October 17 • 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Winner of the Backwaters Prize in Poetry, Dear Wallace addresses the poet and insurance executive Wallace Stevens in an attempt to reconsider art, power, and creativity amid the demands of everyday responsibility. Exploring relationships between modernism, motherhood, poetry, and privilege, the speaker of these poems puts her daily routines in dialogue with his. […]
An Evening with New York Times Best-Selling Author Jason Reynolds Join us for an evening with Jason Reynolds, New York Times best-selling author. Reynolds has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Late Night with Seth Meyers, CBS Sunday Morning, Good Morning America, and various media outlets. Most […]
An Enchanting Halloween Experience that Will Haunt Your Memories! As twilight descends upon Old Sturbridge Village, the veil between the living and the spectral world thins… Phantoms by Firelight returns for 12 nights of spine-tingling thrills and ghostly delights. This year’s event promises to be the most haunting yet, with new and mesmerizing performances that […]
This year we are presenting our Oktoberfest Buffet! 35$ per person- Tickets include One stein of beer and an all you can eat buffet!!!! –Assigned Seating– Like the old times in Germany, we will roast a whole pig! Also available will be: Pretzel Crusted Chicken, Sauerbraten, Meatballs, Sausages, Schnitzels, Spätzle, Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage, Cucumber Salad, Bean […]
The Monster Mash Haunted Hayride, Massacre Manor and The D.O.N.G.R.F open at 7:00 pm and continues until the last rider runs screaming! There is inherit risk in attending Fear on the Farm at McCray’s Farm. Actors do jump out to startle and scare you. Attendees voluntarily assume all risks associated with attending Fear on the […]
Step aboard the "Curse of the Rails," where haunting echoes of the past and horrifying tales await you on an unforgettable haunted trolley ride! Guided by Deadalus Extreme Paranormal Investigations, you'll journey through haunted landscapes and come face to face with entities that roamed these very rails. With each twist and turn, you'll encounter ghostly apparitions […]
Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Indigenous Foods, The Three Sisters, and the Fall Harvest Oct. 4, 5 ,11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 25, 26 from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Hall Tavern Come visit our open-hearth cooks as they prepare “traditional” New England dishes made with Indigenous ingredients such as corn, beans, and squash. Wampanoag Cookery with Angela […]
Enjoy a beautifully scenic chairlift ride to the summit of Berkshire East Mountain Resort. Chairlift rides are open on days that the Thunder Mountain Bike Park is operating and the lift is spinning. The last Scenic Chairlift Ride will be offered 45 minutes prior to park closure to provide ample time to take in the […]
Halloween Collections Sale Enjoy 30% Off our Halloween Collections Sale offered in-store & online now. Regular Hours: We're open 11am to 7pm, Thursday - Sunday. See you this weekend!
Run away and join the circus at Mike’s Maze this fall! The circus is coming to Mike’s Maze in Sunderland! We’ve transformed a cornfield along the banks of the Connecticut River into an 8-acre circus-themed corn-ival! Come experience what Wired Magazine called “the most elaborate corn maze in America!”— a unique fall attraction that’s guaranteed […]
The foliage is bright and so are the smiles... The sun is out and there is space available Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on our Zipline Canopy Tour. 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 […]
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate Free with Museum admission Join Berkshire Hills Music Academy’s Mary Westgate for a fun, music-filled storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books. Who You'll Meet Mary Westgate Mary Westgate has been reading Braille books and singing with children for over 10 years. Mary is a day student at Berkshire Hills Music […]
Spirits After Dark This spooky season, our tours and lectures are unique, in that they delve into the historic, social, and political context of the 19th century and explore the role of spiritualism in the lives of reformers, suffragists, and Black activists. What is spiritualism? Broadly speaking, spiritualism is the belief that an individual’s awareness persists after death […]
As the night grows long and a chill lingers in the air, Wistariahurst Museum is delighted to announce a new, frightfully fantastic character tour: Skeletal Secrets with the Skinner Servants. Join a ghostly guide as former residents of this historic house manifest to speak of eerie events and strange happenings that occurred during their mortal […]
Baird Souls play on Friday, October 18 from 6–9 pm. Acoustic duo Tom and Lici Baird play soulful rockin’ memories – songs you want to sing! If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music.
Come for the tunes and relax with some food! October 18 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm LIVE MUSIC on the PATIO by Tony & Amanda- October 18th Join us out on our patio, under the station’s original canopy, for a live acoustic performance bought to you by Tony & Amanda
October 18 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm “The last fad is ‘ghost-autographs.’ You write your name down the crease, then fold & press the paper while the ink is still wet & will blot. It generally makes something resembling a skeleton.” -Sam Clemens to Clara Clemens, 1905 With his 1905 book The Ghosts of My Friends, author Cecil Henland started […]
Sushi Class Workshop -Live, step-by-step demonstration by an expert chef -All materials and ingredients -Tips and tricks of making sushi -Engagement and entertainment -Personal time with the chef Register For This Event Get ready to roll and make memories that last a lifetime!
Meet at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern for a spooky walk through the village to hear ghost stories of Deerfield. A Tour Leader will take your group on a walk to meet characters who will tell you stories of Deerfield’s fascinating history and mysterious past. You will encounter historical storytellers waiting in doorways and […]
Don't miss our next evening of Baked Bingo on Friday, October 18th from 7-10pm, hosted by local comedian and bartender John Bartolucci and sponsored by Pioneer Valley Trading Company and Nova Farms! Enjoy delicious food from Chappy's MCE all evening long. For just $8, you'll receive a set of bingo cards to compete in 10 […]
