Events in North Adams + Northern Berkshires
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Farmers Market
The North Adams Farmers Market is this Saturday at Terra Nova Church starting at 9am.
The Plastic Store Opening at MASS MoCA
The Plastic Bag Store created by artist Robin Frohardt is welcomed by MASS MoCA as part of its 25th anniversary celebration.
nbCC Forum: Problem Solving & Negotiation
Join nbCC’s Monthly Forum on Problem Solving & Negotiation.
Art Week Berkshires
Check out all the Art Week Berkshire events being held through North Adams and North County.
MASS MoCA 25th Anniversary Gala
MASS MoCA celebrates 25 years of artistic vision and inspiration at its annual gala.
MASS MoCA 25th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate MASS MoCA’s 25th Anniversary on Saturday, May 25 with free museum admission.
Saturday Night Vibe & Alive
Food, music, special offers and fun every Saturday from 5-8pm during the summer at UBG State Street Park,
First Friday
Join in the First Friday festivities in downtown North Adams starting at 5pm!
Berkshire Mountains Faerie Festival
Whether you’re a kid or an adult, come live out your faerie fantasies at Bowes Field in Adams!
Pride Night
Join North Adams Pride for a fun-filled evening for all ages to celebrate and spotlight LGBTQIA+ residents, visitors, and businesses throughout the Northern Berkshires.
4th of July Fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day with a beautiful fireworks display against the backdrop of the gorgeous Hoosiac Range at Joe Wolfe Field.
Party In The Park
Party in the Park is a free summer concert series at Noel Feild every Thursday from 6-8pm in July and August.
Eagle Street Beach Party
Come play at the beach in the heart of the mountains of the Northern Berkshires as North Adams fills Eagle Street with 250,000 of sand donated by Speciality Minerals!
Downtown Celebration
Join us on a lovely summer evening for the annual North Adams’ Downtown Celebration on Main Street!
Motorama
Come check out hundreds of classic cars and hotrods at the 12th Annual Motorama in North Adams!
Fresh Grass Festival
FreshGrass features roots music traditionalists and innovators on four stages and platforms throughout the MASS MoCA’s 16-acre campus.
Fall Foliage Parade
Since 1955 North Adams has hosted the Fall Foliage Parade along Route 8 and into downtown featuring floats, bands and more!
RambleFest
Held during the peak of the Fall Foliage season, RambleFest offers an awesome street festival and the Greylock Ramble, a hike to the summit of Mount Greylock.
nbCC's Annual Downtown Trick or Treat
Local businesses on and around Main Street will be giving out candy or have a fun activity! Look for the ghost in store-fronts for participating businesses.
We'll post an updated list of participating businesses and organizations the week of the event! Please come support this free family-friendly event!
CALLING LOCAL BUSINESSES/ORGANIZATIONS: If you are in Downtown North Adams and want to participate, email Gabby Glasier at gglasier@nbccoalition.org or register here.
Tree Lighting
On the evening before Thanksgiving join hundreds of festive faces as North Adams gears up for the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Monument Square on Main Street.
LumiNAMA Lights
The downtown businesses of North Adams shine a light into the winter darkness by adorning itself in lights along with fantastical winter displays designed by local artists.
Storybook Reading, "How to Climb a Mountain"
Storybook reading of “How to Climb a Mountain” at North Adams Library.
Touch A Truck
Bring your kids to interact with real-life trucks at Child Care of the Berkshires.
nbCC Forum: Promoting Emotional Intelligence & Self Awareness
Join nbCC’s Forum on Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness.
46th Annual Sam Gomez Road Race
The 46th annual Sam Gomez Road Race will take place at MCLA this Sunday.
Farmers Market
The North Adams Farmers Market is this Saturday at Terra Nova Church starting at 9am.
ThunderFest
After the annual Thunderbolt Ski Race on Mount Greylock, head to the Adams Visitor Center to party, listen to music and eat yummy local foods!
nbCC Community Forum
This forum will focus more inward, looking at how our identity is compromised during difficult conversations. Participants will start by mapping their own identity and discussing how their identities influence communication styles, perceptions, and behaviors during challenging interactions.
Northern Lights Ball
You are invited to attend our second annual Northern Lights Ball, produced by North Adams Pride. Come out dressed to impress and make a statement.
WinterFest
Shake those winter blues by joining local residents and visitors by participating in various activities downtown from horse-drawn carriage rides to a chowder competition.