Holiday Shindy!
Shire City Sanctuary – 40 Melville St. Pittsfield, MA
December 9th 10am – 6pm and December 10th 11am – 4pm
Admission: $3
Looking for a gift that is a little less ordinary this holiday season? Then you’ll want to check out the Holiday Shindy at Shire City Sanctuary. Considered by many to be the most spectacular craft fair in the region, this event boasts over 60 artisan vendors, great food, warm drinks, and live music. Admission is only $3 for adults and FREE for kids under 12. For more information, check out their event on Facebook.
Making Spirits Bright – A Lenox Holiday Celebration
Downtown Lenox
December 1st – December 3rd
Admission: FREE
Lenox will kick off their holiday season with a weekend full of festivities for all ages. Friday, they kick things off with their famous Santa Pub Crawl (find a sitter, 'cause this is adults only). Then grab your shopping bags and bundle up for what Saturday and Sunday have in store: participating local shops will have special events and offers, carolers will be out and about, and the Guided Holiday Tours of some of the Berkshire’s most beautiful Inns and homes are sure to be extraordinary. The tour is $25/person and part of the proceeds will benefit Berkshire Immigration Center.
For a complete list of offerings and activities, visit the Making Spirits Bright Facebook Event page or click any of the links above for information about those specific events.
The Nutcracker Presented by Albany Berkshire Ballet
The Colonial Theatre – 111 South St. Pittsfield, MA
Multiple Performances December 2nd and December 3rd
Tickets: $29.50 - $43.50 for Adults; $20 - $28.50 for Kids
What might arguably be the most iconic ballet of all time, the Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl named Clara and the magical adventure she embarks on one Christmas Eve. Local young dancers perform alongside professional dancers to Tchaikovsky’s glorious music. For a complete performance list and to order tickets, be sure to visit Berkshire Theatre Group’s website.
