Thursday, May 15

May 15

Pittsfield 3rd Thursdays, downtown celebration featuring live music, contemporary art, performances, outdoor dining, late shopping hours a free trolley and more, all with the theme "South of the Border," 5-8 p.m. Free. Downtown Pittsfield. Info: culturalpittsfield.com or 413-499-9348.

May 16

Clark Art Institute, Rob Surette, world-famous large-canvas artist and master of fast-paced painting, will present his "Be Somebody!" performance designed to inspire children to use their talents to make the world a better place by completing nine huge works of art from start to finish, 7 p.m. Cost: $15/adults, $10/children. 225 South St., Williamstown. Info: 413-458-2303 or clarkart.edu.

Mountain Road School, family-friendly performance of "The Fisherman and His Wife," a tale of poverty, wealth and happiness based on the story by the Brothers Grimm, 7 p.m. Cost: $8/adults and $4/children. 110 Darrow Road, New Lebanon, N.Y. Info: 518-794-8520 or mountainroadschool.org.

May 17

Northern Berkshire Creative Arts, Family Art Day features "Make Art for the River," with river habitats and inhabitants the subject of sculptures, masks and painted banners,

which will be displayed at the upcoming annual Riverfest in Williamstown, 1-3 p.m. Free; registration required. Heritage State Park, Route 8, North Adams. Info: nbcreativearts.org or 413-663-8338.

Williamstown Elementary School, PTO spring clothing sale, featuring gently used clothing, outerwear and footwear for all seasons in sizes ranging from infants to teens, with most items $2 or less, 9 a.m.-noon. Church Street, Williamstown. Info: 413-458-5707.

Berkshire Museum, hands-on art course titled "The Innovation Playshop," where children 7 to 10 can find inspiration throughout the museum to imagine and concoct inventive sculptures, toys and other artful constructions, 11 a.m.-noon. Cost: $60. South Street, Pittsfield. Info: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org.

Berkshire Museum, "What's the Story?" discovery program, 1 p.m. South Street, Pittsfield. Info: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org.

Images Cinema, Kids First! Film Club features "Curious George" (ages 2-5) and "Mike Mulligan & His Steam Shovel" (ages 5-8), 10 a.m. Cost: $3/person, $7/family. Spring Street, Williamstown. Info: imagescinema.org or 413-458-5612.

Mountain Road School, family-friendly performance of "The Fisherman and His Wife," a tale of poverty, wealth and happiness based on the story by the Brothers Grimm, 7 p.m. Cost: $8/adults and $4/children. 110 Darrow Road, New Lebanon, N.Y. Info: 518-794-8520 or mountainroadschool.org.

Mt. Greylock PTO, community day featuring music, sports, tag sale, 4Kfun run for students and adults and 1K run for kids, 9 a.m. tag sale, 10 a.m. runs, 12 p.m. music by Flatbed Dixieland Jazz Band and girls softball game, 12:30 p.m. girls lacrosse game, 2 p.m. boys baseball game and 7 p.m. boys lacrosse game. Mt. Greylock High School, 1781 Cold Spring Road, Williamstown. Tag sale info: Ed Bishop, 413-738-5246.

Berkshire Athenaeum, "Chess for Kids" for players of all skill levels, with instruction provided by Pittsfield Chess Club, 10 a.m.-noon. Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield. Info: 413-499-9480, Ext. 5.

Norman Rockwell Museum, family day features "Comics, Cartooning, and Fun," with tour of "LitGraphic" exhibit with museum staff to get ideas for your own comic-style booklet, chance to meet artsits Andy Fish and Veronica Hebard and more, 1-4 p.m. Cost: Adults free with regular museum admission, children free. Info: nrm.org.

May 18

Hoosac Valley High School, family fun day, featuring all types of events, along with food, raffles and games to benefit Boston Children's Hospital in honor of Mitchell Debuc, a patient, 1-6 p.m. Savoy Road, Cheshire.

Greylock Elementary School, Community Cookout featuring basket raffles, Johnny Mystic the magician, hamburgers, hot dogs, hot sausage, chips, drinks and side salads, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $1 per food item. Greylock Club pavilion, State Road, North Adams. Info: greylock.napsk12.org.

