News in Pittsfield
Paw & Pages at The Mount Invites Children to Read to a Therapy Dog
The Berkshire Athenaeum and The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, invite children and families to celebrate the joy of reading at “Paws & Pages: Read to a Therapy Dog with the Berkshire Athenaeum” on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Call for Participants and Volunteers for Pittsfield Halloween Parade 2026
The Parks and Recreation Program has announced its 80th annual Halloween Parade, which will be held on Friday, October 30, at 7:00p.m. on Tyler Street. We are seeking floats, marchers, bands, and volunteers to participate in this annual tradition.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
A household hazardous waste collection, organized by the City of Pittsfield, will be held on Saturday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You must pre-register to drop off designated household hazardous waste items. No walk-ins will be allowed.
City of Pittsfield Announces Car Seat Safety Event
The City of Pittsfield’s Health Department is pleased to announce a Car Seat Safety event on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Pittsfield Fire Department to Host Open House
The Pittsfield Fire Department (PFD) is pleased to announce an open house on Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at PFD Headquarters, 74 Columbus Avenue.
Show Your Library Card and Save this September for Library Card Sign-Up Month
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Berkshire Athenaeum, has partnered with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., to help you save big.
Curiosity Day at the Berkshire Athenaeum
The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, Pittsfield’s CFCE, and Central Berkshire ParentChild+ are pleased to announce that Curiosity Day is coming to the Library once again.