Free Offerings in the Berkshires

Free lawn tickets for children and young people up to 17! Up to four free children’s tickets are available per parent/legal guardian per concert at the Tanglewood Box Office on the day of the concert. Children under five are not permitted in the Koussevitzky Music Shed or Seiji Ozawa Hall during concerts.

The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular features one dazzling circus feat after another in a high-energy family-friendly flurry of fun! Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses as our troupe of acrobats, aerialists, and circus specialty artists bend, twist, flip, and fly into your hearts and minds! Mind-boggling artistry and athleticism to ignite the imaginations of the young and the young in spirit alike!

Catch a rising star as the Festival presents its Emerging Artist Showcase — performances by summer Fellows of the Yale School of Music attending Norfolk’s New Music Workshop and Chamber Music Session. These casual concerts are in the Music Shed and are free of charge.

WCMA sparks new ways of thinking about the visual world through its innovative exhibitions, programs, publications and initiatives. Always Free!

Shakespeare in the Park returns this summer with Much Ado About Nothing, the story of the trials of love in a society dominated by patriarchal traditions. August 15 – 25, Thursday – Sunday at 8pm. Free and open to the public. At the First Street Common, Pittsfield.

SCMA is partnering with the Highland Street Foundation for their Free Fun Friday summer series with 100+ other cultural organizations throughout Massachusetts. Join us for activities throughout the day, with no admission charge!

The Mount opens its doors as part of the 11th annual Free Fun Friday program, and we invite visitors from far and wide to visit the property, free of charge. Explore Edith Wharton’s home, enjoy the gardens and trails, and discover one of the most beautiful spots in the Berkshires. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Special activities are planned throughout the day.

Bring a picnic, some blankets and chairs, and your family and friends to relax on our lawn on a warm summer evening. Bands will play from 6:00–8:00 pm, but our lawn opens at 5:30 pm so you can set up your ideal spot.

Bring a picnic, some blankets and chairs, and your family and friends to relax on our lawn on a warm summer evening. Bands will play from 6:00–8:00 pm, but our lawn opens at 5:30 pm so you can set up your ideal spot.

Enjoy FREE dance games, a free outdoor Inside/Out performance, multi-generational movement and music classes, a special kids’ tour of the Pillow’s historic grounds, pop-up performances by Nimbus Circus, and more!

Bring family and friends of all ages to the Inside/Out series, offering free outdoor performances by emerging and established dance companies and presentations by dancers of The School at Jacob’s Pillow every Wednesday through Saturday at 6:15pm during the Festival.

Join us on the Terrace every Friday & Saturday for lively evenings of free music played by the region’s most talented musicians. Seating is limited, please bring your own lawn chairs. 5 PM – 8 PM.

The streets and sidewalks of downtown Pittsfield are filled with live music, street performers, great shopping, outdoor dining and new art from 5pm to 8pm and beyond. Every 3rd Thursday from May – October. Free and open to all!

Arrive early for Sunday matinee performances to hear artists, special guests, and WTF staff delve into the rich themes of WTF productions. Bring your own picnic or stop by concessions! 1:15PM.

Children 12 and under are always FREE on family visits!

Bring a picnic, some blankets and chairs, and your family and friends to relax on our lawn on a warm summer evening. Bands will play from 6:00–8:00 pm, but our lawn opens at 5:30 pm so you can set up your ideal spot.

The Berkshire Natural Resources Council invites you to enjoy a slice of the Berkshires – and the places that you’ve helped us protect. Join us for a hike!

Join us on Tuesdays to learn the skills for birding by sight and song as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, bald eagles, vireos, and wood warblers. 8 AM – 10 AM.

The Mount opens its doors as part of the 11th annual Free Fun Friday program, and we invite visitors from far and wide to visit the property, free of charge. Explore Edith Wharton’s home, enjoy the gardens and trails, and discover one of the most beautiful spots in the Berkshires. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Special activities are planned throughout the day. 10 AM – 3 PM.

Kids and Teens under 18 always get free admission!

Enjoy free admission to the Clark as part of the Highland Street Foundation’s Free Fun Fridays statewide cultural initiative.

Historic Deerfield will have free admission on Friday, July 26, as a part of the Highland Street Foundation’s Free Fun Friday program.

Based on the beloved comic strip by Charles Schultz, the Peanuts gang are brought to life in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Revised)! Charlie Brown, Sally Brown, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder and Snoopy display their wit and charm in the heartwarming revue of vignettes and song.

An afternoon of free performances and family-friendly activities presented by cultural organizations from around Berkshire County. Guests are invited to stay for the evening BSO performance.

Free guided interpretive heritage walks over 4 weekends in the Fall: Sept 7 & 8; 14 & 15; 21 & 22; 28 & 29; 2019. Visit great places in your own backyard!

Highland Street Foundation’s Free Fun Fridays offer visitors no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues in Massachusetts. This program was created to increase access and enrichment opportunities for children and families throughout Massachusetts during the summer months.