May 19

Northern Berkshire Creative Arts, beginning of six-week Creative Movement for Children (ages 2-5), with Marafanyi Percussion leading an inspired dance journey with live music accompaniment with exploration of different movement landscapes and textures, 10-11 a.m. Cost: $65, $55/members; registration required. Continues June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Heritage State Park, Route 8, North Adams. Info: 413-663-8338 or rdewitt@nbcreativearts.org.

May 21

Clarksburg Public Library, Mother Goose preschool story hour, 6 p.m. West Cross Road, Clarksburg. Info: 413-664-4615.

May 24

Berkshire Museum, hands-on art course titled "The Innovation Playshop," where children 7 to 10 can find inspiration throughout the museum to imagine and concoct inventive sculptures, toys and other artful constructions, 11 a.m.-noon. Cost: $60. South Street, Pittsfield. Info: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org.

Berkshire Museum, "What's the Story?" discovery program, 1 p.m. South Street, Pittsfield. Info: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org.

Cole Field, annual Riverfest celebration, featuring children's activities, food, drum circle, canoe parade, raft rides and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $6, free/children 10 and under. Cole Avenue, Williamstown. Info: 413-458-2742 or hoorwa.org.

Cummington Fairgrounds, 34th annual Massachusetts Sheep and Wool Craft Fair, featuring fiber and wool craft vendors, sheep shearing demonstrations, sheep dog trials, fiber and wool craft workshops, contests for adults and children, sheep shows, fleece show and sale, and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $6/car. Off Route 9, Cummington. Info: masheepwool.org.

May 25

Hancock Central School, celebration of school's 50th anniversary, featuring potluck picnic after Memorial Day parade, 12:30 p.m. Route 43, Hancock. Info: 413-458-8692.

Cummington Fairgrounds, 34th annual Massachusetts Sheep and Wool Craft Fair, featuring fiber and wool craft vendors, sheep shearing demonstrations, sheep dog trials, fiber and wool craft workshops, contests for adults and children, sheep shows, fleece show and sale, and more, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $6/car. Off Route 9, Cummington. Info: masheepwool.org.

May 28

Clarksburg Public Library, Mother Goose preschool story hour, 6 p.m. West Cross Road, Clarksburg. Info: 413-664-4615.

May 31

Northern Berkshire Community Tennis Association, Tennis Block Party event to kick off 2008 summer tennis programs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Joseph Zavattaro Athletic Complex, West Shaft Road, North Adams. Info: tennis123@roadrunner.com or 413-633-5380.

Lenox Library, a day at the beach for children 4 to 14 to use beautiful Floridian shells to create their own shell creatures, boxes and picture frames, listen to a few sea tales with storyteller Debby Cuthbert and snack on mermaid munchies, 10:30 a.m. Free. Main Street, Lenox. Info: 413-637-0197, ext. 105.

Berkshire Museum, "What's the Story?" discovery program, 1 p.m. South Street, Pittsfield. Info: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org.

June 7

Images Cinema, screening of "The Muppet Movie" (1979, 97 minutes), 2 and 6:30 p.m. Free. 50 Spring St., Williamstown. Info: imagescinema.org.

Berkshire Museum, hands-on art program titled "Native Peoples," where children can explore Native American traditions and artifacts, 11 a.m. Cost: $15. South Street, Pittsfield. Info: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org.

Mass MoCA, "Father Goose," who creates a Jamaican block party with contagious rhythms and enthusiasm that get young and old grooving, blending reggae, folktale, rap, calypso, pop and traditional children's styles into a rollicking stew, 11 a.m. Cost: $5. Club B-10, Marshall Street, North Adams. Info: massmoca.org.

June 14

Bennington Museum, Family Workshop for children 6 and up featuring "A Grand Old Flag," 1-3 p.m. Cost: $8/nonmembers, $2/members; registration required. Route 9, Bennington, Vt. Info: 802-447-1571 or benningtonmuseum.org.

