• Shaker Supper: November 29 – CANCELED

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Each Supper begins with a special presentation from an expert interpreter of the Shakers, providing an opportunity for you to learn more about the fascinating ways the Shakers lived and thrived.

  • No-Sew Quilted Ornaments

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Do you love fabric but don’t sew? Are you interested in a new take on holiday ornaments?  In this workshop you will learn to make a beautiful fabric ornament that requires no sewing--just a foam ball, fabric and lots of straight pins. Several fabric color/pattern options will be available. No experience needed, although good fine [...]

  • The Big Chill – Feb 14

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Pull on your boots, grab your hat and coat and join us for The Big Chill at the Village on February 14 & 15 11 – 3pm.

  • The Big Chill – Feb 15

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Pull on your boots, grab your hat and coat and join us for The Big Chill at the Village on February 14 & 15 11 – 3pm.

  • Baby Animals: April 18th-May 10th

    Baby Animals 2026
    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Welcome the arrival of Spring with our BABY ANIMALS FESTIVAL! Meet our newest farm babies – lambs, piglets, calves, chicks and kids (goats, that is)–and enjoy events and activities throughout the Village, from daily talks about the farm and the Shakers to craft demonstrations to walks along the Farm & Forest Trail.  To allow enough time [...]

  • Behind the Scenes Tour – Baby Animals

    Behind the Scenes Tour 2026
    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS April 18 – May 10, 10am Offered daily during Baby Animals. Hop aboard the hay wagon to start your hour-long tour with Farmer Billy and learn more about how the farm works. Visit with our newest arrivals of calves, lambs, kids, piglets, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn, Dairy Ell, [...]

  • Sheep Shearing Weekend: April 19

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Sunday, April 19, and Monday, April 20 Demonstrations throughout the day Included in admission/free to members. Visit website for details. Celebrate the arrival of spring with our merino sheep as they get their annual haircuts. Follow the wool from sheep to cloak with demonstrations of sheep shearing by champion shearer Fred DePaul. A woolly, wonderful [...]