Let’s Be Kind
Please wear masks and respect social distance.
Community events
Thursday Nights
MASS MoCA
August 6, 2020 7:00 PM
Reserve your 6′ space to hear free live, local music each week in MASS MoCA’s premier concert courtyard.
Unite Against Racism: Weekly Vigil
August 7, 2020 5:00 PM
You are invited to join in a weekly gathering to mourn and deepen our collective resolve to promote justice.
Acoustic Pop & Jazz
Bennington Museum courtyard
August 7, 2020 5:00 PM
Every Friday in August (weather permitting), visit Bennington Museum courtyard for a bite to eat and informal entertainment by local creatives.
Candlelight Vigil
Northern Berkshire Intersectional Partnership
August 7, 2020 8:00 PM
A vigil to honor those who lost their lives to police brutality and racism.
Thursday Nights
MASS MoCA
August 13, 2020 7:00 PM
Reserve your 6′ space to hear free live, local music each week in MASS MoCA’s premier concert courtyard.
Judith Schwartz reading
Bennington Museum courtyard
August 14, 2020 5:00 PM
Every Friday in August (weather permitting), visit Bennington Museum courtyard for a bite to eat and informal entertainment by local creatives.
Appalachian Bluegrass
Bennington Museum courtyard
August 21, 2020 5:00 PM
Every Friday in August (weather permitting), visit Bennington Museum courtyard for a bite to eat and informal entertainment by local creatives.
Needs/Donations
Share the Bounty
Berkshire Grown
This program supports farms AND hungry families around Berkshire County.
Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry
St. Elizabeth Parish Center
Offering food and looking for new volunteers.
Emergency Food Access Map
Greylock Glass
Useful information about food access and aid during COVID-19
Williamstown Updates
COVID-19 updates from the Town of Williamstown
North Adams Updates
City of North Adams COVID-19 Updates
Rental Assistance
Williamstown Affordable Housing Trust
Emergency rental assistance funding for eligible Williamstown residents who have suffered financial setbacks due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
NAACP Berkshire County
Take part in the local chapter of NAACP.
Habitat for Humanity
Locally funded and run building new homes in the northern Berkshires.
Classes & Workshops
Outdoor Yoga
Radiance Yoga
August 8, 2020 9:00 AM
Radiance Yoga pops up in a new location and teams up with our friends at Greylock WORKS and The Break Room in North Adams.
Outdoor Yoga
Radiance Yoga
August 15, 2020 9:00 AM
Radiance Yoga pops up in a new location and teams up with our friends at Greylock WORKS and The Break Room in North Adams.
Wild Mushrooms
Bennington Museum
August 22, 2020 4:00 PM
Learn to find, identify, and safely eat wild mushrooms!
Well-being
Let’s Be Kind
Please wear masks and respect social distance.
Berkshire Fitness Company
Our Mission: Believe Anything is possible. Be Moved to new heights. Become Better at what you do.
The Clip Shop
Full service salon and day spa.
Day and Beth Healing Arts
Acupuncture, orthopedic massage, and therapies for your health.
Yoga Matt
BeFit Company
Matt Neely is Yoga Matt, bringing Strala Yoga to the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
In Touch Massage & Day Spa
A full-service spa along the Green river. Massage therapy, facials, skin care, full service hair salon, private outdoor hot tub, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Jen Messer, LMT
Williamstown Wellness
Intregrative body work including deep tissue, myofascial release, prenatal, and sports massage.
Nicole Methot, LMT
Williamstown Wellness
Massage therapy including pregnancy massage, deep tissue and sports massage, and Thai massage.
Night Sky Yoga
Mindful yoga for every body and soul with Mary Edgerton. Classes of all levels at Williams College and other locations in the community.
Rootz Hair Studio
A hair salon and studio for men and women right downtown.
Nutrition Center
UNO Community Center
Mission is to to inspire a healthy relationship with food through counseling, nutrition and culinary demonstrations.
Salon 290
A hair, skin, and nail lounge in a Victorian building.
Empire Cutz
A Williamstown landmark since 1908 and “Only 3 hours from Fenway Park.”
Studio b Pilates and Fitness
Studio b offers private, semi-private and group barre, TRX and pilates mat and equipment-based classes.
Tasha Yoga
Embody Yourself with Finely Tuned Alignment and Heartfelt Expression: Yoga Classes, Private Classes, Workshops, Teacher Training in Williamstown.
Tsubo Massage
An integrative wellness center that offers massage and other body work modalities that support health and vitality.
Karen Brown | Hair + Beauty
A full-service salon with massage and energy bodywork.
