North Adams annual Winterfest will return February 14th, 2026 from 9 to 3 p.m. Last year's event featured a clam chowder contest, street hockey, craft fair, s'mores and more. Check out our photos....

Thunderfest returns to the Adams Visitor Center on March 21, 2026. Last year, hundreds attended for the music, food and more. Check out our photos from last year...

ADAMS, Mass.— Mount Greylock is a place of mystique, rich in history and natural beauty. Its breathtaking vistas have inspired world-renowned authors and artists for generations. Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts, being 3,489 feet, covering 12,000 acres, has over 70 miles of trails and is a stop along the Appalachian Trail. Atop the mountain, the Massachusetts Veterans War Memorial can be seen from several angles in surrounding towns and cities. This 93-foot tower honors the veterans who fought in World War 1. Even in the winter, when the road to the summit is close...

The snow is perfectly packed for a day of sledding. Head for the hills before the winter season ends. Here is out list of sledding destinations:  Have a sledding destination that we missed? Email info@iberkshires.com and we will add it. Clapp Park Pittsfield   Every year Berkshire County residents can be seen flocking to Clapp Park, sleds in hand, to experience the thrill of sliding down the hill.    It’s no surprise children drift to this park in the winter. Many can be seen sliding down the hill with cardboard during the other seasons.    The packing sno...

Every year several towns and cities in the Berkshires create outdoor skating rinks or open their doors to the numerous indoor ice skating venues.  So, dust off your ice skates, lace up, and glide the winter away at these ice skating destinations.  All outdoor rinks and natural skating destinations are weather dependent and do not have skate rentals unless noted otherwise. Have a skating destination you want included on our list–email info@iberskhires.com Outdoor Rinks  Wahconah Park Rink  Pittsfield  The city will soon open its rink outside of its historic b...

In winter, the Berkshires settle into a peaceful hush as some animals hibernate and birds migrate south to escape the cold. Yet, the community embraces the frosty season, infusing the region with vitality through lively events featuring campfires, sled contests, and much more. Here is a list of events to make your visit to the Berkshire truly unforgettable. North Adams WinterFest Downtown North Adams Saturday Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Downtown North Adams transforms into a winter wonderland with  a variety of activities for you and your family to enjoy.  Explore the cit...

One of the more popular local holiday traditions is the annual Reindog Parade, held on Saturday during Williamstown's Holiday Walk...

HANCOCK, Mass. — The origins of the Berkshire Museum's Festival of Trees event was founded on collaboration, and this year, thanks to a partnership with Hancock Shaker Village, this sentiment has come full circle.    Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until Dec. 28, the historic Hancock Shaker Village will welcome visitors to gaze at more than 75 trees throughout the museum, culminating in a magical display in the Round Stone Barn.   The village is a living history museum, which includes raising animals like the Shakers did. Above, some goats get a treat of leftover...

The snow is perfectly packed for a day of sledding. Head for the hills before the winter season ends....

Community members turned up to Hancock Shaker Village's The Big Chill event in 2025...