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  • 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.

  • 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 [...]

  • Sheep Shearing Weekend: April 20

    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 [...]

  • Shaker Supper – May 7

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

    Each Supper begins with a special program featuring a 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. 

  • Blacksmithing 101 for 1 on 1

    Blacksmithing 101 for 1-on-1
    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Blacksmithing 1-on-1 DATES: Saturdays in 2026: May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14 TIME:  10 am to 12 pm REGISTRATION FEE:  $150/$135 for members. Includes Village admission. MATERIALS FEE: $20 (cash only) payable directly to the instructor  Learn basic blacksmithing skills in a private lesson at the Village’s coal-fired [...]

  • 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, [...]

  • Beginner Oval Boxmaking

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

    Beginner Oval Boxmaking: Sizes 0-3 Date: Saturday-Sunday, May 16-17 (two-day workshop) Time: 10 am to 3 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $300/$270 members (includes all materials) A great introduction to oval box making. Participants will hone their skills in crafting swallowtails and bending bands while making several different sizes of the iconic Shaker box.  No prior oval [...]

  • Shaker Supper – June 4

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

    Each Supper begins with a special program featuring a 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. 

  • Goat Yoga

    Goat Yoga 2026
    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Every Saturday at 10am June 6–September 5 There’s nothing like an inspiring outdoor yoga class (yes, with our goats). If you’ve never tried it, now’s the chance for a completely different yoga experience. Goats roam freely as you strike your poses with a certified yoga instructor. Bring a mat. All skill levels welcome.   Graciously [...]