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
Stockbridge
A nonprofit educational organization dedicated to empowering people and communities to realize their full potential through the transformative wisdom and practice of yoga.
Canyon Ranch
Lenox
All-inclusive health resort and luxury spa.
Registered dietician Eileen Bote
Berkshire Fitness Company
Eileen Bote is a registered dietician who is available through BeFIT (Berkshire Fitness Company).
Parks & Playgrounds
Spruces Park
Williamstown
Two sculptured lion sentries guard the entrance to more than 100 acres of flat trails popular with dog-walkers.
Linear Park Picnic Area
Williamstown
Picinic tables, swimming hole, and playground equipment for family enjoyment,
Linear Park Trails
Williamstown
Flat walking trails wander through the woods and fields along the Green and Hoosic rivers.
Margaret Lindley Park
Williamstown
A manmade pond that’s fed by the Hemlock Brook has sandy beach and shallow areas for the little ones. Open from dawn til dusk.
Windsor Lake
North Adams
Close to town, Windsor Lake invites picnics, hiking, and swimming on a sandy beach with views of the mountains.
Mount Hope Park
Williamstown
Where the Roaring Brook meets the Green River, tables and small grills give picnic spots just off Route 43.
Greylock Glen
Multi-use trails designed to accommodate a wide variety of users with different skills and interests. Greylock Glen also serves as a gateway to the Mt. Greylock State Reservation trail system.
Mount Greylock State Reservation
Paved roads lead up the state’s tallest peak. From the top, you can see several states plus access hiking trails.
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Adams to Lanesborough
The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail runs north to south along Route 8, from Lanesborough and north to the visitor center in Adams.
Clarksburg State Park
Clarksburg
Nestled in acres of northern hardwood forest, Mauserts Pond has picnic and a pavilion area, hiking, boating, and fishing.
Civic
Williamstown Cultural District
Williamstown, high in the Northwest corner of Massachusetts, is unique in its mix of contemporary and historical art, theatre and music, ideas, history, and nature.
Town of Williamstown
Visit the Town’s website for meeting information, road status, voting information, and more.
Williamstown Chamber of Commerce
Serves Williamstown and neighboring communities by supporting efforts in communication, education and coordination of our members, our residents, and our visitors.
WilliNet
View our civic & cultural life through locally produced television programs.
Camps
Amara Farm Equestrian Camp
North Pownal, VT
Equestrian Camp for ages 7 and up.
Art Ninjas Camp at MASS MoCA
MASS MoCA
Create art, embrace creative genius, explore exhibitions, and have fun! Full day sessions at MASS MoCA for kids entering grades 1-5 in August. North Adams, MA Website: http://massmoca.org/camps
Buxton School Summer Arts
Buxton School
Buxton School hosts a variety of week-long, summer arts programs for children, ages 6 and up. These programs foster a depth of curiosity, active engagement, hands-on creativity, and group play. All of our day programs are co-educational and open to all levels of experience. Extended daycare is also available. Learn more at https://buxtonschool.org/dayrprograms/
Berkshire Girls Basketball Camp
Wiliams College
The Berkshire Girls Basketball Camp is held at Williams College and directed by Williams Women’s Basketball Head Coach Pat Manning, her assistants and current and former players. Camp is for girls ages 6-16. Pat Manning: 413-822-0495 pmanning@williams.edu http://bit.ly/bgbc2019
Kids Act: Barring Stage Company Camp
KidsAct! for ages 7-10 Join Barrington Stage Company for an exciting theatre program for students ages 7-10. This two-week theatre camp will focus on building acting and improvisation skills through fun theatre games, as well as the creation of an original play to be performed for parents and friends on the final day of the […]
Bennington Tennis Center
Bennington, VT
Summer Junior Camps
Berkshire Boys Basketball Clinic
Williams College
This program runs clinics for boys ages 7-15 and girls, ages 7-17 by Williams Coach Kevin App.
Berkshire Museum Summer Camps
Pittsfield
The Berkshire Museum presents many summer camps, including hands-on experiences in robotics, natural science, theater, forensics, film, animation, and more.
Bonnie Lea Farm Summer FARM Program
Williamstown
Be a farmer! Half-day session for ages 5 and up and full-day session for pre-teens and teens.
Bonnie Lea Farm Summer Horse Program
Williamstown
Become a skilled equestrian. Half-day and full-day sessions available.
Camp Discovery
Williamstown Community Preschool @ the Williamstown Youth Center
The camp for children entering grades 1-6 includes swimming, field trips, biking, sports, games, crafts, science, and nature activities.
