Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. has announced the return of Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! to celebrate the Halloween season. This year’s event will be on Saturday, October 19 and will feature 2 parts: a Kids’ Zone on the St. Joseph’s Church lawn from 12 to 3 pm; and a Night Circus from 4 to 7 pm on Dunham Mall, North Street, and School Street.

Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! Kids’ Zone on the St. Joseph’s Church lawn (12-3PM) will feature a bounce house, Halloween-themed arts & crafts, games, face painting, giveaways, live entertainment, and more. Terry A La Berry and Puggy will play a concert for children and families from 1 to 2 pm. There will be live stilt walking (12-12:30 pm) and a hula hoop play area (1:30-2:30 pm) with LaLoopna Hoops, and a Star Wars-themed performance by Opal Raven Cirque at 12:15 and 2:15 pm.

There will be free activities provided by Berkshire Art Center, Berkshire Athenaeum, Berkshire Museum, Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, BeatNest, Child Care of the Berkshires ParentChild+ program, Flying Cloud Institute, Foster MA/Adopt MA, NBT Bank, Pittsfield Cultural Plan, Pittsfield Public Schools, and the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will host a Halloween canvas painting activity. All Kids’ Zone activities are free, and costumes are encouraged. There will be a bake sale on site for snacks!

Terry A La Berry, renowned drummer for folk legend Arlo Guthrie, brings his magical tunes to captivate young hearts and create delightful memories for your family. His interactive performances are filled with laughter, joy, and toe-tapping rhythms, making every show an immersive musical journey.

For over four decades, Terry A La Berry has shared stages with icons like Pete Seeger, John Denver, and Bonnie Raitt, and his musical adventures have taken him to Carnegie Hall and even on a tour of Australia. When he isn’t touring with Arlo Guthrie, Terry crafts original songs and interactive experiences that leave kids smiling and grooving, making him a household name recognized by Parents’ Choice Awards.

Lee Nangeroni, also known by her bubbly alter ego LaLoopna Hoops, is a hoop dancer, stilt walker and fire performer from Sunapee, New Hampshire. Ever since childhood Lee has been naturally drawn to all aspects of the performing arts.

As a natural born performer, Lee takes her hoops for a spin anywhere and everywhere she can! Nothing makes her happier than losing herself in her circle and connecting with others who share her passion for all things flow. As a HoopLovers Certified Hoop Coach, her dream is to someday open her own studio so she can share the joy and peace of flow with anyone who is looking to reconnect with the creativity of their inner child, or simply find their own little oasis in the chaos of daily life.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, there was a young Jedi warrior known for performing and entertaining all across the empire. Through sword, staff, and fan, Opal Raven channels the force through her spinning weapons. But power comes at a cost, and the dark side is strong in this one. Come join Opal as she performs at It’s Alive!, and maybe, you’ll get a chance to test your power with the force too!

The rain location for the Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! Kids’ Zone will be inside the McKay Street Parking Garage.

Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! is presented by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. thanks to support from Mill Town Foundation, MassDevelopment’s TDI (Transformative Development Initiative), The Feigenbaum Foundation, Pittsfield Cultural Council, and the City of Pittsfield.