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SUMMARY:Baby Animals: April 18th-May 10th
DESCRIPTION: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 for your visit\, please arrive at the Village between 11am-4:00pm. \nApril 18 to May 10\, 11am–4pm\nGeneral admission is $20 for adults\, $8 for youths ages 13-17 and children 12 and under are free. \nYou can pre-purchase general admission tickets below or buy them when you arrive.  NOTE: when pre-purchasing tickets\, you are not eligible for NARM\, Library Pass\, EBT\, AAA and certain other discounts.  Discounted tickets can be purchased on-site. \nWe also offer a very special BEHIND-THE-SCENES tour each day at 10am!   \nHop aboard our wagon hayride and take your hour-long tour and get all the dirt about our farm from the farmers themselves. Learn about the history of the Shaker Village and farm including little known facts and secrets and pet the newest and cutest members of our family. The tour will take you to see the animals in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard where you’ll meet this year’s calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks.  After the tour\, you are welcome to re-visit the barn and explore the rest of the Village\, which opens to the general public at 11 am. Please note that only ONE tour will be given each day to a single group of up to 20 people. Tickets must be reserved in advance and sell-out fast. Tickets are non-refundable. \nBaby Animals is made possible with generous support from lead sponsor ROAM: an Xtina Parks Gallery. Additional sponsorship support provided by Guardian and The Red Lion Inn. \nBaby Animals Festival\nGeneral Admission\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/baby-animals-2026/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T185255Z
CREATED:20260309T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185255Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour - Baby Animals
DESCRIPTION: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.\nVisit with our newest arrivals of calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard before the public arrives. Special tickets are required and must be reserved in advance on our website. Hurry as this popular feature sells out quickly!\n \n10-11am daily \nBehind the Scenes Tour\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/behind-the-scenes-tour-26/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T184828Z
CREATED:20260309T164240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184828Z
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SUMMARY:Baby Animals: April 18th-May 10th
DESCRIPTION: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 for your visit\, please arrive at the Village between 11am-4:00pm. \nApril 18 to May 10\, 11am–4pm\nGeneral admission is $20 for adults\, $8 for youths ages 13-17 and children 12 and under are free. \nYou can pre-purchase general admission tickets below or buy them when you arrive.  NOTE: when pre-purchasing tickets\, you are not eligible for NARM\, Library Pass\, EBT\, AAA and certain other discounts.  Discounted tickets can be purchased on-site. \nWe also offer a very special BEHIND-THE-SCENES tour each day at 10am!   \nHop aboard our wagon hayride and take your hour-long tour and get all the dirt about our farm from the farmers themselves. Learn about the history of the Shaker Village and farm including little known facts and secrets and pet the newest and cutest members of our family. The tour will take you to see the animals in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard where you’ll meet this year’s calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks.  After the tour\, you are welcome to re-visit the barn and explore the rest of the Village\, which opens to the general public at 11 am. Please note that only ONE tour will be given each day to a single group of up to 20 people. Tickets must be reserved in advance and sell-out fast. Tickets are non-refundable. \nBaby Animals is made possible with generous support from lead sponsor ROAM: an Xtina Parks Gallery. Additional sponsorship support provided by Guardian and The Red Lion Inn. \nBaby Animals Festival\nGeneral Admission\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/baby-animals-2026/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T185255Z
CREATED:20260309T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185255Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour - Baby Animals
DESCRIPTION: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.\nVisit with our newest arrivals of calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard before the public arrives. Special tickets are required and must be reserved in advance on our website. Hurry as this popular feature sells out quickly!\n \n10-11am daily \nBehind the Scenes Tour\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/behind-the-scenes-tour-26/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hancockshakervillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/baby-pigs.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260309T230127Z
CREATED:20260309T174251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T230127Z
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SUMMARY:Sheep Shearing Weekend: April 19
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, and Monday\, April 20\nDemonstrations throughout the day \nIncluded in admission/free to members. Visit website for details. Celebrate the arrival of spring with our merino sheep as they get their annual haircuts. \nFollow the wool from sheep to cloak with demonstrations of sheep shearing by champion shearer Fred DePaul. A woolly\, wonderful weekend of family fun with all the baby animals.
