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Cooperation and invention grow in the northern Berkshires. Towns flow around college campuses and main streets are filled with friendly folks and holiday parades. Community is important here.

In December, Spring Street fills with traditional New England flair, including the famous Reindog Parade!

July 4th includes parades, picnics, and dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence by Williamstown Theater Festival actors.

Community activities for kids blend creativity and play with films under the stars, free theater in summer, and free museum days in winter.

Local cable stations encourage you to borrow a camera, join an online yoga class, and watch the hilarious and informative Windows on the Weekend talk show. You can also witness neighbors working together in town meetings.

Neighbors connect and community celebrations bring people together.

Berkshire Athenaeum

Pittsfield

The Berkshire Athenaeum is Pittsfield’s Public Library with lots to offer.

Berkshire Pride

Berkshire Pride is the Berkshires’ annual LGBTQ+ Pride Festival every June.

Berkshire Museum 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.

Camp Sarsaparilla

Pownal

Children enjoy art, outdoor exploration and camp craft, swimming, singing, read aloud games, riding the zip line, snacks, picnic lunches, and journal writing.

Community Bible Church

Williamstown

Whether you’re looking for a church home or just visiting, Community Bible Church welcomes you.

Congregation Beth Israel

North Adams

Your Jewish Spiritual Home in the Berkshires.

First Baptist Church of Williamstown

Williamstown

First Baptist Church of Williamstown is a 217 year-old church with deep roots in the community.

First Congregational Church Williamstown

Williamstown

A dynamic, inclusive, family-friendly hub where social justice, spirituality, and the arts intersect

The Berkshire Music School

Pittsfield

The Berkshire Music School offers quality music education activities, community collaborations, and performance opportunities.

Berkshires Academy for Advanced Musical Studies

North Adams

Empowering area youth and young adults to express themselves musically and artistically.

Berkshire Art Center

Stockbridge

Art classes and workshops for children and adults.

Williamstown Rural Lands

Williamstown

Williamstown Rural Lands maintains over ten miles of trails and has preserved more than 3,500 acres of land.

Holiday Walk

Williamstown

Join in our traditional New England holiday celebration that includes a Reindog Parade (a what?!?)…

Fourth of July

Williamstown

Williamstown celebrations include a parade, hot dogs, music, family fun, and more.

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

Camp includes horses, arts and crafts, hiking, water activities and lots of fun!

Northern Berkshire United Way

North Adams

NBUW supports 20 member agencies that provide health, education, financial stability programs and safety-net services.

Berkshire Family YMCA Summer Camp

North Adams

Program participants explore the outdoors, build confidence, develop skills and make lasting friendships and memories.

Overland

Williamstown

Small groups, inspiring leadership, carefully crafted summer camp program that captures imagination, stretches abilities, strengthens bonds for 4th-12th graders.