Free Offerings in the Berkshires

Take a Hike! 60+ miles of hiking trails (including 3 wheelchair-accessible trails) open dawn to dusk, 365 days a year, for free! Dogs welcome; local leash laws prevail.

Berkshire Opera Festival presents an evening of music featuring texts by the great William Shakespeare, sung by members of our internationally-renowned cast of Falstaff. Artistic Director Brian Garman will guide you on a journey through the ages to explore how different composers were inspired by the words of the man largely thought of as the greatest writer of the English language. This free recital will give you an opportunity to hear our mainstage artists for the first time in the season and to whet your appetite for our performances of Falstaff. Bring your family and friends and enjoy this musical delight in the gorgeous setting of Edith Wharton’s estate, The Mount.
Location: The Mount in Lenox

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

Blue Star Museums offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.

2021 Heritage Walks offers 80 Interpretive walks each weekend. Hikes, walking tours of towns and historical buildings, nature and birding walks and more with knowledgeable, local historians, naturalists, and environmentalists. Saturdays & Sunday September 4 – October 3.