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/sheep-shearing-weekend-2026-4-19/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192832Z
CREATED:20260413T192749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T192832Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Chicks (and Other Animals) with Berkshire Museum!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Chicks (and Other Animals) with Berkshire Museum! \nMonday\, April 20\nWednesday\, April 22\nSaturday\, April 25 \nThroughout the day; included in admission \nWe welcome our friends from the Berkshire Museum as they “take over” the Discovery Barn’s back room on select days during Baby Animals. Inspired by the chicks in the Discovery Barn brooder\, craft your own “chicks in a nest” using basic shapes. Examine the Museum’s collection of bird eggs and skulls (as well as pelts and skulls from a few non-feathered animals).
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/celebrate-chicks-and-other-animals-with-berkshire-museum/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T184828Z
CREATED:20260309T164240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184828Z
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SUMMARY:Baby Animals: April 18th-May 10th
DESCRIPTION: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 for your visit\, please arrive at the Village between 11am-4:00pm. \nApril 18 to May 10\, 11am–4pm\nGeneral admission is $20 for adults\, $8 for youths ages 13-17 and children 12 and under are free. \nYou can pre-purchase general admission tickets below or buy them when you arrive.  NOTE: when pre-purchasing tickets\, you are not eligible for NARM\, Library Pass\, EBT\, AAA and certain other discounts.  Discounted tickets can be purchased on-site. \nWe also offer a very special BEHIND-THE-SCENES tour each day at 10am!   \nHop aboard our wagon hayride and take your hour-long tour and get all the dirt about our farm from the farmers themselves. Learn about the history of the Shaker Village and farm including little known facts and secrets and pet the newest and cutest members of our family. The tour will take you to see the animals in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard where you’ll meet this year’s calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks.  After the tour\, you are welcome to re-visit the barn and explore the rest of the Village\, which opens to the general public at 11 am. Please note that only ONE tour will be given each day to a single group of up to 20 people. Tickets must be reserved in advance and sell-out fast. Tickets are non-refundable. \nBaby Animals is made possible with generous support from lead sponsor ROAM: an Xtina Parks Gallery. Additional sponsorship support provided by Guardian and The Red Lion Inn. \nBaby Animals Festival\nGeneral Admission\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/baby-animals-2026/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T185255Z
CREATED:20260309T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185255Z
UID:10006991-1776682800-1776700800@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour - Baby Animals
DESCRIPTION: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.\nVisit with our newest arrivals of calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard before the public arrives. Special tickets are required and must be reserved in advance on our website. Hurry as this popular feature sells out quickly!\n \n10-11am daily \nBehind the Scenes Tour\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/behind-the-scenes-tour-26/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hancockshakervillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/baby-pigs.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260309T230116Z
CREATED:20260309T174440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T230116Z
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SUMMARY:Sheep Shearing Weekend: April 20
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, and Monday\, April 20\nDemonstrations throughout the day \nIncluded in admission/free to members. Visit website for details. Celebrate the arrival of spring with our merino sheep as they get their annual haircuts. \nFollow the wool from sheep to cloak with demonstrations of sheep shearing by champion shearer Fred DePaul. A woolly\, wonderful weekend of family fun with all the baby animals.
