM ADMISSION Join us to make your own art inspired by the art and antics of MAD Magazine! Inspired by the progressive, provocative, and always playful MAD magazine, join us for drop-in art-making every Saturday, this summer. Projects will highlight different aspects […]
Athena & Medusa Saturday, August 31, 1-2pm This talk discusses some of the aspects of the ancient entanglement of Athena and the equally complex narratives and iconographies of Medusa, arguing that Medusa was understood in the ancient mind to be a divinity in her own right but inextricably linked to Athena in several intriguing ways. […]
Enjoy a beautiful evening ride and the entire Museum every Saturday night through the summer.
Say goodbye to August with a Party on the Patio featuring talented artists like SimoneMoné, The Score, RuLove, Natasha Ramos and DJ Prince. Entertainment will be held on the patio from 6-11pm, and then we'll move the party inside until 1am. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. All white attire is recommended. […]
