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Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR.
2026-04-25 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-25 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-26 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Featuring over 50 Berkshire County and beyond elementary, middle and high school students.
Based on Roald Dahl’s most delightfully offbeat—and poignantly quirky—tale, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. is a fresh, “masterpeach” musical adventure bursting with heart, humor and imagination. When young James escapes his miserable life with his conniving aunts, a mysterious magic potion transforms an ordinary peach into an enormous vessel for an unforgettable ocean voyage. Along the way, James befriends a band of singing insect companions and faces sharks, storms, hunger and the occasional squabble, discovering courage, resilience and the joy of finding his chosen family.
Featuring a wickedly tuneful, high-energy score and a witty, charming book, this adventurous musical celebrates friendship and self-discovery through colorful characters and larger-than-life moments. Bursting with imaginative costuming and playful puppetry, this family-friendly production creates a colorful world where human and insect characters leap off the stage. Directed and choreographed by Kathy Jo Grover with music direction by Erin White, James and the Giant Peach JR. highlights BTG’s commitment to youth theatre and arts education—an imaginative, big-hearted journey that’s destined to become a favorite.
Appropriate for all ages.
Production
book by Timothy Allen McDonald
words and music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
based on the book James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
direction and choreography by Kathy Jo Grover
music direction by Erin White

Baby Animals Festival
2026-04-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-27 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-28 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-29 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-30 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-01 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-02 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-03 11:00 - 16:00 and 7 more dates | Hancock Shaker Village, 1843 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Welcome the arrival of Spring with our BABY ANIMALS FESTIVAL! Meet our newest farm babies – lambs, piglets, calves, chicks and kids (goats, that is)–and enjoy events and activities throughout the Village, from daily talks about the farm and the Shakers to craft demonstrations to walks along the Farm & Forest Trail. To allow enough time for your visit, please arrive at the Village between 11am-4:00pm.
General admission is $20 for adults, $8 for youths ages 13-17 and children 12 and under are free.

Lego Club at the Library
2026-04-28 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-05 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-12 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Join us for afterschool LEGO building fun with the library’s huge collection of LEGO Bricks! Best for ages 6-10. Youth will have opportunities for free play, cooperative building, a LEGO challenge, and a time for sharing. No registration required, siblings welcome.
¡Venga y construya con la enorme colección de ladrillos LEGO de biblioteca! Sugerido para niños de 6 a 10 años.
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.
For more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 5.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Knit-Wits Club
2026-04-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Get cozy and crafty with fiber arts! Whether you are a master of yarn or looking to learn, you are invited to hang out and help yourself to our stash of supplies. Volunteers will be available to help you learn.
¡Ponte cómodo y crea manualidades con la artesanía textil! Tanto si eres un experto en estambre como si buscas aprender, te invitamos a pasar el rato y a aprovechar nuestra colección de materiales. Habrá voluntarios disponibles para ayudarte a aprender.
For more information call the Children’s Library: (413) 499-9480, ext. 203 or email youngadult@pittsfieldlibrary.org.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Bowey the Clown
2026-05-01 17:00 - 20:00 | North Street
Bowey the Clown will be crafting free balloon creations in front of Crawford Sqaure at 137 North Street.

Opening Day at The Berkshire Carousel!
2026-05-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Berkshire Carousel, 50 Center Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Opening Day May 9th!

Sponsored by Bella NissanVonbowtie Face Painting , Plushy Pals, Berkshire KettleCreations and Best Impressions12-5
