Ventfort Hall will welcome families with children 18 and under to visit the house at no charge on Thursday, October 31, from 4 to 7 pm. The first floor of the house will be open. Enjoy this extra opportunity to wear your Halloween costume and have the perfect photo opportunity to create memories for years […]
A spine-chilling evening of Shaker ghosts and mystery. Walk the dark paths of the Village, venture into the cellar of the Trustees’ Office to see gravestones, hear true tales of ghostly sightings, and learn about the Shakers’ role in the spiritualist movement. 90-minute walking tour.
Arts and Culture, Holidays, Outdoor Event
Step into the mysterious allure of Doctor Sax House for A Night of Haunts. Your ticket includes a signature drink of your choice, a selection of elevated hors d'oeuvres, and exclusive access to both the main house and carriage house, where curated entertainment awaits – including a live dj. Immerse yourself in the hauntingly beautiful atmosphere, as […]
Holidays, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Join us for an evening of music, craft beer, and spooky costumes! Prizes will be awarded to best dressed so come on out and wear your most frightful costume!
Join us for a day of pumpkin-smashing fun! Bring your pumpkins to the farm and let's smash them! Pumpkins must be unpainted, unbleached, and any non-organic materials removed. Once smashed, the pumpkins will be turned into compost by Second Chance Composting. For more fun, we will be opening the Haunted Corn Maze and the giant […]
Family Friendly, Holidays, Outdoor Event
Presented by Lorraine German, Dressing the Christmas Tree is a fascinating look at both antique and vintage Christmas decorations. Lorraine will discuss the history of adorning holiday greens from their pagan beginnings through the mid-20th century and will provide examples of ornaments from her own collection. An avid collector of Christmas antiques for almost 40 years, […]
Arts and Culture, Exhibits, Holidays
Avoid the crowds on Black Friday and enjoy the ease of shopping at Shaker Mercantile, a unique store celebrating the region’s best artisan makers and handcrafted gifts.
Arts and Culture, Family Friendly, Holidays
Santa Claus is coming to town. Join us for caroling, followed by Santa's arrival. We will have Browtine Photography, a meet and greet, and a cookie and hot chocolate bar! See you there!
Celebrate this timeless Berkshire County holiday tradition with the whole family, and revel in the joy and redemptive power of Christmas as told in the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the infamous miser who is shown the error of his ways and reformed by four spirits. Journey back to Victorian England and experience the classic […]
Holidays, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Celebrate this timeless Berkshire County holiday tradition with the whole family, and revel in the joy and redemptive power of Christmas as told in the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the infamous miser who is shown the error of his ways and reformed by four spirits. Journey back to Victorian England and experience the classic […]
Holidays, Performing Arts & Entertainment