Spring Week returning to Pittsfield for third year

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) — The city of Pittsfield will celebrate its third annual Spring Week later this month. From April 19 through April 27, there will be several free and low-cost events for children, adults and families to enjoy.

Organized by the Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., the week aims to bring the community together to celebrate spring. Several local businesses and organizations will host activities throughout the week, including the Berkshire Family YMCA, the Berkshire Athenaeum and WANDER Berkshires.

Take a look at some of the events and activities taking place at this year's Spring Week. For activity updates, visit the Downtown Pittsfield Inc. website.

2025 Spring Week events

"Where's Winston" scavenger hunt, starts April 19

• A scavenger hunt for images of Officer Winston, the Pittsfield Police Department's comfort dog
• Located throughout downtown Pittsfield
• Game cards available at the Children's Library at the Berkshire Athenaeum at 1 Wendell Avenue
• Every image of Winston will include a unique word -- write the words on the inside of the Where's Winston? game card
  • Bring your completed game card to Berkshire Athenaeum from April 19 through April 28 for prizes
  • All children who submit a game card will be entered to win a Winston plushie, with each written word counting as one entry

79th Annual Eggstravaganza Egg Scramble, April 19

• Located at The Common at 100 First Street
• Various times depending on age group
• Free

Earth Day Costume Party with DJ Pup Daddy, April 19

• Located at Methuselah Bar and Lounge
• 9 p.m. through 12 a.m.
• Adults only

Children's Tea Party and Paint & Sip, April 22

• Located at WANDER Berkshires at 34 Depot Street, Suite 101
• 2 p.m. through 4 p.m., children are welcome to drop in anytime and must be accompanied by an adult
• Recommended for children ages 3 through 12; younger and older children still welcome
• Free, with all materials and instruction provided
• Free lemonade and cookies for children; coffee and tea available for purchase for adults

Spring Beach Party, April 23

• Located at Onota Lake
• 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Activities will include sandcastle building, outdoor lawn games, crafts with Berkshire Athenaeum, the Berkshire Museum's Mobile Museum Unit and more
• Family-friendly

Puppets & PJs, April 23

• Located at Berkshire Athenaeum's Children's Library
• Begins at 6 p.m.
• For children aged 5 and younger
• Free

Planting and Gardening-themed Family Storytime, April 24

• Located at Berkshire Athenaeum's Children's Library
• 10 a.m.
• Free

Arbor Day Celebration, April 24

• Located at the United Church of Christ Pittsfield at 110 South Street
• 12 p.m.
• Organized by Pittsfield Parks & Recreation Department

LEGO Community Garden, April 24

• Located at Bottomless Bricks at 163 South Street, Suite 4
• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Children will be able to build their own LEGO flower and add it to the Bottomless Bricks Community Garden
• Free, no registration needed

Healthy Kids Day, April 26

• Located at Berkshire Family YMCA
• 12 p.m.
• Free