• 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Song & Story Program: Barnyard Critters in Herds, Flocks & Litters

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

    Wednesday, April 22 (rain date: Thursday, April 23) Programs at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm  Included in admission; program will take place within the Village near the Round Stone Barn.  Folksinger and storyteller Tim Van Egmond presents “Barnyard Critters In Herds, Flocks & Litters” at Baby Animals!  All ages are welcome for this family program [...]

  • Song & Story Program: Barnyard Critters in Herds, Flocks & Litters

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

    Wednesday, April 22 (rain date: Thursday, April 23) Programs at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm  Included in admission; program will take place within the Village near the Round Stone Barn.  Folksinger and storyteller Tim Van Egmond presents “Barnyard Critters In Herds, Flocks & Litters” at Baby Animals!  All ages are welcome for this family program [...]

  • Weaving Demonstrations with the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild

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

    Saturday, May 2 throughout the day, included in admission Members of the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild will be on hand in the Sisters' Dairy and Weave Shop to provide hands-on instruction about the joys and challenges of weaving.  Drop-in to learn more about what goes into weaving a blanket or scarf and try it yourself!