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/sheep-shearing-weekend-april-20/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T184828Z
CREATED:20260309T164240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184828Z
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SUMMARY:Baby Animals: April 18th-May 10th
DESCRIPTION: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 for your visit\, please arrive at the Village between 11am-4:00pm. \nApril 18 to May 10\, 11am–4pm\nGeneral admission is $20 for adults\, $8 for youths ages 13-17 and children 12 and under are free. \nYou can pre-purchase general admission tickets below or buy them when you arrive.  NOTE: when pre-purchasing tickets\, you are not eligible for NARM\, Library Pass\, EBT\, AAA and certain other discounts.  Discounted tickets can be purchased on-site. \nWe also offer a very special BEHIND-THE-SCENES tour each day at 10am!   \nHop aboard our wagon hayride and take your hour-long tour and get all the dirt about our farm from the farmers themselves. Learn about the history of the Shaker Village and farm including little known facts and secrets and pet the newest and cutest members of our family. The tour will take you to see the animals in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard where you’ll meet this year’s calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks.  After the tour\, you are welcome to re-visit the barn and explore the rest of the Village\, which opens to the general public at 11 am. Please note that only ONE tour will be given each day to a single group of up to 20 people. Tickets must be reserved in advance and sell-out fast. Tickets are non-refundable. \nBaby Animals is made possible with generous support from lead sponsor ROAM: an Xtina Parks Gallery. Additional sponsorship support provided by Guardian and The Red Lion Inn. \nBaby Animals Festival\nGeneral Admission\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/baby-animals-2026/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T185255Z
CREATED:20260309T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185255Z
UID:10006992-1776769200-1776787200@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour - Baby Animals
DESCRIPTION: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.\nVisit with our newest arrivals of calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard before the public arrives. Special tickets are required and must be reserved in advance on our website. Hurry as this popular feature sells out quickly!\n \n10-11am daily \nBehind the Scenes Tour\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/behind-the-scenes-tour-26/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hancockshakervillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/baby-pigs.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192940Z
CREATED:20260413T192940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T192940Z
UID:10007442-1776855600-1776870000@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Chicks (and Other Animals) with Berkshire Museum!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Chicks (and Other Animals) with Berkshire Museum! \nMonday\, April 20\nWednesday\, April 22\nSaturday\, April 25 \nThroughout the day; included in admission \nWe welcome our friends from the Berkshire Museum as they “take over” the Discovery Barn’s back room on select days during Baby Animals. Inspired by the chicks in the Discovery Barn brooder\, craft your own “chicks in a nest” using basic shapes. Examine the Museum’s collection of bird eggs and skulls (as well as pelts and skulls from a few non-feathered animals).
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/celebrate-chicks-and-other-animals-with-berkshire-museum-2/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hancockshakervillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Berkshire-Museum_Logo-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T184828Z
CREATED:20260309T164240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184828Z
UID:10006970-1776855600-1776873600@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Baby Animals: April 18th-May 10th
DESCRIPTION: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 for your visit\, please arrive at the Village between 11am-4:00pm. \nApril 18 to May 10\, 11am–4pm\nGeneral admission is $20 for adults\, $8 for youths ages 13-17 and children 12 and under are free. \nYou can pre-purchase general admission tickets below or buy them when you arrive.  NOTE: when pre-purchasing tickets\, you are not eligible for NARM\, Library Pass\, EBT\, AAA and certain other discounts.  Discounted tickets can be purchased on-site. \nWe also offer a very special BEHIND-THE-SCENES tour each day at 10am!   \nHop aboard our wagon hayride and take your hour-long tour and get all the dirt about our farm from the farmers themselves. Learn about the history of the Shaker Village and farm including little known facts and secrets and pet the newest and cutest members of our family. The tour will take you to see the animals in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard where you’ll meet this year’s calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks.  After the tour\, you are welcome to re-visit the barn and explore the rest of the Village\, which opens to the general public at 11 am. Please note that only ONE tour will be given each day to a single group of up to 20 people. Tickets must be reserved in advance and sell-out fast. Tickets are non-refundable. \nBaby Animals is made possible with generous support from lead sponsor ROAM: an Xtina Parks Gallery. Additional sponsorship support provided by Guardian and The Red Lion Inn. \nBaby Animals Festival\nGeneral Admission\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/baby-animals-2026/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T185255Z
