Weekend Outlook: Baseball, Carousels & MoreBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:32PM / Friday, July 25, 2025 | |
 The 34th annual youth baseball exchange between North Adams and Boston's North End kicks off in the city this weekend. |
Check out some of the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend, including music, comedy, and taking a ride on the carousel.
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LaFesta Baseball Exchange
Joe Wolfe Field, North Adams
Time: Saturday 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.
The 34th annual youth baseball exchange between North Adams and Boston's North End kicks off in the city this weekend.
Founder George Canales has collaborated with his friend John Romano of the North End Athletic Association to provide North County ballplayers the opportunity to play against The Hub's squad and give the big city kids a chance to visit the rural Berkshires. The two teams will meet up again Aug. 9 and 10 for games on the home field of the North End Dodgers.
Free admission.
Friday
National Carousel Day
50 Center St., Pittsfield
Time: 5 p.m.
Enjoy an evening at the carousel with face painting and a spin around on the infamous ponies.
More information here.
Greylock Moth Night
30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough
Time: 7 p.m.
Enjoy this free event and learn about moths and how they help our ecosystem. You will also experience nighttime adventures, self-guided activities and craft for national moth week.
More information here.
NBCC Family Movies Under the Stars Night
Noel Athletic Field, North Adams
Time: 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Bring the family and enjoy a free showing of "Toy Story" this Friday night at the field. Enjoy popcorn and make sure to bring your own blankets and chairs.
More information here.
Back to the '80s: Electric Slide and Synth Vibe
Methuselah Bar and Grill, Pittsfield
Time: 9 p.m.
Dress like you're in the '80s, enjoy music and dance the night away. There will be free pizza at 11 p.m. and there’s a $10 cover charge.
More information here.
Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Casual Common Folk gathering for local and visiting makers to work on portable creative activities: knitting, crochet, drawing, needlework, etc. Please no smelly or possibly pet toxic materials. This is in the Walkaway House, the former dentist office.
No registration necessary; held every Friday. More information here.
Songs of Summertime
First Congregational Church, Williamstown
Time: 7 p.m.
Performances by student musicians from Williams College in the church sanctuary, featuring piano, cello, violin and organ. Free and family friendly.
Saturday
Ice Cream Train Ride
3 Hoosac Street, Adams
Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., 3 to 4 p.m.
Enjoy some ice cream on a train at 1:30. It's $24 for adults and $18 for kids 3-13. $5 for a toddler or free if they won't have ice cream.
More information and tickets here.
Terry a La Berry Free Concert
334 Main St., Great Barrington
Time: 9:45 a.m.
Bring your kids to enjoy children's performer Terry A La Berry who will sing positive messages for your kids.
More information here.
Printing Workshop
Zion Lutheran Church, Pittsfield
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learn how to use corn and corn husks to make unique prints on paper and fabric. Bring your own type of fabrics. Tickets are $12.51 and is held in the Common Room.
Tickets and more information here.
Puzzle and Board Game Swap
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 10:30 to noon
A part of the library's Adult Summer Reading Program, bring your old and gently used puzzles with no missing pieces and pick a puzzle that's new to you. All are welcome to come.
More information here.
Guster and the Mountain Goats
Mass MoCA, North Adams
Time: 7 p.m.
Enjoy live music that benefits the nonprofit Reverb. It costs $58 in advance with a $1 for charity or $63 day of with $1 for charity. This is fun for all ages and kids 6 and under get in for free.
Tickets and more information here.
ZipStohr Comedy
Adams Theater, Park Street
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Wanting a laugh this weekend? Tim Krompier and John Ziegler from Dry Bar Comedy will make you laugh throughout the night.
Tickets and more information here.
The A is Moved to Parkside
Parkside Restaurant, Pittsfield
Time: 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
The Full Burn show at The A is moved to Parkside. It's $5 and enjoy live music and dance the night away.
More information here.
Depot After Dark: Come As You Are Dance Party with DJ BFG
34 Depot St., Pittsfield
Time: 8 to 11 p.m.
Have a great time this Friday night with a DJ-led dance party in the alleyway between Titos and Wander, and Crawford Square.
Drinks will be available for purchase at Toto’s, as well as non-alcoholic drinks from Wander. If you come, you are encouraged to bring your own food or order takeout from Tito’s. Everyone of all ages is welcome and there's a $10 cover.
More information here.
Storytelling Through Music
North Adams Public Library
Time: 11 a.m.
Bang on a Can All-Stars cellist Arlen Hlusko offers her process on how she programs music for a concert to share stories with her audiences. She will also perform a short solo cello recital. Part of The Bang on a Can Summer Music Festival at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Held in the third floor community room.
Free and open to the public. More information here.
Ground/work 2025: A Close Look
Clark Art Institute, Williamstown
Time: 1 p.m.
A Clark educator will lead a discussion around the outdoor sculpture "Gathering My Thoughts" by British artist Laura Ellen Bacon. Using willow branches that are tied, looped, and woven together, Bacon's process evokes basket-weaving and the nest-building of birds. Requires a moderate hike on uneven and occasionally steep terrain.
Meet at the Lunder Center at Stone Hill. Free and open to the public; more information here.
Sunday
Keep Moo'ving 5K for Berkshire Bounty
High Lawn Farm, Lenox
Time: 8:30 a.m.
High Lawn Farm is having a 5K race to benefit Berkshire Bounty. Registration fee: $30 Friday, $35 Saturday, $40 race day.
Racers get free ice cream or chocolate milk.
Register here. More information here.
Outdoor Sensory Palooza
Margaret Lindley Park, Williamstown
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Come to the park with your kids who are 6 or younger and have them enjoy an evening with paint, Play-Doh, and more. Fee is $20.
Registration required. More information here.
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