Family events in North Adams, MA

Savor the colors of the season on a scenic rail journey through the Hoosac Valley, with engaging narration that highlights the area’s history as views of vibrant mountainsides unfold on both sides of the train. The Fall Foliage Speedliner operates with two classic Budd Rail Diesel Cars: New Haven 41 with comfortable coach seating, and Baltimore & Ohio 1960 as the First Class car, offering 24 long-distance coach seats plus seating at four booth-style tables. The trip lasts about 60 minutes. Group discounts are available for parties of 20 or more; for inquiries and group ticket purchases, contact Charters@berkshirescenicrailroad.org. All ticket sales are final, with refunds only if the event is cancelled. At the Adams boarding location, level boarding is available via an ADA-compliant ramp, but due to the historic equipment, standard-width wheelchairs that cannot transfer to a seat cannot be accommodated.

Explore nature together in a registered play and learn group built around the Boston Children's Museum Nature curriculum. Designed with young children in mind, it is especially suited for ages 2 to 4. Each participating family receives a take-home kit to support hands-on discovery. This series runs for six weeks. Registration is required. To sign up, call 413-664-4821.

Browse locally grown produce, bakery favorites, desserts, and handcrafted wares at a weekly market. It happens every Saturday and goes on regardless of the weather, so you can shop rain or shine.

Makers on Main is a marketplace with a mission, creating a lively hub that connects what happens in studios with the people who want to see it. It offers a professional setting where up-and-coming artists and established makers can share work, pilot fresh ideas, grow passion projects, and strengthen their place in the local economy. Vendor opportunities are available.

Tilly's Harvest Fest brings music, dancing, and activities to the parking lot at Tilly's Tap & Tavern at Valley Park Bowl. The lineup features a DJ, the Berkshire County Line Dancers, a bounce house, and Bowey the Magic Clown, with food available for purchase. Hosted by Tilly's Tap & Tavern. Vendors can apply online for space, with single 10x10 and double 20x20 options. The fee is $50 per 10x10 space.