CREATED:20260309T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185255Z
UID:10006993-1776855600-1776873600@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour - Baby Animals
DESCRIPTION: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.\nVisit with our newest arrivals of calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard before the public arrives. Special tickets are required and must be reserved in advance on our website. Hurry as this popular feature sells out quickly!\n \n10-11am daily \nBehind the Scenes Tour\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/behind-the-scenes-tour-26/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124554Z
CREATED:20260330T212218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T124554Z
UID:10007435-1776857400-1776859200@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Song & Story Program:  Barnyard Critters in Herds\, Flocks & Litters
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 22 (TODAY) \nPrograms at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm  \nIncluded in admission; program will take place within the Village near the Round Stone Barn.  \nFolksinger and storyteller Tim Van Egmond presents “Barnyard Critters In Herds\, Flocks & Litters” at Baby Animals!  All ages are welcome for this family program of multicultural songs and folk tales about farm animals. Sing along with the Cuban song “Los Pollitos” about baby chicks in Spanish and English\, repeat the refrain in the French tale “Bâtis\, Bâtis! (Build\, Build!)\,” answer “Yes Sir!” in rhythm to the African American call-and-response game “Did You Feed My Cow?\,” and more! Tim will play a fascinating array of instruments\, including guitar\, hammered dulcimer\, mountain dulcimer\, an Andean rattle made with goat hoof trimmings\, and a horse limberjack (a wooden puppet that taps out a rhythm dancing on a paddle). A versatile and dynamic performer\, Van Egmond moves easily from a rousing singalong to a spellbinding story. \nThis program is supported in part by grants from the Pittsfield Cultural Council and the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire\, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/song-story-program-barnyard-critters-in-herds-flocks-litters/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124655Z
CREATED:20260330T212351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T124655Z
UID:10007436-1776864600-1776866400@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Song & Story Program:  Barnyard Critters in Herds\, Flocks & Litters
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 22 (TODAY!) \nPrograms at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm  \nIncluded in admission; program will take place within the Village near the Round Stone Barn.  \nFolksinger and storyteller Tim Van Egmond presents “Barnyard Critters In Herds\, Flocks & Litters” at Baby Animals!  All ages are welcome for this family program of multicultural songs and folk tales about farm animals. Sing along with the Cuban song “Los Pollitos” about baby chicks in Spanish and English\, repeat the refrain in the French tale “Bâtis\, Bâtis! (Build\, Build!)\,” answer “Yes Sir!” in rhythm to the African American call-and-response game “Did You Feed My Cow?\,” and more! Tim will play a fascinating array of instruments\, including guitar\, hammered dulcimer\, mountain dulcimer\, an Andean rattle made with goat hoof trimmings\, and a horse limberjack (a wooden puppet that taps out a rhythm dancing on a paddle). A versatile and dynamic performer\, Van Egmond moves easily from a rousing singalong to a spellbinding story. \nThis program is supported in part by grants from the Pittsfield Cultural Council and the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire\, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/song-story-program-barnyard-critters-in-herds-flocks-litters-2/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hancockshakervillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/230723_TimVanEgmond_06.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T184828Z
CREATED:20260309T164240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184828Z
UID:10006971-1776942000-1776960000@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Baby Animals: April 18th-May 10th
DESCRIPTION: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 for your visit\, please arrive at the Village between 11am-4:00pm. \nApril 18 to May 10\, 11am–4pm\nGeneral admission is $20 for adults\, $8 for youths ages 13-17 and children 12 and under are free. \nYou can pre-purchase general admission tickets below or buy them when you arrive.  NOTE: when pre-purchasing tickets\, you are not eligible for NARM\, Library Pass\, EBT\, AAA and certain other discounts.  Discounted tickets can be purchased on-site. \nWe also offer a very special BEHIND-THE-SCENES tour each day at 10am!   \nHop aboard our wagon hayride and take your hour-long tour and get all the dirt about our farm from the farmers themselves. Learn about the history of the Shaker Village and farm including little known facts and secrets and pet the newest and cutest members of our family. The tour will take you to see the animals in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard where you’ll meet this year’s calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks.  After the tour\, you are welcome to re-visit the barn and explore the rest of the Village\, which opens to the general public at 11 am. Please note that only ONE tour will be given each day to a single group of up to 20 people. Tickets must be reserved in advance and sell-out fast. Tickets are non-refundable. \nBaby Animals is made possible with generous support from lead sponsor ROAM: an Xtina Parks Gallery. Additional sponsorship support provided by Guardian and The Red Lion Inn. \nBaby Animals Festival\nGeneral Admission\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/baby-animals-2026/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T185255Z