Camp Sarsaparilla
Pownal, VT
Children enjoy art, outdoor exploration and camp craft, swimming, singing, read aloud games, riding the zip line, snacks, picnic lunches, and journal writing.
Coding Camp
Williamstown
Basic introduction to programming through a combination of class- room instruction and hands-on exercises that are designed to be fun and engaging.
Creating Music Together Camp
A week-long camp for budding composers, ages 9-12, consisting of games and collaborative experiences organizing sounds into music. Each morning will feature a new aspect of music-making, including mouth & body sounds, simple percussion, and improvisation within a group. We won’t know what the music will sound like until you come and show us! Meets […]
Gaming Week
Williamstown Elementary School
This fun-filled week for 7-13 year olds will feature the popular networked computer game Minecraft?. Lessons, co-op projects, and daily challenges.
IS183 art school of the Berkshires
Williamstown & Lenox
Offers 30 camps run by art educators for ages 3 through 14.
J*Star Gymnastics
North Adams
Camps are for ages 5 and up and they will be participating in gymnastics, crafts, games and so much more!
Kimberly Farms Horse Camp
North Bennington, VT
Camp includes horses, arts and crafts, hiking, water activities and lots of fun!
Livingstone Summer Speed Academy
Williamstown
Educating campers on healthy food choices, staying active and making fitness fun.
MCLA Summer Camps
North Adams, MA
MCLA hosts Young Hacks, Science & Robotics, Creative Writing, and Sports Clinics
Magic Camp at Sand Springs Pool
Magic Camp is a week long magical camp for elementary school age children at Sand Springs Pool. Jane Shiyah 413-458-9544 jawss13@gmail.com
NIKE Junior Golf Camp
Williams College
Week-long golf camp for youth ages 10-18.
NIKE Tennis Camp
Williams College
Week-long tennis camp for boys and girls ages 9-18.
Northern Berkshire YMCA Camps
North Adams
Itty Bitty Sports Camps are for children 4-6 years of age. Most sports camps are for children 7-12 years of age.
Overland
Williamstown & Around the World
Small groups, inspiring leadership, carefully crafted summer camp program that captures imagination, stretches abilities, strengthens bonds for 4th-12th graders.
Pine Cobble Summer Programs
Williamstown
Offers a summer of fun for young children, sports enthusiasts, and children who want a mix of outdoor games and mental challenges.
Rock On!
Pittsfield
Explore rock, blues, and jazz with a great faculty. All levels welcome from Beginners to Advanced players.
Soccer Academy at Williams
Williamstown
The Soccer Academy at Williams is a co-ed day soccer camp for boys and girls ages 6-16.
Softball Academy at Williams
Comprehensive instruction in all phases of the game and the opportunity to showcase their abilities through various drills and game scenarios.
Starlight Stage Youth Theater
Williamstown
Since being founded in 1976, hundreds of young people from the Berkshire County, southern Vermont and eastern New York state area have participated in the programs.
WRLF Nature Discovery Programs at Sheep Hill
Williamstown
WRLF Summer Programs at Sheep Hill offer children different camps to encourage them to get out and experience the land firsthand.
Tim Duncan Pottery
Williamstown
Each 5 day session will include pinch, coil, slab and hand building, as well as sculpting and wheel throwing.
Undermountain Farm Camp
Lenox
Each day includes a horseback riding lesson as well as many horse and farm related games and educational activities.
Williams College Children’s Center Summer School Age Program
Williamstown
Camps are open to all college and community children. Trips, hands-on activities, outdoor play, swimming, games, nature and open choice times
Williams College Olmstead Summer Science Camp
Williamstown
For children entering 5th or 6th grade. In groups of four, students will experiment with a variety of substances.
Williamstown Youth Center Summer Camp
Williamstown
A unique combination of onsite, local and regional activities in an eight-week, all-day camp environment.
Festivals
Let’s Be Kind
Please wear masks and respect social distance.
Solid Sound Festival
MASS MoCA
Wilco takes over Mass MoCA with this festival curated by the band and showcasing bandmembers new work, emerging bands, art and comedy.
FreshGrass Festival
Mass MoCA
FreshGrass is rich in both traditional and cutting-edge bluegrass, presented in a wide array of venues tucked appropriately into a 19th-century factory turned 21st-century museum.
Southern Vermont Garlic & Herb Festival
Join garlic-lovers from throughout New England as they come to sample food and crafts from more than 200 different vendors and all things garlic, from pop corn to wood-fired pizza to ice cream, with live music.
Fall Foliage Festival
North Adams
A weeklong celebration of fall in North Adams ends in the annual Fall Foliage Parade through downtown with live bands and a daylong downtown celebration.
