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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

Monday, Jul 28
July 28 — Soren Smedvig Quartet: Soren Smedvig's dynamic jazz quartet brings together top-tier musicians for a vibrant, versatile performance of jazz standards spanning generations. This Berkshire-based ensemble, featuring Bill Chapman on drums, Jon...
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...
Monday, Aug 4
August 4 — The BTUs: The BTU’s are Bobby MacVeety, Steve Ide, Rob Putnam, and Conor Meehan; they are a solid Berkshire institution built on the foundation of a solid groove. This performance will take place in front of the Fitzpatrick Greenhouse from 5:30...
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!...
Saturday, Aug 9 to Sunday, Aug 10
Continuing a 54-year tradition of growing and showing! Floral designers and backyard gardeners are the celebrities at the Garden's annual Grow Show on Aug. 9-10, where beautiful floral arrangements and the peak summer harvest are spotlighted in this...
Monday, Aug 11
August 11 — Mike Cobb and the Crevulators: Mike Cobb & The Crevulators are inspired by Bob Dylan, The Band, Beatles, Stones, Tom Petty, Replacements, Tom Waits, Los Lobos, Beck, and more. This performance will take place in front of the Fitzpatrick...
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...
Monday, Aug 18
August 18 — South Pleasant Revival: SPR is a college band, formed in 2024 at UMass Amherst. The trio consists of Henry Eustis on guitar, Grace Kerlin on vocals and James Goldbach on piano; acoustic covers and some of original music. The performance will...
Monday, Aug 25
August 25 — Rounders Revival: An evening of light-hearted and uplifting acoustic music steeped deeply in the folk-americana traditions of universal story telling and soulful harmonies. Comprised of Berkshire locals, Katie Herbst (rhythm guitar and vocals...

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