CREATED:20260309T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185255Z
UID:10006994-1776942000-1776960000@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour - Baby Animals
DESCRIPTION: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.\nVisit with our newest arrivals of calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard before the public arrives. Special tickets are required and must be reserved in advance on our website. Hurry as this popular feature sells out quickly!\n \n10-11am daily \nBehind the Scenes Tour\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/behind-the-scenes-tour-26/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hancockshakervillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/baby-pigs.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T184828Z
CREATED:20260309T164240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184828Z
UID:10006972-1777028400-1777046400@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Baby Animals: April 18th-May 10th
DESCRIPTION: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 for your visit\, please arrive at the Village between 11am-4:00pm. \nApril 18 to May 10\, 11am–4pm\nGeneral admission is $20 for adults\, $8 for youths ages 13-17 and children 12 and under are free. \nYou can pre-purchase general admission tickets below or buy them when you arrive.  NOTE: when pre-purchasing tickets\, you are not eligible for NARM\, Library Pass\, EBT\, AAA and certain other discounts.  Discounted tickets can be purchased on-site. \nWe also offer a very special BEHIND-THE-SCENES tour each day at 10am!   \nHop aboard our wagon hayride and take your hour-long tour and get all the dirt about our farm from the farmers themselves. Learn about the history of the Shaker Village and farm including little known facts and secrets and pet the newest and cutest members of our family. The tour will take you to see the animals in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard where you’ll meet this year’s calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks.  After the tour\, you are welcome to re-visit the barn and explore the rest of the Village\, which opens to the general public at 11 am. Please note that only ONE tour will be given each day to a single group of up to 20 people. Tickets must be reserved in advance and sell-out fast. Tickets are non-refundable. \nBaby Animals is made possible with generous support from lead sponsor ROAM: an Xtina Parks Gallery. Additional sponsorship support provided by Guardian and The Red Lion Inn. \nBaby Animals Festival\nGeneral Admission\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/baby-animals-2026/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T185255Z
CREATED:20260309T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185255Z
UID:10006995-1777028400-1777046400@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour - Baby Animals
DESCRIPTION: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.\nVisit with our newest arrivals of calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard before the public arrives. Special tickets are required and must be reserved in advance on our website. Hurry as this popular feature sells out quickly!\n \n10-11am daily \nBehind the Scenes Tour\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/behind-the-scenes-tour-26/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T193049Z
CREATED:20260413T193049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T193049Z
UID:10007441-1777114800-1777129200@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Chicks (and Other Animals) with Berkshire Museum!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Chicks (and Other Animals) with Berkshire Museum! \nMonday\, April 20\nWednesday\, April 22\nSaturday\, April 25 \nThroughout the day; included in admission \nWe welcome our friends from the Berkshire Museum as they “take over” the Discovery Barn’s back room on select days during Baby Animals. Inspired by the chicks in the Discovery Barn brooder\, craft your own “chicks in a nest” using basic shapes. Examine the Museum’s collection of bird eggs and skulls (as well as pelts and skulls from a few non-feathered animals).
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/celebrate-chicks-and-other-animals-with-berkshire-museum-3/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T184828Z
CREATED:20260309T164240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184828Z
UID:10006973-1777114800-1777132800@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Baby Animals: April 18th-May 10th
DESCRIPTION: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 for your visit\, please arrive at the Village between 11am-4:00pm. \nApril 18 to May 10\, 11am–4pm\nGeneral admission is $20 for adults\, $8 for youths ages 13-17 and children 12 and under are free. \nYou can pre-purchase general admission tickets below or buy them when you arrive.  NOTE: when pre-purchasing tickets\, you are not eligible for NARM\, Library Pass\, EBT\, AAA and certain other discounts.  Discounted tickets can be purchased on-site. \nWe also offer a very special BEHIND-THE-SCENES tour each day at 10am!   \nHop aboard our wagon hayride and take your hour-long tour and get all the dirt about our farm from the farmers themselves. Learn about the history of the Shaker Village and farm including little known facts and secrets and pet the newest and cutest members of our family. The tour will take you to see the animals in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard where you’ll meet this year’s calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks.  After the tour\, you are welcome to re-visit the barn and explore the rest of the Village\, which opens to the general public at 11 am. Please note that only ONE tour will be given each day to a single group of up to 20 people. Tickets must be reserved in advance and sell-out fast. Tickets are non-refundable. \nBaby Animals is made possible with generous support from lead sponsor ROAM: an Xtina Parks Gallery. Additional sponsorship support provided by Guardian and The Red Lion Inn. \nBaby Animals Festival\nGeneral Admission\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/baby-animals-2026/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T185255Z