Berkshire Museum, hands-on art program titled "Native Peoples," where children can explore Native American traditions and artifacts, 11 a.m. Cost: $15. South Street, Pittsfield. Info: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org.

June 15

Clark Art Institute, Father's Day event, where all fathers who are accompanied by a child (of any age) will be treated to a free beverage from the Clark cafe, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 225 South St., Williamstown. Info: 413-458-2303 or clarkart.edu.

June 19

Pittsfield 3rd Thursdays, downtown celebration featuring live music, contemporary art, performances, outdoor dining, late shopping hours a free trolley and more, all with the theme "Let's Go Green," 5-8 p.m. Free. Downtown Pittsfield. Info: culturalpittsfield.com or 413-499-9348.

June 21

Berkshire Museum, hands-on art program titled "Native Peoples," where children can explore Native American traditions and artifacts, 11 a.m. Cost: $15. South Street, Pittsfield. Info: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org.

Images Cinema, Kids First! Film Club, 10 a.m. Cost: $3/person, $7/family. Spring Street, Williamstown. Info: imagescinema.org or 413-458-5612.

Castle Hill Theatre Company, "Jack and The Beanstalk" performed in an entirely new and distinctive way - from the Giant's point of view, 7 p.m. Sandisfield Arts Center, 5 Hammertown Road, Sandisfield. Info: castlehilltheatre.org or 413-429-1505.

June 30

Dalton American Legion Field, Dalton Lions Club's 15th annual circus fundraiser, featuring all-new show by Cole Bros., time TBA. Route 9, Dalton. Info: 413-743-5484 or 413-281-4844.

July 1

Clark Art Institute, Tuesday night concert series presents the Dixie Cats on the lawn, 6 p.m. Free. 225 South St., Williamstown. Info: 413-458-2303 or clarkart.edu.

July 1

Dalton American Legion Field, Dalton Lions Club's 15th annual circus fundraiser, featuring all-new show by Cole Bros., time TBA. Route 9, Dalton. Info: 413-743-5484 or 413-281-4844.

July 4

Downtown Pittsfield, Pittsfield 4th of July parade, one of the largest Independence Day parades in New England, 10 a.m. Info: pittsfieldparade.com.

July 8

Clark Art Institute, Tuesday night concert series presents Sky Trio on the lawn, 6 p.m. Free. 225 South St., Williamstown. Info: 413-458-2303 or clarkart.edu.

July 11

Castle Hill Theatre Company, "Jack and The Beanstalk" performed in an entirely new and distinctive way - from the Giant's point of view, 7:30 p.m. Berkshire South Regional Community Center, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington. Info: castlehilltheatre.org or 413-429-1505.

July 12

Bennington Museum, Family Workshop for children 6 and up, featuring "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," 1-3 p.m. Cost: $8/nonmembers, $2/members; registration required. Route 9, Bennington, Vt. Info: 802-447-1571 or benningtonmuseum.org.

Castle Hill Theatre Company, "Jack and The Beanstalk" performed in an entirely new and distinctive way - from the Giant's point of view, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Berkshire South Regional Community Center, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington. Info: castlehilltheatre.org or 413-429-1505.

July 13

Castle Hill Theatre Company, "Jack and The Beanstalk" performed in an entirely new and distinctive way - from the Giant's point of view, 1 p.m. Berkshire South Regional Community Center, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington. Info: castlehilltheatre.org or 413-429-1505.

July 15

Clark Art Institute, Tuesday night concert series presents Bernice Lewis on the lawn, 6 p.m. Free. 225 South St., Williamstown. Info: 413-458-2303 or clarkart.edu.

July 17

Pittsfield 3rd Thursdays, downtown celebration featuring live music, contemporary art, performances, outdoor dining, late shopping hours a free trolley and more, all with the theme "Tropocalismo," 5-8 p.m. Free. Downtown Pittsfield. Info: culturalpittsfield.com or 413-499-9348.

July 19

Mass MoCA, Kids Can Too, a fun-filled morning of music for the younger set with the musicians from Bang on a Can, 11 a.m. Marshall Street, North Adams. Info: massmoca.org or 413-662-2111.

