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It's not just the bees that are buzzing during the summer months at BBG. Everywhere you turn you'll find activity during all times of the day: children running around at camp, visitors on our daily tours, students engaged in classes, community members doing sunset yoga on the lawn, painting students set up with their easels, and many more. There's something for everyone. Whether you're visiting for a day or the whole summer, learning opportunities abound here at BBG.
Contact us if you are an EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare Card Holder interested in purchasing a ticket for one of these programs with a 50% discount for the Card-holder.
Program Calendar
Tuesday, Jun 3 to Friday, Jun 20
Summer Bird Walks at BBG -
Week 1: Tuesday June 3, at 8:30 a.m. and Friday, June 6, at 8:30 a.m.
Week 2: Monday, June 9, at 8:30 a.m. and Friday, June 13, at 8:30 a.m.
Week 3: Monday, June 16, at 8:30 a.m. and Friday, June 20, at 8:30 a.m.
There is...
Friday, Jun 20 to Friday, Aug 15
Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 2025 summer family programming continues with “Family Fridays.” This series includes eight weeks of programs; presenters will encourage an innate curiosity in our natural world while promoting a deeper connection to the...
Friday, Jun 20
Drag of the Berkshires Story Hour on Friday, June 20 from 11a.m. to noon.
Storytellers using the art of drag to read books to kids. Drag Story Hour captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive,...
Friday, Jun 27
Grumbling Gryphons performs Anansi the Trickster Spider: A West African Folktale on Friday, June 27 from 11a.m. to noon. In this performance, Anansi retrieves stolen stories from Nyame the Sky God by tricking the animals of the jungle and enlisting the...
Friday, Jul 11
Animal Menagerie by Sharon Audubon on Friday, July 11 from 11a.m. to noon. Animal life in its diversity is astounding! Join Sharon Audubon to learn about live birds, reptiles and insects. Learn about each group of animals as they compare the biology,...
Friday, Jul 18
Terry A La Berry on July 18 from 11a.m. to noon is a renowned drummer for folk legend Arlo Guthrie, brings his magical tunes to captivate young hearts and create lasting memories for your family. His interactive performances are filled with laughter, joy...
Friday, Jul 25
The Hissing Booth on Friday, July 25 from 11a.m. to noon is a unique, up-close-and-personal experience with snakes, reptiles and invertebrates. Learn about reptile physiology (what makes a reptile a reptile), specific fun facts about the invited species,...
Friday, Aug 1
African Drumming with Tamarack Hollow on Friday, August 1 from 11a.m. to noon. Enjoy drumming performances followed by hands-on drumming workshops for audience members!
Family Fridays are free with Garden admission, and BBG members are admitted free of...
Friday, Aug 8
Willy Welch will perform on August 8 from 11a.m. to noon. Willy is a children's entertainer, picture book author and recording artist who brings his songs/stories and puppets to the places where children spend their time and wherever the music calls!...
Friday, Aug 15
Show Up Kids on Friday, August 15 from 11a.m. to noon is an outrageous, critically acclaimed, interactive family comedy show for 3 to 10 year olds and their grownups. This interactive, semi-improvised family show puts a wildly comedic, theatrical twist on...
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