Historian Douglas R. Egerton will discuss his new book, "A Man on Fire," about 19th-century reformer and writer Thomas Wentworth Higginson, on Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Stockbridge Library.

The Berkshire Conservation District's annual public meeting via Zoom on Thursday, Nov. 13, features a presentation by Elizabeth Barnes on the invasive spotted lanternfly.

The Pediatric Development Center will host a dueling pianos fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Berkshire Hills Country Club. The event features Howl2Go, appetizers, a 50/50 raffle, and more to benefit local families.

The Otis Historical Commission and Preservation Trust will host author Gail Gelburd on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Otis Town Library to discuss her book, "The Liberation of Sue Moody: Slaying the Dragons." Registration is required.

Green North Adams and the North Adams Public Library will screen "Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics" on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the library, followed by a discussion with Deb Burns of Beyond Plastics.

The Lee Senior Center will host a square dance night on Wednesday, Nov. 12, with pizza and dancing led by Ruth Melbourne and the Berkshire Squares.

Youth Alive and Rites of Passage & Empowerment programs will mark milestone anniversaries at a gala celebration on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Berkshire Innovation Center.

All Saints Episcopal Church will provide free Thanksgiving meals for Northern Berkshire seniors for the 41st year.

Pittsfield's Veterans Day Parade will step off at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, from Fenn Street and proceed to the Veterans Memorial on South Street for a ceremony.

The Samuel Harrison Society, Sheffield Historical Society and Housatonic Heritage will present “Saying Their Names: Berkshire County’s Black Patriots and the Legacy of Samuel Harrison and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment,” on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Old Parish Church.

Gallery North, 9 Eagle St., is exhibiting works by guest artists Carlos Caicedo and Ann Scott, along with resident artists, through Nov. 29. An opening reception will be held Friday, Nov. 7.

The Lenox Police Department is hosting a blood drive to benefit BHS hospitals on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at St. Ann's Church.

Mason Library is collecting food and hygiene products for the People's Pantry for the remainder of the year.

First Congregational Church in Becket is accepting orders for holiday pies ahead of its pie sale and craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 15.

BART Theatre will present its fall cabaret, “Heroes vs. Villains,” on Friday, Nov. 14, at BART Charter Public School.

The Mobile Museum of Tolerance will launch in Massachusetts with an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires in Pittsfield, offering interactive lessons on history, tolerance and combating hate.

North Berkshire Community Dance will host a contra dance with live music by Raven and Goose and an afternoon contra music workshop on Saturday, Nov. 8.

The Stockbridge Grange is serving a community dinner with takeout and sit-down meal options on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Photographer Dylan W. Kubis is the November Artist of the Month at the Bushnell-Sage Library. An opening reception will be held Friday, Nov. 7.

The PJ Library Pajama Drive is collecting new pajamas for children in need through Dec. 3. Drop-off sites ae located in Pittsfield, Great Barrington, Lenox, and Williamstown.

The Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers for its 36th annual "Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas" taking place Dec. 6 and 7.

Lenox’s all-night parking ban began Nov. 1. Vehicles parked on streets between 1 and 6 a.m. may be ticketed or towed during snowfall.

The 2025 Edward Laliberte Toy Fund is accepting applications through Nov. 15. The holiday fund benefits children in need, ages 17 and under, in the towns of Lee, Lenox Dale and Tyringham.

Soldier On invites the community to honor veterans at two fundraising events — the Soldier On 5K and a Dine to Donate restaurant partnership at select establishments. Both initiatives support Soldier On’s mission to end veteran homelessness.

The city of Pittsfield’s Department of Public Services & Utilities will hold two open houses on Monday, Nov. 10, as part of the development of an Integrated Water Resources Management Plan.

Berkshire Humane Society offers a Pet Food Bank for cat and dog owners in Berkshire County facing financial hardship. Pet food is available at their Pittsfield and Great Barrington locations, as well as through the Elder Services Meals on Wheels program.

Austerlitz Historical Society’s Holiday House on Nov. 8-9 offers 18th-century holiday tours, wagon rides, music, crafts, food, and historic demonstrations.

Jaye Alison’s “Territories Blue/Passages” exhibit, exploring global conflict and humanity, runs through Nov. 29 at Stockbridge Library. An artist reception will be held on Friday, Nov. 7.

The Bidwell House Museum will present "What a Glorious CRASH They Made: Musick of the Revolution," a candlelight program with musician and historian R. Franklin Donohue on Friday, Nov. 7.

Wellness classes offered by Yoga Lee Studio at the Lee Library in November include chair yoga on Nov. 7 and a balance class for seniors on Nov. 8.

St. Mary’s School will hold a bingo fundraiser for students on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event includes a full bingo program and cash and door prizes.

Becket Federated Church will hold a Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 8, featuring vendors, a church store, Santa’s workshop, and more.

Mass Audubon will host Tiny Trekkers for ages 0-5 on Tuesdays, Nov. 4-18, at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, featuring themed walks, activities and storytime.

Voice teacher Paula Langton will lead free drop-in community sing-a-longs on Tuesdays, Nov. 4 to 25, at the Becket Arts Center.

The Henry David Thoreau Foundation is accepting scholarship applications, offering up to $26,000 over four years to eight to 10 Massachusetts high school seniors pursuing environmentally related studies at any college or university worldwide.

The Two Of Us Productions will perform the musical "Pippin" for two weekends only, Nov. 7 to 9 and Nov. 14 to 16, in the theater at the Copake Grange Hall.

Culinary historian Becky Libourel Diamond will present "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook" on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Ventfort Hall, followed by a tea featuring treats from the book.

Mount Greylock seniors William Svrluga and Evora Xu are National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists, and seniors Everett Crowe, Emilie Jones and Natasha Nugent are Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

First Baptist Church will host its annual pot roast dinner on Saturday, Nov. 8, with eat-in and take-out options from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Cities and towns Berkshire County have announced their trick-or-treat hours and/or related events.

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