CREATED:20260309T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185255Z
UID:10006996-1777114800-1777132800@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour - Baby Animals
DESCRIPTION: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.\nVisit with our newest arrivals of calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard before the public arrives. Special tickets are required and must be reserved in advance on our website. Hurry as this popular feature sells out quickly!\n \n10-11am daily \nBehind the Scenes Tour\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/behind-the-scenes-tour-26/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hancockshakervillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/baby-pigs.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T184828Z
CREATED:20260309T164240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184828Z
UID:10006974-1777201200-1777219200@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Baby Animals: April 18th-May 10th
DESCRIPTION: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 for your visit\, please arrive at the Village between 11am-4:00pm. \nApril 18 to May 10\, 11am–4pm\nGeneral admission is $20 for adults\, $8 for youths ages 13-17 and children 12 and under are free. \nYou can pre-purchase general admission tickets below or buy them when you arrive.  NOTE: when pre-purchasing tickets\, you are not eligible for NARM\, Library Pass\, EBT\, AAA and certain other discounts.  Discounted tickets can be purchased on-site. \nWe also offer a very special BEHIND-THE-SCENES tour each day at 10am!   \nHop aboard our wagon hayride and take your hour-long tour and get all the dirt about our farm from the farmers themselves. Learn about the history of the Shaker Village and farm including little known facts and secrets and pet the newest and cutest members of our family. The tour will take you to see the animals in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard where you’ll meet this year’s calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks.  After the tour\, you are welcome to re-visit the barn and explore the rest of the Village\, which opens to the general public at 11 am. Please note that only ONE tour will be given each day to a single group of up to 20 people. Tickets must be reserved in advance and sell-out fast. Tickets are non-refundable. \nBaby Animals is made possible with generous support from lead sponsor ROAM: an Xtina Parks Gallery. Additional sponsorship support provided by Guardian and The Red Lion Inn. \nBaby Animals Festival\nGeneral Admission\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/baby-animals-2026/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T185255Z
CREATED:20260309T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185255Z
UID:10006997-1777201200-1777219200@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour - Baby Animals
DESCRIPTION: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.\nVisit with our newest arrivals of calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard before the public arrives. Special tickets are required and must be reserved in advance on our website. Hurry as this popular feature sells out quickly!\n \n10-11am daily \nBehind the Scenes Tour\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/behind-the-scenes-tour-26/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hancockshakervillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/baby-pigs.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T184828Z
CREATED:20260309T164240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184828Z
UID:10006975-1777287600-1777305600@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Baby Animals: April 18th-May 10th
DESCRIPTION: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 for your visit\, please arrive at the Village between 11am-4:00pm. \nApril 18 to May 10\, 11am–4pm\nGeneral admission is $20 for adults\, $8 for youths ages 13-17 and children 12 and under are free. \nYou can pre-purchase general admission tickets below or buy them when you arrive.  NOTE: when pre-purchasing tickets\, you are not eligible for NARM\, Library Pass\, EBT\, AAA and certain other discounts.  Discounted tickets can be purchased on-site. \nWe also offer a very special BEHIND-THE-SCENES tour each day at 10am!   \nHop aboard our wagon hayride and take your hour-long tour and get all the dirt about our farm from the farmers themselves. Learn about the history of the Shaker Village and farm including little known facts and secrets and pet the newest and cutest members of our family. The tour will take you to see the animals in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard where you’ll meet this year’s calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks.  After the tour\, you are welcome to re-visit the barn and explore the rest of the Village\, which opens to the general public at 11 am. Please note that only ONE tour will be given each day to a single group of up to 20 people. Tickets must be reserved in advance and sell-out fast. Tickets are non-refundable. \nBaby Animals is made possible with generous support from lead sponsor ROAM: an Xtina Parks Gallery. Additional sponsorship support provided by Guardian and The Red Lion Inn. \nBaby Animals Festival\nGeneral Admission\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/baby-animals-2026/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hancockshakervillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/baby-animals-for-website-page.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T185255Z