Images Cinema, Kids First! Film Club, 10 a.m. Cost: $3/person, $7/family. Spring Street, Williamstown. Info: imagescinema.org or 413-458-5612.

Castle Hill Theatre Company, "Jack and The Beanstalk" performed in an entirely new and distinctive way - from the Giant's point of view, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Berkshire South Regional Community Center, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington. Info: castlehilltheatre.org or 413-429-1505.

July 20

Berkshire Botanical Garden, Children's Garden Party, featuring refreshments, David Grover concert and more, 1-4 p.m. Routes 102 & 183, Stockbridge. Info: 413-298-3926 or berkshirebotanical.org.

Castle Hill Theatre Company, "Jack and The Beanstalk" performed in an entirely new and distinctive way - from the Giant's point of view, 1 p.m. Berkshire South Regional Community Center, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington. Info: castlehilltheatre.org or 413-429-1505.

July 22

Clark Art Institute, Tuesday night concert series presents Wintergreen on the lawn, 6 p.m. Free. 225 South St., Williamstown. Info: 413-458-2303 or clarkart.edu.

July 27

Clark Art Institute, Family Day with a Japanese flair inspired by the opening of Stone Hill Center and the exhibition "Through the Seasons: Japanese Art in Nature," featuring the Maine Thunder Spirits Taiko Drumming and Martial Arts team, award-winning storyteller Motoko Dworkin, sumo wrestlers in action, Japanese anime short films, origami workshop, the Mystic Paper Beasts roving puppets and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 225 South St., Williamstown. Info: 413-458-2303 or clarkart.edu.

Austerlitz Historical Society, ninth annual Blueberry Festival, featuring early 19th-century craft demonstrations and wares, antiques, live music and entertainment for children, as well as a blueberry recipe contest and blueberries galore, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $6/adults, free/under 12. Old Austerlitz, Route 22, Austerlitz, N.Y. Info: 518-392-0062 or oldausterlitz.org.

Egremont on Parade, community day to celebrate Egremont, featuring tent of cuisine from various Egremont restaurants, children's activities, tug of war and volleyball game, petting zoo, arts and crafts and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. French Park, Prospect Lake Road, North Egremont. Info: 413-528-5637.

Springside Park, Mettawee River Theatre Company will perform, 8 p.m. Free. 874 North St., Pittsfield. Info: mettawee.org.

Aug. 2

Sugar Bush Farm, New England Border Collie Rescue's third annual Dog Dayz, featuring vendors, workshops, demos and more to benefit NEBCR, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $10/adults, $2/children 5-16, free/children under 5; lunch included. County Route 33, Stephentown, N.Y. Info: nebcr.org.

Aug. 3

Pittsfield Ethnic Fair, featuring more than 50 vendors selling food and drink from around the world, as well as two stages of music, song and dance from many cultures, noon-6 p.m. North Street, Pittsfield. Info: culturalpittsfield.com or 413-499-9348.

Aug. 21

Pittsfield 3rd Thursdays, downtown celebration featuring live music, contemporary art, performances, outdoor dining, late shopping hours a free trolley and more, all with the theme "1950s Style Back to School," 5-8 p.m. Free. Downtown Pittsfield. Info: culturalpittsfield.com or 413-499-9348.

Aug. 24

Music

Guthrie Center, The Highwaymen special afternoon family show. 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington. Info: 413-528-1955.

Sept. 18

Pittsfield 3rd Thursdays, downtown celebration featuring live music, contemporary art, performances, outdoor dining, late shopping hours a free trolley and more, all with the theme "Harvest Hoedown," 5-8 p.m. Free. Downtown Pittsfield. Info: culturalpittsfield.com or 413-499-9348.

Oct. 6

Pittsfield 3rd Thursdays, grand finale of the monthly downtown celebration, featuring live music, contemporary art, performances, outdoor dining, late shopping hours a free trolley and more, 5-8 p.m. Free. Downtown Pittsfield. Info: culturalpittsfield.com or 413-499-9348.