CREATED:20260309T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185255Z
UID:10006998-1777287600-1777305600@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour - Baby Animals
DESCRIPTION: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.\nVisit with our newest arrivals of calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard before the public arrives. Special tickets are required and must be reserved in advance on our website. Hurry as this popular feature sells out quickly!\n \n10-11am daily \nBehind the Scenes Tour\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/behind-the-scenes-tour-26/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hancockshakervillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/baby-pigs.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T184828Z
CREATED:20260309T164240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184828Z
UID:10006976-1777374000-1777392000@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Baby Animals: April 18th-May 10th
DESCRIPTION: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 for your visit\, please arrive at the Village between 11am-4:00pm. \nApril 18 to May 10\, 11am–4pm\nGeneral admission is $20 for adults\, $8 for youths ages 13-17 and children 12 and under are free. \nYou can pre-purchase general admission tickets below or buy them when you arrive.  NOTE: when pre-purchasing tickets\, you are not eligible for NARM\, Library Pass\, EBT\, AAA and certain other discounts.  Discounted tickets can be purchased on-site. \nWe also offer a very special BEHIND-THE-SCENES tour each day at 10am!   \nHop aboard our wagon hayride and take your hour-long tour and get all the dirt about our farm from the farmers themselves. Learn about the history of the Shaker Village and farm including little known facts and secrets and pet the newest and cutest members of our family. The tour will take you to see the animals in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard where you’ll meet this year’s calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks.  After the tour\, you are welcome to re-visit the barn and explore the rest of the Village\, which opens to the general public at 11 am. Please note that only ONE tour will be given each day to a single group of up to 20 people. Tickets must be reserved in advance and sell-out fast. Tickets are non-refundable. \nBaby Animals is made possible with generous support from lead sponsor ROAM: an Xtina Parks Gallery. Additional sponsorship support provided by Guardian and The Red Lion Inn. \nBaby Animals Festival\nGeneral Admission\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/baby-animals-2026/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hancockshakervillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/baby-animals-for-website-page.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T185255Z
CREATED:20260309T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185255Z
UID:10006999-1777374000-1777392000@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour - Baby Animals
DESCRIPTION: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.\nVisit with our newest arrivals of calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard before the public arrives. Special tickets are required and must be reserved in advance on our website. Hurry as this popular feature sells out quickly!\n \n10-11am daily \nBehind the Scenes Tour\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/behind-the-scenes-tour-26/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hancockshakervillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/baby-pigs.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T184828Z
CREATED:20260309T164240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184828Z
UID:10006977-1777460400-1777478400@hancockshakervillage.org
SUMMARY:Baby Animals: April 18th-May 10th
DESCRIPTION: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 for your visit\, please arrive at the Village between 11am-4:00pm. \nApril 18 to May 10\, 11am–4pm\nGeneral admission is $20 for adults\, $8 for youths ages 13-17 and children 12 and under are free. \nYou can pre-purchase general admission tickets below or buy them when you arrive.  NOTE: when pre-purchasing tickets\, you are not eligible for NARM\, Library Pass\, EBT\, AAA and certain other discounts.  Discounted tickets can be purchased on-site. \nWe also offer a very special BEHIND-THE-SCENES tour each day at 10am!   \nHop aboard our wagon hayride and take your hour-long tour and get all the dirt about our farm from the farmers themselves. Learn about the history of the Shaker Village and farm including little known facts and secrets and pet the newest and cutest members of our family. The tour will take you to see the animals in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard where you’ll meet this year’s calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks.  After the tour\, you are welcome to re-visit the barn and explore the rest of the Village\, which opens to the general public at 11 am. Please note that only ONE tour will be given each day to a single group of up to 20 people. Tickets must be reserved in advance and sell-out fast. Tickets are non-refundable. \nBaby Animals is made possible with generous support from lead sponsor ROAM: an Xtina Parks Gallery. Additional sponsorship support provided by Guardian and The Red Lion Inn. \nBaby Animals Festival\nGeneral Admission\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/baby-animals-2026/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hancockshakervillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/baby-animals-for-website-page.jpg
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